solihulls_finest
New Member
G'day all,
I've followed this forum for almost half a year, but finally got around to joining it.
Last year I'd saved up som cash from my job as journalist, and prowled for an affordable classic in Oslo. After seeing countless misshapen Volvo 123s, SAAB V4s and Mercedes fintails she was a revelation: An almost totally orginal 1967 Rover 2000 TC, repainted by experts in the original Arden Green, with 59 000 miles on the clock an full documentation.
Previous owner (the second from new) was one of those perfectionists who would rather haggle his own car DOWN than up; pointing at every little chip and loose thread, but failing to see the rarity of a rust-free, 40-odd year old sports saloon. He had been a construction engineer and had applied his mind to the car; building an extremely sturdy towbar from scratch, replacing clutch and brakes, rebuilding engine and gear box etc. to 100% original specification.
Granted, she's not perfect, but pretty damn near.
Currently, I'm up to:
- switching all brake lines to Goodridge steel braided. The front line burst while cruising, and I had to drive it back to the garage with only my reflexes, handbrake and regular topping up of DOT 4 to rely on. Not recommended!
- fitting anti-squeal shims on the brakes - none present when I bought it, and my girlfriend can tell I'm coming from a mile away!
- servicing the carbs - they need new needles, I just know it!
- various cosmetic odd jobs, getting my aunt to sew the ripped threads on the seats, straightening the passenger side front door, which has a slight dent in it.
I've already got the instrument electronics to work, only thing now is the dashboard clock! I've no experience in reconditioning clockwork, so postponed for now. Also fitted new reflectors etc.
I've followed this forum for almost half a year, but finally got around to joining it.
Last year I'd saved up som cash from my job as journalist, and prowled for an affordable classic in Oslo. After seeing countless misshapen Volvo 123s, SAAB V4s and Mercedes fintails she was a revelation: An almost totally orginal 1967 Rover 2000 TC, repainted by experts in the original Arden Green, with 59 000 miles on the clock an full documentation.
Previous owner (the second from new) was one of those perfectionists who would rather haggle his own car DOWN than up; pointing at every little chip and loose thread, but failing to see the rarity of a rust-free, 40-odd year old sports saloon. He had been a construction engineer and had applied his mind to the car; building an extremely sturdy towbar from scratch, replacing clutch and brakes, rebuilding engine and gear box etc. to 100% original specification.
Granted, she's not perfect, but pretty damn near.
Currently, I'm up to:
- switching all brake lines to Goodridge steel braided. The front line burst while cruising, and I had to drive it back to the garage with only my reflexes, handbrake and regular topping up of DOT 4 to rely on. Not recommended!
- fitting anti-squeal shims on the brakes - none present when I bought it, and my girlfriend can tell I'm coming from a mile away!
- servicing the carbs - they need new needles, I just know it!
- various cosmetic odd jobs, getting my aunt to sew the ripped threads on the seats, straightening the passenger side front door, which has a slight dent in it.
I've already got the instrument electronics to work, only thing now is the dashboard clock! I've no experience in reconditioning clockwork, so postponed for now. Also fitted new reflectors etc.