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by 820Vitesse
Wed Apr 07, 2021 10:26 am
Forum: Other Rover and ARG/BL/BMC etc.
Topic: 1982 Rover 3500 V8 Vanden Plas automatic.
Replies: 369
Views: 221215

Re: 1982 Rover 3500 V8 Vanden Plas automatic.

Excellent work Marc, true dedication
by 820Vitesse
Wed Apr 07, 2021 10:22 am
Forum: Your Cars - Rover 800
Topic: Re: 1994 BRG Vitesse Fastback
Replies: 481
Views: 278004

Re: Re: 1994 BRG Vitesse Fastback

Nice work as always! Bit late but thanks Marc How did you clean up the filler neck ? grinding disc? By hand, starting with 40 grit emery cloth, I cut the vent pipes off to make it easier then welded them back on once cleaned up, the top flange was beyond repair so welded on a new one, took bloody a...
by 820Vitesse
Fri Feb 12, 2021 3:17 pm
Forum: Cars and Parts Wanted!
Topic: Alternate Brake Master Cylinder
Replies: 21
Views: 11899

Re: Alternate Brake Master Cylinder

Good spot, looks like I was lucky, I was going to wait till the covid thing is over and shows etc back on before buying so to make it the last thing to replace before getting the car roadworthy again but they were doing a special offer 10 or 15% off so went ahead, maybe a few others were watching fo...
by 820Vitesse
Fri Feb 12, 2021 1:20 pm
Forum: Cars and Parts Wanted!
Topic: Alternate Brake Master Cylinder
Replies: 21
Views: 11899

Re: Alternate Brake Master Cylinder

I just bought a new SJC1007 from Rimmers, searched for alternatives but found nothing else. I wont fit second hand brake parts, its too dangerous. The new SJC1007 is expensive but the original has worked reliably for 26 years so went for the same again.
by 820Vitesse
Fri Dec 25, 2020 1:44 pm
Forum: Your Cars - Rover 800
Topic: Merry christmas everybody
Replies: 6
Views: 5466

Re: Merry christmas everybody

Thanks, happy Christmas and new year to you and your family
Merry Christmas all
by 820Vitesse
Fri Dec 25, 2020 1:43 pm
Forum: Say what you like
Topic: Merry Christmas from Sweden
Replies: 3
Views: 4205

Re: Merry Christmas from Sweden

Thanks Henrik, happy Christmas and new year to you and your family
Merry Christmas all
by 820Vitesse
Fri Oct 30, 2020 2:02 pm
Forum: Your Cars - Rover 800
Topic: Re: 1994 BRG Vitesse Fastback
Replies: 481
Views: 278004

Re: Re: 1994 BRG Vitesse Fastback

Thanks Dave, not sure if I will need the extra wiring it is just fitted for safety in the event of a smash.
by 820Vitesse
Mon Oct 26, 2020 3:26 pm
Forum: Your Cars - Rover 800
Topic: Re: 1994 BRG Vitesse Fastback
Replies: 481
Views: 278004

Re: Re: 1994 BRG Vitesse Fastback

A battery isolator switch has been on the to do list for a long time so several templates and many changed plans later I decided next to the front passenger seat was the best location. It needs to be very secure so I used 6mm aluminium plate. https://bluengreen.net/IMG2175%20900px.jpg Much sawing an...
by 820Vitesse
Thu Oct 22, 2020 3:27 pm
Forum: Your Cars - Rover 800
Topic: Re: 1994 BRG Vitesse Fastback
Replies: 481
Views: 278004

Re: Re: 1994 BRG Vitesse Fastback

Thanks Dave, the original seat rails bolt into a double skinned captive nut at the front of the box section but for my bucket seat mounts I had to drill and bolt down through the top of the single skin area of box section as pictured. Now with these little plates added it should be as strong as the ...
by 820Vitesse
Thu Oct 22, 2020 2:56 pm
Forum: Your Cars - Rover 800
Topic: Re: 1994 BRG Vitesse Fastback
Replies: 481
Views: 278004

Re: Re: 1994 BRG Vitesse Fastback

While the seats were out it was also a good opportunity to improve the seat mounting points. These little captive nut inserts are to go inside the front seat mount crossmember. As well as adding strength they will save me a lot of time balancing a nut and washer on the tip of a finger while hanging ...
by 820Vitesse
Thu Oct 22, 2020 2:51 pm
Forum: Your Cars - Rover 800
Topic: Re: 1994 BRG Vitesse Fastback
Replies: 481
Views: 278004

Re: Re: 1994 BRG Vitesse Fastback

Haha thanks Marc, thanks Dave. I really appreciate your comments and apologise for the very late reply. A short internet break turned into a few months but work has continued on the car. https://rovervitesse.com/IMG1934%20900px.jpg I changed the 4 point harnesses to 6 point by adding crutch belts. T...
by 820Vitesse
Thu Jul 23, 2020 10:21 am
Forum: Your Cars - Rover 800
Topic: Rover 827 vitesse respray
Replies: 11
Views: 8224

Re: Rover 827 vitesse respray

That looks superb, nice work
by 820Vitesse
Wed Jul 22, 2020 9:52 pm
Forum: Your Cars - Rover 800
Topic: Re: 1994 BRG Vitesse Fastback
Replies: 481
Views: 278004

Re: Re: 1994 BRG Vitesse Fastback

The exhaust rear sections and mounts are finished. https://bluengreen.net/IMG1135%20900px.jpg https://bluengreen.net/IMG1238%20900px.jpg Car still up on stands when I took this but it looks something like this from above. https://bluengreen.net/IMG1188%20900px.jpg For the more sensible rear silencer...
by 820Vitesse
Tue Jul 21, 2020 12:51 pm
Forum: Your Cars - Rover 800
Topic: Re: 1994 BRG Vitesse Fastback
Replies: 481
Views: 278004

Re: Re: 1994 BRG Vitesse Fastback

Thanks for the comments Dave, Adrian, Henrik and Mark. Thanks Henrik, a huge compliment but it is so far from original not sure it deserves that title, it does have plenty of dents and scratches that do not show in the pictures. I plan to get the sun roof opening filled in and body straight and resp...