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Jan 25, 2010 18:56:58 GMT
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Its happened I now have another car this buying car bug is contagious.
I picked up my new 1300 today. It drove back beautifully and I was very happy with it. I will get some pictures up asap and have noted a few small jobs that I want to do soon.
I seem to have a headlight out so that is first priority. check
Adjust and rebush the throttle linkage as its a bit sloppy. check
Adjust the steering wheel as its slightly crooked
In the future replace the steering wheel as it has a chunk out of it at about 2 o clock which is where I like to hold when driving.
Other than that theres weld both sills drivers side rear wheel arch and miscalanious in the others and the inner wings.
Also a full engine service as the car has not seen much use recently.
Adjust trim to eliminate squeeks and rattles. check
Put at least 1 wing mirror on
Not a terrible list but definatly enough to keep me on my toes for a while.
Longer term
Clean engine bay and repaint manifold and rusty looking engine parts.
Strip and french polish wooden trim and replace carpets.
New or rechromed bumpers as they are very tired.
Paul
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Last Edit: Feb 1, 2011 18:45:24 GMT by pauldaf44
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Jan 25, 2010 20:23:57 GMT
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Nice one, Paul! I think we touched on Triumph 1300's whe we were talking cars up at gaydon the other saturday, weren't we?? Good work getting hold of one!!! These are a quality car, Triumph were still churning out really nice stuff back then, before the BL bean-counters got involved. There is a small competition connection too, according to Bill Price's excellent 'The B.M.C/B.L. Competitions Department' book, in late 1968/early 1969 Triumph Competition Dept built a 4WD 1300 with a 2000 diff in the back, powered by an ex-Le Mans Spitfire 1300 lump. They never rallied it though, its competition history consisted of a few Rallycross meets before self-destructing when the rear suspension broke and it rolled into an expensive ball of scrap!! Be sure and get plenty of pics in Coventry on the retail park that occupies the site where the Triumph factory was. You'll know you are in the right place when you see 'Herald Way' and 'Dolomite Avenue'.  |
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Seth
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Jan 25, 2010 20:55:11 GMT
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I look forward to seeing some photos  |
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Jan 25, 2010 23:20:58 GMT
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:)nice one paul, my only ever near triumph ownership was a bond equipe 2.0 gt ,have to admit an urge for a dolly sprint over the years, hope to see this over the summer, cheers john
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yes ,it started badly ,petered off in the middle and the least said about the end the better!!!
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Will be at the next FUCEM meet
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Nathan
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1967 Triumph 1300FWD (MOT Welding)Nathan
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Jan 26, 2010 12:59:02 GMT
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Not only you who will be bringing their new motor to the Meet  |
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Jan 27, 2010 14:29:47 GMT
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Jan 27, 2010 14:48:37 GMT
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Nice! Love the interior, those seats and doorcards are great!
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Jan 27, 2010 18:14:58 GMT
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Very tidy interior. There's something about British cars that the rest of the world just doesn't do, not sure what that is though.
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There is no such thing as a curse word car just overstretched expectations................. Herald 10/10 Gasser 10/10 Total score 20/10 |
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Jan 27, 2010 18:28:14 GMT
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Incredible ability to rust into nothingness ;D
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Jan 27, 2010 19:10:22 GMT
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Nope, that's italians. |
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There is no such thing as a curse word car just overstretched expectations................. Herald 10/10 Gasser 10/10 Total score 20/10 |
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chip83
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One day at a time....
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Jan 28, 2010 14:25:33 GMT
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fire upper the welder, rust does not look to bad.
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Quashqui and Yeti (needs must currently)
SAAB 93 EST (Sold)
Volvo S40(sold)
Volvo V40(sold)
MK2 astra aka "THE SHED"(sold)
Mgb GT (crashed)
Peugeot 405(sold)
Orion 1600i (sold)
Metro (scrapped)
Mk1 Fiesta (Broken for spares)
Mk5 Cortina (crashed)
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Jan 28, 2010 15:20:18 GMT
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Ive been thinking when Ive finished the structural work of respraying in a similar coulour to the interior from above just below the door handles. Whacking on some dolomite alloys and slamming it on the deck anyone who can do photoshop wanna show me what that would look like.
I am in two minds about it though as it is such an unmolested car its even got the original chrome wiper blades on it and dealer accesory fit rear screen demister and other little bits of similar character.
So the question is modify or restore back to as close to original as possible?
Paul
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Jan 28, 2010 16:11:37 GMT
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That's a question only you can answer. Do you tend to keep cars for years, or get bored easily and then look to sell them on and start a new project? The answer to that should give you a good idea on what to do.
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There is no such thing as a curse word car just overstretched expectations................. Herald 10/10 Gasser 10/10 Total score 20/10 |
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Jan 28, 2010 16:34:32 GMT
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Jan 28, 2010 18:31:30 GMT
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Dolomite wheels a definite no-no on these, they'll stick out way too far from the arches and it'll tramline like a pig on stilts. You'd get through bearings and driveshaft doughnuts at a fantastic rate with that extra offset too, I shouldn't wonder. Maestro, Montego or MGF alloys with 185/60%x14 or in the case of the last 185/55%x15 rubber would be a whole lot better. There are only two of that colour combination known to the TDC; Olive with Cactus trim, the other is currently rusting away in a garden in the North East so it may be worth your while having a word on the Dolomite forum with Nick1854 and ask whether he'll consider breaking for parts. Check the lower column before considering moving the wheel, if there's play at the rim then that's probably knackered and you may as well wait until the job's done so you'll know how much, if any then, the wheel needs to be shifted. The rim damage could be fixed invisibly with epoxy filler and satin black rattle can paint, Araldite is ideal for building the plastic back up. Looking good though, and as the only roadworthy one in that colour, bound to be drooled over at shows once it's done. |
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Jan 28, 2010 18:49:24 GMT
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There are only two of that colour combination known to the TDC; Olive with Cactus trim, the other is currently rusting away in a garden in the North East so it may be worth your while having a word on the Dolomite forum with Nick1854 and ask whether he'll consider breaking for parts. That's interesting, it's a really nice colour combo I reckon. |
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Seth
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Jan 28, 2010 21:52:47 GMT
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Ooo. A bit crispy here and there. Good luck with it!
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Follow your dreams or you might as well be a vegetable.
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Jan 31, 2010 14:13:19 GMT
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ive seen a grey one of these parked up on a farm out in the sticks near me my dad had a f reg 1300 tc in bright yellow years ago i have'nt seen one of these on the road for years
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1982 opel ascona 1.8 sr/e hatchback (mk2 cavalier) 1 of only 2 known to exist in the uk
1982 mk2 cavalier saloon 1.3 base model
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