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 12:56 am

All times are UTC




Post new topic  Reply to topic  [ 6 posts ] 
Author Message
PostPosted: Sun Mar 27, 2016 11:51 am 
Last year I acquired a 2 triumphs with the intention of doing both up (long story....). Situations change and now will only proceed with one project. Given that there were too many unknowns with the 1500 and that there was less scope for 'improvement' (not to mention less likely to enjoy using it), I have chosen to do the Toledo.

It does have a few issues however;

The doors are a bit manky (the 1500 has good doors).

The front panel has had some acident damage - an inch of filler on the center bar!!! Panel gap around the bonnet is not good. (the 1500 panel in this area appears good).

The bonnet is rusty around the catch (apart from some surface rust the 1500 bonnet is good)

Whilst the interior isn't bad, I don't like the front seats (from another make of car) or the way they are mounted (the 1500 interior, apart from the carpets isn't bad and is a little less plain).

The dash is incomplete and a bit 'basic' with dodgy wiring (I like the 1500 dash.....)

I feel a plan coming on.....


Top
   
PostPosted: Sun Mar 27, 2016 3:33 pm 
If you do facebook any chance you can post a few pics on the Toledo triumphs page :D
https://www.facebook.com/groups/388687557952769/

Thanks


Top
   
PostPosted: Sun Mar 27, 2016 5:28 pm 
Image


Top
   
PostPosted: Mon Mar 28, 2016 11:54 pm 
Is this the Toledo with the pop down front number plate for the cranking handle?


Top
   
PostPosted: Tue Mar 29, 2016 8:21 am 
yes it is


Top
   
PostPosted: Sat May 07, 2016 12:46 pm 
Image
2 x wiring looms, 2 x wiring diagrams, 1 role of tape.

Objective: Make 1500 FWD dash & controls work on Toledo. What could possibly go wrong.......


Top
   
Display posts from previous:  Sort by  
Post new topic  Reply to topic  [ 6 posts ] 

All times are UTC


Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 28 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