Vinyl Rear Quarter Panels on Series 1

ECROVER

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Would it be wrong to install the vinyl quarter panels on a 1968 2000 auto? According to the ebay listing they were on the later models. Thanks for the advice.
 
It wouldn't be 'original' for a 'series 1' but then it's your car, so if you want to put them on, why not? :cool:

And like most things on a P6 - they could soon be changed back!
 
Some owners were fitting them to Series 1s in the early 1970s shortly after the Seties 2 was introduced, so there's 50 years of 'history' of the 'modification/update'.
 
Your car -your call.
I also like the lower door scuttle painted black. Also not a S1 thing but common on the S2
 
It's fine.. they were developed on the series 1, but not put into production until the series 2.
 
It's fine.. they were developed on the series 1, but not put into production until the series 2.
Now, that makes me feel better. I am just being "forward thinking" by putting the quarter panels on a Series 1. I just love the look of vinyl? Thanks all, from a novice in the states. Talking about the one i just bought up in Washington state still listed on the Rover Club of Canada site, Arden green 1968 200o auto. She's a beaut, just don't point her up a hill!
 
Mine was already fitted with black vinyl rear quarter panels when i bought it. In a white car i think that the contrast is nice, so i have retained them though the years, even if i had the chance to get it back to original.

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Mine was already fitted with black vinyl rear quarter panels when i bought it. In a white car i think that the contrast is nice, so i have retained them though the years, even if i had the chance to get it back to original.

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Great photo, looking so sharp! Really appreciate the positive response to my question, just bought panels from Pierre at Rover Parts in UK, great supplier for these cars and I believe well known here. I hope to post a photo once they arrive, Cheers!
 
Can someone please confirm these just slide on and a complete nincompoop could install? That would be me, sir.
Thanks
 
Depends on your level of nicompoopery.

The rear seat and interior "D" post trim need to be removed to access 2 of the retaining screws, plus the 3 in the door shut.

Do-able with two different sizes of philips screwdrivers
 
Thanks for the response Harvey. Will have to think about that. I also ordered a seat base so will at least need to remove that part. Like I mentioned, everyone knows these cars are best left to the handy.
 
Now even I could do that! That's my worry, all the best British auto mechanics have long left the shop in these parts. Have a lead thanks to Jon Present tho...will keep my fingers crossed!
 
Would it be wrong to install the vinyl quarter panels on a 1968 2000 auto? According to the ebay listing they were on the later models. Thanks for the advice.

Why don't you just cover yours in vinyl? It's got to be a whole lot cheaper than fitting replacements.
 
Why don't you just cover yours in vinyl? It's got to be a whole lot cheaper than fitting replacements.
Good suggestion but I find it much easier to just buy the fancy bits rather than tackle that mystery leak! Then there's those 200 quid mud flaps with the fancy insignia I bought...sigh
 
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