The Triumph Dolomite Club - Discussion Forum

The Number One Club for owners of Triumph's range of small saloons from the 1960s and 1970s.
It is currently Fri Mar 29, 2024 11:50 am

All times are UTC




Post new topic  Reply to topic  [ 114 posts ]  Go to page Previous 1 2 3 4 58 Next
Author Message
PostPosted: Sat Oct 17, 2015 2:21 pm 
Offline
TDC Member

Joined: Fri Sep 11, 2015 12:02 pm
Posts: 350
Quote:
Sounds like you've got a plan in place :-) It certainly won't hang about :D
I had planned on using 15x10 tyres on the rear and 15x7 on the front but it wouldn't have suited it. They were the kind of wheels you see on 131 arbarth rally cars

_________________
So many ideas... So little budget... So little time.


Top
   
PostPosted: Sat Oct 17, 2015 6:18 pm 
Sounded a good idea though they always looked good on the Abarths, but I'm sure you will find something that suits :-)


Top
   
PostPosted: Sat Oct 17, 2015 6:44 pm 
Offline
TDC Member

Joined: Fri Sep 11, 2015 12:02 pm
Posts: 350
Quote:
Sounded a good idea though they always looked good on the Abarths, but I'm sure you will find something that suits :-)
which do you thing would suit a dolly?


Attachments:
image.png
image.png [ 969.33 KiB | Viewed 1200 times ]
image.png
image.png [ 1.38 MiB | Viewed 1200 times ]

_________________
So many ideas... So little budget... So little time.
Top
   
PostPosted: Sat Oct 17, 2015 8:33 pm 
Now i do have a soft spot for BBS Cross-Spokes (as I've had rakes of E30's in my time) however i don't think they would suit a Dolly (personally), however the Gold rims (whatever they are!) look more period but only if they weren't ridiculous in their diameter :-) But really....what do i know as i only have things 100% standard lol

Kind Regards

Russell.


Top
   
PostPosted: Sat Oct 17, 2015 8:36 pm 
Offline
TDC Member

Joined: Fri Sep 11, 2015 12:02 pm
Posts: 350
Quote:
Now i do have a soft spot for BBS Cross-Spokes (as I've had rakes of E30's in my time) however i don't think they would suit a Dolly (personally), however the Gold rims (whatever they are!) look more period but only if they weren't ridiculous in their diameter :-) But really....what do i know as i only have things 100% standard lol

Kind Regards

Russell.
Yeah, the diameter of the gold things is 15" and I think the black BBS RS wheels will suit it more than say gold ones

The gold 131 wheels will look more period

_________________
So many ideas... So little budget... So little time.


Top
   
PostPosted: Sat Oct 17, 2015 8:46 pm 
Offline
TDC Member

Joined: Fri Sep 11, 2015 12:02 pm
Posts: 350
The next issue with the wheels, the cost of a 15x7 225 toyo r888r is about 110 each, for a 15x10 285 is 325 each!!!!

_________________
So many ideas... So little budget... So little time.


Top
   
PostPosted: Mon Oct 19, 2015 5:42 am 
Quote:
for a 15x10 285 is 325 each!!!!


:shock: :shock:


Top
   
PostPosted: Mon Oct 19, 2015 3:33 pm 
Offline
TDC Member

Joined: Fri Sep 11, 2015 12:02 pm
Posts: 350
Quote:
Quote:
for a 15x10 285 is 325 each!!!!


:shock: :shock:
Yeah, exactly.

I can get the 131 style wheels in 15x8, but I don't think they would suit, maybe, I'll see if I have the money

_________________
So many ideas... So little budget... So little time.


Top
   
PostPosted: Mon Oct 19, 2015 9:38 pm 
Offline
TDC Shropshire Area Organiser

Joined: Sun Aug 21, 2011 5:12 pm
Posts: 7014
Location: Highley, Shropshire
To get even 8" rims on the back of a Dolly will require the arches cutting out and forest arches installing - which is good news if your arches are a bit flakey!

Steve

_________________
'73 2 door Toledo with Vauxhall Carlton 2.0 8v engine (The Carledo)
'78 Sprint Auto with Vauxhall Omega 2.2 16v engine (The Dolomega)
'72 Triumph 1500FWD in Slate Grey, Now with RWD and Carledo powertrain!

