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thanks clive my next job is to get the front screen out to repair the surround at the top if my memory serves me i dont remember seeing a bottom seal on the windscreen the car was standing outside for a few days before going into the unit and the floor was soaked when i finally put it inside...

thanks jorg thats one area i hadnt thought of ill check in the week

Hi guys I havent been on for a while home and work commitments have meant my p6 had been shelved. i dont know if any of you guys remember me im up in the north east i posted a few pics last summer ive got a 1968 2000 sc auto in white RTN70F Shes been in storage at a mates unit for 6 months and...

Hi Richard There's pics in the project section of how I bought the car All I've done so far is gather parts together. It's getting garaged next month then the work begins Good luck with your hunt hope you find your mlc soon

Good luck on your search I used to own a p5 KLW555D had holidays with the ex and the kids in Devon, Wales, Chilterns and all over the place the kids named him Ralph and he never let us down I sold him in sad circumstances in moderate condition it would be nice to know he's still alive and...

Bought all steel wings today in good Nick I've got go back with a van to pick up a load of stuff more body panels and mechanical bits and bobs. I've got a good set of grp wings available now anybody interested?

Been off the road for 2 weeks my old starter motor has been the length of the country and back again and still not fixed. Fortunately wins international were able to supply me with a reconditioned replacement. I've fitted it and she's started first turn of the key happy days!!

Thanks for that Peter I think I'll give spitfire a miss

Don't know about that john but in addition to your question I would like to know if anyone has experience of using these inline catalyst contraptions such as spitfire advertised on eBay? If they do what they say on the tin they are a godsend for us old folks on the cusp of Alzheimer's

Nice one whatever happened to Tuesday you certainly are a friendly lot midlife crisis is not looking so bad after all Cheers Simon

Found one it's arriving by courier tomorrow so hopefully back on the road for this weekend for wolsingham show

Got the workshop manual supplement for the 2200 the Lucas 2m100 pre engaged starter motor was introduced at this stage for this model

Hi Andy Haven't figured out how to personal message yet can you pm me alternatively I'm down wolsingham show this Sunday coming I won't have the rover with me unfortunately the starter motor is away at mark Gray's getting rebuilt

Not yet rockdemon I've had a look at the site and there isn't a lot of events publicised there in our area hence I've gone down the route of necpwa. Any of you fellas know of events up here with the p6 club?

Woops senior moment that should be necpwa north east club for prewar Austins

Popped over to blanchland show today in Northumberland for no other reason than to give the missus a bit of us time It is predominantly a small country agricultural show with animals equipment old tractors and the like but there was a healthy contingent from necwpa apparently it was set up for...

Hi Arthur I'm not sure what you're describing have you got a pic so I can compare Excuse me I'm only starting this restoration and on a steep learning curve

Hi folks I have a 1968 p6 2000 auto with an inertia type starter motor. I sent it away for rebuild but unfortunately the armature is bent so it's scrap So my question is has anyone got one they could sell me I'm based in north east england and able to collect

Put a few pics on Richard get some of underneath when I can get it on the lift

That's where my inexperience kicks in Richard trying to get a handle on budget 2.5k seems like a reasonable amount to pay if you're doing the bulk of the work yourself But it seems like a lot for a really substandard Job. Im from an engineering background welding fabrication and fitting but...

Hi everyone I've just bought a 1968 p6 2000 SC auto I paid 80 quid for a similar car 25 years ago it for a few month's blew the engine and scrapped it. That was in the days when I think very few of us realised the potential of these old rover's Well here we go again I've done a lot of research...

Hi everyone I've just bought a 1968 p6 2000 SC auto I paid 80 quid for a similar car 25 years ago it for a few month's blew the engine and scrapped it. That was in the days when I think very few of us realised the potential of these old rover's Well here we go again I've done a lot of research...

Hi folks Thanks for the acceptance I've just bought a 1968 p6 2000sc with the intention of stripping and restoring it Someone has already had a go a few years ago and while they arrested any serious corrosion the quality of workmanship is very poor eg poorly fitting fiberglass panels and the...