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by FrazzleTC
Mon Apr 01, 2013 10:03 pm
Forum: Members Cars & Projects
Topic: 1975 Rover 3500 Project
Replies: 10
Views: 2415

Re: 1975 Rover 3500 Project

I was home a couple of weeks ago, which allowed me plenty of time to play with the 2000, and the 3500. The aim was to fully assess the level of rot on the 3500, and how this should be tackled, as well as trying to determine how good it is mechanically. First of all, the structure. The car has had a ...
by FrazzleTC
Mon Mar 04, 2013 12:50 am
Forum: Members Cars & Projects
Topic: 1975 Rover 3500 Project
Replies: 10
Views: 2415

Re: 1975 Rover 3500 Project

That's interesting to see that photo there, Ian. Certainly has deteriorated a lot since then! There are actually two series 2 Monza Red P6Bs, with gold wheels from an SD1. The other is an immaculate example, and belongs to a chap from the North East.
by FrazzleTC
Mon Mar 04, 2013 12:46 am
Forum: Members Cars & Projects
Topic: My Rover 2000SC automatic daily driver
Replies: 50
Views: 11694

Re: My Rover 2000SC automatic daily driver

Cheers Rick.

Rob, yes, the Midget is in another well-known classic mag, virtually every month. It's a lovely little car, and the Ashley top helps distinguish it a bit from other Midgets.
by FrazzleTC
Thu Feb 28, 2013 8:11 pm
Forum: Members Cars & Projects
Topic: 1975 Rover 3500 Project
Replies: 10
Views: 2415

1975 Rover 3500 Project

Two weeks ago, I agreed to buy a slightly sorry-looking 1975 Rover 3500 auto, unseen, which was missing a few bits and pieces. The car was trailered home on Sunday, while I was on holiday in the Lake District, so I've still not had a decent chance to look around it. As mentioned, it was purchased mi...
by FrazzleTC
Thu Feb 28, 2013 8:10 pm
Forum: Members Cars & Projects
Topic: My Rover 2000SC automatic daily driver
Replies: 50
Views: 11694

Re: My Rover 2000SC automatic daily driver

It's been a long time since I last updated this thread, and in that time, quite a lot has happened to the car! First of all, the engine swap was successfully carried out throughout December, and the car was ready by the second week in January. The new engine was put in, using the original rocker cov...
by FrazzleTC
Thu Feb 28, 2013 8:08 pm
Forum: Members Cars & Projects
Topic: GAD - Rover p6 3500 V8 Auto
Replies: 14
Views: 3803

Re: GAD - Rover p6 3500 V8 Auto

Lovely 3500! Some very good work there, and it looks like you're keeping on top of all of the work!
by FrazzleTC
Tue Oct 16, 2012 11:09 pm
Forum: Members Cars & Projects
Topic: My Rover 2000SC automatic daily driver
Replies: 50
Views: 11694

Re: My Rover 2000SC automatic daily driver

Last Friday, the Rover finally returned to service, with a factory reconditioned differential, and the difference is astounding. There's no thunk when it goes into drive, and no knocks from the rear anymore. When we took the old diff apart, we discovered that both of the plantetary gears have sheare...
by FrazzleTC
Tue Oct 16, 2012 11:08 pm
Forum: Members Cars & Projects
Topic: My Rover 2000SC automatic daily driver
Replies: 50
Views: 11694

Re: My Rover 2000SC automatic daily driver

Towards the end of July. At this stage in July, I was hoping to be able to report back that the car had performed faultlessly since being put back into daily use, and that I was hoping to sell the MX-5. Until Sunday morning, this was, indeed, the case. It had covered over 2000 miles since the Scotti...
by FrazzleTC
Tue Oct 16, 2012 11:07 pm
Forum: Members Cars & Projects
Topic: My Rover 2000SC automatic daily driver
Replies: 50
Views: 11694

Re: My Rover 2000SC automatic daily driver

At the end of May. Last Monday, at last, the 2000 passed its MOT with only a couple of minor advisories. So, to summarise, before the MOT, it required the following; one rear universal joint, new brake pads, a new section welded into place, and a new front lower balljoint. This has all contributed t...
by FrazzleTC
Tue Oct 16, 2012 11:06 pm
Forum: Members Cars & Projects
Topic: My Rover 2000SC automatic daily driver
Replies: 50
Views: 11694

Re: My Rover 2000SC automatic daily driver

Later in May. Since my last update, the 2000's rear wing has been removed to carry out a replacement to the panel behind the D post on the passenger side, which reaches up to the C pillar. This was done by a local classic restoration firm who've made a very nice job indeed. The new brake pads are fi...