Motown Posted December 26, 2020 Author Share Posted December 26, 2020 ***UPDATE*** I woke up this morning and it appeared fairly dry out so decided to crack on with doing somthing about the corrosion around the windscreen aperture/seating I quickly sanded the area back and using this stuff applied a very thick coat of it on the corrosion. Within minutes I could already see a noticeable difference. I applied another thick coat and thought I’d address the holes while waiting for the gel to do its thing. I plugged both holes with quick steel but it wasn’t as easy to use as I’d anticipated. Mainly due to the fact that even with the headliner and wiring removed I couldn’t get proper access to the roof cavity. Now that the two holes are filled with quick steel I will probs sand it back and reenforce it with more once it’s set. I then turned my attention back to the corrosion around the windscreen but by this time it had started raining 🤬 More to come soon hopefully 👍 Datsuncog, Coprolalia, auntiemaryscanary and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuboy Posted December 26, 2020 Share Posted December 26, 2020 11 hours ago, Motown said: but by this time it had started raining 🤬 sods law Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greengartside Posted December 26, 2020 Share Posted December 26, 2020 4 hours ago, Lord Sterling said: Found a pic of the 820i in Gresley: Yup, I took this back in 2011 when I visited the site: Cord Fourteener, Motown, Lord Sterling and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motown Posted December 27, 2020 Author Share Posted December 27, 2020 32 minutes ago, greengartside said: Yup, I took this back in 2011 when I visited the site: Looks nice with a windscreen in it greengartside, Cord Fourteener and Lord Sterling 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Low Horatio gearbox Posted December 27, 2020 Share Posted December 27, 2020 Outstanding save and also amazingly quick turnaround. Good luck with the weather for getting the screen repairs done/ready. Alas a " I know what I have and what it's worth" type. It is only worth what somone is willing to pay and as there is a scrappy but running and recently on the road blue one for 699 on evilbay, his price for and incomplete rough one is beyond optimistic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motown Posted December 27, 2020 Author Share Posted December 27, 2020 13 hours ago, Low Horatio gearbox said: Outstanding save and also amazingly quick turnaround. Good luck with the weather for getting the screen repairs done/ready. Alas a " I know what I have and what it's worth" type. It is only worth what somone is willing to pay and as there is a scrappy but running and recently on the road blue one for 699 on evilbay, his price for and incomplete rough one is beyond optimistic. Thank you for your kind words! Once the windscreen is in its a case of new brakes belts and the interior bits refitting then it’s off for MOT I rarely sell any of the Rovers I rescue and restore because I grow to fond of them. Up until recently I had five different Rovers on the drive all taxed/insured I literally drove a different one every day of the week 😂 I have downsized since then though but I won’t part with my 827s I have no plans to sell the car once it’s finished however it’s good to see prices are on increase (For Mk1s atleast) one of mine sold for just short of £1500. People that do specifically want this type of car are willing to pay the asking price (within reason) if anyone is expecting £2k+ they are gonna be disappointed. However I would like to see them go up in value sooner rather than later simply because maybe then much needed parts, fixtures and fittings will be remanufactured which would save/preserve what’s left of the marque 👍 Cord Fourteener, Shep Shepherd, Dick Longbridge and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motown Posted December 27, 2020 Author Share Posted December 27, 2020 Look how well it’s cleaned up!!! Windscreen aperture is now free from corrosion and fairly clean and smooth despite taking a hammering at some stage. Currently awaiting new windscreen which is getting fitted on the 4th. Then it’s new brakes new belts and interior refitting before it’s off for an MOT. 🤞😁 406V6, The Moog, Shep Shepherd and 29 others 32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greengartside Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 @Motownlooking great that now, those seats look like a very comfortable place to sit. What are your plans for CHOONAGE in the 820? Modern system or genuine Rover cassette player? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motown Posted December 28, 2020 Author Share Posted December 28, 2020 5 hours ago, greengartside said: @Motownlooking great that now, those seats look like a very comfortable place to sit. What are your plans for CHOONAGE in the 820? Modern system or genuine Rover cassette player? Genuine Rover cassette player or at the very least something period as with most my Rovers 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motown Posted December 28, 2020 Author Share Posted December 28, 2020 4 hours ago, The Mighty Quinn said: Probably too late now but unless you cut the rot out and weld new steel in, that screen surround is just going to rot out again. Requiring the removal on a bonded in screen and they rarely come out intact. Depends how long you're keeping the car and how long it's supposed to last. The screen hasn't been fitted yet but i totally agree long term it needs welding but unfortunately i cannot weld nor do i own a welder. All focus is currently on getting the car running (which has been accomplished) and getting the car secure and sealed from the elements. At a later date at the cost of another windscreen il have the aperture welded but first the car needs to proof itself by taking me from A to B for a few months with little to no problems. timolloyd, Low Horatio gearbox, The Mighty Quinn and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cord Fourteener Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 It's coming on, looking good inside for sure. Motown 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaac Hunt Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 I admire your approach. Getting the car through an MOT and then a settling and fettling period is commendable. have you thought about cutting that bit of grot out with a dremel and aralditing a small patch of metal in. Then finishing off with