A 416 GSi joins the 214 SEi!

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1234dist wrote:I have a set of 5 lattice alloys similar to pauls which would look lovely on that :angel
They would for sure, a search for them was on my list if I wasn't planning on selling it.
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Then stop planning on selling and come and have a coffee :angel
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1234dist wrote:Then stop planning on selling and come and have a coffee :angel
If I can find some storage soon, I'll take you up on that! :)
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Doors always open and never struggling for an excuse to have more coffee.
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prepace wrote:So finally after just over 2 weeks of ownership I got to spend a little bit of time on the 416 :)

I now have all 4 fan speeds working, new undamaged number plates front and rear and it's had a thorough clean and polish.

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She's coming along nicely I think.
THAT LOOKS FAB!!!!!! The bumper gel is well worth remembering, but two questions; where did you get the plates from with original letters and the Rover logo?! And how have you got the tempest paintwork looking so dark? The car looks completely transformed! Well done you
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Kieran94 wrote:
THAT LOOKS FAB!!!!!! The bumper gel is well worth remembering, but two questions; where did you get the plates from with original letters and the Rover logo?! And how have you got the tempest paintwork looking so dark? The car looks completely transformed! Well done you
Thanks it's coming along bit by bit, since those pics I've replaced the rear number plate surround, dash wood trim and near side door mirror. The pics make it look better than it is perhaps, there's some small car park dings but that need sorting and 2-3 areas that need some body repair, but it'll all be done in time! Cambelt and water pump being done this week.

I got the plates from a supplier on eBay that I've used a couple of times for my 75 and 800. I provided the logo and he was able to produce the plates for me. As for the Tempest looking dark, that's purely down to the camera I think. I'll be happy to let you have his details if you want them anytime. :)
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prepace wrote:
Kieran94 wrote:
THAT LOOKS FAB!!!!!! The bumper gel is well worth remembering, but two questions; where did you get the plates from with original letters and the Rover logo?! And how have you got the tempest paintwork looking so dark? The car looks completely transformed! Well done you
Thanks it's coming along bit by bit, since those pics I've replaced the rear number plate surround, dash wood trim and near side door mirror. The pics make it look better than it is perhaps, there's some small car park dings but that need sorting and 2-3 areas that need some body repair, but it'll all be done in time! Cambelt and water pump being done this week.

I got the plates from a supplier on eBay that I've used a couple of times for my 75 and 800. I provided the logo and he was able to produce the plates for me. As for the Tempest looking dark, that's purely down to the camera I think. I'll be happy to let you have his details if you want them anytime. :)
Ah yeah I can see in one of the pics you couldn't get it quite right. Seems like this one has found its way to a great home! I think that with these cars there will always be something we want to do ha!

With the plates though, I'd definitely be interested in getting the details! I'm after a 200 first but I envisage owning a 75 too. On my last 216 I replaced the plates but I couldn't find anywhere that did the old style letters!
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