Rover 417 TD...not the typical Rover :D

[Malteser]

Originally Posted by petet16

That's looking good, what colour will it be?.

It will be the original Anthracite that it was before. So the engine bay will not need to be striped and painted but mostly because I really like the colour on it.

[adam]

I like what you've done there, a good mix of old and new!

[petet16]

Originally Posted by Malteser

It will be the original Anthracite that it was before. So the engine bay will not need to be striped and painted but mostly because I really like the colour on it.

That makes sense, it's a lot of work to make a colour change look convincing.

[p_b82]

excellent work - wish i had the time needed for this sort of project, the expertise, and the weather

will look stunning when done I am sure!

not so much of an issue for you, but the wheel well can get rather damp if there are leaks exposed - mostly through the lights on the hatches, so be careful how you do choose to place anything electronic in there 'just in case' or you bring the car to damper climates

i'd say amp lower than battery, as i would be more likely to need to access the battery rather than the amp - even if it is just to replace it etc, but that is me!

[talkingcars]

I have my battery on one side (above the chassis leg as this is the strongest part of the boot), it is boxed in so not obvious. On the other side I have my auto changer (I know, I'm old, ok!).

I have a long thin sub (consists of two 8" speakers in an enclosure with the amp screwed to the back) which fits between the arches and secured to the strut brace.

[Malteser]

Well, finally had a chance to go to the painter's and saw the car. WOW!!! The way he refined my work and the progress done so far is amazing! With the paint on, you can't even tell where the car ends and the kit begins. He is doing the final prep before he starts painting and said that it should be done by the end of the month and then all he needs to do are the hood, mirrors, side skirts, spoiler, hatch, and other odds and ends. While he does that I will start putting the interior back into the car and putting it back together.

So anywho, here are the pics!





















Can't wait to see the final product!!!

[petet16]

Lots of work going on there, it should look pretty awesome when it's painted.

[Dr Doggystyle]

very nice !

[andys1981]

this project is coming along nicely,looking forward to the finished job,youve done well so far

[peterzs]

Well done, good to see the love, so many just being broken.