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Toledo in need of rescue
Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2015 4:37 pm
by Minta78
Hi there, new to the forum just inherited 1972 Toledo, been in a barn for 20 years so as you can imagine feeling sorry for herself. In need of restoration and a lot of love and care. I will need various panels and engine parts so any help and nods in the right direction would be appreciated. I look forward to sharing my progress with you all.
Cheers
Re: Toledo in need of rescue
Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2015 5:53 pm
by Toledo Man
Welcome to the forum.
You've come to the right place. You'll find all the help and advice you need on here. If you want to share and document your progress then start a thread in the "resto" section. Photos are a must. If you can get it running and drivable, it might be worth putting it in for an MoT just to see what it needs to be roadworthy again. This depends on the condition of the car. Don't forget to join the Club. It is worth every penny of the membership fee.
Re: Toledo in need of rescue
Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2015 8:40 pm
by Minta78
Thanks for the acknowledgment Toledo Man, I intend to join the owners club as I need all the help and advice I can get. Any ideas where I can get 2 wings and a front panel from?
Re: Toledo in need of rescue
Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2015 9:45 pm
by Toledo Man
The Club do these panels in GRP if you're not too bothered about originality. Steel ones are a bit harder to come by and can cost a fortune when they do turn up.
Re: Toledo in need of rescue
Posted: Thu Sep 03, 2015 8:27 pm
by Minta78
Definitely going to join the club. After reading other threads it seems essential. Got a long road ahead but looking at some of the examples on here it will be well worth it.Will put some pictures on as soon as I get my head round it all.
Re: Toledo in need of rescue
Posted: Fri Sep 04, 2015 1:35 pm
by NickMorgan
Great to hear of another Toledo being rescued. I look forward to reading about how you get on. Welcome to the Forum!
Re: Toledo in need of rescue
Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2015 7:39 am
by Dolly-Dimple
Great to hear you are rescuing the car - well done and all the best with it
Look forward to its progress.
Nick, I see you are up my way (im in Dalgety Bay_ - look forward to a meet up at some point.
Re: Toledo in need of rescue
Posted: Mon Sep 07, 2015 9:03 pm
by Minta78
Thanks for the kind words. Will keep you all informed.
Re: Toledo in need of rescue
Posted: Tue Sep 08, 2015 6:56 pm
by Purplebargeken
Hello and welcome. There is a lot of love for the Toledo on here.
Mick Dolphin, Rimmer Bros - et al.
The club panels are spot on and I would happily recommend them to anyone needing a suitable replacement.
Photos and regular updates are essential!
There may be local folk who could support/advise further.
All the best.
Ken