Rover 2000 TC revisited

Luvincars

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I owned an identical (even same color scheme) car way back in 1969 (it was a 1967 2000TC). I have harbored the memories through the years and when I found this one (a one owner original paint black plate CA car w/60K miles) despite it's 'needy' state it was a matter of, "I gotta do this". I've re-done the fr seats and carpet and tended to a few misc mechanicals it's the good ole days re-born. Back then I was entering 3rd yr engineering in Canada at U of Waterloo and had applied for a student loan - got that AND the school then gave me a scholarship so what to do with the extra $$s - buy a Rover of course! - and I still have my original owners manual. That car was autocrossed, rallied and ice-raced (with four wheel stuudded tires). My arch rival at the time was a Volvo 123GT. In any case I should noe replace the clutch - does anyone know if the cover or pressure plate is the same for all P6's 2 or 2.2 litre cars? Good to be back home inside a Rover, greg
 

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Re: Rover 200 TC revisited

Hello , welcome . Nice car , the guard dog has nodded of in the sun though :D
Amended , it's ran away :LOL:
 
Re: Rover 200 TC revisited

My word, Greg! What a buy!

I wonder if you realise quite how rare this car is? It is one of the first few production 2000TC's - the give-away is the nacel that holds the rev counter. This was changed almost immediately from the type you have to a combined nacelle for rev-counter and clock in soft feel plastic to match the dash top shroud.

On that basis your car will probably have been built in very early '66 or perhaps even late '65. And it should have Dunlop brakes throughout.

If you post us the chassis number we can check precisesly.

Enjoy! And welcome to the forum!

Chris
PS your wheels are American made Magnum 500's, which have a different stud patern to all previous and subsequent P6 wheels!
 
Hi Greg
Wow that is one lovely car.This is a great forum i have only just joined and everybody has been really supportive and friendly.
Have fun Greg
 
Luvincars said:
I owned an identical (even same color scheme) car way back in 1969 (it was a 1967 2000TC). I have harbored the memories through the years and when I found this one (a one owner original paint black plate CA car w/60K miles) despite it's 'needy' state it was a matter of, "I gotta do this". I've re-done the fr seats and carpet and tended to a few misc mechanicals it's the good ole days re-born. Back then I was entering 3rd yr engineering in Canada at U of Waterloo and had applied for a student loan - got that AND the school then gave me a scholarship so what to do with the extra $$s - buy a Rover of course! - and I still have my original owners manual. That car was autocrossed, rallied and ice-raced (with four wheel stuudded tires). My arch rival at the time was a Volvo 123GT. In any case I should noe replace the clutch - does anyone know if the cover or pressure plate is the same for all P6's 2 or 2.2 litre cars? Good to be back home inside a Rover, greg

Where are you situated Greg? I am guessing that you are in North America. If so then best person to help with a clutch would be Ruth Burgess from All British Cars in Burnaby in B.C..

Does your car have the larger brake servo, which went with the Girling cars. Mine does, but has the Dunlop brakes and the early tachometer.

James.
 
Thanks guys for the international 'ammo': my wife thinks I'm alone in my pursuit of unusual 4 & 2-wheeled devices - you have proved her to be in error ... though I hope not to have to prove this in court! :)

Rec'd a question Chassis number for my Rover 2000TC number is 41801654 A - any info greatly appreciated

I have a question:
Are the pressure plates (clutch cover plates) interchangable between 2000, 2000TC & the 2200s?


ASIDE: there is no question, car guys are the best kinda folk and, that show their 'metal' when supported by a "non-political" website/forum ( such as this) ...........
................old cars are to enjoy for what they are and who & how they evolved and, NOT for those who own them, we are but guardians of their history - my 2 cents .

Bravo The Classic Forum, Greg
 
Luvincars said:
Are the pressure plates (clutch cover plates) interchangable between 2000, 2000TC & the 2200s?

Short answer: Yes, with an "if", long answer, No, with a "but"......

"If" you replace like for like then you won't have any problems, "but" as there are two types (early one with a pad on the diaphragm, later one without) if you want to change from the early type to the more commonly available later type then you'll need to change the sleeve in the release bearing housing as well.
 
Re: Rover 200 TC revisited

stina said:
Hello , welcome . Nice car , the guard dog has nodded of in the sun though :D
Amended , it's ran away :LOL:
Maybe his name was Rover? :oops:

Very tidy looking car you have there Greg. Also rather jealous of your location right now. Sitting in Scotland on a very damp and cold January evening, I wanted to cry when I saw your car gleaming iridescently in brilliant white :) . Curious to hear any stories you have about ice-racing in your old P6?
 
The 418 series commission numbers were 41800001 - 41811851, 2000TC LHD export from Jan '66 - Aug '70, so yours (4181654A) is quite an early one; I would say that yours is an early 1966 build. Others with access to better records might be able to be more specific. 2,446 LHD TCs were made in the 1966 season.

The later rev counter nacelle was introduced for the 1967 model year, and as Chris has already said, you have the earlier type.

Are your rear quarter-panels still in Solent Blue, I can't tell from the pictures? If so, that was standard for white NADA 200TCs. The 'racing' style mirror and 'wood' wheel were also standard, but then you probbaly know that.

What colour are your seats? James Taylor's book (where the stats. above come from) states 'trim details' not known for the NADA market cars up until the 1968 year. For the UK market white cars were available with Black, Red or Tan until May 1966, and then Buffalo, Sandalwood and Toledo Red from June 1966 to Feb 1967, when Ebony was also introduced.

Anyhow, whenever it was made, it looks really good.
 
Thanks all, I was not aware my Rover was considered an early car but the website querries I have rec'd made me look thru the originl docs I thankfully rec'd with the car - it was first inspected by the CA Smog guys (yep we apparently had such a group back then), in August of 1966 and deemed "in compliance" whatever that was and, sold in Sept or 1966. So, it was obviously manufactured in 1966 or late 65 - depends on how slow the boats were thru the Panama Canal I guess. I have asked/paid the "Heritage" guys to give me a build date - back to you then, cheers, Greg
 
Sorry, forgot to answer specific questions - seat color is what I'd call a very dark brown. -But, since I'm colour blind I'll defer till I get a visualluy un-impaired opinion (will advise) and yep the rear section of body to roof transition panels are blue just like my ole ride, - which is what I like about it - an unusual treatment - then or now.
All the best, Greg
 
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