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General Discussion Area / Re: New project Rover SD1 Vitesse

« on: 03 February 2014, 20:39:12 »

  Empty engine bay, V6 3.2 with manual box? Way more powerful than the standard engine I belive but stand to be corrected
Keith B

Depends on what model you have the Vitesse has the 3.5 V8 putting out 190 hp & 220 lb·ft & weighs 139 kg & the curb weight is 1440 kg's.....The GM 3.2 does produce 220hp & 218 lb·ft but weighs 180 kg & saloon curb weight of 1,530 kg's.......& as said you don't get that beautiful V8 rumble   

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General Discussion Area / Re: New project Rover SD1 Vitesse

« on: 03 February 2014, 19:21:23 »

Have you got a garage to work in 

Nope 

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General Discussion Area / Re: Need a shed

« on: 03 February 2014, 10:25:13 »

I'd build your own if time permits

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General Discussion Area / Re: Film quotes....

« on: 03 February 2014, 00:47:36 »

From one of my favourite films National Lampoons Christmas Vacations

Eddie: You surprised to see us, Clark?

Clark: Oh, Eddie... If I woke up tomorrow with my head sewn to the carpet, I wouldn't be more surprised than I am now.

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General Discussion Area / Re: New project Rover SD1 Vitesse

« on: 03 February 2014, 00:34:04 »

Lordy lordy that's going to keep you busy!!    Still those long dark winter nights will fly by!!   

I believe that Gixer is a welding ace so maybe he'll give you some tips!!   

Good luck with the project though and keep us posted! 

 

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General Discussion Area / Re: New project Rover SD1 Vitesse

« on: 03 February 2014, 00:23:04 »

Good stuff, looking forward to more of this.

You might regret saying that as I've been told your a bit of a demon when it comes to welding so I might need to pick your brain on where i'm going wrong or how would be best to do something 

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General Discussion Area / Re: New project Rover SD1 Vitesse

« on: 03 February 2014, 00:19:02 »

Nope  I haven't done a thread on it anywhere .
 It's a 1981 635 BMW . When I bought it I knew it needed both rear arches but soon discovered a bit more .....

But I have to say that I'm enjoying it , maybe a bit too much as it's becoming difficult to know where to stop . It's going to end up like a new car by the time it's finished .

I must take my hat off to you as that is a lovely bit of work there  & I'd love tosee some more of the work you've done

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General Discussion Area / Re: New project Rover SD1 Vitesse

« on: 02 February 2014, 20:21:33 »

As someone who's been restoring my car for the last six months I can tell you you've got a lot of work there ........ but that's a much better welder than the one I have so you'll soon ( ? )  get through it .
I was about to post a link to the Ex police SDi being restored on Retro Rides but I see your on there too so will probably have read it .
Good luck .

Funnily enough I haven't so I'll have a look for it........what are you restoring & I guess your posting on Retro Rides

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General Discussion Area / Re: New project Rover SD1 Vitesse

« on: 02 February 2014, 19:29:26 »

I had a Moonraker Blue Twin Plenum Vitesse back in the day. 

A couple of guys at work have fully restored Vitesse's. They stripped them back to a bare frame and chassis and have new panels fitted (from India I believe). They have spent thousands on them to get them in tip top condition. 

Nice welder Ken. 

Yeah all the panels are available from Rimmer brothers & your right they bought all the stock from India when the Standard motor company stopped selling their version of the SD1     

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General Discussion Area / Re: New project Rover SD1 Vitesse

« on: 02 February 2014, 19:02:28 »

What no engine  Never mind welding just yet , get the plasma cutter out . Nice project .

I've been looking at plasma cutters  ......got another engine it's a non serpentine 3.9 

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General Discussion Area / New project Rover SD1 Vitesse

« on: 02 February 2014, 18:40:51 »

I've got myself a new project.........which I bought after having an evening down the pub drowning my sorrows after the Mrs left then coming home & going on ebay & remembering my first modified V8 SD1 & the smiles I always had with it....so thought I'm having another one of those  but of course being a little bit drunk didn't read the description properly all I read on the item was
 
I brought this 8 Years ago but since then it has been in a bone dry lock up garage in storage as I brought a genuine Twin Plenum Vitesse for myself instead.
This would be ideal for someone to reshell a rotten Vitesse into as it is very solid............................YEAH RIGHT it needs boot floor,outer sills both sides & possibly inner sills,both rear arches,both front wings,O/S inner front wing,front headlight panel & that's what's obvious without digging around   & didn't read the part about no engine or gearbox 

So as it wasn't as described I got it for £200 but this is what I'm up against...





















So I've needed to buy a Mig welder





I now need to findout how to weld 

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Car Parts, bits For Sale & Wanted / Re: Various bits & bobs F/S

« on: 02 February 2014, 11:37:51 »

Good to see you this morning Venom and thanks for the parts

Good to meet you as well 

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Car Parts, bits For Sale & Wanted / Re: Various bits & bobs F/S

« on: 29 January 2014, 20:19:47 »

Set of 4 3.0lt cams £100  
Genuine GM Estate tailgate never been fitted still in black primer with a good rear screen to go with it SOLD
Genuine GM bottom balljoints still in plastic bags SOLD
Genuine GM track rod ends still in plastic bags £30 each 
Genuine Pair of omega caravan towing mirrors never used £50
Genuine GM OSR door rubbing strip still in plastic bag £40  
V6 cambelt locking kit used once + club cambelt change DVD. SOLD
2 x Multi ram air housing £15 each
Air intake complete with plenum £35
Air flow meter £25
Air filter lid £15
V6 EGR Valve + pipe £10 
Set of PFL/MFL digital climate controls £30
2 x Cooling fan £15 each
2 x PFL V6 instrument cluster £25 each (no computer display)
2 x good pairs of PFL/MFL front fog lights glass has no chips or cracks £10 a pair
Pair of FL HID headlights with bulbs & ballasts £40
Pair of dark PFL/MFL Estate rear lights £30
Set of 4 estate doors (FL) in an light gold/silver mix got them from elite pete (cant find post to get colour code) £75
Adjustable steering column £15

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Car Parts, bits For Sale & Wanted / Re: Various bits & bobs F/S

« on: 29 January 2014, 20:08:01 »

I'll have the lower ball joints if still available please

PM sent as well

Sold 

To Entwood 

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Car Parts, bits For Sale & Wanted / Re: Various bits & bobs F/S

« on: 29 January 2014, 20:06:26 »

I'll have the lower ball joints if still available please

PM sent as well

Sold