a bit of filler. I used this approach on a wing above a headlamp once. It was only a 2p hole. The repair has lasted 30+ years. whilst it still isn’t a welded repair, it might mean the screen won’t have to come out again. once I had shaped the metal with a bit of a step to fit behind the edges of the hole, I spread some araldite on polythene, Laid on the patch, more araldite on top, then pushed it into place and worked the polythene to seal the edges of the patch with araldite. it was all non structural and it sets rock hard and is impervious to moisture. You also avoid all the heat of the weld. lisbon_road, 4wheeledstool, sierraman and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_Fearn Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 On 12/28/2020 at 6:22 PM, Motown said: The screen hasn't been fitted yet but i totally agree long term it needs welding but unfortunately i cannot weld nor do i own a welder. All focus is currently on getting the car running (which has been accomplished) and getting the car secure and sealed from the elements. At a later date at the cost of another windscreen il have the aperture welded but first the car needs to proof itself by taking me from A to B for a few months with little to no problems. I’m in Derby if you need any little bits of welding doing. Would feel honoured to have had a part in getting this back on the road after seeing it for so many years. Dick Longbridge, Burnside, HMC and 5 others 5 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motown Posted December 30, 2020 Author Share Posted December 30, 2020 59 minutes ago, Ian_Fearn said: I’m in Derby if you need any little bits of welding doing. Would feel honoured to have had a part in getting this back on the road after seeing it for so many years. Could you get here before the 4th January and how much would you charge to fix the two small holes in the windscreen seating/aperture? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motown Posted December 30, 2020 Author Share Posted December 30, 2020 On 12/29/2020 at 12:44 AM, Isaac Hunt said: I admire your approach. Getting the car through an MOT and then a settling and fettling period is commendable. have you thought about cutting that bit of grot out with a dremel and aralditing a small patch of metal in. Then finishing off with a bit of filler. I used this approach on a wing above a headlamp once. It was only a 2p hole. The repair has lasted 30+ years. whilst it still isn’t a welded repair, it might mean the screen won’t have to come out again. once I had shaped the metal with a bit of a step to fit behind the edges of the hole, I spread some araldite on polythene, Laid on the patch, more araldite on top, then pushed it into place and worked the polythene to seal the edges of the patch with araldite. it was all non structural and it sets rock hard and is impervious to moisture. You also avoid all the heat of the weld. Thank you kindly! To be honest that's not much different from what i did only you probably did a much better job than me. 😆 I found it difficult as it was hard to gain access when preparing and plugging the holes from either the front or the back. I have large hands and oven chip like fingers plus a roof support bracket right behind each hole didn't help things. Even with the wiring and headlining removed it was tight and i am dead against child labour so i simply did the best i could. Thankfully the welds/brackets are free from corrosion i think my bodge repair will hold but as i wouldn't usually bodge anything who knows. The car was absolutely knackered when it arrived so sooner or later i knew i would have to cut a corner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_Fearn Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 2 hours ago, Motown said: Could you get here before the 4th January and how much would you charge to fix the two small holes in the windscreen seating/aperture? Ideally I’d need the car in my garage but where are you? I think this could realistically take me a day to do it properly. Then you’d want to paint it. My fee would be F.O.C. Edit.... looks like Derby is going into Tier 4 on Thursday 😢 Burnside, mercedade, HMC and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motown Posted December 30, 2020 Author Share Posted December 30, 2020 8 minutes ago, Ian_Fearn said: Ideally I’d need the car in my garage but where are you? I think this could realistically take me a day to do it properly. Then you’d want to paint it. My fee would be F.O.C. Edit.... looks like Derby is going into Tier 4 on Thursday 😢 I am between Doncaster and Sheffield. As a keyworker requiring your services iam sure you would be allowed to travel and once here distancing and all corvid precautions will be made 😉👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_Fearn Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 Have you got any pictures of the affected area since you cleaned off the corrosion? Looking at some of the earlier pictures it looks pretty grotty and I’m just a bit concerned the job could escalate and then it’d have to be rushed. Only having 1 day of limited daylight in the winter outside isn’t the best time to be doing welding! Low Horatio gearbox, Motown and puddlethumper 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motown Posted December 30, 2020 Author Share Posted December 30, 2020 5 minutes ago, Ian_Fearn said: Have you got any pictures of the affected area since you cleaned off the corrosion? Looking at some of the earlier pictures it looks pretty grotty and I’m just a bit concerned the job could escalate and then it’d have to be rushed. Only having 1 day of limited daylight in the winter outside isn’t the best time to be doing welding! I haven’t but I will say although iam not a welder it looks worse than what it actually is. The holes are currently plugged with quick steel and although it’s a bodge job seems to have done the trick for the time being. The holes were/are no bigger than a thumb nail so I doubt it would take a whole day but again am not a welder. You could very easily weld in a small piece it doesn’t matter how it looks as it won’t be seen behind the windscreen and trim. Aslong as it doesn’t obstruct the windscreen being fitted I would be more than happy. I was tempted to fill it myself with a piece of metal from an old maccano set 😆 Every little helps and I would really appreciate anything you can do to help. Thanks again and all the best 