Rover 800 Hedge Find, Episode 2 - How Rusty Is It?

#CarAndClassic #Rover #ProjectCar
You've been waiting oh so patiently for it, so here it is; episode two of the Rover 827 hedge find restoration. We get the old beast up on the lift and start cleaning, stripping and replacing components. It doesn't quite go to plan, but hey, that's real world project car life for you. The main thing is, we made some solid progress. Once we had sorted out all the rust and the big holes and damage and so on. Oh yeah, and WE GOT THE OLD THING RUNNING. Which was nice.
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[@Canalsman]

A delight seeing such care being taken with an extremely rare car. What you have revealed is that Rover cars were of a quality at odds with the common perception. When finished this car will be an absolute delight. Thank you for your commitment.

[@matty6848]

Rare car and a good car as well. The Rover 800 especially the 827 were brilliant cars. Comfortable, powerful, big lots of space big boot, everything you needed.

[@ivosterken9400]

With the black painting and the music. Bob Ross is risen from the death!

[@flyingbananatree5661]

This was one, sod it the, best "two guys working on a car" video I've ever seen! So relatable and no bs. Great enthusiasm and entertainment. Hit it!

[@stevefinch8519]

I always enjoy these videos normal blokes working on classic cars no budget and no script for tv , these are rare nowadays , everyone's dad used to have one back in the day .

[@skinnylew]

You know your content is good when even lonely starlings stay around for hours watching it. Great video, makes me contemplate 800 ownership.....eek

[@DavidFerriday]

I'm so relieved you saved this 'Old Rover' The fact it may have been scrapped without even having it's brake pads replaced would have been very sad!

[@Caledfryn]

Love this video Chris. You and Rueben are a great combo and I really like you presentational skills. This channel deserves to get loads of attention.

[@richardm1183]

Finally, so being waiting for this. So cannot wait to see the progress. Loving just how clean this 800 is plus we get Rubin time too. Him and a hammer, marriage made in heaven

[@notplaying2379]

My brother had one of these, I drove it once to pick him up, I had no idea it had a V6 in it until I went up a steep hill and it pulled effortlessly.

[@alanmackenzie3258]

Amazing what the KZbin algorithm throws up, and I am glad that it did. Look forward to the next videos on this car.

[@JamesBrown-rr4yk]

This is how old cars should be treated , not left to rot like I’ve seen in many gardens, nice work

[@richardharrold9736]

Seeing all the crud and grime coming out of the wheel-arches to reveal pristine painted metal behind, I'm struck by the thought that this isn't just a car, it's a ruddy time machine! The 800 is a car I'd never have considered hugely desirable, but it’s just astounding how good this one is, absolutely astonishing. You know the old fairy tales about finding an abandoned castle or manor house buried in the woods, overgrown and cobwebbed but otherwise as the day it was frozen in time? That's what this car is.

[@stevebobojones]

Cars in amazing condition,I would do the drive shaft boots everything is perished when you drive they could split just a thought,great work.

[@richardjohnson3463]

One of the very BEST things I've watched on youtube. Really well shot, no bullshit, interesting, desirable real world car. Can't wait for the next one... Please string future episodes out. I'll be sad when it's over and the car is sold. Cheers

[@neilwavg]

This is a great watch! You guys deserve a prime time TV show!!!

[@buggerlugz6753]

You don't see American youtubers bang out the Hammerite...it must be a very British thing to do! :) Made me chuckle.

[@lawrencehomer5682]

If Carlsberg made KZbin videos......... Chris absolutely brilliant

[@Trisblues]

I saw you comment on twitter today, please don't get disheartened by the armchair experts. Firstly, this is your vehicle and you can do whatever you want. There is something very primal about 2 friends working on a car together regardless. Great camera work, fab humour, thank you!

[@aftergrowth]

Genuinely can't believe how amazing the bodywork is, what a find, look forward to seeing this next to the Vitesse at the NEC :)

[@brystonecowboy]

Most relaxing workshop video ive seen on here in a long time.

[@neilgent1595]

Another fan glued to the progress of this fantastic Rover - loved it. Happy ending for the Starling too.

[@acid3129]

My god I don't think iv ever seen a rover so rust free especially one that's been in a Bush for 3 years

[@plunder1956]

So much of this car is in genuinely decent condition that I can see why it's worth saving. Most long term components just need a clean.

