380th 75 off the line

Sdeh · 20th July 2022, 12:13

I'll use this thread for updates on the work getting done on S419 DEH.

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Sdeh · 20th July 2022, 12:17

The first thing needed is
1) One of the wings may need replacing. In the last case scenario, I would prefer to keep the original wing on, so I might cut another one up
2) a few things aren't working as they should mainly light
3) either a full body respray or touch-up in places.

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Sdeh · 23rd July 2022, 15:35

I did a few things today and checked how bad the wing would be easier to replace, but I don't want to mess with panel gaps, so I will buy a wing and cut the section needed off, gave her a clean and polish as well

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Sdeh · 26th January 2023, 14:40

Not had an update in a while been busy, so what's happened since the last one? I do not have much time to do anything on the car, but today I decided to find it sometime before work, so I woke up early and tried to find the source of the leak. I couldn't see it, but I have a rough idea of where it is now. After that decided to fit the wheels I bought for it and, while doing so, noticed they were dated 1999, so that's a plus. One thing I do want to do this year is to spend time on the 75 most significant thing of 2023 or to convert it to LHD

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Sdeh · 28th January 2023, 04:56

I just bought a new front wing that im cutting to take the piece that is rotten on the 75 don't want to replace the entire wing with it being such an early car need to find a place that can respray the wing and potentially where the car is dented and scratched then once that's done wheels need refurbishing and the stereo system replacing and the original radio refitting and interior sorting.

I'm 50/50 to get a set of custom headlights. If I do, I will get a different set custom, so the originals aren't messed with

I need to source an LHD car and fit all the LHD parts, like the dash and stuff. Later in the year might look for a 75 in a breakers yard in Europe and go over a take the parts off one

Does anyone know of a place that can get blue tooth fitted to the radio? I don't want any blue tooth receiver in the open want it hidden and fitted to the radio itself

One more thing it needs is a service, but it's not essential yet

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Mike Trident · 28th January 2023, 05:56

Any particular reason you want it to be LHD?

it's actually quite a big job! What with steering racks, wiring looms, pedal box, dash etc etc.

I purchased a gadget off amazon that allowed me to turn my standard radio to DAB, (Which I don't actually use) but more importantly, made my radio Bluetooth. I said I don't use the DAB, simply because there is more choice, and far far better reception by streaming Internet radio on my phone, and playing it through the stereo via Bluetooth.

I've located the gadget in the armrest cubby hole, which I never used anyway. You really need to hardwire it to the stereo though for the best connection. Hardwire, as in opening up the stereo and finding the wires that go to the cd player, sacrificing the cd player for the connection.

Sdeh · 28th January 2023, 06:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Trident

Any particular reason you want it to be LHD?

it's actually quite a big job! What with steering racks, wiring looms, pedal box, dash etc etc.

I purchased a gadget off amazon that allowed me to turn my standard radio to DAB, (Which I don't actually use) but more importantly, made my radio Bluetooth. I said I don't use the DAB, simply because there is more choice, and far far better reception by streaming Internet radio on my phone, and playing it through the stereo via Bluetooth.

I've located the gadget in armrest cubby hole, which I never used anyway. You really need to hardwire it to the stereo tho for the best connection. Hardwire, as in opening up the stereo and finding the wires that go to the cd player, sacrificing the cd player for the connection.

Moving to the USA, and in 2024 plan on taking the car over once im settled

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Sdeh · 19th March 2023, 22:27

So a few things have happened since the last update all bad so where do I start?

Lifted the rear seat and noticed a bit of rust at the offside on the bar so got a wire brush to it and a hole appeared so that's now on the list of repairs

Secondly, I've noticed quite a bit of rust showing on the offside rear underneath so I hope it is just rust but won't find out till the summer when my family plans on opening a garage

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Sdeh · 21st March 2023, 15:28

Original radio back in can finally throw the junk aftermarket one in the bin

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Sdeh · 2nd April 2023, 16:01

Got the proper plates on got them from Matg Dickins and they look amazing changes the look of the car

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20th July 2022, 12:13	#1
Sdeh Avid contributor Manual Rover 75 S Reg, Rover 75 Auto, Rover SD1 2300S, Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Otley Posts: 232 Thanks: 52 Thanked 87 Times in 39 Posts	380th 75 off the line I'll use this thread for updates on the work getting done on S419 DEH. Sent from my NTH-NX9 using Tapatalk __________________ 4th January 1999 Owner of the only Pre Production Diesel 75 Thomas

20th July 2022, 12:17	#2
Sdeh Avid contributor Manual Rover 75 S Reg, Rover 75 Auto, Rover SD1 2300S, Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Otley Posts: 232 Thanks: 52 Thanked 87 Times in 39 Posts	The first thing needed is 1) One of the wings may need replacing. In the last case scenario, I would prefer to keep the original wing on, so I might cut another one up 2) a few things aren't working as they should mainly light 3) either a full body respray or touch-up in places. Sent from my NTH-NX9 using Tapatalk __________________ 4th January 1999 Owner of the only Pre Production Diesel 75 Thomas

23rd July 2022, 15:35	#3
Sdeh Avid contributor Manual Rover 75 S Reg, Rover 75 Auto, Rover SD1 2300S, Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Otley Posts: 232 Thanks: 52 Thanked 87 Times in 39 Posts	I did a few things today and checked how bad the wing would be easier to replace, but I don't want to mess with panel gaps, so I will buy a wing and cut the section needed off, gave her a clean and polish as well Sent from my NTH-NX9 using Tapatalk __________________ 4th January 1999 Owner of the only Pre Production Diesel 75 Thomas

