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by GTiJohn
Tue Nov 12, 2024 10:24 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: One of the youngest Rover fanatics ?
Replies: 4
Views: 399

Re: One of the youngest Rover fanatics ?

Hi Leyton, You're probably the youngest 'active' person on the forum but we have had someone younger in a Rover babygrow before :laughing2 If you're able to get to one or more of the shows we attend as a club next year, it would be great to meet you and help develop your skills further. The Restorat...
by GTiJohn
Mon Nov 11, 2024 4:40 pm
Forum: Events and Meetings
Topic: NEC Classic Motorshow 8th - 10th November 2024
Replies: 21
Views: 2042

Re: NEC Classic Motorshow 8th - 10th November 2024

That was a very enjoyable show ! Hope everyone who visited enjoyed it too :cool Many thanks to the owners who provided their cars:- 3 door - Jack Morton 4 door - John Frewen-Lord 5 door - Jeremy Howson Tourer - Matthew Lobley Cabriolet - Mike Smith Coupe - Ad (on the RCOC stand next door) https://li...
by GTiJohn
Sat Nov 09, 2024 11:01 am
Forum: Events and Meetings
Topic: NEC Classic Motorshow 8th - 10th November 2024
Replies: 21
Views: 2042

Re: NEC Classic Motorshow 8th - 10th November 2024

We'll, Friday was busier than expected! We had lots of visitors and interest in the club, the cars and the new R8 'Timeline' banner. The images were drawn for us by the automotive journalist and artist, James Ruppert, with model details provided by our resident expert, Jeremy Howson. This is a quick...
by GTiJohn
Thu Nov 07, 2024 6:34 pm
Forum: Events and Meetings
Topic: NEC Classic Motorshow 8th - 10th November 2024
Replies: 21
Views: 2042

Re: NEC Classic Motorshow 8th - 10th November 2024

We start with a largely empty hall... https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54123854044_bbfdb85ec3_4k.jpg but with teamwork.... https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54123967925_3217209bc2_4k.jpg we have (most of) a stand ready for the opening tomorrow morning https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/5412396...
by GTiJohn
Wed Nov 06, 2024 6:32 pm
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Insurance
Replies: 6
Views: 375

Re: Insurance

Hammond wrote: Wed Nov 06, 2024 6:05 pm
GTiJohn wrote: Wed Nov 06, 2024 9:52 am Try Peter James - https://www.peterjamesinsurance.co.uk/

I've always found them helpful and they recognise our club cars as classics.

on the online drop down page to select Rover model there's no option for a 45, but there is for a 75. :headbanging

Ring 'em up.... :cool
by GTiJohn
Wed Nov 06, 2024 9:52 am
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Insurance
Replies: 6
Views: 375

Re: Insurance

Try Peter James - https://www.peterjamesinsurance.co.uk/

I've always found them helpful and they recognise our club cars as classics.
by GTiJohn
Sat Nov 02, 2024 10:36 am
Forum: Events and Meetings
Topic: R8 35th Anniversary Event - Sunday 15th Sept 2024
Replies: 39
Views: 7166

Re: R8 35th Anniversary Event - Sunday 15th Sept 2024

The 2 videos of the presentations given inside South Shields town hall are now available to view on the club's YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3_i8jJV4MUXw_kQN7XpV-Vysa6f3NTNV Apologies for missing the end of the first one. If anybody present took any footage and has the mi...
by GTiJohn
Sun Oct 27, 2024 10:22 am
Forum: Technical and Diagnosis
Topic: R8 216 - Parts common to SOHC and DOHC models
Replies: 6
Views: 548

Re: R8 216 - Parts common to SOHC and DOHC models

The PAS pump is a different assy but is the same body with a very slightly different inlet stub-tube, which can be swapped over. The suction hose and HP hose are slightly different too. All this is because the PAS pumps are in slightly different positions due to the extra width of the DOHC heads. Th...
by GTiJohn
Mon Oct 21, 2024 9:09 am
Forum: Events and Meetings
Topic: Club AGM 2024 - 2pm Sunday 20th October - Harbury
Replies: 19
Views: 1973

Re: Club AGM 2024 - 2pm Sunday 20th October - Harbury

We had a good AGM yesterday - thanks to all who attended. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54083318468_b0a4e23684_3k.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54083070996_be0bf9bc05_3k.jpg Briefest summary - We now have the largest membership in the club's history, at 404. - We continue to be a pro...
by GTiJohn
Fri Oct 18, 2024 9:31 am
Forum: Events and Meetings
Topic: Club AGM 2024 - 2pm Sunday 20th October - Harbury
Replies: 19
Views: 1973

Re: Club AGM 2024 - 2pm Sunday 20th October - Harbury

Last nudge

Come and get involved with the running of your club :cool