The Triumph Dolomite Club - Discussion Forum

The below sorted me out next day delivery.

Cant recommend then enough.

http://www.tdfitchett.co.uk/

Regards

Barry

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Aberdeen

1975 Triumph 1500 TC various shades of blue

Another source for the chrome trim is Rarebits. They're Herald specialists but as with some other Triumph models, there is some overlap with "our" cars. It was reasonably priced too. It is documented in my resto thread (page 22). I replaced the chrome trim in August 2011 and it was a perfect fit.

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Toledo Man

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

Good thing about TD Fitchett is they know what you want right away, and Rarebits look like they my be no more?

"Due to the uncertain political climate in the UK, Rarebits4classics' online retail shop is now closed.

Thank you to the customers who have supported Rarebits4classics over the past 15 years, I hope you have found our input a benefit to the Triumph restoration scene.

I will be taking some time to decide how best to deal with our remaining stock. If there is anything you need, please use the link above to contact us. I can't guarantee a quick response, but I will answer all enquiries when I am able to."

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Aberdeen

1975 Triumph 1500 TC various shades of blue

I didn't know that Bill had shut up shop.

I absolutely agree 100% with everything that's been said about Fitchett's. They're a bit "old school" which isn't necessarily a bad thing and the guy that answers the phone (Andy, I think) comes across as a bit grumpy but once you get past his demeanour you realize that he certainly knows his onions and the delivery service is excellent considering that they use good old Royal Mail.

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Toledo Man

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

Barry

thanks Dave

thanks for the replies,when i was looking around i came across woolies has any one used them ?

Dave

Yes I have used Woolies Trim several times on various projects. They are always very helpful and will send you samples of the various rubber sections or trim materials to see which suits you best.

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Mike
(1969 MGB GTV8, 1977 Dolomite 1850HL, 1971 MGB roadster now all three on the road)

There is a guy on ebay that sells both the rubber and the trim. I don't know if anybody has used him.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Triumph-Toled ... 1196713855

MEV Spares, used them before, good service.
£37.29 including the trim, including vat, including shipping.

http://www.mevspares.co.uk/Rubber-Parts ... -Dolomite/

Its all been said before but I strongly suspect most vendors are supplying the seal made by Baines.

This was advertised on their sight for toledo and 1500 applications. The screen groove is fine for non laminated zebrazone but I'm not convinced
its right for a later laminated one.

Also I found with my Baines seal that it started to split in the screen corners after less that 2 years. I could not therefore recommend i t on that basis unless the rubber formula has changed.

Your mileage may vary....

Jonners

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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.

Not this old chestnut again! Yes the seal everyone is selling probably came from Baines, since they seem to be the only company currently making one.

But here are the FACTS.

There is only one part number (904111) for the screen rubber for ALL Dolomite and Dolomite related cars whether toughened or laminated screen is fitted.
Toughened and laminated screens are the same thickness to within 0.5mm, with the laminated being the slightly thicker of the 2. Measured by me on several screens of both types.
Rubber degrades in storage, especially if not stored correctly (in the dark) Some "new" rubbers may therefore be dead or dying before even being fitted.
During my research, when I was trying to get an alternative supplier, all the suppliers of Baines seals I spoke to, said they had no, or next to no, complaints about them, so were not interested in making or stocking alternatives. So I gave up!
My windscreen man (who specialises in classics and oddball cars) says he has no issue with the Baines seal either.

Steve

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'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.

This happened on two Baines seals supplied by the men themselves.

If they can't store them properly what hope have the rest of us.

Jonners

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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.

Is there still an Australian source for front screen rubbers? I can't remember the suppliers name but I got mine from them. Its been fitted for ~5 years and its showing no signs of degrading.
Steve

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Steve and Nic
1979 Dolomite Sprint Brooklands Green.
Ever increasing box of spares.
Larger garage needed

(Obviously this has dragged on for some years….) Did you tell us this already?

I was going to try an purchase a batch (of ten or twenty) in EPDM to sell through the Club but was put of doing so by
the thought of standing on someone's toes, so to speak.
My budget for this was up to £1000 as I believe there are enough discerning club members to justify such an outlay.



thanks,

Ian.

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