Well at least if someone nicks them you'll know theyre yours!!
They do look good though!
Newbie, I know, the car deserved better.
Re: Newbie, I know, the car deserved better.
Very nice but they're supposed to display the part number of the carb, not your registration!!
Well at least if someone nicks them you'll know theyre yours!!
They do look good though!
Well at least if someone nicks them you'll know theyre yours!!
They do look good though!
Re: Newbie, I know, the car deserved better.
When you see them, it either makes you smile or laugh, (or call me an idiot)
and in these days, thats a public service in itself
and in these days, thats a public service in itself
NRW 581W Sprint
On the motorway no one can hear me sing!
Construed as a public service, self preservation in reality.
On the motorway no one can hear me sing!
Construed as a public service, self preservation in reality.
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Toledo Man
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Re: Newbie, I know, the car deserved better.
Any further progress on the car? I've read the thread again from the start.
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
Re: Newbie, I know, the car deserved better.
Read the thread from the start !, We need to find you another Dolly to do in your spare time,
I am refurbing the wheels, and will put that on here soon, (as I finish one wheel).
Regards the car, I am going to Dorset on the 1st Oct, and will have finalised the end of works being
done there.
After that, there will be loads of post of electrical work, new stereo, car alarm, split load charger,
tracking system install, decapitation device, electrocution device, fog generator,
impaler (literally) 120db internal sound bomb, etc etc.
I am refurbing the wheels, and will put that on here soon, (as I finish one wheel).
Regards the car, I am going to Dorset on the 1st Oct, and will have finalised the end of works being
done there.
After that, there will be loads of post of electrical work, new stereo, car alarm, split load charger,
tracking system install, decapitation device, electrocution device, fog generator,
impaler (literally) 120db internal sound bomb, etc etc.
NRW 581W Sprint
On the motorway no one can hear me sing!
Construed as a public service, self preservation in reality.
On the motorway no one can hear me sing!
Construed as a public service, self preservation in reality.
Re: Newbie, I know, the car deserved better.
Wheel refurbishment is not as easy as it looks.
Maybe now things will be easier, as I have a new assistant.
Maybe now things will be easier, as I have a new assistant.
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Re: Newbie, I know, the car deserved better.
They're looking better than mine already! Having the tyres off does help. You need to get rid of all the corrosion and roughness especially at the edge of the rim so the tyres can seal properly. I think this is the problem with mine. Mad Mart's guide is good but I wouldn't recommend Hammerite any more. It is absolutely dreadful.
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
Re: Newbie, I know, the car deserved better.
Yep, need to clear all that off, I found sandpaper and elbow works best, as opposed to the drill.
I am planning to paint the inside (back) with 2 coats of etch primer and then a coat of alloy wheel paint, just to seal them,
If anyone has a better suggestion, please do tell.
I am planning to paint the inside (back) with 2 coats of etch primer and then a coat of alloy wheel paint, just to seal them,
If anyone has a better suggestion, please do tell.
NRW 581W Sprint
On the motorway no one can hear me sing!
Construed as a public service, self preservation in reality.
On the motorway no one can hear me sing!
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Dolly-Dimple
Re: Newbie, I know, the car deserved better.
Hahahaha love the Cone mate, inspired 
Made me smile. Hope you are well.
Kind Regards
Russell.
Made me smile. Hope you are well.Kind Regards
Russell.
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Re: Newbie, I know, the car deserved better.
Dreadful!Toledo Man wrote:...Mad Mart's guide is good but I wouldn't recommend Hammerite any more. It is absolutely dreadful.
Can you qualify that statement Dave?Sprintless for the first time in 35+ years. 
... Still Sprintless.
Engines, Gearboxes, Overdrives etc. rebuilt. PM me.
2012 Porsche Boxster 981 S
... Still Sprintless.Engines, Gearboxes, Overdrives etc. rebuilt. PM me.
2012 Porsche Boxster 981 S
Re: Newbie, I know, the car deserved better.
Used hammerite on my sprint alloys and there still leak free 8yrs on 
Re: Newbie, I know, the car deserved better.
I'm only painting the rear of the wheel to hold back corrosion, the fronts will be polished. Rear etch primer, followed by a std alloy wheel paint, to prevent brake dust wear and to save me doing the refurb for a few years
But any suggestion of paint would be appreciated.
I have made an adjustment to my new assistant, the pole allows for multiple working angles and I would recommend this method for anyone without proper working premises.
But any suggestion of paint would be appreciated.
I have made an adjustment to my new assistant, the pole allows for multiple working angles and I would recommend this method for anyone without proper working premises.
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NRW 581W Sprint
On the motorway no one can hear me sing!
Construed as a public service, self preservation in reality.
On the motorway no one can hear me sing!
Construed as a public service, self preservation in reality.
Re: Newbie, I know, the car deserved better.
Ahh so when i come to do mine, first i have to go out and get absolutely plastered then pick up a cone on my way home!!
Trevor
75 Sprint in Magenta called GunGaDiN GGD944N
2017 Jaguar XE R-sport
75 Sprint in Magenta called GunGaDiN GGD944N
2017 Jaguar XE R-sport
Re: Newbie, I know, the car deserved better.
But you can't call it Coney, that name's been taken,
NRW 581W Sprint
On the motorway no one can hear me sing!
Construed as a public service, self preservation in reality.
On the motorway no one can hear me sing!
Construed as a public service, self preservation in reality.
Re: Newbie, I know, the car deserved better.
Got an insurance quote from Footman James insurance today, £129 fully comp,
lets see if the cars bhp matches the quote (or close as).
lets see if the cars bhp matches the quote (or close as).
NRW 581W Sprint
On the motorway no one can hear me sing!
Construed as a public service, self preservation in reality.
On the motorway no one can hear me sing!
Construed as a public service, self preservation in reality.
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Dolly-Dimple
Re: Newbie, I know, the car deserved better.
Fantastic price mate...the open road is close!!!