26th January 2023, 14:40	#4
Sdeh Avid contributor Manual Rover 75 S Reg, Rover 75 Auto, Rover SD1 2300S, Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Otley Posts: 232 Thanks: 52 Thanked 87 Times in 39 Posts	Not had an update in a while been busy, so what's happened since the last one? I do not have much time to do anything on the car, but today I decided to find it sometime before work, so I woke up early and tried to find the source of the leak. I couldn't see it, but I have a rough idea of where it is now. After that decided to fit the wheels I bought for it and, while doing so, noticed they were dated 1999, so that's a plus. One thing I do want to do this year is to spend time on the 75 most significant thing of 2023 or to convert it to LHD Sent from my NTH-NX9 using Tapatalk __________________ 4th January 1999 Owner of the only Pre Production Diesel 75 Thomas

28th January 2023, 04:56	#5
Sdeh Avid contributor Manual Rover 75 S Reg, Rover 75 Auto, Rover SD1 2300S, Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Otley Posts: 232 Thanks: 52 Thanked 87 Times in 39 Posts	I just bought a new front wing that im cutting to take the piece that is rotten on the 75 don't want to replace the entire wing with it being such an early car need to find a place that can respray the wing and potentially where the car is dented and scratched then once that's done wheels need refurbishing and the stereo system replacing and the original radio refitting and interior sorting. I'm 50/50 to get a set of custom headlights. If I do, I will get a different set custom, so the originals aren't messed with I need to source an LHD car and fit all the LHD parts, like the dash and stuff. Later in the year might look for a 75 in a breakers yard in Europe and go over a take the parts off one Does anyone know of a place that can get blue tooth fitted to the radio? I don't want any blue tooth receiver in the open want it hidden and fitted to the radio itself One more thing it needs is a service, but it's not essential yet Sent from my NTH-NX9 using Tapatalk __________________ 4th January 1999 Owner of the only Pre Production Diesel 75 Thomas Last edited by Sdeh; 28th January 2023 at 05:03..

28th January 2023, 05:56	#6
Mike Trident Posted a thing or two Rover 75 CDTi Saloon & Citroen C1 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Oakenshaw, Near Bradford Posts: 1,622 Thanks: 385 Thanked 552 Times in 328 Posts	Any particular reason you want it to be LHD? it's actually quite a big job! What with steering racks, wiring looms, pedal box, dash etc etc. I purchased a gadget off amazon that allowed me to turn my standard radio to DAB, (Which I don't actually use) but more importantly, made my radio Bluetooth. I said I don't use the DAB, simply because there is more choice, and far far better reception by streaming Internet radio on my phone, and playing it through the stereo via Bluetooth. I've located the gadget in the armrest cubby hole, which I never used anyway. You really need to hardwire it to the stereo though for the best connection. Hardwire, as in opening up the stereo and finding the wires that go to the cd player, sacrificing the cd player for the connection. __________________ Rover 75 2.0 CDTi (131Ps) Conn SE Saloon. (Manual) 160 Remap, cruise control, electric window blind, temp gauge, Real walnut / ZT interior, FBH with GSM control. BORN Tuesday, 5th October 2004 @ 12:35:52 This vehicle was the 104,679th 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 This vehicle was the 3,318th 75 CDT Connoisseur SE (135) to be made out of 4,744 This vehicle was the 12,440th 75 in Starlight Silver (code: MBB) to be made out of 14,280 Starlight Silver 75s Last edited by Mike Trident; 28th January 2023 at 06:07..

19th March 2023, 22:27	#8
Sdeh Avid contributor Manual Rover 75 S Reg, Rover 75 Auto, Rover SD1 2300S, Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Otley Posts: 232 Thanks: 52 Thanked 87 Times in 39 Posts	So a few things have happened since the last update all bad so where do I start? Lifted the rear seat and noticed a bit of rust at the offside on the bar so got a wire brush to it and a hole appeared so that's now on the list of repairs Secondly, I've noticed quite a bit of rust showing on the offside rear underneath so I hope it is just rust but won't find out till the summer when my family plans on opening a garage Sent from my NTH-NX9 using Tapatalk __________________ 4th January 1999 Owner of the only Pre Production Diesel 75 Thomas

21st March 2023, 15:28	#9
Sdeh Avid contributor Manual Rover 75 S Reg, Rover 75 Auto, Rover SD1 2300S, Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Otley Posts: 232 Thanks: 52 Thanked 87 Times in 39 Posts	Original radio back in can finally throw the junk aftermarket one in the bin Sent from my NTH-NX9 using Tapatalk __________________ 4th January 1999 Owner of the only Pre Production Diesel 75 Thomas Last edited by Sdeh; 21st March 2023 at 15:32..

2nd April 2023, 16:01	#10
Sdeh Avid contributor Manual Rover 75 S Reg, Rover 75 Auto, Rover SD1 2300S, Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Otley Posts: 232 Thanks: 52 Thanked 87 Times in 39 Posts	Got the proper plates on got them from Matg Dickins and they look amazing changes the look of the car Sent from my NTH-NX9 using Tapatalk __________________ 4th January 1999 Owner of the only Pre Production Diesel 75 Thomas Last edited by Sdeh; 3rd April 2023 at 21:54..