[@gs425]

Just shows that the current trend for 5 stud hubs is just that...a trend. Even tiny cars like polos have 5 nowadays. This big old bus was built when 4 was plenty!

[@milesberry4620]

A man who corrects himself from "cambelt" to "timing belt". You sir, are good people.

[@bkatanga1154]

Just finished watching and I couldn't be happier! You and Reuben make a great combo and I love the way you make us feel as if we're there with you, chatting and sipping tea (or beer) between takes. 😁 A straight, humble and warm approach to tinkering with cars. Thanks Chris, can't wait for the next episode. 👌❤️

[@michaelsimms76]

Loving it the joys of seeing rusty brake unions undoing and not disintegrating at the first bit of pressure , doing a great job cant wait for next episode.

[@Adam151082]

It's amazing how well that car survived in the bushes

[@stephenrichardson6105]

What a joy it would be to work on the Rover Can’t get over the condition of it, when you sell it someone is going to get a cracking motor ( think I’d be tempted to keep)

[@brianiswrong]

Just found this channel and subscribed Your banter to each other has both myself and my wife laughing out loud. In the past we owned a rover sd1 and 214sli, so have a soft spot for rover.

[@BBoySnakeDogG]

Starling is my new favourite character

[@leighburton1658]

Thank you so much for this video. I've laid here in my pants watching it (without making bad comments i might add) and completely unwound after a busy week at work. The painting of the suspension with Hammerite reminded me of doing exactly the same on my first car, a Vauxhall Chevette, in 1987. Your video took me back to doing car stuff with my late Dad when I started driving and that sir has made me happy. Seriously, thank you. 😊

[@richardsedding8444]

Very enjoyable video thank you. I never thought that wheel arches could be so beautiful!

[@richardharrold9736]

Why do I keep running into organists on mechanical channels? Old cars, steam engines, aeroplanes, you name it!

[@markwalker7521]

So glad this video was recommended to me by utube.All round excellent,content,filming,chat between two of you.Nice to see something different to all the early Fords being rescued,alot more interesting.Sad that there's only 2 episodes so far and Ill have to wait for the next one,hopefully not too long.

[@James_Dilkes]

"Have you got the whacking stick, Kemosabe?" That's the sort of comedy commentary that "Ruben time" adds to the video. haha

[@sydsnott5042]

What a ruddy good video and on a Rover I love dearly. I miss my 827 vitesse fastback I had in the 90's. Wish I had the money to but this superb example.

[@welshy8216]

My dad bought one of these MK1 800's new in 1987 ( 820si Fastback ) It died in 1995 due to rusted out bulkhead. So finding one like that rust free is unreal.. Looking forward very much to more video's on the car

[@jamesgibbs4905]

I am working on cars of this age. Parts are hard to procure and don’t last like they use to. Very clean car. Normally the welder comes out and patten par chills or making plates for floors.

[@dayleedwards3521]

Tar type underseal easily softened by spraying with mineral oil, and after soaking, a water blaster will make quick work of it, no mess charlie. And, you wont get high on the fumes.

[@trimworksdesign]

Really enjoyable watch, Chris! That's got to be the most dramatic shot of a painted splash shield ever filmed! Looking forward to the next episode.

[@GrahamDallas]

Great video Chris. Looking forward to the timing belt episode. My old man had an 827 Sterling on an E plate, we attempted to do the belt at 140k, took about 4 hours to see it (IIRC) and we ended up turning the motor and inspecting every single tooth and left the original (?) on. The car eventually died when it lightly hit a fallen tree, the bodywork was so shot by then it was a write off, engine had 220k and still silky smooth.

[@davidgriffiths938]

My grandad had one for the first fastbacks in the early 90s it disintegrated shortly afterwoods. Great video must be one of the best anywhere.

[@endormusicuk]

The quality of these videos is outstanding and completely charming. Thank you for the hard work on both the car and the content!

[@philipmaclean7266]

Absolutely a fantastic video, well done,

[@ivan747100]

That's an amazing transformation on the suspension & braking components & the wheel wells - the old girl's tidying up nicely after being dragged out her resting place in the hedge & hosed down...!

