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Post by GlennR on Jul 22, 2018 7:29:06 GMT
Well, I have got her back after relations with the restorer let's say 'Broke Down' I won't use the forum as a platform to what happened. Many thanks to John Wallett for helping me sort out what was needed. Without him I would be up the amazon without a paddle. I still have some work to do on her. The main thing is she is on the road. Attachment Deleted |
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Post by Warwick on Jul 22, 2018 9:32:46 GMT
Nearly 12 years ago, when I searched on line to show my 11-year-old son what a P5B Coupe looked like, this was the car I found. He was impressed. A couple of months later, while we were driving home from an outing to the British & European Car Show at Flemington racecourse to see several at the Rover Car Club's display, he talked me into driving from Melbourne to Brisbane to buy one that Easter.
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Post by johnwp5bcoupe on Jul 22, 2018 11:35:33 GMT
Well, I have got her back after relations with the restorer let's say 'Broke Down' I won't use the forum as a platform to what happened. Many thanks to John Wallett for helping me sort out what was needed. Without him I would be up the amazon without a paddle. I still have some work to do on her. The main thing is she is on the road. View AttachmentWe got there in the end GB this should't happen to such a nice guy! For a car with an "MOT" it was a struggle!! Both Drums saturated with brake fluid Top ball joint seized DS No front brakes No Wipers wiper motor us Wiper Wheel Box spigots no splines No Horn Wiring was a nightmare too many faults to remember!! Wrong Switches Fitted Lights not working Copper Brake pipe dangerous Steering box leaking Diff full of rust Handbrake not working Dash Broken in half!! Steering Shroud Broken Windows wouldn't wind down only half way Engine was so far out of timing it would't pull it's self up my flat drive! plus the SU's no where near set up correctly Plus a load of other silly things all the above now done. Thanks to David Green and Dave Cole who helped out with parts at least GB has a good starting block now and he will get there  |
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Post by GlennR on Jul 22, 2018 14:00:22 GMT
Yes, a special thanks to David Green and Dave Cole. That list is horrendous. Bloody hell JB, that is a hell of a list. Cheers bud.
I will post some more photos shortly.
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Post by Sam Bee on Jul 22, 2018 15:29:02 GMT
That is appalling! Hope you sue them.
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Post by johnwp5bcoupe on Jul 22, 2018 15:55:13 GMT
Yes, a special thanks to David Green and Dave Cole. That list is horrendous. Bloody hell JB, that is a hell of a list. Cheers bud. I will post some more photos shortly. Your welcome GB |
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Post by GlennR on Jul 23, 2018 12:56:32 GMT
They were reported to the DVSA by myself. I spoke to a gentleman who rang me. As John had fixed some of the issues (let's be honest, you want it rectified asap) he could not help but he did assure me that the MOT station would get an unsuspected visit. This should easily have been done by now that is why I am posting it.
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Post by johnwp5bcoupe on Jul 23, 2018 19:09:12 GMT
We forgot to add to the list GB no Speedo as the angle drive was torn off to the box with a broken cable in the angle drive then another inner cable inserted  |
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Post by GlennR on Jul 23, 2018 21:11:38 GMT
And the damaged rear bumper  |
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Post by johnwp5bcoupe on Jul 24, 2018 7:58:57 GMT
OOps forgot that one GB  |
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Post by ray on Jul 24, 2018 12:50:16 GMT
Glen, nice to see you have her back.  we'll have to catch-up sometime. (for those who don't know, "SOU" / sue was my first P5b way back in 1975! Kindest regards Ray |
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Post by Colin McA on Jul 25, 2018 7:50:27 GMT
Glad it is back in your hands.
A few happy miles will help put the shine back on P5 ownership.
all the best
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Post by David on Jul 25, 2018 14:19:02 GMT
It will all come good in the end Glenn.
Just be thankful you didn't use my 'restorer'. Thirteen years it took to get the car back, then another year to get it sorted.
Sad thing was even after a year of driving, I fell out of love with it and sold it. The car now resides on the Isle of Wight. :-(
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Post by GlennR on Jul 26, 2018 20:51:36 GMT
Nice to hear from you Ray. |
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Post by GlennR on Jul 26, 2018 20:51:59 GMT
Cheers David.
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Post by GlennR on Jul 26, 2018 20:52:37 GMT
Many thanks Colin.
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