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Post by p5coupepaul on Feb 22, 2011 18:47:22 GMT
hi there just about to start my restoration of my 1964 mk2 coupe has or is anyone restoring or restored anything similiar??? any pics would be great to see what i am aiming at regards paul
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Post by Phil Nottingham on Feb 22, 2011 19:58:24 GMT
Whether is a 3 Litre or V8 3½ Litre they used the same body shell throughout - there are loads of tales and pictures on here but most will be in the 3½ Litre section. Apart interior and exterior from trim variations, the power unit and slight front wings/valance diffs they are really identical - roof line etc on Coupes/saloon apart.
3 Litres had better qulaity steel and more spot welds as they were built by Rover & Pressed Steel not BLMC
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Post by p5coupepaul on Feb 22, 2011 20:02:14 GMT
im looking forward to starting mine all the panels were done by previous owner all i have to do is bare metal it and paint and refit interior /engine and box so as time goes on i might be asking for info on forum as i go along i will have to search forum for anyone else who has restored a 1964 coupe would be nice to get a vision to aim for regards paul
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Post by nzchevy on Feb 22, 2011 20:17:47 GMT
Hi Paul, I 'refurbished' my 1967 MKIIC Coupe last year. I used the services of a mobile welder to repair all the usual rust areas. He has some pictures on his website:- www.mobileweldingservices.org/british-greats/rover/(Once I've learnt how to upload pictures to the forum I'll post some of my own!) I had the bottom half resprayed and refurbished the interior with new carpets etc. I didn't have to do too much mechanically but I did end up having a new clutch fitted and overhauling the master cylinder. As ever there are still some jobs to be done. I look forward to seeing you progress. Regards Roger
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Post by Ken Nelson on Feb 24, 2011 1:06:28 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Feb 24, 2011 9:57:19 GMT
Very inspirational set of photo's and an excellent result.
There must have been some low points on the journey?!
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Post by Ken Nelson on Feb 26, 2011 5:12:33 GMT
Midway thru the rebuild, I missed by one day my chance to buy an all-original Rover 100 P4 in wonderful condition with only 20,000 miles on it. If I had bought it, my P5 Coupe would likely have been towed to the salvage yard due to lack of space. The deal was set until a lawyer's (solicitor's) wife offered double for the P4! Quite happy now that she did Ken
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Post by Colin McA on Feb 26, 2011 21:28:24 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Feb 26, 2011 22:02:09 GMT
I feel humbled by the sheer amount of work you have put into that car! I can only say "wow" what an inspiration to others!
You may already have posted some history but what made you take on such a huge project in the first place?
I may have missed some of the photo's but did you do much work on the subframe and running gear etc?
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Post by Colin McA on Feb 27, 2011 16:08:08 GMT
I will try not to hi-jack this thread too much.
It was never my intention to go as far. Got a bit of inspiration from some of the lovely cars like John Wallets and the helpful guys who were very supportive. (BTW where is John W? extended holidays??)
Somethings snow ball, like you need to do body work so need paint, but then the chrome looks bad so that gets done, and then the interior look bad etc etc.
I had been Dreaming about a P5 for a longtime having cut my teeth on a 2200tc, eventually I was put on to the Coupe. It was a wreck, dings on all panels, holes on inner wings, no carpet, seized brakes and the gearbox had no reverse. I knocked the car back as being to far go, infact even as a parts car it would have been no much use. At the time I was trying to sell a 75 P6 V8 auto which was a lovely car but it was Tobacco leaf and didn't get much interest. The tax was due and I thought the autobox had a fault (which was only a loose shifter) and was cutting out in drive when idling. So the guy offered a swap and I had to give him a couple hundred but that included delivery.
I did drive it around for about 6 months once I had finally got it road worthy and decided I wanted to treat myself to a car that people look at and don't slag off. When I did the 2200tc it had been brush painted grey so I rubbed it down and sprayed the correct red from cans. Again this car was scrap when I got it, and after spending over a year not only fixing it up but teaching myself how to repair and weld all people saw was a crap paint job. Which I am glad to say that car has finally got a nice shiney coat.
I did the mechanical then the body, The subframe could be better but it is solid enough so my plan is to source a very good subframe, have that galvanised and then swap them over overhauling the steering and suspension.
I think that the subframe was one of the old things holding the car together.
Colin
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