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PostPosted: Mon Aug 05, 2019 3:34 pm 
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You could use adhesive velcro Murdo, that might make it easier?

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PostPosted: Mon Aug 05, 2019 3:43 pm 
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You could use adhesive velcro Murdo, that might make it easier?

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Thanks Tony, but to get the carpet tight onto the cills I think adhesive would be better, as that's what was used originally, but need the best one for the job - hence my apprehension of just using any.

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Built 26/6/1980 (one of the last built), Auto, Porcelain White - Genuine Mileage 52,820 (warranted).

Only 3 previous owners, (2 within the same family).

Supplied by Lavender Hill Garage Ltd, Enfield, London, by garage owner Jimmy Metcalfe on 30th September 1980 to Geoffery Robinson, Enfield.

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PostPosted: Mon Aug 05, 2019 7:09 pm 
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I see what you mean now Murdo. This the stuff i have used in the past and it seems to do the job.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Premium-Adhe ... 8b57c568de

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PostPosted: Mon Aug 05, 2019 10:22 pm 
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How many more times will you want to change (or remove) the sill carpets?

The 3 stuck on bits (2 sills and across below the back seat) are pretty much sacrificial anyway. After YEARS of use and completely knackered, it's still hard to remove the originals, let alone get them out intact! The ones in my Sprint shell are actually in really good nick, it's just a shame they're the wrong colour! I'm going to try getting them out in one piece, if only to serve as patterns for new black ones!

I tend to use good old fashioned Evo-Stick in brush on, rather than spray on, form (more controllable) Does what it says on the tin!

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PostPosted: Tue Aug 06, 2019 10:41 pm 
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I'm needing 2 of the floor blanks where the rear seatbelts anchor if anyone can help.
If you mean the black, plastic bungs that seal the holes where the bolts go when rear belts are fitted, I may be able to find you a couple. They are quite hard to remove intact as they are throw away once the bolts are fitted. But I have a couple of scrappers I can raid!

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Yes, those are the ones, needing to fit two as original owner had a child seatbelt fitted.
Found a pair! PM me your address again Murdo and i'll get them off to you!

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'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.
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PostPosted: Thu Sep 05, 2019 10:35 pm 
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I've not updated the thread for a long time, but here's the door cappings back from Chapman & Cliff, the photo doesn't do them any justice, they're top notch.


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Triumph Dolomite Sprint,RNK 957W

Built 26/6/1980 (one of the last built), Auto, Porcelain White - Genuine Mileage 52,820 (warranted).

Only 3 previous owners, (2 within the same family).

Supplied by Lavender Hill Garage Ltd, Enfield, London, by garage owner Jimmy Metcalfe on 30th September 1980 to Geoffery Robinson, Enfield.

Club Membership No: 2017092


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PostPosted: Fri Sep 06, 2019 9:13 am 
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Wow! they look great.

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The glove box door wasn't done, it's just there so you can see the match, it's actually a perfect match, it's the camera that's changed the light some how.

They asked for that to be sent down too so they could use the correct laminate, what a top professional job they've done

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Triumph Dolomite Sprint,RNK 957W

Built 26/6/1980 (one of the last built), Auto, Porcelain White - Genuine Mileage 52,820 (warranted).

Only 3 previous owners, (2 within the same family).

Supplied by Lavender Hill Garage Ltd, Enfield, London, by garage owner Jimmy Metcalfe on 30th September 1980 to Geoffery Robinson, Enfield.

Club Membership No: 2017092


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I've not updated the thread for a long time, but here's the door trims back from Chapman & Cliff, the photo doesn't do them any justice, they're top notch.
I have seen a lot of their work Murdo, as they are only a couple of miles from me. Superb workmanship but expensive..... But you get what you pay for :D
On the same Industrial estate there is a small body shop that will fabricate and repair most panels on any classic car. And again on the same estate a sprayer that is on par with the best of them.

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This is now looking like a "resto" thread. Shall I move it there?

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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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PostPosted: Tue Sep 10, 2019 11:36 am 
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This is now looking like a "resto" thread. Shall I move it there?
Hi Toledo Man, it's not a restoration though just maintenance.

99% of the car was only taken apart for cleaning thoroughly.

The car is totally original as it came from the factory with only having had an external respray to refresh it, door cappings refreshed, bumpers rechromed, new rubber seals and wheels refurbished and that's the total extent of the work, all covered under good care and maintenance.

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Shortly I'll be adding photos of the untouched original floor with all the carpet glue removed, and having had a light polish, then the original carpet will be refitted.

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Triumph Dolomite Sprint,RNK 957W

Built 26/6/1980 (one of the last built), Auto, Porcelain White - Genuine Mileage 52,820 (warranted).

Only 3 previous owners, (2 within the same family).

Supplied by Lavender Hill Garage Ltd, Enfield, London, by garage owner Jimmy Metcalfe on 30th September 1980 to Geoffery Robinson, Enfield.

Club Membership No: 2017092


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PostPosted: Wed Sep 11, 2019 7:00 am 
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It might be better off in the "resto" section. Not all the threads in there are restorations as such.

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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.

"There is only one way to avoid criticsm: Do nothing, say nothing and BE nothing." Aristotle


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Brilliant thread (and car!) Murdo, truly. I see very few Sprints (if any) where I live, let alone an auto and white one !

I especially appreciated the moving description of Pat's life story, wonderful reading mate, thanks for that..

PS the wood restoration looked absolutely brilliant too, well worth the effort!

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Brilliant thread (and car!) Murdo, truly. I see very few Sprints (if any) where I live, let alone an auto and white one !

I especially appreciated the moving description of Pat's life story, wonderful reading mate, thanks for that..

PS the wood restoration looked absolutely brilliant too, well worth the effort!
Cheers mate.

I'll need to re-add some of the photos via another source, as Photobucket have blurred their use for some reason.

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Triumph Dolomite Sprint,RNK 957W

Built 26/6/1980 (one of the last built), Auto, Porcelain White - Genuine Mileage 52,820 (warranted).

Only 3 previous owners, (2 within the same family).

Supplied by Lavender Hill Garage Ltd, Enfield, London, by garage owner Jimmy Metcalfe on 30th September 1980 to Geoffery Robinson, Enfield.

Club Membership No: 2017092


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PostPosted: Tue Nov 26, 2019 9:23 pm 
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I'm going to try and keep updating the page now that I've found another way of uploading the photos...……. I'll need to delete all the previous ones as photobucket have put their logo across them all :bash: here's some when I started fitting the headlamps seals, bowls etc.

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Triumph Dolomite Sprint,RNK 957W

Built 26/6/1980 (one of the last built), Auto, Porcelain White - Genuine Mileage 52,820 (warranted).

Only 3 previous owners, (2 within the same family).

Supplied by Lavender Hill Garage Ltd, Enfield, London, by garage owner Jimmy Metcalfe on 30th September 1980 to Geoffery Robinson, Enfield.

Club Membership No: 2017092


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