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 Post subject: 1500 FWD almost finished
PostPosted: Tue Sep 23, 2014 5:57 pm 
Hi,

The 1500 FWD that I bought on this forum a while back (over a year ago) - how time flies - is almost finished. It's now back from the painter - after LOTS of welding - and body and body prep. New carpets, tank fixed and lots of small fiddly cleaning jobs.

A full set of pics can be found on flickr for those interested in the progress.

Seats still to clean and fit, handbrake cable to fix, brake overhaul, rear exhaust to fix and a rear wheel bearing to replace then off for an MOT.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/32716478@ ... 529999479/


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PostPosted: Tue Sep 23, 2014 11:03 pm 
That looks nice. What's the truck in the background?


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PostPosted: Tue Sep 23, 2014 11:18 pm 
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This was Melanie's 1500fwd. Glad to see it getting the TLC it needed. Looking good.

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Meetings take place on the first Wednesday of the month at 8.00pm at The Old Brickworks, Wakefield Road, Drighlington, Bradford, BD11 1EA

1972 Dolomite 1850 auto (NYE 751L - Now for sale)
2003 Volvo XC90 D5 SE (PX53 OVZ - The daily driver)
2009 Mercedes-Benz W204 C200 CDI Sport (BJ58 NCV - The 2nd car)
1991 Toyota Celica GT (J481 ONB - another project car)
Former stable of SAY 414M (1974 Toledo), GRH 244D (1966 1300fwd), CDB 324L (1973 1500fwd), GGN 573J (1971 1500fwd), DCP 625S (1977 Dolomite 1300) & LCG 367N (1975 Dolomite Sprint) plus 5 Acclaims and that's just the Triumphs!

Check my blog at http://triumphtoledo.blogspot.com
My YouTube Channel with a bit of Dolomite content.

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PostPosted: Wed Sep 24, 2014 9:58 am 
Thanks.

Truck is my 1941 Chevy Pickup, restored in 2008 and used for garden refuse, motorbike transport, shows and everything in between. Loaded her so much that she's off the road awaiting new rear springs - the old ones were 73! There's a bit of a restoration diary here - http://www.dalbuie.com/41_Chevy_Diary.html

And behind the truck is my 1973 Mini Winnie, now running, driving and watertight but needing an interior (have the 1973 plans and colours so going with that next year, hopefully) - https://www.flickr.com/photos/32716478@ ... 710915095/

Yes, it's Mels old car, once it's finished I'll take it along for her to see - if she's still in the same place.


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PostPosted: Wed Sep 24, 2014 1:40 pm 
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That is looking good. I hope I'll see you cruising the roads of East Lothian soon.
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PostPosted: Wed Sep 24, 2014 6:21 pm 
Glad it's staying in Scotland. :)
I hadn't long had my Dolly running when I looked in the rear view mirror at lights in Edinburgh and couldn't believe my eyes to see a smiling Mel waving. :D

I have some free clear glass I need to get rid of?


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PostPosted: Wed Oct 29, 2014 5:11 pm 
..and an MOT is now in hand - with no advisories :D

Not been run for a while so a decent run and tune up planned for the weekend - and then probably up for sale while I'm using it as I now have a Wolseley 15/50 (1958) as my daily driver and several other 'projects' to start!

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PostPosted: Wed Oct 29, 2014 10:33 pm 
Very nice. :)


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PostPosted: Thu Oct 30, 2014 10:45 am 
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Lovely. Guess the 1500FWD must be the rarest of the lot now?


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PostPosted: Thu Oct 30, 2014 1:29 pm 
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Oh wow, it's looking lovely. I wish I had the money to take her off your hands and keep her in East Lothian.

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PostPosted: Sat Nov 01, 2014 1:55 am 
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Will Mel want it back?

I would....

That or a 15/50 is a tough call..

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PostPosted: Sat Nov 01, 2014 5:57 am 
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Location: Darn saarf..
That is indeed very lovely.. :D


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PostPosted: Sat Nov 01, 2014 6:47 pm 
Thanks all.

I'll be using her on dry days for a while until I'm sure everything is 100% but will try to find Mels details and let her know.


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PostPosted: Sun Nov 09, 2014 6:11 pm 
Stunning! Hope she stays local!!!

Ken


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PostPosted: Mon Nov 10, 2014 12:38 pm 
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Mel's details should be on the V5C (as the previous registered keeper) unless she has changed her address since selling the car.

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West Yorkshire Area Organiser & forum moderator
Meetings take place on the first Wednesday of the month at 8.00pm at The Old Brickworks, Wakefield Road, Drighlington, Bradford, BD11 1EA

1972 Dolomite 1850 auto (NYE 751L - Now for sale)
2003 Volvo XC90 D5 SE (PX53 OVZ - The daily driver)
2009 Mercedes-Benz W204 C200 CDI Sport (BJ58 NCV - The 2nd car)
1991 Toyota Celica GT (J481 ONB - another project car)
Former stable of SAY 414M (1974 Toledo), GRH 244D (1966 1300fwd), CDB 324L (1973 1500fwd), GGN 573J (1971 1500fwd), DCP 625S (1977 Dolomite 1300) & LCG 367N (1975 Dolomite Sprint) plus 5 Acclaims and that's just the Triumphs!

Check my blog at http://triumphtoledo.blogspot.com
My YouTube Channel with a bit of Dolomite content.

"There is only one way to avoid criticsm: Do nothing, say nothing and BE nothing." Aristotle


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