OutdoorKing Repair Forum Forums Restoring, Customising and Modifying Ride-On Mowers Project "Restore Rover XC Ride-on"

Well I've got some time on my hands and a new block of land in Indented Head, so i picked up this rover soon after....

1983 Rover Ranger XC, 10.5hp Industrial commercial Briggs & Stratton, 5 speed + reverse

Has seen some better days.......




Got some new bolts, blades, deck belt, oil, & plug so far.....
but have now decided to paint her first !!!!
Not going for a full restore, but at least looking clean.......

Pics to come soon........!!!!

I ended up snapping 3 bolts in the seat !!!!

I'll get this lot sand-blasted next week, ready for painting.....

Bill,

Will you be getting it powder coated as it will give a better finish and look like new.

2-pac, i have a couple of liters of "vermillion fire"
which is a cross between orange & red......

Bill,

Can you post a picture when it is done please.

Yep.........

how can i order parts via this forum ???

I'm after some decals from a newer one to put on when finished.....
also
to remove the front bonet off the xc, do i first have to !!!

1, remove steering wheel.
2, remove the 4 bolts from under the chassis
3, then assuming it will lift off or is there more to undo ???

Hey Bruce,

also what options do i have on getting another seat ???
new or even 2nd hand......

Bill, Just food for thought......
If the seat is in good nick, why not try centre-popping the broken studs, drill, soak with a penetrating oil and use an "Easy-Out"....Once the oil has had time to soak right in, they sometimes remove quite easily..... Might save you the price of a new seat.
Regards, Darryl

Bill,

I agree with deejay66 about trying to get the bolts out first before looking for a second hand or new seat as it could be expensive.

As to ordering parts just send a PM to me and I can quote pricing and if you are happy with it all you need to do is click the paypal buy now button at the top of the forum.

Hi Darryl,
never done this before, "Easy-Out" is this something you can buy
from ????, & where ????

Tooooo Easy............

Will do soon, thanks..........

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Hi Darryl,
never done this before, "Easy-Out" is this something you can buy
from ????, & where ????

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Bill, They come in different sizes,(to suit the size of the stud you are removing)and a metal high speed twist drill to suit the "Easy-Out" you plan to use.These are available at any good hardware or automotive shop. To use,you center pop the stud,drill to a sufficient depth, wind in the "Easy-Out" ie. the "Easy-Out" winds in the opposite direction to that of the thread. You continue winding it in with a small spanner until it will finally turn the stud out of thread......Easy!!
Regards, Darryl

Thanks Darryl,

Nifty little tool.......... will look for it this weekend.

No worries Bill, best of luck with it, can't wait to see the after pics when she's painted
Regards, Darryl

Here are the Steel panels after sand blasting......
i have already put undercoat on them,,,,,, hope to have them painted this weekend.....






Still need to work on the base !!!!

Can't wait to see the results.

Any update yet, good looking project.

All is well.......
Last week i finally sanded back the chassis base back to bare metal, well most of it, and have given it a coat of enamel rust protection .
This long weekend i hope to give all the panels 2 to 3 coats of 2-pac..... I did pick up thinners & hardener today so i'm ready to start tomorrow....
will post pics, when paining.

Hey Bill, Nice job, Can't wait to see it when painted
BTW, how did you get on with the seat? Did the "easy-out" work for ya?
Regards, Darryl