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 Post subject: Re: 1972 Toledo
PostPosted: Thu Aug 07, 2014 10:54 am 
This is just looking perfect...

Where is your body man located?! He looks like he knows these cars well and has great skills and an eye for detail so he could be the guy I need for my Toledo's frail body!!!


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 Post subject: Re: 1972 Toledo
PostPosted: Tue Aug 12, 2014 8:51 pm 
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Hes based near Sudbury Suffolk, face book page here:
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Some very exciting news today:

First coats of primer!
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1972 Toledo: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=6OY1otgtVTs
1986 Saab 900
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 Post subject: Re: 1972 Toledo
PostPosted: Wed Aug 13, 2014 11:51 am 
That is wonderful...! Brilliant :wink:


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 Post subject: Re: 1972 Toledo
PostPosted: Wed Aug 20, 2014 8:36 pm 
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RED PAINT!
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i'm going to have to get my Saab resprayed to match now :lol:

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1972 Toledo: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=6OY1otgtVTs
1986 Saab 900
1979 Toyota Hiace camper


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 Post subject: Re: 1972 Toledo
PostPosted: Wed Aug 20, 2014 9:12 pm 
That is looking lovely :eyes4u:


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 Post subject: Re: 1972 Toledo
PostPosted: Wed Aug 20, 2014 9:21 pm 
Fantastic! Looks awesome.


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 Post subject: Re: 1972 Toledo
PostPosted: Wed Aug 20, 2014 10:00 pm 
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You gotta love Carmine! (I'm not biased - no really!)

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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!

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 Post subject: Re: 1972 Toledo
PostPosted: Thu Aug 21, 2014 8:38 am 
:eyes4u:

Factory fresh!


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 Post subject: Re: 1972 Toledo
PostPosted: Thu Aug 21, 2014 10:42 am 
That really does look the business sir...!


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 Post subject: Re: 1972 Toledo
PostPosted: Sun Aug 24, 2014 7:47 pm 
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cheers chaps! Its certainly getting exciting now! Polishing is still in progress, We fitted the front screen using the original seal which was in pretty good nick. Just waiting for the tool to turn up to fit the finisher. Doors and boot are fitted and lined up. I've started refitting stuff today, door seals etc. Front door seals have completely disintegrated, where is the best source for these? The rear ones look like they will go again.
Before I refit to much trim I will be giving all the accessible areas a good going over with dinitrol cavity wax.
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1972 Toledo: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=6OY1otgtVTs
1986 Saab 900
1979 Toyota Hiace camper


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 Post subject: Re: 1972 Toledo
PostPosted: Mon Aug 25, 2014 1:38 am 
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I managed to fit the finishing strip on my 1850 without the special tool. I used a flat bladed screwdriver and extreme care. I put the finishing strip in some hot water to make it more pliable before I fitted it.

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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


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 Post subject: Re: 1972 Toledo
PostPosted: Mon Aug 25, 2014 6:23 am 
Which door seal?
If it's the inner and outer door glass seals, go to Chris Witor, and use his fitting clips. I made a tool from a piece of scrap alloy and some blue-tac.

If it's the door seal itself, ask Chris - I'm not sure if the T2000 range is the same or not.


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 Post subject: Re: 1972 Toledo
PostPosted: Thu Sep 04, 2014 7:30 pm 
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Well progress on the toledo has been a bit slow mostly because of the Retro Rides Gathering getting in the way!

But the windscreen rubber trim is now in, although it got slightly out of shape whilst fitting. So i;ve ordered 2 more inserts from Chris Witor, so we can have another go!

Edin Dundee: Its the rubber door seals I will be needing, although for now we have refitted the old ones, they can wait for now! Ive ordered the outer glass weather strip ones and clips from Mr Witor too.

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starting to look like a car again!

I've just go to get enough bits attached to the car so I can drive it home, then I can finish bits like the door glass/winders/quaterlites at my leisure

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1972 Toledo: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=6OY1otgtVTs
1986 Saab 900
1979 Toyota Hiace camper


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 Post subject: Re: 1972 Toledo
PostPosted: Fri Sep 05, 2014 8:19 pm 
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drove it home today (with out side windows was a bit chilly!) The car is now back in my garage ready for me to finish it!

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1972 Toledo: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=6OY1otgtVTs
1986 Saab 900
1979 Toyota Hiace camper


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 Post subject: Re: 1972 Toledo
PostPosted: Fri Sep 05, 2014 8:27 pm 
Nice ! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :mrgreen:


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