The Triumph Dolomite Club - Discussion Forum

This is a 1500 I bought back in Easter.

Engine is fine and runs without knocking.

But the bodywork is the main trouble and I'm planning a long - term thorough (ish) restoration to extend the life of the car.

However, I'm told by others that this will still mean it will only last 3 years.

But I don't think that will put me off Dollys just yet!

Welcome to the forum.

Please keep us updated with your progress and as always please feel free to pick our collective brains.

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Toledo Man

West Yorkshire Area Organiser & forum moderator
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

Welcome and can I thank you for uploading your images at a reasonable size....so refreshing to be able to view a topic without having to work on it beforehand .

Oh, the car? It has huge potential, please do not be afraid to ask for help and advice here as it is freely available.

I had the opposite problem with our project 1500HL, the body was solid, except the lower wings and front valance, but the engine was fooked an engine replacement has turned into a long term fulkl nu and bolt restro.
Have you removed the fuel tank as the boot floor can be quite crusty underneath?

p.s. Welcome to the forum and it's good to see someone else saving one of the proper engine Dolomites.

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Some people are like Slinky's, they serve no real purpose in life but bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs.

Good luck with your project........Was you X`s ?

That looks very nice indeed and looks to be a great basis for something very special...

Do keep us posted on progress as, and when it happens!

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Yes, the pic of the fuel tank is after removal, rubbing down and painting. The rust wasn't too bad although the fuel tank had surface rust all over, which wasn't too much of a problem. I've waxoyled the boot floor and base of the fuel tank to stop this rusting in future (he hopes [-o< )

By "Xs" do you mean "X" reg? Yes, it is, I think 1978.

There are not many 'X' plate Dolly's about.

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Some people are like Slinky's, they serve no real purpose in life but bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs.

If its X reg then is 1980/1981, meaning its one of the very last built.

Its its 1978 then it should be on a T-V registration.

Looks a good sound car and welcome to the forum.

Nathan

I believe this comment refers to the game of noughts-and-crosses on the windscreen in Pic 1

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Vindicator Sprint, Honda Fireblade RRX 919cc, re-powered by AB Performance. Quick.

Or more likely it means it was sat round in a showroom unregistered for a few years but having just read Jod's post I think he could be right.
Sarah's 1500Hl was one of the last off the line (apparently) and on a W plate.

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Some people are like Slinky's, they serve no real purpose in life but bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs.

Nath, a 1978 car would normally be on a S or T suffix. It is possible for cars to be registered a few years after they were built. RobSun's Dolly 1300 (which was at NDD) is on a Y plate even though it was built before prodcution ceased in August 1980.

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Toledo Man

West Yorkshire Area Organiser & forum moderator
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

How many were built after production ceased?

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Some people are like Slinky's, they serve no real purpose in life but bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs.

One or two were made up from parts....so its not so daft as it seems...

Jonners

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Note from Admin: sadly Jon passed away in February 2018 but his humour and wealth of knowledge will be fondly remembered by all. RIP Jonners.