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Post by djm16 on Jul 11, 2012 13:43:03 GMT
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Post by Warwick on Jul 11, 2012 14:04:58 GMT
Gum trees outside the garage, an RACV membership sticker, an Astor Diamond Dot radio, air-conditioning, and a recent Victorian rego label. Hhmm. I don't think you're in the UK.
That looks like an original rego number on the label. Has she been re-registered with the original number?
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Post by johnwp5bcoupe on Jul 11, 2012 14:34:17 GMT
Looks a good solid car well done  |
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Post by Roy of the Rovers on Jul 11, 2012 17:01:43 GMT
Love it!!
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Tephy
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Post by Tephy on Jul 11, 2012 19:00:03 GMT
Nice looking toy .
Wasn't the air con an option that was rarely taken which is why they are so rare?
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Post by cyf on Jul 11, 2012 19:51:13 GMT
Bravo!!
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Post by enigmas on Jul 11, 2012 23:31:57 GMT
Very nice find. Love the period radio and air con. It's in ray better condition than my car when I first got it.
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Post by djm16 on Jul 12, 2012 5:59:52 GMT
The white paint hides a lot of the minor dings and is a pretty poor respray job, but overall I am pleased with it. But my, does the engine chassis and gearbox need degreasing before I can look at anything!
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Post by enigmas on Jul 12, 2012 7:30:55 GMT
Hey, it's a classic car!
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Post by Geoff on Jul 12, 2012 8:50:27 GMT
Hi djm16! These images took me back 3 years!! I too "found" a 3litre coupe, Mk3, same colour and interior trim, just like yours, also from Victoria  . It is now fully restored, runs well, and was well worth the effort. These 3 litres are a really smooth car to drive (but forget about fuel "economy"?), and you can still get most parts for them here in Australia. Your photos of the rusty brake canister and heater box were exactly the same as mine! Also, mine came with a very dirty oily exterior engine block, which was a leaking rocker cover, but all is fixable with time and patience. Does the engine turn over (by hand first) OK? Your glass trim rubbers look in relatively good condition - lucky! PM me if you need some advice as to local supplier sources and lists. A good start would be to get in touch with a local Rover Car club. Have fun with the vehicle! Good luck Geoff Rogers. |
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Post by djm16 on Jul 13, 2012 10:36:41 GMT
Geoff, thank you for those few kind words.
This is a Mk II rather than III.
My other car is a P4 and used as regularly as club registration will allow - I am a member of the Rover Owners Club here in WA.
The engine not only turns over, it runs (smoothly - ish pending a change of points) and without any smoke. The gearbox after topping up engages all gears although reverse goes in with a bit of a thunk. It is actually quite mobile. The radio works (after I changed the battery around to +ve earth as it should be.
Most spares I was planning to order from Wadhams in UK, but if you know where I can get in Australia:
brake reservoir top
set rad hoses
points
rocker / head gasket set
suspension rubber
I might be able to save postage.
Regards
David
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Post by Geoff on Aug 10, 2012 12:19:56 GMT
Hello David, Sorry for the late reply, just saw it....  For your spares try the following: Brake Reservoir Top. JRWadhams , none here I'm afraid. They all end up looking like yours, with the aluminium part badly corroded. Set of Radiator Hoses. Try Rare Spares. Should be a Branch in WA otherwise try Adelaide Branch on 08 8354 0777. Often hoses are advertised on eBay, but I am unsure of their pedigree. Points. Rare Spares as above, or Kent Town Auto Tune. (John Hurley) 08 8362 4906. Rocker / Head Gasket. I got mine from Auto Surplus, Melbourne 03 9874 1485. They may also have radiator hoses, but I saw somewhere on this forum that for the top hose a Mini hose does the trick. Other smaller diameter hoses for the heater, etc., can be fabricated from local auto hose suppliers. Suspension Rubber. Try Scott's Old Auto Rubber, Melbourne (Scott Richmond) 03 9563 3023. Hope this helps. Wadhams is OK and has an extensive range and also ship quickly, but the postage is a killer! Cheers, Geoff |
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Post by Warwick on Aug 10, 2012 23:47:10 GMT
David,
Scott should have the radiator hoses too if you can't find them over there. Also, if you need a temporary fix for the brake fluid reservoir, it's the same size and thread as the cap on a 250mL, 500mL, and 1-litre can of thinners, paint stripper, etc. These usually have a red plastic child-proof cap these days but you'll find that under this cap is the old metal cap. Just break away the plastic to extract it. Drill a tiny breather hole in the top and in the plastic seal inside the cap otherwise you'll create a vacuum when the level drops. (Off-set the holes).
Of course, if you have problems with small children drinking your brake fluid, you could retain the child-proof feature.
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. It is now fully restored, runs well, and was well worth the effort. These 3 litres are a really smooth car to drive (but forget about fuel "economy"?), and you can still get most parts for them here in Australia.