Where have all the badges gone? - Page 3

Southern Star · 19th December 2021, 14:27

Among a few other jobs on the 75 this weekend I had a look at the bolts securing the front headlight surround/ grille surround/ bumper to the slam panel, and also some YouTube videos showing how to remove the bumper.

As I suspected the lower fixings and the screws in the wheel arch are likely to give problems as they've never been removed and live in a hostile environment.

So my question is this. If I just remove the 10 10mm bolts at the top, i.e. those above the grille, am I likely to be able to be able to pull the grille far enough forward to get a hand behind it to secure the badge with whatever backing plate/ nut it uses?

suzublu · 19th December 2021, 14:38

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Originally Posted by Southern Star

Among a few other jobs on the 75 this weekend I had a look at the bolts securing the front headlight surround/ grille surround/ bumper to the slam panel, and also some YouTube videos showing how to remove the bumper.

As I suspected the lower fixings and the screws in the wheel arch are likely to give problems as they've never been removed and live in a hostile environment.

So my question is this. If I just remove the 10 10mm bolts at the top, i.e. those above the grille, am I likely to be able to be able to pull the grille far enough forward to get a hand behind it to secure the badge with whatever backing plate/ nut it uses?

Probably, but to make it even easier, take out the 2 bolts under the wheel arch, then you can tilt the whole bumper forward. May I suggest also, replace the slam panel bolts with stainless steel, Much better.

suzublu · 19th December 2021, 14:49

Right Vincent, I've just been out to remind myself how they are fitted. The badge comes with a same shape back plate, fitted with 2 threaded bars. the 2 parts are fitted like a sandwich between the bars of whatever you're fitting to. I've also noticed that the rear shaped piece on mine is almost rusted away

So I'll need to take mine off to prevent losing it

Hope that makes sense?

Southern Star · 19th December 2021, 15:15

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Originally Posted by suzublu

Probably, but to make it even easier, take out the 2 bolts under the wheel arch, then you can tilt the whole bumper forward. May I suggest also, replace the slam panel bolts with stainless steel, Much better.

I'll have a look but my understanding is that these are often unwilling to come undone?

EDIT to add that I've ordered the badge from the club shop now, as well as this vintage Green Flag badge from ebay (I'm actually a member of Green Flag although I've only ever needed to use them once since I bought the 75, when a front coil spring snapped on the M6 when we were going on holiday) so I guess I'll just have to work out how to do it. I might wait until one of my sons visits as I find most jobs easier when there's someone else along to help out.

Briodyjl01 · 19th December 2021, 22:21

Used to have the club badge on the front but it faded so I took it off. I do have the window stickers in all of them.

My mk2 metro still has an original aa badge on it.

Azur · 22nd December 2021, 13:10

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Originally Posted by Briodyjl01

Used to have the club badge on the front but it faded so I took it off. I do have the window stickers in all of them.

My mk2 metro still has an original aa badge on it.

I have polished my faded club badge and it is as new again. Use a medium to fine compound and preserve with a good wax.

KLM · 22nd December 2021, 19:05

For safe keeping and with more chance to admire it I have mine in the study.

Kev.[IMG]

suzublu · 22nd December 2021, 19:56

Took mine off after 10 years on the car, the back plate had just about corroded to a wafer, but the badge is okay

Sent from my SM-A326B using Tapatalk

GJ53 DGO · 25th December 2021, 00:04

As you can see mine has pride of place, bought another at the NEC show for the V8 but haven't got round to fitting that yet as she won't be on the road until all the salt has disappeared!

Must get some new MG badges though!!

COLVERT · 25th December 2021, 20:35

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Originally Posted by trikey

Mine is right here 🤣

Put off maybe because the union flag is wrong.--

You think the badge maker might have checked up on the flags appearance before manufacture.--Fancy not knowing what your own countries flag looks like.---Very poor show.---

PS. Great pic however.----

19th December 2021, 22:21	#25
Briodyjl01 Gets stuck in Rover 75 Tourer, Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: May 2018 Location: Castleford Posts: 974 Thanks: 237 Thanked 185 Times in 113 Posts	Used to have the club badge on the front but it faded so I took it off. I do have the window stickers in all of them. My mk2 metro still has an original aa badge on it. __________________ Too many Rovers to count ……

22nd December 2021, 19:56	#28
suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,912 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	Took mine off after 10 years on the car, the back plate had just about corroded to a wafer, but the badge is okay Sent from my SM-A326B using Tapatalk Last edited by suzublu; 22nd December 2021 at 20:04..

25th December 2021, 00:04	#29
GJ53 DGO Gets stuck in MG-ZT 260SE Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Burstwick Posts: 529 Thanks: 535 Thanked 197 Times in 117 Posts	As you can see mine has pride of place, bought another at the NEC show for the V8 but haven't got round to fitting that yet as she won't be on the road until all the salt has disappeared! Must get some new MG badges though!! __________________ This vehicle was the 5,293rd ZT to run off the production line, out of 18,894 This vehicle was the 1st ZT 260 SE to be made out of 384 This vehicle was the 75th ZT in Starlight Silver (code: MBB) to be made out of 2,479 Starlight Silver ZTs (Now in Zircon)

19th December 2021, 14:27	#21
Southern Star Loves to post Rover 75 CTDi Contemporary SE Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Stretton-under-Fosse, Warwickshire. Posts: 358 Thanks: 54 Thanked 134 Times in 83 Posts	Among a few other jobs on the 75 this weekend I had a look at the bolts securing the front headlight surround/ grille surround/ bumper to the slam panel, and also some YouTube videos showing how to remove the bumper. As I suspected the lower fixings and the screws in the wheel arch are likely to give problems as they've never been removed and live in a hostile environment. So my question is this. If I just remove the 10 10mm bolts at the top, i.e. those above the grille, am I likely to be able to be able to pull the grille far enough forward to get a hand behind it to secure the badge with whatever backing plate/ nut it uses?

19th December 2021, 14:49	#23
suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,912 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	Right Vincent, I've just been out to remind myself how they are fitted. The badge comes with a same shape back plate, fitted with 2 threaded bars. the 2 parts are fitted like a sandwich between the bars of whatever you're fitting to. I've also noticed that the rear shaped piece on mine is almost rusted away So I'll need to take mine off to prevent losing it Hope that makes sense?

22nd December 2021, 19:05	#27
KLM Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Club CDT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: North West Posts: 1,289 Thanks: 691 Thanked 394 Times in 240 Posts	For safe keeping and with more chance to admire it I have mine in the study. Kev.[IMG]