[@clivelawrence8017]

This is great stuff! I've been virtually reliving some of the similar stuff I've done in years gone by on my old Rover 820, Mini Cooper and various other cars by watching this :) I can relate to the Hammerite smell; I made myself quite ill by painting a Mini subframe indoors as it was raining outside. OMG the fumes, they hurt my head...

[@countludwigvonnippeltassel]

An excellent video, as always. You've definitely struck gold (well, green) with that Rover. It's always a joy to see the banter between you and Reuben as well. Thank you 😁

[@andysautomotiveadventures9587]

Prime candidate for a dry ice clean!!!

[@andy14landy]

Love Chris. Such a natural on camera.

[@richfixescars]

Great to see a car of my youth getting restored. Hope it's going to get some lovely 5 spoke Vitesse alloys! Get the old mudflaps off also.

[@doranchesters7507]

Why am I today this years old and never thought to put a coke can over the end of a brake line 🤣 Loving this series!

[@Luton-Mick]

I remember preparing these for customers while working as a young valeter at the Rover dealer in Hemel Hempstead back in the day, Now they are nearly antiques as am I!

[@marc80sroverfan95]

Really enjoyed this from start to finish. Good humor from the guy haha. Love to see that the Rover 800 series gets some attention in classic cars scenes. Thanks for the video.

[@blarkdexture8899]

Nothing beats a good hedge find.

[@maddog2012]

Brilliant is all I can say such a luvly car my last car was an 620 ti liked rovers most of my life they did build good cars despite what anyone says you two are great love the banter and the humour and all the hard work you put in 👍🙂👌

[@michaelgoode9555]

Just found this. Subscribed. Can't miss any of this. Just checking down the back of the sofa for when it's eventually up for sale.

[@deanprosser5224]

The same issues I've had on all of my cars, at least it proves it's not just me 🙂 BDX is fantastic stuff I wish I'd had it years ago. Loving this series thanks.

[@amylovell9029]

Made me chuckle when you said..fighter..about the brake disc. Back in 2005 I got hold of a 220 gti turbo hatchback and it was a nightmare to work on.. Everything required lots of heat to free up stuff, She fought me for months until sorted but then I had a weapon. The first car I had that would pull a 150 and pop the rev limiter! Best fun I've ever had. She got stolen and I got an awful payout. Miss her ability to woop evos and imprezas. Keep up the good work..I love rovers.

[@dimuthujayawardana61]

This has been so well made, Chris. You should be proud.

[@classic_driver]

A really enjoyable watch and brilliantly shot. Great interactions with Rueben too. Spent a lots of time in Rovers of this era growing up, so nice to see this one being brought back into use

[@stuyoung8572]

……great video Chris 👍🏻 Brings back memories of when I had my 820 Vitesse Turbo, in BRG ❤️ I wish I still bloody had it !!!! Would love to have the time to get a workshop set up & start tinkering about with older cars again. Maybe one day…..🙏🏻

[@WestfieldFreshAir]

Thoroughly enjoyed this. Top job Chris and Reuben.

[@adamlawonphotography5219]

It is reality, you guys are actually doing the work, great work of which I am very impressed with.....loving this channel......keep up the fantastic content.!!!!

[@davidbarnsley8486]

I’m not really a rover person but if I found one like that I would be doing the same thing to wake it back up It is a truly amazing car for the age and will be so good for whoever has it after you 👍👍

[@Sharpey187]

“You raise me uuuup, like I’m a s**t old Roverrrr” 🤣🤣🤣

[@boriss.861]

Chris how about using waterless coolant for the 827? saves stress on the headertank? Allen Millyard would be proud of you using a hacksaw!!

[@CarClassicTV]

We were discussing that off camera as it happens. Could be the way to go - Chris

[@paulleggett9735]

@@CarClassicTV waterless Coolant is witchcraft. It has a higher boiling point so parts of your car will burst before things boil over.

[@ljones396]

Klang, lang-a-lang, lang-a-lang, lang-a-lang... Nobody does it better. Makes me feel sad for the rest.. Love this series! Seems to be in great shape for it's age, what a find!

[@richardw64]

All good things take time. Don't have a nervous breakdown.

[@helipeek2736]

Custard you say? The pink cat of animated children’s TV fame? A period themed joke, I’ll wager

[@bunabuna9287]

My grandad had one these. Beast back in the day. I loved it. Good to see you saving this classic 👌 great work

[@landiepete]

This is such a breath of fresh air compared to the American style wafflers on all the 'big' channels.👍

[@Jonathan_Doe_]

Good steam clean underneath, leave it a couple of weeks to dry out, Dynax UC it, sorted.

