Accident damage to sill - advice would be appreciated

SteveThackery · 21st March 2024, 15:56

Colleagues! I am furious with myself - I've just damaged the outer sill on my 75 and it's going to need repair. I've been to a local bodyshop and he says I need to find a replacement outer sill. This could be cut from a scrap 75, or (of course) a new part. He would then cut out the damaged section, let in a new section, and paint it. The long chrome-like trim along the top of the sill is also damaged beyond repair, so again a part from a scrap car is required.

I have zero experience in body repairs and don't really know how to proceed. Does anyone know of a breaker that specialises in our car, or at least has one being broken? I live in Nottingham, but could travel any reasonable distance.

Will a breaker be willing and able to cut the sill off in a suitable state for reuse? Can anyone recommend a body shop that can handle cars of this age?

I've got a couple of photos. I'll clean them up and upload them a bit later. Thanks for any help or advice.

Popcorn · 21st March 2024, 16:02

Give these guys a call,I have had a few bits of them in the past, Bradford's not too far for you

https://www.bas-minispares.co.uk/mg-...arts-for-sale/

Rogue · 21st March 2024, 16:04

You can get the sill repair panels from Tom Hobbs off Ebay..
https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?it...j.hobbs-panels

and the chrome strips are in stock at Rimmers
https://rimmerbros.com/Item--i-DDJ100340

vitesse · 21st March 2024, 16:33

Or as the OP has Nottingham in his profile why not go and visit Thomas in person: based in Nottingham too.

Regards

Yorkshire GOC · 21st March 2024, 16:36

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Originally Posted by SteveThackery

Colleagues! I am furious with myself - I've just damaged the outer sill on my 75 and it's going to need repair. I've been to a local bodyshop and he says I need to find a replacement outer sill. This could be cut from a scrap 75, or (of course) a new part. He would then cut out the damaged section, let in a new section, and paint it. The long chrome-like trim along the top of the sill is also damaged beyond repair, so again a part from a scrap car is required.

I have zero experience in body repairs and don't really know how to proceed. Does anyone know of a breaker that specialises in our car, or at least has one being broken? I live in Nottingham, but could travel any reasonable distance.

Will a breaker be willing and able to cut the sill off in a suitable state for reuse? Can anyone recommend a body shop that can handle cars of this age?

I've got a couple of photos. I'll clean them up and upload them a bit later. Thanks for any help or advice.

As said Tom Hobbs just North of you - however long waiting list - he does make excellent sills to order and has been said he sells them on E BaY.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/285177358...Bk9SR-jeoKHMYw

SD1too · 21st March 2024, 17:52

Without question Steve, go to Tom Hobbs for the whole job. The quality of his panel beating will take your breath away. As with all bodywork repairs, the raw materials are cheap so forget about the idea of a donor car.

Simon

SteveThackery · 21st March 2024, 21:34

Hey, you guys are fantastic! I had no idea about any of the sources you mention, or Tom Hobbs, so I'm going to get in touch with him tomorrow.

It was such a silly mistake. I was driving forward out of my parking space at Tesco's and forgot I was next to a trolley bay. I was incredibly fortunate in one way: the damage was limited to the sill - both doors were completely untouched. In that regard I'm extremely lucky!

Thanks again, guys.

SD1too · 21st March 2024, 21:52

Here's Tom's website Steve with contact details.

Simon

Ravinder · 21st March 2024, 22:22

As mentioned, get the part from Tom Hobbs. It’s perfect. Then get someone to weld it. Tom doesn’t work on the cars anymore as he’s too busy. He just supplies the sills.

SteveThackery · 22nd March 2024, 15:33

So I've been to see Tom this afternoon, and he will have the necessary panels ready in a couple of weeks. Meanwhile I'm going in search of a suitable body shop.

Thank you all again - brilliant help!

21st March 2024, 15:56	#1
SteveThackery Avid contributor Rover 75 Connoisseur SE saloon, 2.5 KV6 automatic, 2002, White Gold Join Date: Oct 2023 Location: Nottingham Posts: 191 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Accident damage to sill - advice would be appreciated Colleagues! I am furious with myself - I've just damaged the outer sill on my 75 and it's going to need repair. I've been to a local bodyshop and he says I need to find a replacement outer sill. This could be cut from a scrap 75, or (of course) a new part. He would then cut out the damaged section, let in a new section, and paint it. The long chrome-like trim along the top of the sill is also damaged beyond repair, so again a part from a scrap car is required. I have zero experience in body repairs and don't really know how to proceed. Does anyone know of a breaker that specialises in our car, or at least has one being broken? I live in Nottingham, but could travel any reasonable distance. Will a breaker be willing and able to cut the sill off in a suitable state for reuse? Can anyone recommend a body shop that can handle cars of this age? I've got a couple of photos. I'll clean them up and upload them a bit later. Thanks for any help or advice. __________________ If it ain't broke, keep fixing it until it is.

