Rover SD1 V8-S Triton Green Barn Find Part 6 Tidy interior, swap bonnet
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ต.ค. 2024
- Part 6
No i still haven't cleaned the moss off, although i might next week as it looks like the diesel will be ready for the show.
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James
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As others have stated, the 'A' and 'M' on the stickers refer to automatic or manual transmissions. The pictures of the gearboxes and their oil specifications are completely different (as you would expect), and the 'M' sticker also includes clutch details. What really both amuses and astounds me though is how you point to (or create) great holes in some rust-ridden, integral component of the bodywork and say, "that's easily fixed". To someone like me, who regards a minute stone chip in the paint under the front bumper as a major catastrophe, your confidence and ability to produce a superb restoration are nothing short of miraculous. Can't wait to see how this one turns out.
Brilliant thanks. Need to make a few changes. These are the test ones so its great showing them and having the errors identified now so Gary can edit them before they go on ebay. Yeah before i bought welder i was the same. Welding is actually the most satisfying job to do for me, cutting out nasty rust and replacing with lovely new metal. Welding isnt hard, its just that when it goes wrong you just need to understand why it went wrong and try again
@@nitrosilvia on the bottom right the word Important is missing as well lol
Started watching your channel a couple of weeks ago and finding it fascinating. Like many I suppose, a Rover SD1 was a part of my past. My father had a white 2600 (UBA 115S) registered in November 1977. I think it was about 18 months old when he bought it. It wasn't long before it was showing rust everywhere and he had a lot of bodywork done and a complete respray. Several months later the rust was showing again and he sold it no too long afterwards. Seeing you clearing out the boot of the V8-S made me feel a little guilty. Clearing out my father's house and garage last year after his death in 2021 I threw away several items from his Rover, Including the pair of boot floor carpeted boards, a load of fuses and bulbs and a set of spare number plates. Thankfully nothing too important, but I certainly would have donated anything of use had I known about your work.
Some of the stories about rust on the early cars is really pretty shocking. I think only Alfa were worst in that period. Series 2 cars built in Cowley Oxford were really very good. Shame
Back in the late 1990s, early 2000, Tesco was using a carrier bag that would break down. I think potato starch was incorporated into the polymer. They were not around for long. I recall putting some bags in a drawer in the kitchen to reuse later, and when I did reuse them at the supper market, they disintegrated, depositing my shopping all over the floor. If you kept them for too long, they would just fall apart making a right dusty mess.
I remember those bags, horrible things!
A place I used to work thought they had mice because of those bags breaking down. Pest controller told me that's what they do.
Wow that’s very forward thinking of them.
I saw your rover at the NEC ,the paint work is lovely and the wheels look really good ,a guy filmed it behind a green rover SD,worth all the cuts and sore hands looking really great James👍
Loving all your videos , I’m in Sd1 heaven. My mum had a series 1 V8 auto in brown with a tan vinyl roof and full Webasto sunroof that my brother and I would have our heads stuck out of whenever it wasn’t raining( god bless the early 80s when nobody cared 🤣) can still remember the reg number WOW 107T . My Mums friend had a beautiful V8 s in Triton green with the gold wheel but I think his was a series 2 as it had the chrome trims around headlights and different dash etc his had a pale green interior And had cruise control and ac and the more modern front bonnet badge where as my Mums had just an alloy badge. Thanks for keeping these lovely cars on the road, SD1 s where a great part of my child hood❤️😁👍👍
Who needs a Haynes manual ! Very impressive how these "random parts" all have a place but more importantly, have been identified
Yeah shame many of them were only fit for the bin :(
I was still amazed those paper receipts hasn’t blown off the roof by the end of the video 😂😂😂
Manual Impact screw driver is a must. Save your self the stress mate.
New sub here also!
The A and M on the sticker probably means automatic or manual. Which means you have the wrong one for the V8-S bonnet. The word "Important" in red is missing also.
Picture of the "brake pump" is also different !
