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Jul 10, 2014 21:34:14 GMT
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I've been watching yours for a while now. Love the colour, its probably one of my favourite for heralds. Are you going to keep it standard? There aren't many of them around. Thanks I've actually just had some bodywork sorted out, and it should be back from the paint-shop any day now. Had a full respray in the original colour, should look great! As for modifying, I've fitted a smaller wheel just as it's more fun to drive with, and I'm collecting some suspension parts - going to do a full overhaul and subtle lowering over some banded steels over winter. Although I'll be banding the more common style wheels, and keeping a standard early set with the car (shows, originality etc..). That's it though, I want it easily returnable to stock, as you say it's quite a rare model now! When (if you still are) are you planning on dropping the 1500 in yours? That'd make a great little daily driver! I'd love to get myself a little more power, but I've heard it just ruins the MK1 chassis - so maybe not! I've bookmarked this anyway, will be good to see it develop I heard that the Mk1 chassis can't deal with much more power! They had good reason to overhaul the design. If you want a little bit more, why don't you tinker with the 948? I have no idea how much you can push it but smoothing the inlets/a little light porting can only improve things, if not power you may get a more efficient engine. But then is it worth the $$$? Yes I am still getting the 1500. I stripped it down and sent it off to a machine shop for porting/skimming , I'm going a bit mad with the upgrade! More on that later, I'll post up some pictures of the parts I've got delivered!
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Jul 10, 2014 21:49:30 GMT
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Thanks I've actually just had some bodywork sorted out, and it should be back from the paint-shop any day now. Had a full respray in the original colour, should look great! As for modifying, I've fitted a smaller wheel just as it's more fun to drive with, and I'm collecting some suspension parts - going to do a full overhaul and subtle lowering over some banded steels over winter. Although I'll be banding the more common style wheels, and keeping a standard early set with the car (shows, originality etc..). That's it though, I want it easily returnable to stock, as you say it's quite a rare model now! When (if you still are) are you planning on dropping the 1500 in yours? That'd make a great little daily driver! I'd love to get myself a little more power, but I've heard it just ruins the MK1 chassis - so maybe not! I've bookmarked this anyway, will be good to see it develop I heard that the Mk1 chassis can't deal with much more power! They had good reason to overhaul the design. If you want a little bit more, why don't you tinker with the 948? I have no idea how much you can push it but smoothing the inlets/a little light porting can only improve things, if not power you may get a more efficient engine. But then is it worth the $$$? Yes I am still getting the 1500. I stripped it down and sent it off to a machine shop for porting/skimming , I'm going a bit mad with the upgrade! More on that later, I'll post up some pictures of the parts I've got delivered! Well this winter is looking like suspension and wheels, then with any luck, next year I may collect parts next year to either build up a separate 948 with a sportier head, carbs etc...or maybe just a strip-down rebuild. I want to go over it, either way! Look forwards to seeing the updates on yours, will be great once it's all sorted
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Jul 16, 2014 17:51:35 GMT
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Small update. The herald is starting to leak like a sieve now, floorpans are filling up and I'm getting to work with soggy feet. It took us a long time to find the source, we replaced the rear window rubbers, replaced 1 quarter-light seal and filled the holes in the rear deck (in the last post). It was only when I had to remove the door cards for a bit that I noticed a drip straight through the speaker hole. I didn't know this at the time, but there is a sheet of plastic in the door, with the glass on the outside that keeps rain out. Both of mine had been melted by a welder (we think). I wonder how many other herald owners have wet carpets and don't know about this... maybe it was just me! I managed to get hold of two good old ones. and a comparison It was an absolute nightmare trying to get them fitted! nearly lost it and sold the car for a minute! They are just screwed into a few brackets in the door. I had to use my phone camera to look round the corner and ended up taking some picture by mistake. (lucky I don't have man-sized arms yet:P) This herald will return...
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Last Edit: Jul 16, 2014 17:53:42 GMT by herald65
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ferny
Club Retro Rides Member
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They're normally stuck to the door with some gunk or gaffer tape. Sorry. Also, make sure your rust protection and drain holes are top-notch on the inside of the door. And still don't discount leaking window seals even if they've been replaced.
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Jul 27, 2014 20:15:56 GMT
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Update time. I picked up some new front seats to stop me rolling off mine all the time, however I don;t have any photos yet so you will have to wait. (*spoiler* They are from a jag ) In other news, I have a 1500 engine! My plan:Spit 1500 engine J-type overdrive (single rail) Shorter prop, spit diff (probably a 3.66?) Here are some photos Got the engine jet washed because it was full up with cr*p. We will probably take it apart next week sometime. More soon...
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triumphandy1
Part of things
1968 Triumph Herald 13/60, an ongoing project........
Posts: 72
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Jul 27, 2014 21:17:55 GMT
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Nice herald are you planning to upgrade the suspension and brakes? Good luck with the engine Andy
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Jul 28, 2014 12:17:56 GMT
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Nice herald are you planning to upgrade the suspension and brakes? Good luck with the engine Andy Cheers Andy, nice herald by the way. Starting at 15 you were very brave taking it back to the chassis! I will be yes, but I'm not totally sure what I'm going to do yet. Canleys do a big brake upgrade kit, however it's a bit pricey. I may look at some type 14 brakes from a spitty. It's a way off yet.
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triumphandy1
Part of things
1968 Triumph Herald 13/60, an ongoing project........
Posts: 72
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Jul 28, 2014 13:46:10 GMT
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Cheers if its got drums on the front type 14 discs from a herald 13/60 or spifire with decent pads (mintex 1144 seams to be the way to go for a road car) will be better for handling the exta power of the 1500. You will need vertical links, hubs, discs and calipers to fit them to a 1200. If you want to go bigger but keep 13" wheels canleys do a kit to space out type 16 calipers from a vitesse/gt6 so you can run Capri 2.8 vented discs. As for the suspension polybushes and decent shocks (koni,spax,gaz etc) and a but of lowering make a big difference. Cheers Andy
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So we managed to get the 1500 engine apart last weekend... not without its challenges, but first photos! Took the rocker cover off and it all looked oily, which was very good to see. We had no idea how long it had been siting around. However crusty water pipes are no good sign. Judging by the rust someone had already tried to get this off! It took us about 20 minutes and a lot of cursing but it came off. Another one. Got the head off, looks in good condition, in need of a clean. It also doesn't look like it has been converted to unleaded, so it will need to be sent off. Despite the grime, the bores look perfect! Bad picture of the cam, but there must have either been an oil blockage or some dirt on it, as there is quite bad scratching on it. New one needed. Flipped her over to get the sump off, and found this black sludge at the bottom. It was grainy like copperslip, don't really know what it was. Pretty sure it was too fine for swarf. Anyway the crank looks like its in pretty good condition. Overall I'm pretty pleased with the condition, I'm going to need a new inlet manifold due to the fact that the mating surface with engine was cracked. It came of the engine like that, hope someone didn't run it like that. I think I'm going to send the whole lot off for cleaning, checking and balancing. I know I will feel a lot more confident if I know everything is in good order. I guess its just down to the mud that will be rebuilding it ! More to come!
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Long time no post! Due to the fact that the machine shop that I sent the engine to works in 'dorset-time', its about 4x slower than normal speed... Anyway, before I start ranting. Photos! Apparently the engine had already been balanced so he didn't have to do much to it. It's had: Head skimmed, Crank balanced Flywheel balanced Unleaded seats New pistons (the bores didn't need touching) New cam to Mk3 spit spec New inlet and exhaust valves ... I think thats it More to come!
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