accessories

[David6214]

I probably have a tasteful chrome petrol cap somewhere. Next best thing to step covers (some replacement ones so you can keep yours for show days!)

There are a few people on here with chroming contacts I think....

[Leeds Sprint]

Ceri

There are quite a few ways to accessorise your Dolomite. Some much more tasteful than others. Here is a short list of what I can think of:

• Mudflaps
  Bullet-shaped door mirrors
  Wing-mounted mirrors
  Rally-style mesh headlight covers
  Rear window louvers
  Rear spoiler
  All sorts of Triumph stickers
  etc.

Anyone else got some suggestions for Ceri?

Thanks

Chris

[David6214]

yep its a chrome cap. Is there no cigarette lighter in a 1300 then? I have several cigarette lighter sockets as well, almost be better to have this in the wanted section.

Ill send you PM

[swifty]

You could always try adding a few gauges - an oil pressure gauge is essential IMHO and very easy to fit - and more gauges looks nice (you can never have enough gauges)

[2F45T4U]

Don't take much to make them look pretty damn cool

[Lewis]

Depends on who's looking at it - a lot of people would prefer it without the gash sticky tape on the lenses and the black bonnet!

All personal opinion at the end of the day though.....

Can i get chrome wiper blades to match my wiper arms?

Yes, you should be able to - I'm not sure if they're availiable new at the moment but I recently fitted a set of excellent 2nd hand items, so they are out there:



You could get some of the plastic defense sheeting that you use on toolboxes and hard-wearing areas, probably some on eBay somewhere - that'd defend your sidesteps against any damage or scratching but would require replacing now and then

Sprint spoiler is always a worthwhile addition, gives the impression that the front of the car is slightly lower too....You'd have to look at it though, as it can look out of place on some models though.

Set of Sprint alloys also can make the car look a whole lot better. Not necessarily expensive on their own but can be when you factor in tyres, wheel nuts and fitting/balancing...



The little chrome flags are neat too, they're 3D and really do look good on the side You can also get a host of interior details - tax disc holders, Triumph branded gear knobs......Mountney steering wheels make the interior a nicer place to be:



Stick a decent photo up, let us play photoshop on it

As mentioned, an oil pressure and oil temperature gauge can be very worthwhile additions! . Some examples:



Also, as mentioned:

Louvres and rear spoiler :





Some random eBay items:



http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Triumph-Spitfire- ... 0130245611



http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ENGRAVED-TRIUMPH- ... 0139103294



http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Classic-style-woo ... 34351516QQ

[1300dolly]

I have some wiper arms ,thay are with the other item i was going to find for you (ahem ,remind me what that was )

Your ipod transmitter will only work with a FM stereo.
I have a 1970s radio onthe dash with a modern one hidden in the glovebox so i can listen to cds and my mp3.

[1300dolly]

cheers me daers .
it was quater lights ,they are in the loft! I do have spare headlights as well but they can be got on the bay and from lucas(also fitted the allego and marina althogh the lens glass sticks out slightly more they are the same fitment.)

I should have some crome wiper blades minus the rubbers ,which can be bought from car shops. ,i bought as job lot last year but will have to look for them.

[Lewis]

I wouldn't worry too much about the interior fading, especially if it's in good condition at the moment - I used my 1850 day in day out for 3 years, in blazing 30 degree heat and down to -10 and the interior didn't get worse

Seat covers just look like you're trying to cover up damaged seats and in my eyes they make the interior look worse!

I think the only real area to suffer is the top of the rear seats as these tend to be exposed the most - I had a Pistonheads flag across mine for some time, for example - but it didn't seem to get any worse without it anyway.

If it's lasted this long, you'd be unlucky for it to worsen all of a sudden!

All I did was hoover it now and then,make sure the wood was well fed and the trim occasionally tidied up!

[xvivalve]

If it's lasted this long, you'd be unlucky for it to worsen all of a sudden!

KDU was perferct when I bought it three years ago. Parked outside since the UV has totalled the top of the back seat! A tasteful car blanket is all that is needed.

TRICO make (made) the stainless steel wiper blades...not cheap but available at most mainstream shows.

[Sprintinbits]

Aye, the going rate for NOS Trico blades was £10 each at Stoneleigh earlier this year.
Seller wouldn't lower the price even for 4!

Nice though

[MarkVeryard]

Re: wiper blades...

I've just been reading the latest edition of the club magazine and I notice that Winns sell stainless steel wiper blades for £8.81 each - that's got to be worth a try on 01342 836060.

[tinweevil]

Door steps: I think you just need a set from an HL model. If I'm reading your post right you've got bare paintwork on most of the step and just a narrow alloy strip covering the door seal ends? HL cars have a much wider alloy plate that covers most of the step. Not sure if the fixings are the same, meet up with someone and compare. Some cunningness might be needed to fit wider treads without drilling extra holes.

Tinweevil

[Sprintinbits]

Shhhh....Don't tell anyone

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/TRICO-SPEEDBLADES ... dZViewItem

Guess they'll fit your motor, someone will soon say if otherwise