To remove those stubborn Phillips head screws on the fuel pump, First spray them down with some penetration spray, then get yourself a decent fitting Phillips screwdriver, place it nice and level and then give the top of it a whack with a small hammer. This not only will enable a good purchase into the Phillips screw, but the force of the hit will shake the rust loose and believe me, they will come off.
I have been down this road many times and it always works.
The small key that you found in the passengers side glove box is for extending the aerial, I vaguely remember my dad's SD1 aerial was stuck and he inserted that type of key into the aerial tip to grip and extend it.
Yeah i think you are correct. Its been mentioned a couple times now. Ill have to check and see
@@nitrosilvia Completely different subject but that ball point pen you found in the driver's side glovebox is a promotional from AutoSmart, they supply a lot of garages with cleaning chemicals, etc.
The bonnet sticker on the green bonnet was slightly different to the replacement sticker. In the box for the brake fluid, it has 2 icons showing. One looks like a separate master cylinder. Also the green bonnet sticker has a different information box in the bottom right hand corner with an "Important" heading. The sticker on the bronze bonnet was the same as the replacement one. This probably explains the different part number.
So satisfying to tidy the interior of a project car. It feels 100 times better to us
Yeah it does. Also i think i will be able t clean the outside when im back from the show
Whenever I've come across screws like that, I slot them with a dremel. Not sure it would fit in there though. Great series btw. Actually had a V8 SD1 in the late 80s/early 90s. The front arches were already rusty. Who cares though. Love those cars.
Who doesn't look a bit of Rover Carchaeology! Selfishly hoping this car get bumped up the queue as I think its captured all our imaginations. Thanks for Sharing, Mac in Stafford.
You'd think this channel would have way more subscribers than it has, especially given the views.
Love every video you have done on this SD1 so far it’s going to make such a good project for you and well worth the effort, I was hoping to get down to the NEC to see your diesel SD1 but work has scuppered my plans hope all goes well at the show and looking forward to watching any footage you get 👍
Great vid James 👍
Another fab video, the Diesel respray looks amazing too
Yeah i cant wait to see it in the flesh
Hi James, I have a wall poster that I had made a few years ago of the V8 s poster that you have with your green V8s. It's about 2ft by 5 ft. Your are more than welcome to it to go with your V8s. I will be going to the NEC his Saturday so can bring it up for you.
Oh wow that would be fantastic! Yes please!!!!
Christ that boot area takes me back, I used to work in a towbar centre in Bristol when I was around 17, and the water and the smell in there when ever you lifted out carpets was ALWAYS an issue, I don't think I ever lifted the boot floor and didn't spot water (and smell) still awesome cars though (even if I used to think they were called STi LOL) I wonder if using a hair dryer to warm up the side decals would help them stick better? just a thought 😁
I think Rover were a bit optomistic of their ability to water proof them! They really needed to drill some drain holes.
@@nitrosilvia the smell of the damp carpets still haunts me 🤣 the wood/cardboard floors just used to fall apart lol, but still love them.
White and blue pen is from Autosmart. Doesnt add much to your story but.. hey-ho!
Yes you did show the new bonnet before. I can understand why this might be the favourite of all your Rovers.
Sometimes placing a possidrive into the head of the screw and giving the driver a sharp tap with n hammer helps bite the screw head and releasing rust from under the head .
I love digging through a car just purchased see what treasure is in there some great original bits and the stickers are outstanding giving the factory authentic look back great vid james look forward to the next donny
I know it’s like treasure hunting! When I bought the van I got a nasty cut across the tip of my finger as there were loose razor blades in the dash cubby ☹️
@@nitrosilvia ouch not good my best find was in 2003 a 1989 vauxhall carlton paid 50 quid for it found new in box timberland watch worth 300 at time had it valued couple years ago worth 800 now
That definitely counts as a barn find within the meaning of the act😂
Awesome 👌 I need one of those bonnet stickers 👌
Yes they are cool. There are a couple small things to change and then they should be available on ebay soon
Only thing I saw on the sticker was the word ‘IMPORTANT’ in red to the left of the Unipart word is missing
The key in the passengers glove box migt be for retracting and extending manual areial
Very intriguing watching your discoveries as you look through the interior. Where can you get the under bonnet decals?
