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by Pilkie
Thu May 22, 2014 7:41 am
Forum: Members Cars & Projects
Topic: My 1968 Rover P6 S1 Three Thousand Five! A Refreshtoration!!
Replies: 51
Views: 16448

Re: My 1968 Rover P6 S1 Three Thousand Five! A Refreshtorati

All 19 panels off and being painted.Inc the roof! All inner wheel arch areas,and inner sills solid!! Just minor scabs of surface rust to sort and re-underseal. Underbonnet wing tops done. See more here if you want to follow its refreshtoration! http://www.classicroverforum.net/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=1...
by Pilkie
Mon May 12, 2014 9:59 am
Forum: Events / meets / local clubs
Topic: Bristol Classic Car show 14/15th June 2014
Replies: 3
Views: 1729

Bristol Classic Car show 14/15th June 2014

Bristol Classic Car show 14/15th June 2014!
Shepton Mallet.
Visiting classic parking area if you prebook inside the event!!
Normally 5 halls with car club displays,usual parts dealers and autojumble!
by Pilkie
Thu Apr 24, 2014 5:15 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: DRIVE IT DAY APRIL 27TH.. YOUR PLANS
Replies: 16
Views: 2375

Re: DRIVE IT DAY APRIL 27TH.. YOUR PLANS

Off for an early morning drive in the cotswolds in the TR6,ending up on display with my local TR Register group at; Wheelnuts at St Roses special school in Stroud for their annual classic car show opening at 11am! Won best sports car in show last year with my 1954 MGTF1500! :) If the weather looks l...
by Pilkie
Sun Apr 20, 2014 8:44 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: For the love of cars.
Replies: 59
Views: 8666

Re: For the love of cars.

Heavy on the cars history,and cult following but not a lot showing what was done to it during resto!
Dissapointed!
by Pilkie
Wed Apr 16, 2014 9:02 pm
Forum: Members Cars & Projects
Topic: My 1968 Rover P6 S1 Three Thousand Five! A Refreshtoration!!
Replies: 51
Views: 16448

Re: Resistance was futile! 1968 Rover P6 S1 Three Thousand F

1 week or so later and ive had time to properly check over my new project! :) Ive removed all 4 wings and both outer cover sills to reveal that the base unit has never seen a welder since the day it was built,and it is SO solid that it wont need to see one for years to come! :D All the sill fitting ...
by Pilkie
Fri Apr 11, 2014 10:13 am
Forum: Members Cars & Projects
Topic: My 1968 Rover P6 S1 Three Thousand Five! A Refreshtoration!!
Replies: 51
Views: 16448

Re: Resistance is/was futile!!

Its now home and performed well on its 1st long drive back from Poole to Bristol, for 20 odd years! Sweet as engine and box,handles nice and tight,no slop in the steering or suspension! The interior is near mint,only needing a hoover and light clean up! Have now got it up on the ramp,and took the co...
by Pilkie
Wed Apr 09, 2014 3:38 am
Forum: Members Cars & Projects
Topic: My 1968 Rover P6 S1 Three Thousand Five! A Refreshtoration!!
Replies: 51
Views: 16448

Re: Resistance is/was futile!!

Todays the day I pick up Mr Sexy! :drool: 8-) :thumbs:
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by Pilkie
Mon Apr 07, 2014 10:25 pm
Forum: Members Cars & Projects
Topic: My 1968 Rover P6 S1 Three Thousand Five! A Refreshtoration!!
Replies: 51
Views: 16448

Re: Resistance is/was futile!!

White S1P6V8 sold,paid for and collected!
Its gone back up t' north!
by Pilkie
Sun Apr 06, 2014 3:08 pm
Forum: Members Cars & Projects
Topic: My 1968 Rover P6 S1 Three Thousand Five! A Refreshtoration!!
Replies: 51
Views: 16448

My 1968 Rover P6 S1 Three Thousand Five! A Refreshtoration!!

It had to happen not long after buying the white S1V8! :roll: How could I say no to this Arden green gem!!! An early 1968 S1V8,43k miles and a 2 owner. Chassis no; 42501465A Engine no; 42501497A 1st reg'd 1/8/68,not sure of the build date yet? The 1st owner had it held back to get the new G reg!? 1s...
by Pilkie
Sun Mar 30, 2014 5:42 pm
Forum: Members Cars & Projects
Topic: Fitting a 3rd brake light!
Replies: 4
Views: 2280

Re: Fitting a 3rd brake light!

A cheap plastic led about 7" long with feet either end,couldnt get much lighter!
Anyway this is much better!! :)