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Author: | new to this [ Wed Dec 14, 2016 12:10 am ] |
Post subject: | Just an intro |
Hi im Dave i have liked the sprint when they first came out,but never gone round to owning one,so nows the time im a new member, looking for a Dolly Sprint,but wanted to know what to look out for,where do they rust etc,is there much difference between an early sprint and a later one,are there any week areas on the car that need modifing etc did the sprint come with power steering ? and do all sprints come with a vinly roof ? thanks Dave |
Author: | Toledo Man [ Wed Dec 14, 2016 7:46 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Just an intro |
Welcome to the forum. To answer a couple of your questions: No Dolomite ever came with power steering and all the Sprints left the factory with a vinyl roof. Your biggest worry is going to be rust unless you're handy with a MIG or you know someone who is. The Club do a decent range of replacement panels which is half the battle. You've come to the right place by joining this forum and the Club membership fee is worth every penny so I strongly recommend that you join the club to take advantage of the benefits. Hope this helps any. |
Author: | new to this [ Wed Dec 14, 2016 9:46 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Just an intro |
thanks Toledo man i can weld,i also have use of a work shop where i can use the metal bender and rollers,so not to worried about condition,but would if possible like one complete,i also have a Stag just to keep me busy ,may be the power steering could be a project Dave |
Author: | Galileo [ Wed Dec 14, 2016 10:35 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Just an intro |
There is a post somewhere on here about fitting electrically assisted power steering, such as fitted to things like a Vauxhall Corsa for example. |
Author: | Toledo Man [ Sun Jan 01, 2017 2:41 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Just an intro |
You shouldn't have too much trouble finding a suitable project car. There are 2 methods of restoration. 1. Get the car fit to pass an MoT and then improve it as you go along. 2. Strip the car right down to a bare shell for a full restoration. Getting the engine running will be a big psychological boost and is worth doing even if you do a nut-and-bolt restoration. You can also assess the general health of the engine which could save money and grief. |
Author: | Venger [ Tue Jan 31, 2017 8:41 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Just an intro |
+1 on joining the club, it's well worth it. |
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