Mrs M's Rover 216 cabrio
- richard moss
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Mrs M's Rover 216 cabrio
Whilst re-attaching the inner roof lining on Phillippa's cabrio (the brackets had come away because the aluminium rivets had corroded to powder), I discovered a little more rust in the hood frame.
OK, a lot more rust!
Side frame:
Rear fixing rail:
Inner lining rail:
Guess what I did about it!
In the longer term, the side frames will need to be repaired (new metal welded in) and the rear fixing rail replaced (if I can get one). For now, though, it will do. That said, the rest of the hood mechanism is in good nick - which can't be bad for a 15 year old car.
This is the car in question, complete with a twin cam Honda D series engine and "perky" performance;
OK, a lot more rust!
Side frame:
Rear fixing rail:
Inner lining rail:
Guess what I did about it!
In the longer term, the side frames will need to be repaired (new metal welded in) and the rear fixing rail replaced (if I can get one). For now, though, it will do. That said, the rest of the hood mechanism is in good nick - which can't be bad for a 15 year old car.
This is the car in question, complete with a twin cam Honda D series engine and "perky" performance;
1990 827 Sterling manual
1990 Jaguar Sovereign 4 Litre on LPG
1969 MGC GT (currently hibernating)
1990 Jaguar Sovereign 4 Litre on LPG
1969 MGC GT (currently hibernating)
Re: Mrs M's Rover 216 cabrio
They are really nice cars, my mate was looking at them but the insurance group is too high for him. Thats a good car with really unique looks
- The Flying Dutchman
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Re: Mrs M's Rover 216 cabrio
Nice car. I always fancied one, but now I know what to look for.
Also like your solution for the leaking Rovers.
Also like your solution for the leaking Rovers.
Job.
'73 P5B Saloon
'96 220 Coupe
'97 820Si
'96 Triumph Herald 12/50
'96 Triumph TR6
Due to recent cutbacks the light at the end of the tunnel is switched off !!
'73 P5B Saloon
'96 220 Coupe
'97 820Si
'96 Triumph Herald 12/50
'96 Triumph TR6
Due to recent cutbacks the light at the end of the tunnel is switched off !!
- richard moss
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Re: Mrs M's Rover 216 cabrio
You've lost me there, sorry.The Flying Dutchman wrote:Also like your solution for the leaking Rovers.
1990 827 Sterling manual
1990 Jaguar Sovereign 4 Litre on LPG
1969 MGC GT (currently hibernating)
1990 Jaguar Sovereign 4 Litre on LPG
1969 MGC GT (currently hibernating)
- The Flying Dutchman
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Re: Mrs M's Rover 216 cabrio
The garage grit like stuff under the cars.
Job.
'73 P5B Saloon
'96 220 Coupe
'97 820Si
'96 Triumph Herald 12/50
'96 Triumph TR6
Due to recent cutbacks the light at the end of the tunnel is switched off !!
'73 P5B Saloon
'96 220 Coupe
'97 820Si
'96 Triumph Herald 12/50
'96 Triumph TR6
Due to recent cutbacks the light at the end of the tunnel is switched off !!
Re: Mrs M's Rover 216 cabrio
The Flying Dutchman wrote:The garage grit like stuff under the cars.
- richard moss
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Re: Mrs M's Rover 216 cabrio
The gravel would be useful for absorbing drips - if any of the Rovers leaked (which they don't, I'm pleased to say).
1990 827 Sterling manual
1990 Jaguar Sovereign 4 Litre on LPG
1969 MGC GT (currently hibernating)
1990 Jaguar Sovereign 4 Litre on LPG
1969 MGC GT (currently hibernating)
- The Flying Dutchman
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Re: Mrs M's Rover 216 cabrio
Sure. They never leak, they just mark their territory.
Job.
'73 P5B Saloon
'96 220 Coupe
'97 820Si
'96 Triumph Herald 12/50
'96 Triumph TR6
Due to recent cutbacks the light at the end of the tunnel is switched off !!
'73 P5B Saloon
'96 220 Coupe
'97 820Si
'96 Triumph Herald 12/50
'96 Triumph TR6
Due to recent cutbacks the light at the end of the tunnel is switched off !!
- richard moss
- Posts: 233
- Joined: Wed Sep 24, 2008 5:23 pm
- Location: Wolverhampton
Re: Mrs M's Rover 216 cabrio
Ours aren't territorial, then!
1990 827 Sterling manual
1990 Jaguar Sovereign 4 Litre on LPG
1969 MGC GT (currently hibernating)
1990 Jaguar Sovereign 4 Litre on LPG
1969 MGC GT (currently hibernating)
- Richard Clements
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Re: Mrs M's Rover 216 cabrio
If you ever what to sell this on Rich let me know.
1989 827 Si Fastback, Manual, Pulsar Silver Metalic