Mrs M's Rover 216 cabrio

[richard moss]

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;

[advent]

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

[The Flying Dutchman]

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

Also like your solution for the leaking Rovers.

[richard moss]

Also like your solution for the leaking Rovers.

You've lost me there, sorry.

[The Flying Dutchman]

The garage grit like stuff under the cars.

[47p2]

The garage grit like stuff under the cars.

[richard moss]

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

[The Flying Dutchman]

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

[richard moss]

Ours aren't territorial, then!

[Richard Clements]

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