rope wrapped around tire on front hood on series 2a 109

[jimmyboy]

has any body seen this out and about

[stomper]

Nope, and I wouldn't do it either. Not only is it a poser thing to do, someone is likely to steal it, and the constant UV exposure may weaken the safe working load limit.

Isn't your Bonnet heavy enough with just the tire on there? I know mine is.

[jimmyboy]

uv kills everything. hell ya ... when i'm driving around, i want the looks. poser or no poser.

[stomper]

Make sure you get a nice hemp natural fiber rope that is useless for any kind of recovery then.

To each their own.

[SafeAirOne]

has any body seen this out and about

The spare tire is generally held to the hood by a contraption like this one on the right, though the military rovers used straps as shown on the left:

http://5037e1fccabb179f1658-62e5af32a294b8442eb1497c43445a01.r85.cf2.rackcdn.c om/Images/category/759-series-bonnets2.jpg

Not sure I'd try to hold down the spare wheel with a rope...

[stomper]

Mark, you are looking at this from a totally different angle than I was. I was thinking he just wanted a rope storage place, but you are thinking to hold the spare tire down. That's what makes you an awesome inventor! Never would have thought of it from that angle!

[SafeAirOne]

Mark, you are looking at this from a totally different angle than I was.

I just couldn't imagine any other logical reason to have any rope in the area of the spare tire on the hood on a regular basis. Did the OP have a different purpose in mind?

[jimmyboy]

i saw the pic on pinterest a few months ago. for the past few days i've been looking but no luck yet.

the rope was wrapped around the front tire. tire exposed. looked way cool.

[SafeAirOne]

i saw the pic on pinterest a few months ago. for the past few days i've been looking but no luck yet.

the rope was wrapped around the front tire. tire exposed. looked way cool.

Ahh. I guess I DID misread your original intent. To each his own, I guess...

In that case, I share James' well-stated assessment.

[SafeAirOne]

Here you go. There's got to be a rope wrapped around something somewhere on this. Of course, the equipment pictured has an actual purpose and isn't just attached for S&G:

http://armymuzeumzdice.eu/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Anubis02.jpg

[Escargo]

There's a Brit with a S1 and capstan who stores his rope around a wheel(no tire)on his bonnet. is that what you're talking about?

[Contractor]

Pintrest?

Did your wife hack your account here?

[jimmyboy]

i'm going to the hardware store and see what the have.

[jimmyboy]

this isn't it but close.


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[SafeAirOne]

this isn't it but close.

It's hard to tell if we're being pranked here or not.



In that picture, the rope around the tire makes sense because:

1) It appears that they're are currently in the process of actual (and I hate using this word: ) expedition-type travel and

2) they have a capstan winch, which doesn't use a spool of wire rope, but rather uses an external rope, and

3) having the rope next to the capstan winch in the process of actual off-road travel where it will often be needed is logical.

I dare say that they don't pop down to their local mall then head over to the ice cream shoppe with all that crap on their Rover on a Tuesday evening but, again, to each his own, I guess...

[LaneRover]

Years ago my brother wrapped a big thick rope around his bumper because he liked 'the look' I think.

One time his Rover's right from wheel started skidding and just about ripped the steering wheel out of his hand. The end of the rope had slipped off the bumper and got under the tire - he is lucky that he didn't end up off the road.

[jimmyboy]

most of us with older rovers know its a rough ride. i even have a rover drive. anyway. yes. a heavy gauge rope would look good. it's the look man. everybody looks at my series 2a 109 and associate it with some movie. after i do the rope, i'm going to do jerry cans.

[mearstrae]

Ah, "The Look"... Look for the tool mounts (and tools) for a shovel. axe, and pick, they look cool. There's also the dual mount spares (on on the hood, one on the rear). And Lights... lottsa lights. Oh, and all the five bar chequer plate stuff. Kit it up like Laura Croft's Defender.

'95 R.R.C. Lwb (Gone...)
'76 Series III Hybrid 109
'70 Rover 3500S

[rwollschlager]

if you've seen the picture of it on pintrest, couldn't you just post the same picture here? Never mind this initially seen on a website known for notoriously and impractically over accessorizing everything well beyond usefulness.
The rope is good for looks, but keep in mind the UV rays can break down the material and if you ever plan to use said decorative rope it could snap.
If you want, you could figure-8 it around the front bumper, and achieve the same look but with a way to hold the rope in place.

[cascadeking]

The "rope on the front" being an indicator of bada$$ off-road capability is a common theme in the ORV world..

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[SafeAirOne]

I know it's a Defender, but here's another rover that's well-adorned with accessories added, making it look cool:

http://www.designboom.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/studio-job-land-rover-designboom01.jpg

[Cutter]

We all like the way these trucks look that's part of why we have them. Go ahead and dress it up like you're in a make believe safari parade just don't do anything dangerous.

[stomper]

Hey! That gravity feed Keg on the roof rack has merit! :thumb-up:

[I Leak Oil]

Rope, jerry cans? All this rover pourn talk is making me giddy! Paint it zebra striped and this is going to be wicked awesome!
(Yes the gravity feed keg does have merit, along with the bathroom mirror)