STM 751J on eBay - Tax exempt, full test, Sprint engined...

[tinweevil]

Nor I.<br>
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It has taken me a couple of days to get in touch sometimes when I've been in the middle of deity knows where. Never let anything big slide tho.<br>
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Off to check behind the sofa now.<br>
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Julian

<p>1978 <!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://www.triumphowners.com/704">Dolomite Sprint</a><!--EZCODE LINK END--> Blue, a bit tetley. - Current daily drive.<br>
1972 <!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://www.triumphowners.com/754">Spitfire IV</a><!--EZCODE LINK END--> No name, in bits.<br>
1968 <!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://www.triumphowners.com/705">GT6 II</a><!--EZCODE LINK END--> Little blue, nice!<br>
1973 <!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://www.triumphowners.com/755">Dolomite Sprint</a><!--EZCODE LINK END--> VA41, seriously tetley.<br>
1980 <!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://www.triumphowners.com/864">Dolomite 1500HL</a><!--EZCODE LINK END--> Orange, really quite tidy.</p><i></i>

[LewisK]

Well I've changed it to say "Monday, 6:30" but somehow I can't see him replying - just in case he can only use work computers...still....<!--EZCODE EMOTICON START >: --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/mad.gif ALT=">:"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <br>
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We shall see <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :) --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/smile.gif ALT=":)"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END-->

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[mbellinger]

Lewis,<br>
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I do not want to get your hopes up as I am relying on increasingly decrepit memory of something passed to me second hand some time ago.<br>
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But......<br>
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I think you will find that diddy7470 is a classic car trader. In which case you probably will find you hear from him during the coming week.<br>
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I am sure it was he who bought a Marcos off off a mate of mine a while ago.<br>
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Good luck any way mate.

<p>Martin<br>
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1968 Triumph 1300FWD<br>
1975 Triumph 1500TC Auto<br>
1989 Honda Civic 1300 Auto<br>
2006 Mondeo 2.0 Ghia X Auto<br>
2002 Renault Scenic<br>
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[LewisK]

Interesting! I look forward to hearing from them.....wonder what he has planned for it! <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :lol --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/laugh.gif ALT=":lol"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END-->

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[alun n]

...he's also bidding on the Northampton shell so this useful information now strengthens my resolve...<!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :evil --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/devil.gif ALT=":evil"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END-->

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[LewisK]

Is he trouble? <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START : --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/ohwell.gif ALT=":"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END-->

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[davepoth]

I guess he might be. I couldn't find anything on the shell, but if it had a V5, then he's just a vinyl roof away from an extremely tidy sprint in an unusual colour. <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :( --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/frown.gif ALT=":("><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END-->

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[LewisK]

He just contacted me with the most nonsensical email talking about "arranging collection later in the week" (fair enough) and not emailing me after winning because "he didn't want to show his hand".....apprently this is "one MOD I've always wanted to try and I won't test your patience"........<br>
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What? Hellooooo?<br>
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I really don't fancy it being torn apart but hey ho....<br>
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I'll bear with it I guess....he'll turn up.<br>
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Hey, if he reshells it, I can just shop it to the DVLA...they don't take kindly to that <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :lol --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/laugh.gif ALT=":lol"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <br>


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<!--EZCODE FONT START--><span style="font-size:xx-small;"><!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em>Crazy! I mean like so many positive waves, we can't lose! You're on!</em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--></span><!--EZCODE FONT END--></p><i>Edited by: <A HREF=http://p206.ezboard.com/bthetriumphdolo ... >LewisK</A> at: 13/8/06 11:32 pm<br></i>

[Carsreunited]

It would be the most non-sensical re-shell in History though. I'd rather have what is essentially Sprint performance in a nice looking tax free shell than a genuine sprint. Especially for the price it reached.<br>
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Didn't want to show his hand???!! What kind of reason is that?! Does he think he is playing poker or something?<br>
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BTW, I've got the white 1850 log book now so I'll post that on to you today hopefully.<br>
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[Jon Tilson]

you have dropped a clanger mate and I suspect you know it.<br>
That was AT LEAST 400 quid too cheap...<br>
It may have been some consolation to see it go to a good home but it looks like even that isnt the case!<br>
I grieve for you....<br>
<br>
Jonners

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[LewisK]

Uncertain what to do really! eBay is a fickle place and obviously that's all the market is willing to pay - after all, it is a bit of a funky hybrid - neither Sprint nor 1500! Unless someone wants to pay me more right now <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :p --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/tongue.gif ALT=":p"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> I hadn't put it's value at more than 1200, although I would have liked more admittedly <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :) --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/smile.gif ALT=":)"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <br>
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I don't see a Sprint-reshell for it going well - after all, it lacks all the Sprint details anyway so someone's going to have to put quite a bit of effort in in that regard - also, everyone will know otherwise so it's not like he'll make good money on it, I would have thought.<br>
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Things like the black painted back panel, the full "wraparound" chrome trim, badging, vinyl, interior, quite a fair bit of work! <br>
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Shame to see a one of a kind go! <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :) --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/smile.gif ALT=":)"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> Looks much nicer as it is.....<br>
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You never know though, might be lovingly restored to mint condition! <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :D --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/happy.gif ALT=":D"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END-->

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<!--EZCODE FONT START--><span style="font-size:xx-small;"><!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em>Crazy! I mean like so many positive waves, we can't lose! You're on!</em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--></span><!--EZCODE FONT END--></p><i>Edited by: <A HREF=http://p206.ezboard.com/bthetriumphdolo ... >LewisK</A> at: 14/8/06 10:46 am<br></i>

[algtj]

Its actually not that difficult to pop the wrap around chrome trim on the back panel. Drill holes, fit trim clips and your away.<br>
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Worked this out when I stripped my knackered Sprint.<br>
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I think your car should be kept as is.<br>
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Nicely done sleeper. <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :) --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/smile.gif ALT=":)"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END-->

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[jeffclane]

yep, it looks a nice1, if i had the spare cash i'd of had it, unfortunately im just too skint at the mo.

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[SouthernSprinter]

let me know - I'd probably make you an offer as a daily driver....I'm really getting bored of my honda

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[LewisK]

Collected & paid for! Seemed like a jolly nice guy. Hope it goes well <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :) --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/smile.gif ALT=":)"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END-->

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