im afraid it has to go
For Sale 1 Triumph Dolomite Sprint VIN670 one of the oldest ones still around, 1973, 92510 miles with MOT till June 2011. Brilliant runner goes like a bomb, no rattles she’s a runner, come and test drive it, it will make you smile.
Photos of it NOW are here: http://picasaweb.google.com/propernasty ... directlink
I bought this dolly 2 years ago as a basket case
So far I have done the following:
It failed the MOT spectacularly with serious rust issues masses has been done see Photos here. http://picasaweb.google.com/propernasty ... directlink
The issue was rusty sub frame mounts and a 2 inch hole in the front sub frame.
The front sub frame with engine was dropped, chassis rails and sub frame mounts repaired and sills etc welded up. A brand New front sub frame, mountings and head lamp surrounds were fitted and an overdrive gear box was put in at the same time. The old gear box is included in the sale its perfect but the old girl revs like hell without overdrive on the motorway. Finally the stainless exhaust was re hung so it didn’t leak and after all this work it flew through the MOT in June 2010.
The interior was hideous so newer carpets have been fitted and the plastic seats replaced by vinyl black ones more suiting the car.
Finally all the new metal was cu-rusted and gallons of waxoyl injected everywhere.
What’s wrong with it?
It needs a re-spray, a new bonnet rubber, all the doors are rotten and need replacing (see my other items I have a perfect set for sale). The overdrive switch needs wiring in and the tracking needs adjusting, it’s out a bit where the new sub-frame was fitted. The bumpers and trim need re fitting. The drivers seat is worn and the rest need a bloody good clean. Finally the wood trims need re varnishing and the clock doesn’t work.
Included in the sale are: the original Gearbox, all the chrome trims which are not attached the black spoiler for the front, the front bumper and the driver’s side rear bumper section. The passenger side rear bumper was rusted through so isn’t there.
What’s non standard?
Its got spax shockers all round and the seats are not original, this car would have had no head rests when new.
Why am I selling it?
Im letting the old girl go as I just haven’t got the time or money to finish it to a good standard and my next door neighbour keeps complaining its too noisy. Miserable old sod.
The car is currently SORN and is garaged, it has not been out in the rain for 2 years.
If you can spray get yourself a bargain.
Any questions call me on 07808705550 Graham or email me