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by Rod
Thu 25 Jun 2015, 12:28
Forum: Indroduce yourself/Welcome to new members
Topic: Greetings from Cape Town
Replies: 9
Views: 4122

Re: Greetings from Cape Town

Hi Dave! I've always been a Constantia / Caprice fan. It was the first V8 I fell in love with when I was about 5. Our neighbours had the sedan & wagon and I always said when I grow up one day I'll get myself one. Unfortunately I'm still growing.....but quite happy with my Rover v8 thus far :-). Good...
by Rod
Tue 17 Feb 2015, 14:52
Forum: Other Manufacturers
Topic: ROVER SD1 V8.
Replies: 91
Views: 68467

Re: ROVER SD1 V8.

Looking good!!! Very good!!
by Rod
Tue 17 Feb 2015, 14:38
Forum: Other Manufacturers
Topic: Rover Van Den Plas
Replies: 10
Views: 12368

Re: Rover Van Den Plas

Hey Gavin Haven't been here in a while. Update re the rebuild? She's been completed & running relatively well but I'm not happy with one or two things. I'm getting a tapping noise that could be a sticky lifter? And then what's even worse is she's spitting oil from the exhaust which tells me there's ...
by Rod
Fri 31 Oct 2014, 13:37
Forum: Other Manufacturers
Topic: My new toy
Replies: 19
Views: 14229

Re: My new toy

Exciting times ahead!!!
by Rod
Fri 10 Oct 2014, 14:17
Forum: Other Manufacturers
Topic: My new toy
Replies: 19
Views: 14229

Re: My new toy

Thanks Gavin. Looking forward to the pics and seeing the blue one back on track! Spotted it on the DSTV channel once and my ovaries nearly popped...not that I have any but :D
by Rod
Fri 10 Oct 2014, 10:05
Forum: Other Manufacturers
Topic: My new toy
Replies: 19
Views: 14229

Re: My new toy

Gavin Gavin Gavin!!! What a stunning car you've got!! I'm sure you'll soon get tired of it. Send it to CPT to compliment my black VDP!! What's the condition of the SDS you're thinking of flogging and how much?
by Rod
Thu 09 Jan 2014, 15:51
Forum: Parts for sale
Topic: Rassie selling parts.
Replies: 16
Views: 5715

Re: Rassie selling parts.

Rassie!
You wouldn't have a Rover bonnet badge floating around?
I'm looking for the full colour one for the Van Den Plas.
By voorbaat dank.
by Rod
Wed 02 Oct 2013, 16:53
Forum: Other Manufacturers
Topic: ROVER SD1 V8.
Replies: 91
Views: 68467

Re: ROVER SD1 V8.

Aaaarrrgggghhhh!! iemand wil gemoer word BUT you'll be pleased to know it has been replaced. Found 2 locks on some scrapped cars and took both just in case. She desperately needs a respray as the paint is thinning badly. Planned for the new year.
by Rod
Wed 02 Oct 2013, 14:26
Forum: Other Manufacturers
Topic: ROVER SD1 V8.
Replies: 91
Views: 68467

Re: ROVER SD1 V8.

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by Rod
Wed 02 Oct 2013, 14:07
Forum: Other Manufacturers
Topic: ROVER SD1 V8.
Replies: 91
Views: 68467

Re: ROVER SD1 V8.

Hey Gavin I'm organising a badge from a guy in the UK for +/- R400 inc postage. I joined a FB SD1 group. Some great guys and cars on the site. Also found a guy in Paarl over the weekend who has loads of spares here. Lots of body parts and other odds n sods so if you're looking for anything give me a...