M manual and A automatic perhaps? Also, I love this channel as it scratches the Rover itch I have been suffering. I need a SD1 in my life.
Yes i think you are correct manual and auto
For getting pin stripes straight, I use a cheap laser level. One that can project a straight line the length of the car, the self-levelling type work the best.
That’s a good idea
Hi, I have a Rover bonnet badge that is in good condition . Although it would need a new sticky pad and one of the prongs on the back is missing. I can send it to you if you want it, no charge. Regards Nick.
Hi Nick yeah that would be great! Easiest way to contact me is if you register on the retrorides web forum and send me a message on that. My username is jimspolicev8sd1
@@nitrosilvia Hi, have registered on retrorides and will await your response.
Also sent you a message
Put the poster up in the garage
Get rid of that bloody moss all over it before worrying about the interior! - Seriously though - love the car and the colour. Enjoying what you are doing.
Grrrrrr I’ve explained before I can’t move the moss as this was a stand in car for the barn find section of the NEC classic car show. The show is this weekend so next week I can clean it
The A and M on the repro sticker could mean automatic or manual. Just a thought.
I think you are correct. It makes sense as that sticker i have that says A has an image and lubricants for the auto box
@@nitrosilvia To add to this you will may notice that the yellow icon on the sticker is also different as it states both brake and clutch fluid on the old sticker compared to the reproduced sticker.
Sad that I know this but I think that is a Safety Clean Pen
Good idea to fit an immobiliser and or an engine cut out switch hidden or disguised.
Tight screw? Here's a tip. Use an impact driver but as a screwdriver - the larger diameter helps.
Do you have a photo of all the various Rovers you own? I’m relatively new to this brilliant channel, but I can’t keep track of the various cars you own. It looks like a bloomin’ impressive collection though!!!
No, they are stored all over the place, so ive never had that opportunity. Ive too many and need to sell some really :(
Hi James, could you share details where you got your engine stickers recreated, please?
7:25 Thin- walled box spanner for removing spark plugs without damage.
Really enjoying the content ❤❤❤❤
Excellent
I also have a V8S in triton green for restoration. Oddly enough I restored an eclipse blue diesel 20 odd years ago too no idea where it is now. I think the A and M in the stickers will be auto/manual. What’s the best way to get in touch as I could do with those spare bronze headrests!
Oh wow, no way! We can race to see who finished resto first. I need to check in headrests as I might need them for my other one. If I do have spares happy to sell in. Easiest way to contact me is resister for the retrorides forum, then send me a personal message in their. My username is jimspolicev8sd1
If the coach lines will stick enough while you lacquer over the whole car, and have them sealed in and a flush finish after buffing them
Ooooh i hadnt thought of that
It's more it's a Rover 👍
Give screws a good tap before trying to undue and or soak them with lubricant.
The under bonnet light covers you be able to get 3D printed.
Ooooh that’s sounds interesting. There are a set on eBay but they about £60
I was thinking, maybe the different letters M, and A, on the undersides of the bonnet, stood for M, Manufacture. A, Aftermarket.
Great video James. I've noticed since I've got into your more recent videos, that you're sporting a wedding ring now. What does Mrs nitro silvia think of all the SD1s parked around the house lol can't wait to see you get stuck into this one. From some of the others I've watched you do, it dosent seem too bad rust wise. Warm regards from Ireland.
Hi George, she is not particularly impressed, in fact she just walked past as i was typing this and laughed. I need to have a clear out really but i hate selling them as they dont always get looked after :(
@@nitrosilvia ah I'm sure in time she'll grow to like them. They are part of you after all. For me it's motorbikes. My Mrs has helped me put in engines and all sorts. We're 22 years married this August.
Man after my own heart for the sd1 I had a few but sold them cos they need to much work and finances where not there to do then.
Yeah always the way. Either no money or no time. Rare to have both
Treat yourself to some innotec deblock for the rusty bits ! So maybe 2 cans !? 😂 its WAY beyond wd40 for getting stuff moving !
