The Triumph Dolomite Club - Discussion Forum

Again, an appeal for help please!
I'm now in the final stages of getting my 1972 1500 FWD ready for a re-spray in a week or so, and I’m anxious to obtain the following asap:

1 Front windscreen rubber.
I asked for help on this back late last year, but there didn't seem to be any conclusions at that time regarding 'recommended' windscreen rubbers that were a 'good fit'. Have matters moved on since then I wonder? Have we as a club have sourced good quality examples?

2 Rear screen rubber - are they're available? If so, from where?

3 1500 Bonnet - looking for a good quality replacement. I'd come and pick it up within the next week.

4 Rear bumper quarter pieces - sorry don't know the correct name - the ones that are attached to both rear quarter panels.

I'd be grateful for any help!
Thanks
Rhisiart

rhisiart wrote:
1 Front windscreen rubber.
I asked for help on this back late last year, but there didn't seem to be any conclusions at that time regarding 'recommended' windscreen rubbers that were a 'good fit'.

In that topic I am pretty sure that I recommended Wins International for this item? I had one of their's (along with the filler piece) fitted late last year - it was (and still is perfect), it was removed earlier this year (for a replacement screen to be put in) and the fitter commented on what a nice fit it was.

rhisiart wrote: Have we as a club have sourced good quality examples?

In a word no!

Thanks for that recommendation for the windscreen rubber! I'll go and have a look at what they've got on offer.

rhisiart wrote:2 Rear screen rubber - are they're available? If so, from where?

If you are prepared to shorten one, T2000 specialist has quality remade back screen rubbers available for
T2000 mark one and early mark two.
Not a cheap option, but it is a durable one.


Sprintparts in Australia have remade front windscreen rubbers. (If they survive the sun there.....)

I disagree with Alan.
The ones made by Baines crack around the corners (and therefore leak). I suppose you could fit new every year?

I can only speak from my experience, that is, this was one was originally fitted almost one year ago to the day.

Today it is fine, no issues, no evidence of any cracks any where.

A little update to this - many thanks for the helpful suggestions to date.
I've now managed to get hold of many of the parts I was looking for, but I'm still struggling to find rear chrome bumper 'quarter' pieces in good condition. If anyone has some they want to sell (both sides), I'd be grateful if you get in touch. I've gone with the windscreen rubber from Wins, in the absence of any other suggestions. Let’s see how things pan out!

Thanks