Maverick Triumph, Servicing, Repairs, Electrical, Recomissioning, MOT prep, Trackerjack brake fitting service.
Apprentice served Triumph Specialist for 50 years. PM for more info or quotes.


Top
   
PostPosted: Mon Oct 19, 2015 9:40 pm 
Offline
TDC Member

Joined: Fri Sep 11, 2015 12:02 pm
Posts: 350
Quote:
To get even 8" rims on the back of a Dolly will require the arches cutting out and forest arches installing - which is good news if your arches are a bit flakey!

Steve
Good news, they aren't that flakey to begin with

Bad news, the few patches of rust on the car is the drivers side rear jacking point and the d/s bonnet mount but only underneath it

_________________
So many ideas... So little budget... So little time.


Top
   
PostPosted: Thu Oct 22, 2015 7:42 pm 
Offline
TDC Member

Joined: Fri Sep 11, 2015 12:02 pm
Posts: 350
Right, got the parts car sorted. A nice nick s type in dark blue, it really is a nice car, shame to be breaking up really. Now it's just a waiting game till I can get time to start taking it apart

_________________
So many ideas... So little budget... So little time.


Top
   
PostPosted: Thu Oct 22, 2015 9:13 pm 
Offline
TDC Member
User avatar

Joined: Wed Sep 27, 2006 10:59 am
Posts: 1502
Location: Coventry
Cross spokes you said?


Attachments:
kac.jpg
kac.jpg [ 97.03 KiB | Viewed 1126 times ]

_________________
BWJ
1966 Triumph 1300 Royal Blue
1966 Triumph 2000 Blue
1965 Triumph 2000 black and rust
1967 BSA B40wd green
2018 Jaguar E pace 2018
NOBODY expects the Canley Inquisition!
Top
   
PostPosted: Thu Oct 22, 2015 9:23 pm 
Offline
TDC Member

Joined: Fri Sep 11, 2015 12:02 pm
Posts: 350
Quote:
Cross spokes you said?
Yeah, something like that.

I seen a bloke on here with what looked like black SD1 wheels and that looked sweet. BBS RS wheels are close enough

_________________
So many ideas... So little budget... So little time.


Top
   
PostPosted: Fri Oct 23, 2015 10:32 am 
Offline
Future Club member hopefully!
Future Club member hopefully!

Joined: Tue Oct 03, 2006 9:45 pm
Posts: 11179
Location: Middlesex
Indeed.....shame to brake up a nice S type...

Why not just put that back on the road and keep it a proper Triumph. A tr7 engine means that both cars are much more likely]to survive.

The trouble with fitting this type of "modern" engine with all the engine electronics, immobilisers, sensors and what not to a classic
of the dolomite period is you need some serious electronic expertise to get it to run at all even if you do manage to do the metalwork to fit it.

I don't want to rain on your garden party but I can see some real problems with this conversion....

Jonners

_________________
Note from Admin: sadly Jon passed away in February 2018 but his humour and wealth of knowledge will be fondly remembered by all. RIP Jonners.


Top
   
PostPosted: Fri Oct 23, 2015 10:35 am 
Offline
TDC Member

Joined: Fri Sep 11, 2015 12:02 pm
Posts: 350
Quote:
Indeed.....shame to brake up a nice S type...

Why not just put that back on the road and keep it a proper Triumph. A tr7 engine means that both cars are much more likely]to survive.

The trouble with fitting this type of "modern" engine with all the engine electronics, immobilisers, sensors and what not to a classic
of the dolomite period is you need some serious electronic expertise to get it to run at all even if you do manage to do the metalwork to fit it.

I don't want to rain on your garden party but I can see some real problems with this conversion....

Jonners
Didn't say I was ditto in all the electronic gubbins as well, just the engine and gearbox. It'll still look and feel like a dolly but will go quicker that a sprint

_________________
So many ideas... So little budget... So little time.


Top
   
Display posts from previous:  Sort by  
Post new topic  Reply to topic  [ 114 posts ]  Go to page Previous 1 2 3 4 58 Next

All times are UTC


Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 26 guests


You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot post attachments in this forum

Search for:
Jump to:  
Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Limited