Hi there, new to the forum just inherited 1972 Toledo, been in a barn for 20 years so as you can imagine feeling sorry for herself. In need of restoration and a lot of love and care. I will need various panels and engine parts so any help and nods in the right direction would be appreciated. I look forward to sharing my progress with you all.
Cheers
Toledo in need of rescue
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Toledo Man
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Re: Toledo in need of rescue
Welcome to the forum.
You've come to the right place. You'll find all the help and advice you need on here. If you want to share and document your progress then start a thread in the "resto" section. Photos are a must. If you can get it running and drivable, it might be worth putting it in for an MoT just to see what it needs to be roadworthy again. This depends on the condition of the car. Don't forget to join the Club. It is worth every penny of the membership fee.
You've come to the right place. You'll find all the help and advice you need on here. If you want to share and document your progress then start a thread in the "resto" section. Photos are a must. If you can get it running and drivable, it might be worth putting it in for an MoT just to see what it needs to be roadworthy again. This depends on the condition of the car. Don't forget to join the Club. It is worth every penny of the membership fee.
Toledo Man
West Yorkshire Area Organiser
Meetings take place on the first Wednesday of the month at 8.00pm at The Railway, 1 Birstall Lane, Drighlington, Bradford, BD11 1JJ
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 - a 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), NYE 751L (1972 Dolomite 1850 auto) 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
West Yorkshire Area Organiser
Meetings take place on the first Wednesday of the month at 8.00pm at The Railway, 1 Birstall Lane, Drighlington, Bradford, BD11 1JJ
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 - a 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), NYE 751L (1972 Dolomite 1850 auto) 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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Minta78
Re: Toledo in need of rescue
Thanks for the acknowledgment Toledo Man, I intend to join the owners club as I need all the help and advice I can get. Any ideas where I can get 2 wings and a front panel from?
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Toledo Man
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Re: Toledo in need of rescue
The Club do these panels in GRP if you're not too bothered about originality. Steel ones are a bit harder to come by and can cost a fortune when they do turn up.
Toledo Man
West Yorkshire Area Organiser
Meetings take place on the first Wednesday of the month at 8.00pm at The Railway, 1 Birstall Lane, Drighlington, Bradford, BD11 1JJ
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 - a 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), NYE 751L (1972 Dolomite 1850 auto) 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
West Yorkshire Area Organiser
Meetings take place on the first Wednesday of the month at 8.00pm at The Railway, 1 Birstall Lane, Drighlington, Bradford, BD11 1JJ
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 - a 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), NYE 751L (1972 Dolomite 1850 auto) 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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Minta78
Re: Toledo in need of rescue
Definitely going to join the club. After reading other threads it seems essential. Got a long road ahead but looking at some of the examples on here it will be well worth it.Will put some pictures on as soon as I get my head round it all.
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NickMorgan
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Re: Toledo in need of rescue
Great to hear of another Toledo being rescued. I look forward to reading about how you get on. Welcome to the Forum!
1959 TR3A, 1970 Triumph 1300, 1974 Toledo
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Dolly-Dimple
Re: Toledo in need of rescue
Great to hear you are rescuing the car - well done and all the best with it 
Look forward to its progress.
Nick, I see you are up my way (im in Dalgety Bay_ - look forward to a meet up at some point.
Look forward to its progress.Nick, I see you are up my way (im in Dalgety Bay_ - look forward to a meet up at some point.
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Purplebargeken
Re: Toledo in need of rescue
Hello and welcome. There is a lot of love for the Toledo on here.
Mick Dolphin, Rimmer Bros - et al.
The club panels are spot on and I would happily recommend them to anyone needing a suitable replacement.
Photos and regular updates are essential!
There may be local folk who could support/advise further.
All the best.
Ken
Mick Dolphin, Rimmer Bros - et al.
The club panels are spot on and I would happily recommend them to anyone needing a suitable replacement.
Photos and regular updates are essential!
There may be local folk who could support/advise further.
All the best.
Ken