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Aug 25, 2020 19:49:16 GMT
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Worth doing. My dad used to get pool cars when I was a kid, and he used to work at Solihull. Going from a maxi to a RR was quite an adventure. Also they look better today than they did. Thank you for saying. I have always loved the look of them, even when I've not been using it I've enjoyed just looking at it. I can only imagine what it was like getting out of a Maxi into one of these was like when they were new! Front end and the bottom of the door posts don't look too bad mine was much worse, not helped by previous repairs involving a bucket of filler and bits of old can! At least yours look unmolested. The bulkhead on these early ones seems to last better than the later ones, these had the thick black paint over the whole shell then the outer panels bolted on, the later ones were painted in a more conventional way but it means areas like the bulkhead often only got e-coat We have come across a few less-than-perfect repairs too. A few bits welded on to rust. After this it will all be new metal and protected well so it should last. From looking at these over the last few years it always appears that the later car seem to suffer rot more. |
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Aug 25, 2020 19:57:54 GMT
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Today was started by investigating the rust on the A pillars which was worse than hoped. This was in part due to a damaged drain pipe that had had metal repairs previously but had not had the pipe repaired.  Soon. This happened   |
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Aug 25, 2020 21:52:25 GMT
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Heated seats was the one!
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Is that the sunroof drains you are referring to?
Mine seemed fine around the screen but then its a base vogue so doesn't have a sunroof.
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Aug 27, 2020 19:52:58 GMT
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I am about to pop the screen out on mine as the surround looks a bit worse for wear. I have no sunroof so hopefully not as bad.
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Aug 28, 2020 17:29:29 GMT
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Thats scary to see! It rally had rotted away quite well  |
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Dec 17, 2020 22:31:59 GMT
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Is that the sunroof drains you are referring to? Mine seemed fine around the screen but then its a base vogue so doesn't have a sunroof. Yep, sadly as with many older cars the sunroof can change from a blessing to a curse when they get blocked.
I am about to pop the screen out on mine as the surround looks a bit worse for wear. I have no sunroof so hopefully not as bad. Good luck with yours, by all means pop a picture up in here when you've done it to see how it turns out. Thats scary to see! It rally had rotted away quite well And this is one of the better ones! Seems to have been a London car for a fair bit of it's life which has helped. |
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Dec 17, 2020 22:51:32 GMT
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Thats a very familiar sight. It it certainley worth saving and it looks like you have getting it all done properly.
You will be so glad you never sold it.
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Dec 18, 2020 11:33:37 GMT
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yep, could be the pictures of mine being done, looks a good quality Job.
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Dec 18, 2020 13:30:40 GMT
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Nice work!
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Dec 28, 2020 16:27:51 GMT
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Thats a very familiar sight. It it certainley worth saving and it looks like you have getting it all done properly. You will be so glad you never sold it. Thanks!  I hope so, should be back in use for January/ February hopefully and I must admit I am looking forward to it. yep, could be the pictures of mine being done, looks a good quality Job. Glad you say that. Welding is something I don’t know too much about to be critical but I am pleased with what I see compared to other welding jobs I have looked at. Thank you. Very much of the mindset that if it worth doing we do it right and it is good for many years to come. |
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Dec 28, 2020 16:43:34 GMT
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Hope everyone had a happy Christmas.
My lovely other half decided to add to the collection by getting me a scale model of the Range Rover. It is great fun and very capable indeed.
Will be getting it painted the same colour as mine when it goes in for paint so I can have a proper big and little pair. We also had a bit of fun on Boxing day making this:
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Jan 18, 2021 21:43:30 GMT
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I am a little behind in updating this as Luke the Welder has been storming ahead with it recently.
Here is the progress so far.
New spare wheel well
Rear quarter on the same side. Panels are off waiting for paint. Rear cross member will be getting shot blasted shortly.
Same side, but up front. Has been so easy buying new metal for this compared to the Saabs.
Passenger footwell, floors, b pillar, wheel arch and more.
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Last Edit: Jan 18, 2021 21:59:47 GMT by mrmoonyman
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Jan 18, 2021 21:58:10 GMT
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The doors and front wings are off to the paint shop tomorrow.
Annoyingly one of the window frames turned out to be beyond repair. Turns out JLR parts still do them new for nearly £300. Found one on ebay for £80 delivered.
Wheels are also off to be refurbed in their original Cypress Green. It's all start to get quite exciting now but I am daunted by all the fiddly little bits.
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Feb 12, 2021 19:37:13 GMT
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Not a wheely good update but I thought you might be tyred of going round and round with the rust pictures  :   Haven’t had a chance to pick them up yet but when I do will be taking advantage of them being off the car to apply a few coats of wheel wax. Should keep them looking nice for a bit longer. |
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Feb 12, 2021 20:15:32 GMT
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Awesome looking wheels. We did the same on my dad's rrc but did the full dish in silver.  |
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Feb 12, 2021 20:25:33 GMT
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mrmoonyman this is going to look stunning when finished. Great to see all the bits being tackled properly 👍 Off to dream and look at eBay 😁 Bookmarked 😎
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Feb 15, 2021 21:27:17 GMT
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Awesome looking wheels. We did the same on my dad's rrc but did the full dish in silver. Thanks Yours look really nice. Made me have second thoughts about how we got these done! mrmoonyman this is going to look stunning when finished. Great to see all the bits being tackled properly 👍 Off to dream and look at eBay 😁 Bookmarked 😎 Cheers - should be nice. I am really looking forward to having it back now. Got quite a few things to start cracking on with. Next job will be a stereo upgrade that looks original but with modern functionality hopefully. |
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Feb 16, 2021 17:15:28 GMT
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Not a wheely good update but I thought you might be tyred of going round and round with the rust pictures : Haven’t had a chance to pick them up yet but when I do will be taking advantage of them being off the car to apply a few coats of wheel wax. Should keep them looking nice for a bit longer. It's worth investing in some ceramic coating instead of wax; it'll last considerably longer. Gtechniq C5 is great and not expensive. You can wax on top if you feel the need. |
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I hope so, should be back in use for January/ February hopefully and I must admit I am looking forward to it. 
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