[@daveytn]

The comments you mentioned such as "why are you bothering with that car" I myself am not a rover fan, and I don't particularly like this one, but if I had the chance to do what you're doing I would jump at it and I would drive it around daily aswell. I'm very much into having something different, something you don't see every day.

[@garywillcox2286]

Nice work Chris, Rueben and Starling

[@ajfurrell3744]

I wonder if those shocks are gas and the original are oil. Gas ones are always pushed out as far as they can go until the weight of the car is on them. Oil ones the piston will slowly sink to the bottom of the shock if you pull them out and let go.

[@robc5955]

Best 45 mins of the week, thanks gents wonderfully entertaining.

[@garybetts11]

Absolutely fantastic...I love watching you guys working on these old classic cars, can't wait for the next one cheers guys 👍Great work

[@justinsmith4486]

Ruben is awesome , the poshest spanner man ever

[@SimpsonsClassics]

Really enjoyed this what a satisfying watch. The 800 is very close to my heart great cars 👍

[@ironhorsehero1988]

Love the realism, wanting things fantastic and limited budget don’t necessarily line up so the compromise is doing the very best you can within the realms of the available budget. Things very often go wrong, usually found after fitting the supposedly correct part but that’s just fixing stuff lore. Looking forward the the next thrilling instalment.

[@sdry1688]

New to the channel, brilliant watch and gr8 banter between yourself and Rueben. - I have subscribed - ex mechanic and 820 owner - thanks guys

[@iankennedy1441]

some people just dont get it , it doesn't matter how much the car cost , the enjoyment u get from a classic car money just cant buy

[@MichaelThomas-be7gq]

Loved it... educational with perfect banter.

[@matthewlocker6898]

New favourite car channel! Keep up the good work. You and Reuben make a great team👍🏻

[@simonc858]

Fab video, love the way you talk about stuff and make it engaging and understandable

[@peterfryer8006]

The Starling has left the building, stupid really but shows your both human. Love the story so far and in my limited experience low mileage cars are much easier to work on but you normally pay for it in the purchase price. Eagerly awaiting the next instalment, hopefully you'll get the right shocks this time and your right who looks that closely. I once bought an OS headlamp from a main dealer got home thought something wrong here, it was a NS one but it was in a box marked OS!!

[@davewhiteman8353]

Enjoyed that, thanks.

[@steveadams6183]

Great episode. Been waiting for more videos on the Rover. Can’t believe how clean and rust free it is. Your presentation style is spot on. Do more videos soon. 👍👍👍

[@sandocheese45]

Don't be disappointed . Its hard graft. But a well job done lads

[@willm5032]

Ah can't work on a car without the 'Simply Remove' instructions in Hanyes books haha

[@garethgreaves5725]

This a brilliant watch, just started to do my interior on my audi s8 I rescued out of a bush lol

[@ian_morg]

This video was suggested to me so I’ve never watched any of yours before. Very entertaining and interesting to watch. Subscribed and will follow this with interest. Thank you.

[@benday9665]

My dad loved his rovers. As a kid,I remember various ones he had. Vitesse’s,820 etc However what I love about watching this,is how close the reg is to a 820 he had F774 plb I can only assume the were registered fairly close together! But I could be completely wrong. Love this series 👍

[@TruckerBillVlogs]

That's such an awesome project to be working on. Not that I'm remotely jealous, obviously. Parts for 30 plus year old cars are always a pain in the rectum. Brilliant as always sir.

[@eddiecleaver5376]

This was very enjoyable to watch, thank you for producing. (Don’t listen to people re your knee - don’t give them the time of day). Keep up the good work.

[@corrieb74]

I got so much vicarious pleasure from this. Great job, particularly on the videography

[@davidcollins4699]

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[@johnlad1481]

Nice one guys nice to see the rover getting restored 👍

[@MiracleMitch]

Great to see one of these cars (a version of which, the 825D saloon, I formerly owned) being brought back to a good state after a period of neglect. Great content, look forward to the next video.

[@stephanmurphy909]

Well done great work and it's like new these cars are rare now