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Aug 23, 2013 20:42:36 GMT
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Love the car, I have a thing for poverty spec cars, one thing I would change is the rear suspension for the later type to avoid wheel tuck on lift off turn in, Poverty spec cars are brilliant, I agree! Doubt I'll be changing the suspension tbh, I quite like the idea of the car looking like an escaped loony Off out tomorrow to get some more pads for the polisher, hopefully can resurrect the paintwork a little over the weekend.
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Aug 23, 2013 23:37:41 GMT
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Love the car, I have a thing for poverty spec cars, one thing I would change is the rear suspension for the later type to avoid wheel tuck on lift off turn in, Poverty spec cars are brilliant, I agree! Doubt I'll be changing the suspension tbh, I quite like the idea of the car looking like an escaped loony Off out tomorrow to get some more pads for the polisher, hopefully can resurrect the paintwork a little over the weekend. I personally think the tuck-under is exaggerated quite heavily, under normal driving it shouldn't be a problem. Given the low power of a 948, I think a swing spring would be overkill. If you do want to do a modification to it, one of the first things I would do is to swap to disc brakes at the front (option on 1200, standard on 12/50 and 13/60). One problem with drums beside the inefficiency is the rarity and hence expense of NOS shoes, meaning your only (affordable) option is to have them relined. On the other hand, parts for disc brakes are readily available and cheap. If you were worried about tuck under, wider tyres/wheels would probably be the most cost effective prevention.
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Poverty spec cars are brilliant, I agree! Doubt I'll be changing the suspension tbh, I quite like the idea of the car looking like an escaped loony Off out tomorrow to get some more pads for the polisher, hopefully can resurrect the paintwork a little over the weekend. I personally think the tuck-under is exaggerated quite heavily, under normal driving it shouldn't be a problem. Given the low power of a 948, I think a swing spring would be overkill. If you do want to do a modification to it, one of the first things I would do is to swap to disc brakes at the front (option on 1200, standard on 12/50 and 13/60). One problem with drums beside the inefficiency is the rarity and hence expense of NOS shoes, meaning your only (affordable) option is to have them relined. On the other hand, parts for disc brakes are readily available and cheap. If you were worried about tuck under, wider tyres/wheels would probably be the most cost effective prevention. I'm not worried about the tuck under effect, as you pointed out with 34.5bhp I doubt I'm going to get myself into much of a mess! Thanks for the brake info though; I wasn't aware that later Herald's had disc brakes. That's something I'll definitely look into, as they're not really suitable for frequent use on modern roads IMO. Nice 13/60 btw, always preferred the front end of them.
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carltonx
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love your car and that interior is wicked i drive mine everyday and found the suspension a nightmare you only have to hit a little bump and the back end dos a cartwheel ! so i lowered mine, i agree with keeping it standerd they are a good looking car although iv made a lot of changes to mine iv kept the old skool look, great colour too !
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I LOVE YOUR GREY NOB (and gaiter)
I thought only Courier vans had grey trim like that, maybe it was all the Mk1 Heralds or perhaps just the pov-spec cars? Either way, it's very rare.
Tuck-in is grossly exaggerated. I've not experienced any symptoms so far and mine is a 1300 that gets driven fairly quickly (though it has spent far more time off the road than on so far) though I have slightly wider wheels than standard.
I would respectfully suggest you don't ever respray this. Originality can never be replicated and there are very few older Heralds still in their original paint and looking so good at this point. Plenty of cheap tatty 13/60s knocking about if you want to personalise your car, but I think this one deserves to be preserved 'as-is' as much as possible
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Somebody find me a Watling. £££ waiting! (Seriously, I want a Watling. Help me plzzzzz)
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Aug 24, 2013 14:15:48 GMT
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love your car and that interior is wicked I drive mine everyday and found the suspension a nightmare you only have to hit a little bump and the back end dos a cartwheel ! so I lowered mine, I agree with keeping it standerd they are a good looking car although iv made a lot of changes to mine iv kept the old skool look, great colour too ! I haven't experienced any problems yet when out driving, I can't imagine it being too much of a problem for daily driving. Always loved the look of your herald, what have you used to lower it btw? Still in two minds about that, because lowering and banded steels are easily reversible. I LOVE YOUR GREY NOB (and gaiter) I thought only Courier vans had grey trim like that, maybe it was all the Mk1 Heralds or perhaps just the pov-spec cars? Either way, it's very rare. Tuck-in is grossly exaggerated. I've not experienced any symptoms so far and mine is a 1300 that gets driven fairly quickly (though it has spent far more time off the road than on so far) though I have slightly wider wheels than standard. I would respectfully suggest you don't ever respray this. Originality can never be replicated and there are very few older Heralds still in their original paint and looking so good at this point. Plenty of cheap tatty 13/60s knocking about if you want to personalise your car, but I think this one deserves to be preserved 'as-is' as much as possible IIRC Courier and 'S' interior's are the same, with one big speedo and the stainless steel strip on either side. Also, the glove-box compartment surround is black in both the Courier and 'S', but an off-white colour in other early herald's. I don't know if the grey trim is just 'S' and Courier, may also be on the early 948 cars as well. I wouldn't respray it if it didn't need it, it depends if the cosmetic surface rust spreads, I wouldn't really want to be dealing with any serious rust - I have the Toledo for that! But yes I do agree with you there, originality is king!
