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Post by bartholomew10 Sat Oct 01, 2011 11:47 am

Hallo all,
Have had my 1986 TE 'Talisman 1' for many years but went seriously ill and the poor old thing has been unused for several years now. I am about to start this weekend the huge task of treating rust and neglect to put her back on the highways - but at least she still turns over on the starter and the clutch is free.
Must now try to find replacement 'side' windows as these have corroded so much, so keen to know if any later models are the same size(anyone know please?).

Before that will be new sills needed, but the main chassis seems sound enough still. Have lost the 'tubular' rear door key too - - so that's another problem, but hoping I can get to dismantle from the inside.

Lovely vehicle with lots of holidays behind her, so here's to the future!!,
Richard (West Norfolk)
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Post by roli Sat Oct 01, 2011 12:24 pm

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Nice to have you onboard Richard.

There are quite a few of these Talbots about and many have been restored so body panels shouldnt be an issue. Cant help on the windows. Regarding your tubular key, presume its the type on caravan lockers and motorhome door security devices. I would think if you can get the lock off and take it to a dealer or locksmith they would be able to sort for you.
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Post by Paulmold Sat Oct 01, 2011 12:28 pm

Welcome from Paul and Carol in North wales handshake
Good luck with the restoration.
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Post by deckie Sat Oct 01, 2011 2:02 pm


Hi Richard and welcome to the forum smileywave

It sounds like you are 'mended' now up! ,Good luck with the AS,

Regards, Brian & Chris
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Post by Admin Sat Oct 01, 2011 7:10 pm

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Post by whisky Sat Oct 01, 2011 8:23 pm

Hi Richard.

Welcome to the forum from Nottinghamshire. Glad you have recovered and are going to be "back on the road again" If our paths cross anywhere and you spy my little black cat on the back any help you need will be given freely.



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Post by bartholomew10 Sun Oct 02, 2011 7:32 am

Just a quickie to say a 'Thank You' to those in the Forum who were kind enough to send a 'welcome' when I joined yesterday.

Look forward to being on the road hopefully in a month or two,
'Regards' all round,
Richard
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Post by bartholomew10 Fri Oct 28, 2011 6:56 pm

Update!!!! - Found the darn keys and all is well. Now 'all' I have to do it see if I can put her back on the road.
It's that or maybe sell her to someone who's skilled with a mig welder and who wants a project!

Amazing how age does rather temper enthusiasm, sad to say!

Cheers all,
Richard
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