21st March 2024, 16:04	#3
Rogue I really should get out more....... 75 CDT SE 160 Saloon Join Date: May 2017 Location: Thorpe St Andrew, Norwich Posts: 2,654 Thanks: 1,386 Thanked 1,096 Times in 774 Posts	You can get the sill repair panels from Tom Hobbs off Ebay.. https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?it...j.hobbs-panels and the chrome strips are in stock at Rimmers https://rimmerbros.com/Item--i-DDJ100340 __________________ Glutton for punishment --- Previously ... 2.6 SD1 x 2, 3.5 SD1, 820S, 820Si x2, 216 Gsi, 220T saloon, 414, 45 1.4 x2 and now a Cowley 75 CDT

21st March 2024, 17:52	#6
SD1too Doesn't do things by halves Rover 75 2.5 Connoisseur Auto (1999) Dealer launch model. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Former Middlesex Posts: 20,382 Thanks: 1,587 Thanked 3,749 Times in 3,181 Posts	Without question Steve, go to Tom Hobbs for the whole job. The quality of his panel beating will take your breath away. As with all bodywork repairs, the raw materials are cheap so forget about the idea of a donor car. Simon __________________ "Whatever is rightly done, however humble, is noble." Sir Henry Royce.

21st March 2024, 21:34	#7
SteveThackery Avid contributor Rover 75 Connoisseur SE saloon, 2.5 KV6 automatic, 2002, White Gold Join Date: Oct 2023 Location: Nottingham Posts: 191 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hey, you guys are fantastic! I had no idea about any of the sources you mention, or Tom Hobbs, so I'm going to get in touch with him tomorrow. It was such a silly mistake. I was driving forward out of my parking space at Tesco's and forgot I was next to a trolley bay. I was incredibly fortunate in one way: the damage was limited to the sill - both doors were completely untouched. In that regard I'm extremely lucky! Thanks again, guys. __________________ If it ain't broke, keep fixing it until it is.

21st March 2024, 21:52	#8
SD1too Doesn't do things by halves Rover 75 2.5 Connoisseur Auto (1999) Dealer launch model. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Former Middlesex Posts: 20,382 Thanks: 1,587 Thanked 3,749 Times in 3,181 Posts	Here's Tom's website Steve with contact details. Simon __________________ "Whatever is rightly done, however humble, is noble." Sir Henry Royce.

21st March 2024, 16:02	#2
Popcorn Loves to post 55 cdti tourer slush box executive grill Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Sheffield Posts: 380 Thanks: 40 Thanked 85 Times in 72 Posts	Give these guys a call,I have had a few bits of them in the past, Bradford's not too far for you https://www.bas-minispares.co.uk/mg-...arts-for-sale/

21st March 2024, 16:33	#4
vitesse I really should get out more....... Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Gävle Posts: 2,537 Thanks: 395 Thanked 823 Times in 652 Posts	Or as the OP has Nottingham in his profile why not go and visit Thomas in person: based in Nottingham too. Regards

21st March 2024, 22:22	#9
Ravinder This is my second home Rover 75 saloon x2, Rover 75 Tourer x2, Rover 220 Coupe Turbo Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kirkcaldy, Fife Posts: 9,036 Thanks: 2,278 Thanked 2,852 Times in 1,718 Posts	As mentioned, get the part from Tom Hobbs. It’s perfect. Then get someone to weld it. Tom doesn’t work on the cars anymore as he’s too busy. He just supplies the sills. __________________ Wanted - Indian bride. Cash waiting. (All sorted - bargain) First name and forum name: Ravinder Rover 75 2.0 CDT Connoisseur SE 116 (160 remap) Royal Blue (JFM) This vehicle was the 50,481st 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 This vehicle was the 2,238th 75 CDT Connoisseur SE to be made out of 3,775 This vehicle was the 5,002nd 75 in Royal Blue (code: JFM) to be made out of 14,420 Royal Blue 75s

22nd March 2024, 15:33	#10
SteveThackery Avid contributor Rover 75 Connoisseur SE saloon, 2.5 KV6 automatic, 2002, White Gold Join Date: Oct 2023 Location: Nottingham Posts: 191 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	So I've been to see Tom this afternoon, and he will have the necessary panels ready in a couple of weeks. Meanwhile I'm going in search of a suitable body shop. Thank you all again - brilliant help! __________________ If it ain't broke, keep fixing it until it is.