Also check out whiteland restorations for pinstripe fitting tips as he did a sunbeam not so long ago !
Hi there🙏🙏just dye the seat fabric,theres some very good dyes on the market🙏🙏🇬🇧🇬🇧
I wonder if the washer pump leaked out and caused the rust? Slightly jealous you have all these SD1s.
Don’t be jealous, it’s a massive headache! The logistics and the space it occupies in my mind is draining. I think I have 9 sd1sb
@@nitrosilvia 9's quite a lot but that you save so many of these cars and do such a thorough job on them is commendable.
Are those underbonnet lights the same as the Jaguar XJ40? they look very similar...
Important is missing and yellow thing on the sticker is different .the pen in glove box is autosmart
Ooh autosmart, didnt know that thansk
Did the Rover SD1 with Twin Pleniums did they come with AP racing brakes?
They came with standard vitesse brakes which were vented 4-pot calipers. Not great. I think they were made by AP or Girling. A common upgrade back in the day was to fit the larger Jaguar xj12 or xjs discs and calipers
yellow icon below the battery on the sticker is different as well.
Noted, thanks
So was the interior of the car made from the skin and fur of Bungle from Rainbow, or was Bungle made from knock-off fabric out of a BL factory ?
Nah bungle was for the carpet, zippy was for the seats!
@@nitrosilvia Fair play you do know your SD1s….
On paper this video should have been as dull as ditch water, BUT not was strangely fascinating… who would have thought rummaging through an old glove box could keep me glued for 34.58 minutes 😅 You’ve just plunged the bunny cage into darkness 😢
We had to move the bunnies indoors as they are old and feeble and it was getting real cold. So now they are indoor bunnies and just wander round which is quite funny
Just a few differences in stickers, but very well done
I was well impressed for a first draft
A for automatic, M for manual at a guess? Gearbox fluid details are different.
Yeah think thats it. Gary is working on a next draft. Are you coming to the NEC show? Wanna buy a Nissan S14?
@nitrosilvia Going to try to make it on Saturday. If I buy another 30 year old Nissan I might end up divorced.
Wonder if you could spray dye the seats.
I wondered that. Ive tried it on a headlining before, to turn it from being to black, but it ended up feeling really crusty? Maybe i put it on too thick?
Car S.O.S. That rozzer car looks familiar
Hahaha yeah that’s mine. I’ll do a vid of that day soon
a and m.....on the bonnet sticker.. auto model, manual model....
Yeah think you are correct
Great video but, when you're too close to the mic, the sound is "hesitating" between left and right and it's even more obvious (and unpleasant) with headphones
very interesting, btw the right panel of the sticker is different to the one on the green bumper.
the gear box section of the new sticker is way off
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Hi Nitrosilvia, ik took a picture off mine 2600 underbonnet sticker. I can sent it to you if you would like that.
Greetz Jos from Holland
Yeah that would be fantastic. How do i get in contact? If you want to message me, can you register on the retrorides website forum, and send me a message on that? my user name is jimspolicev8sd1
forum.retro-rides.org/
Stickers away 😅😊
if you get a chest mount you can free up your other hand mate, notice din a few of your videos you were struggling.
Staplegun!
The “important” writing in red bottom right is missing from the label
Nice sticker, but Gary's missed off the big red 'IMPORTANT' from the bottom right, in the box where the 'UNIPART' logo is. 😢
Oh, and the bottom part of the 'brake fluid' image is missing too.
Oh, and the ''gearbox" image is different. Difference in the image of the radiator too.
This is like a 'spot the difference competition' 😆😆😆
No this is ally really helpful. He sent them to me as a trial run so that stuff like that can be corrected before he starts putting them on ebay so this is ideal, thanks!
@@nitrosilvia No problem 👍🏻
Can I ask why you are refurbishing a rust-bucket? Are you just building a new car by doing this? What part of it is reusable?
Just one minor thing missing on the label,the word IMPORTANT!! bottom right side corner🙏🙏🇬🇧🇬🇧.
