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Hi im Dave

i have liked the sprint when they first came out,but never gone round to owning one,so nows the time :D :)
im a new member, looking for a Dolly Sprint,but wanted to know what to look out for,where do they rust etc,is there much difference between an early sprint and a later one,are there any week areas on the car that need modifing etc

did the sprint come with power steering ? and do all sprints come with a vinly roof ?

thanks Dave
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#2 Post by Toledo Man »

Welcome to the forum.

To answer a couple of your questions: No Dolomite ever came with power steering and all the Sprints left the factory with a vinyl roof.

Your biggest worry is going to be rust unless you're handy with a MIG or you know someone who is. The Club do a decent range of replacement panels which is half the battle. You've come to the right place by joining this forum and the Club membership fee is worth every penny so I strongly recommend that you join the club to take advantage of the benefits.

Hope this helps any.
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thanks Toledo man

i can weld,i also have use of a work shop where i can use the metal bender and rollers,so not to worried about condition,but would if possible like one complete,i also have a Stag just to keep me busy :D :D,may be the power steering could be a project :D


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#4 Post by Galileo »

There is a post somewhere on here about fitting electrically assisted power steering, such as fitted to things like a Vauxhall Corsa for example.
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#5 Post by Toledo Man »

You shouldn't have too much trouble finding a suitable project car. There are 2 methods of restoration.

1. Get the car fit to pass an MoT and then improve it as you go along.
2. Strip the car right down to a bare shell for a full restoration.

Getting the engine running will be a big psychological boost and is worth doing even if you do a nut-and-bolt restoration. You can also assess the general health of the engine which could save money and grief.
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
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#6 Post by Venger »

+1 on joining the club, it's well worth it.
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