The Triumph Dolomite Club - Discussion Forum

Hello all,

I hope you're well.

Rest assured that despite radio silence on the thread, progress on the build has been continuing.

The first post to bring us up to date has some......braking news included *groan*

It now has a full compliment of brake and clutch lines.

These lines attempt to ...

Hello!

It has been a while, and various Dolomite things of different colours have been happening.

I have started driving EFR 894W on the road, with a visit to Capesthorne Hall and to Notcutts Wilmslow for the 2023 TDCIR.

https://i.postimg.cc/GBS1yVp8/2dB0k4S.jpg

Triumph Stag LFY 495R at ...

fabulous stuff, very interesting machines in the background too.

It has been a while since the last update or since i was able to visit the car owing to a bout of Covid, amongst other things.

there has been a fair amount of progress on the engine side of things, and probably enough for a post or two. i think i will leave that until its complete and ready to go ...

it is interesting to see the way the seatbelts have been mounted, ive done the same in my car. one thing ive been worried about is if i'll be able to tighten them up enough considering how much length there is, do you have any problems?


It is the only correct way to fit these. Maximum of 10 ...

Thanks for the kind words and comments.

For those interested the Dolomite is sitting on the back of a 1979 Holden HZ "2 Tonner". Holden made a factory "One Tonner" and there was a small number of vehicles converted as after market conversions (with Australian Design Rule approval) for 2 ton ...

what a ressurection and story.

glad to see it back on track and (hopefully?) more updates.

i am also a big fan of the Holden flatbed!

what radiator are you fitting, ive used a Saab 9-3 on mine


Did that fit ok between the front chassis legs? I'm looking for a new rad for my MX5 swapped one.. Using MG-F one currently and it's all a bit annoying..

Steve


Hi Steve,



https://i.postimg.cc/mPpBRyXS/FigdRQk.jpg

radiator ...

Hello All,

A small update for you today.

It has front and rear windows now!

If you're wondering, side and rear windows come from Plastics for Performance. The front window is a reproduction part sourced through the club.

https://www.plastics4performance.com/triumph-dolomite-lexan-window-kit ...

Hello All,

I hope you're all well and your years are going ok. Nearly christmas now eh?! *eye roll*

So, here we have a long awaited update, this one for the engine!

The head, block and rotating components were delivered to him in a relative state of disrepair. Largely complete but a bit unloved ...

superb standard of work.

we also had to cut/sand the door capping to get around the roll cage, although we didnt have to go as far as cutting the door away.

looking forward to more updates!

(and hopefully seeing it at Goodwood?)

lazeruspete wrote: ↑Sat Apr 09, 2022 11:44 am

new to this wrote: ↑Fri Apr 08, 2022 8:46 pm

lazeruspete wrote: ↑Thu Apr 07, 2022 7:19 am

anti roll bar

Thats not a standard Sprint Anti roll bar ? is it custom same size ( diameter )

Dave

Hi Dave,

Definitely not standard size. i forget what size, if i remember i'll measure it.

ARB is 32mm OD.

8) if ever a thread needed renaming then it is this one, bling bling!



Are you using ST tie bars?
Chris Witor sells mounting cups for the subframe
I have done this on my Sprint because it eliminates the weak originals


Thanks
Ian


Hi Ian,

Yes i think we are well past tinkering now ...

new to this wrote: ↑Fri Apr 08, 2022 8:46 pm

lazeruspete wrote: ↑Thu Apr 07, 2022 7:19 am

new to this wrote: ↑Wed Apr 06, 2022 11:16 pm What are the last two pictures ?

Dave

anti roll bar

Thats not a standard Sprint Anti roll bar ? is it custom same size ( diameter )

Dave

Hi Dave,

Definitely not standard size. i forget what size, if i remember i'll measure it.

new to this wrote: ↑Wed Apr 06, 2022 11:16 pm What are the last two pictures ?

Dave

anti roll bar