Rover Sports Register Forum

Whilst re-attaching the inner roof lining on Phillippa's cabrio (the brackets had come away because the aluminium rivets had corroded to powder), I discovered a little more rust in the hood frame.

OK, a lot more rust!

Side frame:


Rear fixing rail:


Inner lining rail:


Guess what I did about it!


In the longer term, the side frames will need to be repaired (new metal welded in) and the rear fixing rail replaced (if I can get one). For now, though, it will do. That said, the rest of the hood mechanism is in good nick - which can't be bad for a 15 year old car.

This is the car in question, complete with a twin cam Honda D series engine and "perky" performance;

They are really nice cars, my mate was looking at them but the insurance group is too high for him. Thats a good car with really unique looks

Nice car. I always fancied one, but now I know what to look for.

Also like your solution for the leaking Rovers.

The Flying Dutchman wrote:Also like your solution for the leaking Rovers.

You've lost me there, sorry.

The garage grit like stuff under the cars.

The Flying Dutchman wrote:The garage grit like stuff under the cars.

The gravel would be useful for absorbing drips - if any of the Rovers leaked (which they don't, I'm pleased to say).

Sure. They never leak, they just mark their territory.

Ours aren't territorial, then!

If you ever what to sell this on Rich let me know.