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by rpgrainger
Sat Oct 12, 2024 5:20 am
Forum: Wanted Ads
Topic: 1850 automatic subframe needed
Replies: 1
Views: 3110

1850 automatic subframe needed

Looking fo a good subframe for a automatic dolomite
Many thanks
Rob
by rpgrainger
Sat Apr 22, 2023 8:22 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: 1975 1850 auto 39,000 miles from new
Replies: 7
Views: 8948

Re: 1975 1850 auto 39,000 miles from new




Have you managed to source all of the panels?

Also, is the back axle out of alignment?


I have most of the panels....
Back axle is ok....


Just curious, as the panels must have been difficult to source.

Must be the angle that the photo was taken. The back wheel doesn't look quite right ...
by rpgrainger
Fri Apr 21, 2023 3:57 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: 1975 1850 auto 39,000 miles from new
Replies: 7
Views: 8948

Re: 1975 1850 auto 39,000 miles from new

GlenM wrote: Thu Apr 20, 2023 9:45 pm Have you managed to source all of the panels?

Also, is the back axle out of alignment?
I have most of the panels....
Back axle is ok....
by rpgrainger
Thu Apr 20, 2023 6:45 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: 1975 1850 auto 39,000 miles from new
Replies: 7
Views: 8948

1975 1850 auto 39,000 miles from new

I have owned this car for 20 years this year but in 2017 I had a little prang and it's sat in a garage for the last 6 years...the time has come to get this car back on the road
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by rpgrainger
Mon Apr 17, 2023 12:41 pm
Forum: Dolomite-related [Start here!]
Topic: Which coil do I need
Replies: 3
Views: 1378

Which coil do I need

My 1975 1850 auto has been converted to electronic ignition...been off the road since 2017...went to go and get it started but I must of borrowed the coil for another car....do I need a ballested one or non ballested one
Many thanks
Rob
by rpgrainger
Tue Apr 18, 2017 9:05 am
Forum: Dolomite-related [Start here!]
Topic: 1500tc how late is this car in the run
Replies: 0
Views: 1218

1500tc how late is this car in the run

Hi
My mate has looked at a 1500tc.....commission no y32214dl body 32616yb paint 82 trim 63
How late in the run is this car
Many thanks
Rob
by rpgrainger
Mon Nov 09, 2015 5:48 pm
Forum: Dolomite-related [Start here!]
Topic: really really not happy
Replies: 16
Views: 2244

Re: really really not happy

so I rang the council today and they confirmed they thought the garage was not rented.....
and had not been rented since 2012....they only changed the locks on Thursday as someone wanted to rent a garage.....
they always go down change the locks and confirm its empty
my car is safe and sound and I ...
by rpgrainger
Sat Nov 07, 2015 5:59 pm
Forum: Dolomite-related [Start here!]
Topic: really really not happy
Replies: 16
Views: 2244

Re: really really not happy

Not sure how I stand if I break into the garage...even if I get a locksmith
Rob
by rpgrainger
Sat Nov 07, 2015 5:43 pm
Forum: Dolomite-related [Start here!]
Topic: really really not happy
Replies: 16
Views: 2244

Re: really really not happy

Yes
by rpgrainger
Sat Nov 07, 2015 5:27 pm
Forum: Dolomite-related [Start here!]
Topic: really really not happy
Replies: 16
Views: 2244

really really not happy

I have been renting a garage from the council since 2009...I keep my dolomite in there and don't go down that often...
went down to take it out for a spin today only to find the locks changed on the garage.....I was down there in july and everthing was fine.....
all sort of thing were going through ...
by rpgrainger
Mon Jun 01, 2015 8:36 am
Forum: Dolomite-related [Start here!]
Topic: poss thinking about selling my 75 1850 auto
Replies: 6
Views: 992

Re: poss thinking about selling my 75 1850 auto

John
I have a heritage certificate
Built Dec 75 and British racing green
Owned it for 12 years
Was painted about 9 years ago
Rob
by rpgrainger
Sun May 31, 2015 8:57 pm
Forum: Dolomite-related [Start here!]
Topic: poss thinking about selling my 75 1850 auto
Replies: 6
Views: 992

poss thinking about selling my 75 1850 auto

don't really use it.....looking to get an approx value
38,000 from new
just had
ss exhaust
new rad and kenlowe
halogen upgrade
full brake overhaul
steel wheel nuts and new centre caps
I also have a lot of spares inc a webasto that needs restoring
another 9 sprint wheels
10 months mot
cheers
rob ...
by rpgrainger
Sun May 31, 2015 8:23 pm
Forum: The Public Bar - General Chat
Topic: Project Jensen Healey
Replies: 12
Views: 5153

Re: Project Jensen Healey

looking good
my mate down the road has two of them in his garage and a Jensen gt
I have two of the engines in my garage for the above cars
I think he also has a complete dash from a gt to fit into his Jensen as well
I will show him this as all his need restoring
rob
by rpgrainger
Sun Oct 14, 2012 9:54 pm
Forum: Dolomite-related [Start here!]
Topic: Urgent Help (Nottingham)
Replies: 12
Views: 1556

Re: Urgent Help (Nottingham)

i can also collect and store if needed
rob