Project Drive - Illustrated - Page 23

Jules · 7th February 2013, 09:05

Yes agree with this.

The "grain" on early full leather wheels seemed to be finer than later types.
(it's almost like a fake grain on later ones)
Also 2 types of stitching.

Re the Walnut wheels, on earlier (pre 2002 approx) the gap between wood and leather was markedly finer.

I've posted pics of differences few years back (but can I find them!!)

The later light oak/walnut wheels where even worse in quality and a huge gap

Early Walnut was possibly real wood and later changed to wood effect as happened to the dash ?
Where are all the people who were involved in making all these parts?!
Surely some of them own 75's?

Bolin · 7th February 2013, 16:59

The dark oak wheels were real wood, somebody was refurbishing one on the Enthusiast's site. I think they said they were made in Portugal.

Bolin · 2nd March 2013, 20:55

Looks like the front fog lamp was also a victim, changed in later 2001 to a type which took H1 bulbs instead of H11 (H1 are apparently cheaper) and the internal shroud was deleted. 'Rover' was also removed from the glass.

(N.B. credit goes to Pab and Carlpenn for this one!)

BigRuss · 4th March 2013, 21:43

Just think I've found another

Routing of washer tubing in the bonnet, earlier cars have the washer tubing emerging from a hole in the side of the bonnet strengthening the later cars have the tubing emerging from the face of the strenghtening.

You would need to remove the under bonnet sound proofing to see this

Found this today whilst swapping a bonnet.

Russ

marinabrian · 5th March 2013, 00:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigRuss

Just think I've found another

Routing of washer tubing in the bonnet, earlier cars have the washer tubing emerging from a hole in the side of the bonnet strengthening the later cars have the tubing emerging from the face of the strenghtening.

You would need to remove the under bonnet sound proofing to see this

Found this today whilst swapping a bonnet.

Russ

So you finally got John round to help then Russ

Brian

trikey · 5th March 2013, 00:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigRuss

Just think I've found another

Routing of washer tubing in the bonnet, earlier cars have the washer tubing emerging from a hole in the side of the bonnet strengthening the later cars have the tubing emerging from the face of the strenghtening.

You would need to remove the under bonnet sound proofing to see this

Found this today whilst swapping a bonnet.

Russ

A silver one perhaps....

marinabrian · 5th March 2013, 00:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by trikey

A silver one perhaps....

Get back to work you

I'm working on some ECU's just in case a certain car requires one

Hmm, HP regulator fault, I wonder...........
Are you going to pop across to Hull on your way back later then

Disappointed Dave

trikey · 5th March 2013, 00:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by marinabrian

Get back to work you

I'm working on some ECU's just in case a certain car requires one

Hmm, HP regulator fault, I wonder...........
Are you going to pop across to Hull on your way back later then

Disappointed Dave

Mmm quiet at the moment at work, time for tea

No Hull cancelled Bri, the lad is on nightshift too.. Ill bring wifeys car over either Wed or Thurs whichever is best for you...

marinabrian · 5th March 2013, 00:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by trikey

Mmm quiet at the moment at work, time for tea

No Hull cancelled Bri, the lad is on nightshift too.. Ill bring wifeys car over either Wed or Thurs whichever is best for you...

Thursday works for me Andy

trikey · 5th March 2013, 00:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by marinabrian

Thursday works for me Andy

Nice one, we shall fit some pre project drive stuff too (Just to keep thread on topic

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7th February 2013, 09:05	#221
Jules This is my second home ZT 260 SE Twilight and 10 other 75 ZT's :O Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Conwy NORTH WALES Posts: 11,094 Thanks: 512 Thanked 1,116 Times in 763 Posts	Yes agree with this. The "grain" on early full leather wheels seemed to be finer than later types. (it's almost like a fake grain on later ones) Also 2 types of stitching. Re the Walnut wheels, on earlier (pre 2002 approx) the gap between wood and leather was markedly finer. I've posted pics of differences few years back (but can I find them!!) The later light oak/walnut wheels where even worse in quality and a huge gap Early Walnut was possibly real wood and later changed to wood effect as happened to the dash ? Where are all the people who were involved in making all these parts?! Surely some of them own 75's? __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Newbies do now!! 1. Plenum drains..all 3 or 4 year dependent 2. Cooling fan..All speeds functioning 3. Bonnet cable divider block

4th March 2013, 21:43	#224
BigRuss Premium Trader 75 CDT Tourer,2.5 Launch Saloon, Omipro MG/Rover (T4) Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Liversedge, West Yorkshire Posts: 5,405 Thanks: 1,105 Thanked 1,340 Times in 661 Posts	Just think I've found another Routing of washer tubing in the bonnet, earlier cars have the washer tubing emerging from a hole in the side of the bonnet strengthening the later cars have the tubing emerging from the face of the strenghtening. You would need to remove the under bonnet sound proofing to see this Found this today whilst swapping a bonnet. 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.

7th February 2013, 16:59	#222
Bolin This is my second home Rover 75 2.5 V6 Connoisseur SE 4dr manual Wedgewood Blue 2 04-05/06/2001 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: N.E. Hampshire Posts: 4,617 Thanks: 289 Thanked 308 Times in 243 Posts	The dark oak wheels were real wood, somebody was refurbishing one on the Enthusiast's site. I think they said they were made in Portugal.

2nd March 2013, 20:55	#223
Bolin This is my second home Rover 75 2.5 V6 Connoisseur SE 4dr manual Wedgewood Blue 2 04-05/06/2001 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: N.E. Hampshire Posts: 4,617 Thanks: 289 Thanked 308 Times in 243 Posts	Looks like the front fog lamp was also a victim, changed in later 2001 to a type which took H1 bulbs instead of H11 (H1 are apparently cheaper) and the internal shroud was deleted. 'Rover' was also removed from the glass. (N.B. credit goes to Pab and Carlpenn for this one!)