Project: restore to design

BigRuss · 8th April 2008, 16:28

Decided to start looking for, obtaining (if possible) and fitting parts that were meant to be fitted, that MGR decided to leave off the Rover 75 range and especially in my case the Tourer.
I'm quite lucky that as my Tourer is a very early one, it has escaped most of the ravages of Project Drive, the details of which are well documented.

I'm not talking options here, I'm slowly adding those when I can find or afford them, but parts that were designed and made, but never fitted to the vast majority of cars.

I've already ordered the rear loadspace cubby box covers, and am now in the process of looking for other other "missing" parts.

I have started trawling through the EPC, but any pointers to other parts would be useful.

Russ

WeeMan · 8th April 2008, 16:34

Where did you find the rear passenger cubby cover??

BigRuss · 8th April 2008, 16:51

Ordered them through Rimmer brothers they aren't in stock, but some of the options and colours are available. Don't ask the price, it's quite scary.

Russ

DavidJ · 11th April 2008, 21:53

What about the rear seat and headrest covers, made from "shock proof nylon". Not sure if the same item fits tourers and saloons, but it sure was expensive.

Got to give it credit, 3.5 years and it still looks like new, but I don't need it any more. Drop me a PM if you need one.

JohnDotCom · 11th April 2008, 22:02

All the Proper Tool Surround and Storage fittings under the Floor surrounding the Spare Wheel Well.

BigRuss · 11th April 2008, 23:54

Thanks for the replies , my car was originally fitted with tooltrays and the sparewheel cover/tray and lid. as far as I know now the cubby covers have been fitted the loadspace area and spare wheel well are now complete.
Were curtain air bags supposed to be fitted accross the range originally ?
I have the volumetric alarm sensors which I am going to be fitting soon were these also supposed to be fitted before becoming an option?

Russ

8th April 2008, 16:28	#1
BigRuss Premium Trader 75 CDT Tourer,2.5 Launch Saloon, Omipro MG/Rover (T4) Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Liversedge, West Yorkshire Posts: 5,411 Thanks: 1,105 Thanked 1,340 Times in 661 Posts	Project: restore to design Decided to start looking for, obtaining (if possible) and fitting parts that were meant to be fitted, that MGR decided to leave off the Rover 75 range and especially in my case the Tourer. I'm quite lucky that as my Tourer is a very early one, it has escaped most of the ravages of Project Drive, the details of which are well documented. I'm not talking options here, I'm slowly adding those when I can find or afford them, but parts that were designed and made, but never fitted to the vast majority of cars. I've already ordered the rear loadspace cubby box covers, and am now in the process of looking for other other "missing" parts. I have started trawling through the EPC, but any pointers to other parts would be useful. Russ __________________ Replacement Key Service http://https://the75andztclub.co.uk/...d.php?t=244732 Full T4 Testbook diagnostics available. Diesel ECU repair and replacement. Options enabled or disabled as required. Diesel X-Power 135 and 160bhp, Rover 1.8T 150 to 160 MG 160 V6 to 177 upgrades available P.M. for details.

8th April 2008, 16:51	#3
BigRuss Premium Trader 75 CDT Tourer,2.5 Launch Saloon, Omipro MG/Rover (T4) Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Liversedge, West Yorkshire Posts: 5,411 Thanks: 1,105 Thanked 1,340 Times in 661 Posts	Ordered them through Rimmer brothers they aren't in stock, but some of the options and colours are available. Don't ask the price, it's quite scary. Russ __________________ Replacement Key Service http://https://the75andztclub.co.uk/...d.php?t=244732 Full T4 Testbook diagnostics available. Diesel ECU repair and replacement. Options enabled or disabled as required. Diesel X-Power 135 and 160bhp, Rover 1.8T 150 to 160 MG 160 V6 to 177 upgrades available P.M. for details.

11th April 2008, 23:54	#6
BigRuss Premium Trader 75 CDT Tourer,2.5 Launch Saloon, Omipro MG/Rover (T4) Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Liversedge, West Yorkshire Posts: 5,411 Thanks: 1,105 Thanked 1,340 Times in 661 Posts	Thanks for the replies , my car was originally fitted with tooltrays and the sparewheel cover/tray and lid. as far as I know now the cubby covers have been fitted the loadspace area and spare wheel well are now complete. Were curtain air bags supposed to be fitted accross the range originally ? I have the volumetric alarm sensors which I am going to be fitting soon were these also supposed to be fitted before becoming an option? Russ __________________ Replacement Key Service http://https://the75andztclub.co.uk/...d.php?t=244732 Full T4 Testbook diagnostics available. Diesel ECU repair and replacement. Options enabled or disabled as required. Diesel X-Power 135 and 160bhp, Rover 1.8T 150 to 160 MG 160 V6 to 177 upgrades available P.M. for details. Last edited by BigRuss; 12th April 2008 at 00:05..

8th April 2008, 16:34	#2
WeeMan Posted a thing or two Mazda MX5, BMW 520i Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sunny Ayrshire Posts: 1,498 Thanks: 2 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Where did you find the rear passenger cubby cover??

11th April 2008, 21:53	#4
DavidJ Avid contributor MG6 & MG TF Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Yorkshire Posts: 140 Thanks: 7 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	What about the rear seat and headrest covers, made from "shock proof nylon". Not sure if the same item fits tourers and saloons, but it sure was expensive. Got to give it credit, 3.5 years and it still looks like new, but I don't need it any more. Drop me a PM if you need one.

11th April 2008, 22:02	#5
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	All the Proper Tool Surround and Storage fittings under the Floor surrounding the Spare Wheel Well.