Date:    Mon, 27 Aug 90 11:46:50 PDT
From:    bellas@gamma.tti.com (Bellas)
To:      lro@stratus.com

Subject: 109 restoration


This weekend I went to get the 109 out of storage (at my fathers place) in
preparation for the engine conversion that I discussed.  I guess having not
seen it in a while (many years) I was surprised at the condition (my dad
was using it up in mountains until the engine went out).  It is going
to take a fair amount of work to get it "back into shape".  I have a few
areas where I haven't worked before and have some questions the group may
be able to help me with.

 o How hard is it to do body work on the aluminum body, there are a couple
	of small dents and fair "crunch" in the rear quarter panel.

 o Is it difficult/expensive to paint the aluminum body?

 o Have you ever reupholstered the seats, is it the type of job we (my wife
	has upholstered furniture/etc.) can do ourselves.

Also, do any of the Rover parts houses have catalogs (perhaps with prices :-)?

Any help is appreciated, Thanks.

			-Pete-