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_Fearn Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 37 minutes ago, Motown said: I haven’t but I will say although iam not a welder it looks worse than what it actually is. The holes are currently plugged with quick steel and although it’s a bodge job seems to have done the trick for the time being. The holes were/are no bigger than a thumb nail so I doubt it would take a whole day but again am not a welder. You could very easily weld in a small piece it doesn’t matter how it looks as it won’t be seen behind the windscreen and trim. Aslong as it doesn’t obstruct the windscreen being fitted I would be more than happy. I was tempted to fill it myself with a piece of metal from an old maccano set 😆 Every little helps and I would really appreciate anything you can do to help. Thanks again and all the best 👍 Sure then, no problem. What day? Probably best PM me. mercedade and puddlethumper 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motown Posted December 30, 2020 Author Share Posted December 30, 2020 25 minutes ago, Ian_Fearn said: Sure then, no problem. What day? Probably best PM me. Thank you! Whenever is best for you really before the 4th. I will PM you 👍 petermchugh79 and mercedade 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Longbridge Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 There really are some fantastic people on here, aren't there? What a decent fella. mk2_craig, petermchugh79, Motown and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motown Posted December 30, 2020 Author Share Posted December 30, 2020 2 minutes ago, Dick Longbridge said: There really are some fantastic people on here, aren't there? What a decent fella. Decent is an understatement i cannot express how grateful i am 👍 sierraman, Twiggy, petermchugh79 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motown Posted January 2, 2021 Author Share Posted January 2, 2021 Huge thanks to @Ian_Fearn who came out to weld the holes in the windscreen aperture today. Despite the bitterly cold weather and the metalwork being stupidly thin it didn't phase him one bit. Ian has done an amazing job and given the car a bigger chance of survival. Thank you again kind sir your a truly a legend amongst us! Low Horatio gearbox, dollywobbler, Skizzer and 42 others 45 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_Fearn Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 @Motown that’s no bother mate. Was a pleasure to meet you and am pleased I got the chance to throw my limited skills into the ring to get this back on the road. Regarding the more serious rot in the passenger side roof line, I was thinking...... If you can get this back on the road with an MOT, once my wife has been vaccinated and Covid is a bit calmer, why don’t you bring it down to Derby for a long day? I’ll show you how I would go about the repair, give you some welding practice and we can work together to get that area sorted. Low Horatio gearbox, greengartside, Insideimsmiling and 32 others 34 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 Glad this has been repaired properly, just filling it makes it an out of sight, out of mind problem that will bite you on the bum later Low Horatio gearbox and Motown 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod/b Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 I’d like to nominate Ian_Fearn for a Shitehood in the AS new years honours for going above and beyond on this. Top bombing Sir Ian. TooManyPeopleMovers, Dick Longbridge, Wilko220 and 15 others 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_Fearn Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 1 hour ago, bunglebus said: Glad this has been repaired properly, just filling it makes it an out of sight, out of mind problem that will bite you on the bum later It’s definitely going to need more work around the windscreen in future but Motown has a plan to get it back on the road, assess its mechanical condition and then launch a more in depth body refurb. I would say THAT is going above and beyond! I do wonder if that drivers side sill will fail the MOT. I could see a tester wanting that to have a little tickle before issuing a ticket but I look forward to the results. I just think this is such a fantastic project, I really couldn’t see anyone other than Motown having the enthusiasm and drive to do it. greengartside, Motown, HMC and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Longbridge Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 29 minutes ago, Ian_Fearn said: It’s definitely going to need more work around the windscreen in future but Motown has a plan to get it back on the road, assess its mechanical condition and then launch a more in depth body refurb. I would say THAT is going above and beyond! I do wonder if that drivers side sill will fail the MOT. I could see a tester wanting that to have a little tickle before issuing a ticket but I look forward to the results. I just think this is such a fantastic project, I really couldn’t see anyone other than Motown having the enthusiasm and drive to do it. Kudos definitely deserved here to both of you. I always wanted this thing to survive and am glad there are people on here with the determination, skills and mild lunacy! @Motown I don't know how heavily you are into social media, but I reckon a carefully planned crowdfund setup and maybe facebook page specifically for the car with regular updates/photos to show contributors would garner solid £££ to add to your resto costs. Just a thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motown Posted January 2, 2021 Author Share Posted January 2, 2021 6 hours ago, Ian_Fearn said: @Motown that’s no bother mate. Was a pleasure to meet you and am pleased I got the chance to throw my limited skills into the ring to get this back on the road. Regarding the more serious rot in the passenger side roof line, I was thinking...... If you can get this back on the road with an MOT, once my wife has been vaccinated and Covid is a bit calmer, why don’t you bring it down to Derby for a long day? I’ll show you how I would go about the repair, give you some welding practice and we can work together to get that area sorted. Sounds like a great idea i would definitely be up for that once it has an MOT and things have quietened down. I wouldn't mind a drive to Derby actually it will get me away from the wife and kids for a day 👍 Ian_Fearn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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