Good spot, it is noted and shall be corrected
A and M may signify Automatic or Manual
Yeah think you are correct
grand thift auto leaked the blue sd1, very very nice, show us your nec video
Hi mate, will do. It’s 10pm and I just got home and I’m utterly fucked lol. Will do a vid tomorrow
Hi again have you still got the green 800? is there going to be any vids on that ?? also i did notice on the new stickers hes missed were it says important near the unipart bit 👍
Sadly I have to sell the 827. Just waiting for space in the drive so I can pull it out and get some photos for eBay
How do you store your spare fuel tanks to avoid rusting?
I rinse them and dry them well and then try to keep them somewhere dry. Before they go in the car i will fill them with brick acid to dissolve any flash rust
The word ‘important ‘ is missing from the the sticker … bottom right panel … 😅 nice job though …
Thanks Jimmy, yes this is the benefit of posting pictures here, you spotted stuff i missed. Gary is working on a second draft
Hahaha the hate is real! Just give me all that boot carpet and the spare wheel boards and we'll say no more about it 😇
A or M on your sticker…could that mean automatic or manual ?
Yeah think you are correct, Gary is working on a revised version
love the content :D
The graphic for brake fluid on the replacement sticker was different, why was that?
Ill check. Thanks for the spot, Gary sent these as a first draft/trial so we need to identify any issues so they can be corrected, thanks!
Why is the word important in red not included on the facsimile?
Agreed about those stickers. They look amazing! I played spot the difference for you: That sticker, 3rd panel along at the top (the one about the gearbox) has different text in it - and the diagram is slightly different. looks like the fill point is somewhere different. Looks like 'barn find' is just a generic term for a car that's been squirrelled away somewhere then uncovered in a derelict condition, so our wannabe pedant can bog off:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barn_find
Haha excellent research on the barn find term. Another pedant said when I was zapped by the ht lead that I hadn’t been electrocuted or I’d be dead. I could t be bothered to reply
@@nitrosilvia Haha! Yeah these pedants think they gain some kind of superiority thorough their corrections I suppose. You know it's weird some people can share information and we can change our opinions based on that with no problem. And some other people are "Erm, I think you'll find that's a..." Kind of annoying pedant style. Anyway electrocution guy is only half right, it's being injured or killed. Not only fatal shocks are electrocutions. Man, can't even get quality pedants these days
@nitrosilvia hi, sorry to hijack your comment, is there chance of getting the stickers as I want to do mine correctly and I've got a 2300 sticker he can have
Restore it to as to original as possible don't modify it cant wait to see it done
this one will stay as standard and original as possible
Autosmart pen ha ha
stickers not same, yellow brake reservoir pictures different
Cool, thanks, noted and will be changed in the final ones
Whenever I purchase a vehicle I ask for the records and receipts as this is provanance and shows the cars history
I owned a SD1 for 11 years and miss the blighter , but I know the fitting of the fuel tank is a fiddly job , I tracked down one of the last original replacement tanks in Australia , and ended up fitting a inline fuel pump and using the old assembly with the pump bypassed. It went like a charm. I had a engine fire caused by the SU carburettors , ended up fitting a Offen Houser low rider manifold and a Rochester Quadrajet , again finding parts in the nineties was a different challenge , I sourced and fitted a series 2 bonnet ( Nos ) which looked as nice and factory . I sold it to a friend twenty years ago ..wish I had it back
WHY don`t you get yourself a head strap holder for your go pro so your hands free mate make easy going instead of struggling filming and working
I did try that with my old one and it worked great in bright light but in mid garage gloom GoPro was pants. I phone image quality and light adaptation is better. I need to make a bracket for the iPhone really
My fuel gauge works in my series 1, but when half full it goes to empty then back to half again.. any ideas? I tried resistor behind the four temp gauges
That’s a weird one? The only thing I can suggest is borrow a know good sender. Unplug your wiring from top of tank and plug it to new sender then manually manipulate the float and see if it does the same. Then at least you know if it’s the sender or the gauge?
@@nitrosilvia thanks. I changed guage cluster but the same..must be the sender , or an earth