Body restoration

ged116 · 15th August 2021, 11:16

Hello, My trusty Rover 75 (Diesel) is looking a bit sad, it has some rot on one front wing and a couple of pieces on the sills plus I'm told it's getting flaky underneath and won't last much longer without some work. I love my car and I know it would be easier to just go and but another one, but I have done so much to her over he years and know all her faults and foibles. I was wondering if anyone knew anyone who could blast it underneath and then coat it, weld a couple of patches on the sills and possibly replace the wing and make a lovely job so that she looks like new (not a botched job in other words I know a few of those already) I'm disabled and not flush with cash, but I was hoping the old girl would see me out. If anyone can recommend someone in the South Yorkshire area I would be pleased to hear from them. Regards. Ged

trikey · 15th August 2021, 12:33

Go and have a chat with Tom Hobbs, he will be able to repair the bodywork to better than factory standard and I’m sure he can advise on the rust treatment while your there.

Yorkshire GOC · 15th August 2021, 13:10

He is off the MI - Junction 26 -so not far from Donny - he is a maestro of body work and knows the 75/ZT well - many folk on here have used him and the results are superb.

His e mail and website below.

[email protected]

https://www.tjhobbs.com

Mark Heappey · 22nd August 2021, 07:42

Does anyone know if Tom is still working as I have tried to contact him via email, text, WhatsApp, phone call but can't get hold of him. Desperate to get rear jacking point repaired for rear subframe replacement.

Thanks
Mark Heappey

Yorkshire GOC · 22nd August 2021, 09:06

He may be away - however his E bay shop is selling front, rear and middle sill sections - so you could buy a section and get a local welder to fit it.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_f...sills&_sacat=0

wullie480 · 22nd August 2021, 10:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark Heappey

Does anyone know if Tom is still working as I have tried to contact him via email, text, WhatsApp, phone call but can't get hold of him. Desperate to get rear jacking point repaired for rear subframe replacement.

Thanks
Mark Heappey

On his eBay listing says he’s away till 23rd.

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Mark Heappey · 22nd August 2021, 11:07

Thanks for the info about Tom. Ok quick question about supporting rear of tourer to do subframe if Tom cannot fit me in soon. Can you support the car using the main chassis running either side of the spare wheel. If so I can get on with the subframe and suspension change while I wait for Tom to fit me in. Don't want to try unless someone can give me some advice.

Rover 75 Tourer · 22nd August 2021, 20:11

I've used the chassis legs at the spare wheel well to support the tourer whilst doing a subframe change on 3 of my cars without a problem. Have also done the same at the front when dropping the front frame to do a clutch slave cylinder.

RoyOutram · 3rd October 2021, 13:03

Hi Martin, I have used Common Lane Restorations near Goole: Fulham House Farm, Whitley, Goole, DN140JL. 01977677927, I got the sill from Tom who was too busy to do small jobs. Speak to Gary or James

macafee2 · 3rd October 2021, 17:20

what colour front wing do you need, mickyboy a trader here may be able to help or try a wanted post in the wanted section

macafee2

15th August 2021, 11:16	#1
ged116 Regular poster 75 saloon Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Doncaster Posts: 44 Thanks: 4 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	Body restoration Hello, My trusty Rover 75 (Diesel) is looking a bit sad, it has some rot on one front wing and a couple of pieces on the sills plus I'm told it's getting flaky underneath and won't last much longer without some work. I love my car and I know it would be easier to just go and but another one, but I have done so much to her over he years and know all her faults and foibles. I was wondering if anyone knew anyone who could blast it underneath and then coat it, weld a couple of patches on the sills and possibly replace the wing and make a lovely job so that she looks like new (not a botched job in other words I know a few of those already) I'm disabled and not flush with cash, but I was hoping the old girl would see me out. If anyone can recommend someone in the South Yorkshire area I would be pleased to hear from them. Regards. Ged

15th August 2021, 12:33	#2
trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,765 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	Go and have a chat with Tom Hobbs, he will be able to repair the bodywork to better than factory standard and I’m sure he can advise on the rust treatment while your there. __________________ Lest we forget..

15th August 2021, 13:10	#3
Yorkshire GOC I really should get out more....... Rover 75 connoisseur se v6 auto Join Date: May 2014 Location: Hull Posts: 2,063 Thanks: 1,842 Thanked 623 Times in 469 Posts	He is off the MI - Junction 26 -so not far from Donny - he is a maestro of body work and knows the 75/ZT well - many folk on here have used him and the results are superb. His e mail and website below. [email protected] https://www.tjhobbs.com __________________ She came off the Longbridge Line on 20-05-2003 The Silver Machine was the 13th of 160 Rover 75's to come off the production line that day and is the 100th of 527 Starlight Silver Rover 75 2.5 V6 Connoisseur SE Auto saloons listed in the build records produced world wide.

22nd August 2021, 09:06	#5
Yorkshire GOC I really should get out more....... Rover 75 connoisseur se v6 auto Join Date: May 2014 Location: Hull Posts: 2,063 Thanks: 1,842 Thanked 623 Times in 469 Posts	He may be away - however his E bay shop is selling front, rear and middle sill sections - so you could buy a section and get a local welder to fit it. https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_f...sills&_sacat=0 __________________ She came off the Longbridge Line on 20-05-2003 The Silver Machine was the 13th of 160 Rover 75's to come off the production line that day and is the 100th of 527 Starlight Silver Rover 75 2.5 V6 Connoisseur SE Auto saloons listed in the build records produced world wide.

22nd August 2021, 07:42	#4
Mark Heappey Avid contributor Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur SE Tourer Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Pontefract Posts: 183 Thanks: 46 Thanked 36 Times in 23 Posts	Does anyone know if Tom is still working as I have tried to contact him via email, text, WhatsApp, phone call but can't get hold of him. Desperate to get rear jacking point repaired for rear subframe replacement. Thanks Mark Heappey

22nd August 2021, 11:07	#7
Mark Heappey Avid contributor Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur SE Tourer Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Pontefract Posts: 183 Thanks: 46 Thanked 36 Times in 23 Posts	Thanks for the info about Tom. Ok quick question about supporting rear of tourer to do subframe if Tom cannot fit me in soon. Can you support the car using the main chassis running either side of the spare wheel. If so I can get on with the subframe and suspension change while I wait for Tom to fit me in. Don't want to try unless someone can give me some advice.

22nd August 2021, 20:11	#8
Rover 75 Tourer Avid contributor Rover 75 tourers(4)400turs(3 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Largs Posts: 217 Thanks: 3 Thanked 67 Times in 56 Posts	I've used the chassis legs at the spare wheel well to support the tourer whilst doing a subframe change on 3 of my cars without a problem. Have also done the same at the front when dropping the front frame to do a clutch slave cylinder.

3rd October 2021, 13:03	#9
RoyOutram Newbie MG ZT Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Pontefract Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 4 Posts	Hi Martin, I have used Common Lane Restorations near Goole: Fulham House Farm, Whitley, Goole, DN140JL. 01977677927, I got the sill from Tom who was too busy to do small jobs. Speak to Gary or James

3rd October 2021, 17:20	#10
macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,912 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	what colour front wing do you need, mickyboy a trader here may be able to help or try a wanted post in the wanted section macafee2