1982 Rover 3500 V8 Vanden Plas automatic.
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Re: 1982 Rover 3500 V8 Vanden Plas automatic.
Wow!! You've even painted bits the factory didn't!
Superb job as always though and will now last you (alternator permitting!) for a good long time!
Superb job as always though and will now last you (alternator permitting!) for a good long time!
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Re: 1982 Rover 3500 V8 Vanden Plas automatic.
Thank you very much for your compliments! Most of the work was done by my friend as i described. Perfect is not good enough. I can only enjoy my cars wen i know everything is attended to. Sometimes a bit difficult for others to understand. In 2018 i want to take my SD1 to England and Switzerland so it has to be in good health.scoobyh123 wrote: ↑Tue Jan 02, 2018 5:23 pmWow!! You've even painted bits the factory didn't!
Superb job as always though and will now last you (alternator permitting!) for a good long time!
I hope this alternator will be reliable.
Thanks again.
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The alternator should be fine Marc - it looks like the later A127 type rather than the original type (can't remember the designation just now, A133 rings a bell) and generally they are more reliable.
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Re: 1982 Rover 3500 V8 Vanden Plas automatic.
@ Dave: Ah oké thanks for the info!
Here is a clip of how the SD1 sounds now:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yKCldShj28
Here is a clip of how the SD1 sounds now:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yKCldShj28
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Lovely V8 burble!
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Re: 1982 Rover 3500 V8 Vanden Plas automatic.
Yes indeed!
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Great work, Marc. You make me very jealous because I am unable to give my MGC the same level of attention due to me working overseas
Out in the desert with a 1998 Grand Cherokee V8, 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4L and a 1997 Chevy Tahoe V8. Back home: 1969 MGC GT
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Many thanks Richard!Richard Moss wrote: ↑Sat Jan 06, 2018 9:04 amGreat work, Marc. You make me very jealous because I am unable to give my MGC the same level of attention due to me working overseas
I am sure you Will manage it one Day. I had to save almost a year to fix the sd1.
Cheers.
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It's time that's the real problem
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I understood.
I mean that for me i had to wait untill i had enough money and some don't have the time.
I would like to see the mg in the metal some day!
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I've managed to do a fair bit of work on it over the last 2 years during my visits - new front brakes, a major cleanup underneath, replacement distributor with electronic ignition, new leather seat covers etc. It's roadworthy and road legal and I use it when I'm back there
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Well that sounds pretty impressive already.Richard Moss wrote: ↑Fri Jan 12, 2018 10:07 pmI've managed to do a fair bit of work on it over the last 2 years during my visits - new front brakes, a major cleanup underneath, replacement distributor with electronic ignition, new leather seat covers etc. It's roadworthy and road legal and I use it when I'm back there
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Re: 1982 Rover 3500 V8 Vanden Plas automatic.
Nice dry, sunny and warm so i took the old Vanden Plas out for its first drive. First turn of the key and the V8 vroemed into life. Of course i had to take some pictures.
The engine bay looks pretty fresh i think.
The interior does stil needs some TLC. New wood on the doors and a proper clean. But stil, it looks a lot better.
The engine bay looks pretty fresh i think.
The interior does stil needs some TLC. New wood on the doors and a proper clean. But stil, it looks a lot better.
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For the second time tonight, we need a "drool" emoticon!
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Re: 1982 Rover 3500 V8 Vanden Plas automatic.
Thanks!scoobyh123 wrote: ↑Tue Mar 06, 2018 10:43 pmFor the second time tonight, we need a "drool" emoticon!
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