The Triumph Dolomite Club - Discussion Forum

First of all hi to all members. I'm a newbie not only to this site but to the whole restoration and classic car world.

After a few months of looking at different potential projects I will be taking delivery of my new project tomorrow (unbelievably excited). The car needs a bit of work but it runs fine (phew).

My first question is. Where would I find some original 1972 Toledo seats. As the ones fitted are different from the front to back and from a Alfa 156. Now I want the original look seats. The condition of them is not too important as I hope to have them re upholstered to my liking.


Thanks in advance to all

Hi & Welcome.

There is a chap near to me (W.Midlands) called Nigel who has just bought some Dolomite seats from me to replace his Toledo seats. Unfortunately last time he rang me he told me he was going off to run a caravan site somewhere for the summer, and I don't have note of his number. He will have some toledo seats going spare, so its a shame I can't put you in touch. I'll see if I can get his mobile number from the guy who put him in touch with me...but I don't see him that often either...

Post some photo's of the arrival, won't you?

Welcome to the forum.

Photos are a must. You've come to the right place for help and advice. I recommend joining the club. The benefits outweigh the membership fee so it is excellent value. The first thing I would do is to put it in for an MoT to see what in needs to be road legal unless you know it will fail on something obvious like serious corrosion, worn tyres or non-working lights.

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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)
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I have tried adding photos. But think I need to do it from my laptop as I have tried from iPhone and it won't let me. If you manage to get the number that would be a big help thanks a lot

Hi Toledo man.

I'm very new to this site so I'm still trying to figure it out with very little time due to work/family commitments.

So if you can tell me a bit about this club. I.E. Price. Benefits. Etc

Sorry if I sound a little uneducated here but as a newbie I'm finding it a little hard to get my bearings on this site lol. But I'm going nowhere and have the rest of time to get familiar

These are only pics I have at moment

I have a pair of Toledo front seats for a 4 door taking up space in my shed. They are from a 72 car and are brown vinyl, overpainted grey (badly), the vinyl and general condition is good and there are no rips. The paint, which doesn't seem to have dried properly, MAY wash off with a suitable solvent! Free to collector!

Steve

PS welcome to the forum, I saw that car on the bay last week, looks like it could be a good-un!

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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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Hi Steve. Where are you based mate.

And thanks ever so much. The world needs more people like you

Steve's seats are very solid. I can vouch for that. They have been sprayed with vinyl paint which just didn't seem to take on that occasion.

Loving the Alfa seats by the way. If you decide to get rid.......

Looks a good solid base for resto.

Ken

Welcome aboard!

I too saw the car on eBay, looks to be a very worthwhile project.

Please keep the updates coming.

Steve isn't far from me. When/if you pick up his seats, I can probably find you a rear 'screen for the same price....

Hi, I'm in Highley, South Shropshire, bout 12 miles from Kidderminster or 18 from Stourbridge or Telford (it does say on my post and you can include your general location too) I'm guessing you're somewhere in the west mids since the car came from Staffs somewhere IIRC.

Steve

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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!

Maverick Triumph, Servicing, Repairs, Electrical, Recomissioning, MOT prep, Trackerjack brake fitting service.
Apprentice served Triumph Specialist for 50 years. PM for more info or quotes.

found it
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1972-triumph- ... true&rt=nc

looks like it was from scunthorpe,north lincolnshire

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Dolomite 1300,1980`V`reg in british racing brown(russet),3.63 diff with 21t speedo pinion,95%poly`d,HL clocks,standard wheels with SE covers wrapt in 175 70 13,mot`d 19-09-2014,been off the since 1990,(july2017) stainless steel exhaust 3-piece,(xmas2018) wooden mountney steering wheel,(june2020) new monroe shock(radial front,gas-matic rears) with -1" lower`d springs all round.

Ok so had my first real good look at the car today. And can't say that there is anything really major to be done. A lot of tinkering and prepping. But on the whole a solid car. I'm in birmingham so not far at all from you guys.

I'm in 2 minds weather to change the bonnet or repair a small patch by the one hinge. Do any of you guys know what price I would be looking to pay and if so is rimmers my best bet ????

I have the glass for both front and rear just not fitted as they were aparantly removed to fit the new head liner. In all honesty I would say I have around 70% of the parts needed to finish. I'm just choosing to be a little bit particular and change certain things lol.