Paul H

Looking to add heating for occasional use in my garage , brick built 6m x 4m up and over door . I was considering a diesel heater like used in motor homes . Any body done this ? Don’t want to use electricity as up to the limit . I can fit outside and pipe in Paul

We’ve all done it . My intro with my Vitesse was a baptism of fire in that it’s first trip resulted in the diff blowing up as the previous owner had replaced the diff & forgotten to put the oil in. 5 years on and I’ve still got her Paul

Co Baines has the correct profile door rubbers . DX73 is what I used on my Vitesse https://coh-baines.co.uk/products/flexible-self-grip-rubber-side-tail-seal-1-6mm-to-3mm-panels-dx73 Paul

Should be a number on the key . Go to EBay and search . Worked for me Paul

My Vitesse Paul

My Vitesse saloon has the panel screwed to the frame Paul

I think originally hardboard covered the rear seat . I fitted a piece of thin plywood and painted it black Paul

My SGS experience is crap , jacks lasted a year then leaked , compressor 2 years of limited use then oil sprayed every where . Just bought SIP 04383 QT100/10 . Much more expensive though low noise 57 decibels compared with 110 decibels . So far SIP 100 litre is behaving . Paul

https://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/triumph-herald-bonnet-door-and-window-frame/1446646360? Bonnet looks great value Paul

Any pics available ? Paul

Canleys get my vote Paul

Re alternator . I upgraded the Dynamo on my Vitesse to a Denso alternator . Paul

I went for Girling NOS , more expensive than repros . Paul

This is what I use in my Vitesse Paul

Excellent article by John Kipping though the last line says there’s no easy way of accessing the lower screw of the overdrive solenoid .Here’s my solution to remove the solenoid in situ by fitting an extended screw Paul

I bought the Lidl ones . Used them for easing in and out of my Vitesse overdrive gearbox . Very useful bit of kit Paul

How much is that in Sterling ? Paul

Heat the Dodomat prior to fitting use a hairdryer or similar . Another vote for the wallpaper rollor as it works a treat Paul

Another Mintex vote for my Vitesse Paul

If you are using modern everyday cheapo pads you are in for a shock . If you want to stop check out Mintex . Got the T shirt Paul

How many coats did you use ? Paul

saw this of Facebook looks like it might work https://www.facebook.com/reel/577813110761718?fs=e&s=TIeQ9V Paul

Changed mine to Timken Paul

When I bought my Vitesse my electrics knowledge was minimal and set about testing each circuit adding relays where I thought they were required . I’ve also added an additional bladed fuse box . The best thing I did was to add an isolating link . This apart from extra security ensured I didn’t melt anything . I added a bladed fuse link with a 15amp fuse so removing the isolating bolt means this blows before any damage is done . I did go through a few fuses ! but no damage . The knowledgeable on this forum will help and advise whenever you need assistance . The siting of relays is personal choice . See my location and it was relatively straight forward by breaking into the wiring loom and re taping afterwards . Good luck Paul

Side stripe for my Vitesse Paul