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 Post subject: Re: Return of the Patch
PostPosted: Wed Oct 09, 2013 11:34 am 
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 Post subject: Re: Return of the Patch
PostPosted: Wed Oct 09, 2013 9:12 pm 
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Today has been a good day, with lots achieved, so much so, I can basically say it's all back together again. The only things that are still to be fitted are both front doors chrome trim strip, but I need to buy some new clips before they go back on, and refit the window winder handles. Next big job is the joy of flatting back and polishing, another job I hate, but needs must. Also need to sort a new MOT out, as it ran out a couple of weeks back, but apart from maybe headlight adjustment after they were removed, kind of hope it shouldn't be a problem passing.

Now it's all back together the colour scheme really works on it I think.

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 Post subject: Re: Return of the Patch
PostPosted: Tue Nov 05, 2013 2:13 pm 
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Finally got round to compounding and polishing the front, still have the rear, doors and roof to do, but as I don't have a proper machine, it's taking a while to get things up to scratch. Still a few dodgy areas that may need some rectification work, but overall I'm happy with the results.

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 Post subject: Re: Return of the Patch
PostPosted: Tue Nov 05, 2013 7:52 pm 
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If mine comes out half as good I'll be happy. I'll be getting to the same stage as you once I've got the car painted.

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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.

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 Post subject: Re: Return of the Patch
PostPosted: Wed Nov 06, 2013 12:10 am 
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It's the worst part I reckon, unless you have a proper machine polisher. So far most has been done by hand with a little help from a 12v polisher I've had for yonks that doesn't really do much. Maybe I should ask Santa for one?


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 Post subject: Re: Return of the Patch
PostPosted: Fri Dec 13, 2013 5:13 pm 
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I suppose I should tie this up now and say, it's basically finished :)

Mot passed, new tax disc and we're back in business, plus I bought it a present too :)

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 Post subject: Re: Return of the Patch
PostPosted: Fri Dec 13, 2013 10:27 pm 
=D> Good job, well done.


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 Post subject: Re: Return of the Patch
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They're never finished until the day you sell the car.

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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


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 Post subject: Re: Return of the Patch
PostPosted: Sun Dec 15, 2013 9:39 am 
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Hence the word basically :wink: Few bits to do still, paint underside of bonnet, have some underseal to do the wheelarches etc, still need to refit the window winder handles, and polish up a couple of areas of paint which will be done after christmas, as I know what santa is bringing. So a few bits still to do, but there's nowt to stop it being back in use and that's the main thing, I can use it again :D


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 Post subject: Re: Return of the Patch
PostPosted: Sun Dec 15, 2013 10:54 am 
Let us remind ourselves as to why this car is called "Patch"...

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Now I call that a result!


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 Post subject: Re: Return of the Patch
PostPosted: Sun Dec 15, 2013 4:52 pm 
Wonderful...


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 Post subject: Re: Return of the Patch
PostPosted: Sun Dec 15, 2013 9:54 pm 
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Did this car belong to a guy called Paul from Southampton about 5 years ago?

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 Post subject: Re: Return of the Patch
PostPosted: Mon Dec 16, 2013 10:56 am 
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The previous owner was beefertoo so he might've bought it from Paul.

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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


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 Post subject: Re: Return of the Patch
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Not as far as I know, it came from Wales where it had been for some time, and without checking I think it was somewhere in the West Midlands before than, it hasn't had an address in Southampton in the last 10 or so I don't think.


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 Post subject: Re: Return of the Patch
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Fin??


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