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actionslaxx
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Aug 24, 2013 16:20:10 GMT
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Any more pics of your sister?
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Aug 24, 2013 17:26:46 GMT
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Any more pics of your sister? 15 y/o's your thing hm?
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Aug 24, 2013 20:35:03 GMT
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Any more pics of your sister? 15 y/o's your thing hm? lol perv ! anyways i used a spitfire rear leaf spring and cut the front springs ,bit of a hard ride but handling is wicked now
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Aug 24, 2013 22:39:54 GMT
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Any more pics of your sister? Really?? *facepalm* lol Gaz adjustables are not particuarly expensive for these cars (I think I paid around £120 for the pair) and make a world of difference
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its a bit disrespectfull talking about someone's sister......can we keep it about the cars please???
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Aug 31, 2013 14:57:14 GMT
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OK, finally getting round to uploading some more pictures; not really any vitally important updates, but I've been busy nonetheless. Here's some engine bay pictures, although due to the wonders of Swarfega, kitchen sponges and a jet wash, the bulkhead is now a lot more blue, and the entire bay just a lot cleaner in general. This next image revealing what lies underneath... Shiny bits got a new coat of shine... Now for a few shots from machine polishing; so far only had time to do the roof and boot, but will soon get round the whole car, not an inch will be missed! 50/50 - ok, more like 65/35 but you see the point.. The boot before a polish, all chrome lettering removed.. & after.. Showing off it's new plates & finally just some old bits & bobs I've gone and brought, for the GW revival That's it for now! Ordering a damn expensive wool carpet set for the Herald later on today, and may get a video of the car running up on here soon, as it sounds the business Thanks for looking!
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Aug 31, 2013 15:56:06 GMT
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well I'm gonna go all gangsta/ghetto now DAAAAAAAAAAAAMN playa this is bitchin so sorry bout that
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Aug 31, 2013 17:55:27 GMT
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I used to smoke around in Heralds throughout the mid to late 80's. They were silly cheap then. The best I had was a mint 13/60 with a dented rear corner for the princely sum of £30! I drove it around for about 9 months and then unbolted the roof. (I was young and stupid) I sold it to pay for my first BMW. A very ropey 1502. You've got me thinking of maybe getting another.
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BMW 320d (fridge on wheels)
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Aug 31, 2013 19:57:01 GMT
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looking cool love the plates bit like mine but i sprayed my numbers silver , have you thought of putting a set of bumper covers on ? iv got them on mine and i think they would look really good on your ride
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Sept 1, 2013 14:07:56 GMT
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well I'm gonna go all gangsta/ghetto now DAAAAAAAAAAAAMN playa this is bitchin so sorry bout that Haha! I think that's the first time anyone's had a reaction like that to a rusty old Triumph I used to smoke around in Heralds throughout the mid to late 80's. They were silly cheap then. The best I had was a mint 13/60 with a dented rear corner for the princely sum of £30! I drove it around for about 9 months and then unbolted the roof. (I was young and stupid) I sold it to pay for my first BMW. A very ropey 1502. You've got me thinking of maybe getting another. That is cheap! Wish I got mine for £30 All I can say is go for it, I've only had mine for a week or two, and barely done 35 miles in it, but it's been so much fun - plus everyone seems to love it. looking cool love the plates bit like mine but I sprayed my numbers silver , have you thought of putting a set of bumper covers on ? iv got them on mine and I think they would look really good on your ride Cheers mate, well first of all I'm just sorting out what's already there, then I might think about some little cosmetic mods. Although, as the PO said, once I start adding parts, it's no longer an 'S' really.. But then again, no harm in adding cosmetic touches that can be taken on and off at ease. Might have to make up a backbox though, without a silencer - getting a bit addicted to that noise. [/quote]
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Last Edit: Sept 1, 2013 14:08:39 GMT by clougher95
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Sept 1, 2013 14:34:21 GMT
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I do like when young lads.....and dare I say lasses get involved with classic cars like this, and actually getting the family involved in preparation and running of the car.....really makes a change and I hope theres more like you lot
keep taking pics and updateing
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Sept 2, 2013 18:37:50 GMT
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love it! gotta keep the Brands sticker!!
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Seth
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Sept 2, 2013 20:10:05 GMT
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Only just seen this. An excellent purchase and I'm sure the buying experience was pleasurable too - Bill is a top bloke.
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Follow your dreams or you might as well be a vegetable.
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Sept 2, 2013 21:53:42 GMT
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Triumph Herald 948 site and database, CAS233 is listed!! link
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