Gary Flinn

No Longer available from the usual suspects as I'm sure your aware. I did manage to pick up a N.O.S. White one off a guy on the Vitesse Facebook group, ok if your fitting a White hood I suppose? Regards

I can remember in the summer of 1979 going past the Canley site on a train and seeing lots of new Spitfires & Dolomites parked up. I did visit again in the late 90's to look at the Standard Triumph Monument adjacent to the Standard Triumph Working Men's club too. I wonder if the last Herald 13/60 Convertible survived🤔 Gary

Some great photo's and fascinating history on the long gone Canley Factory thanks to the Coventry Telegraph. https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwiHp5zskvz-AhVHdcAKHT4-CfoQFnoECA8QAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.coventrytelegraph.net%2Fnews%2Fcoventry-news%2Ftriumph-rise-fall-iconic-coventry-15330637&usg=AOvVaw1-wWlUntO4SG2SuAcKOfDH Enjoy Gary

The rear Stainless trim above the soft top window is held with 5 special rectangular shaped spring clips, held with small rivets or tiny short self tappers, these are listed as Part Number 567228 according to Canley's Website (Still available) but I'm not sure if this is an error as they look like the riveted side trim clips to me when you google that part number? I've found these which I think are correct: https://www.bresco.com/acatalog/info_BSF257P.html Each curved end is then held with a raised countersunk pozi-drive chrome or stainless steel screws 1/2" long no.6 size YZ3324 (Again courtesy of Canley Classics Website) As stated, the screws need to be a good flush fit to stop them damaging the quarterlight window. I believe the Webbing plates where originally held in place with 1/8" rivets, that's what I used on my Vitesse. Regards Gary

The Reason the side bars crack or break completely at the header rail is they are supposed to pivot/twist at the Rivet to counteract the Front Bulkhead windscreen frame twisting/flexing. They often rust up and seize completely at the rivet, so a good spray of penetrating oil once in a while, then some normal oil should stop this happening Regards Gary

Pete No problem, always happy to talk Vitesse🙂 That's a photo of my old Vitesse at the Leicester/Rutland area Sunshine Rally in August 2007. You will be better off trying to find a couple of decent MK2 Vitesse/MK2 GT6 Ro-styles, but they are becoming increasingly rare in usable condition Gary

There are at least 6 different types of the Ro-style type Trims that I know of, possibly a couple more too? 1. TR5/Early TR6 (To suit 15" Rims) 2. Early 2.5PI (For 13" rims with an hole in the Middle for the Leyland Logo badge to bolt on) 3. Late 2.5PI (As above but different fixing ring) 4. Vitesse/GT6 Mk2 (No hole and a deeper fixing ring around 1") 5. Early Stag to suit 14" Rims (Hole in the centre, satin black painted and a slotted Hole for the Tyre Valve) 6. Later Stag to suit 14" Rims (Hole in the Centre, silver grey painted and a slotted hole for the Tyre Valve) You can fit one type of alternative trim (Early 2.5PI I think) to the Vitesse wheel but it will be tight up against the tyre and may fly off with spirited cornering I fitted some of the PI trims to my Vitesse but made up a Top Hat type bracket fixed under two wheel nuts and then used the Hole in the centre for a 2BA Screw to hold them on Gary

This looks nice and straight and in my favourite colour combination too. https://www.carandclassic.com/car/C1576799 Wish I could sell my current Classic, I might be tempted then. Gary

If you do a search on here for Koni it will show you how I fitted Koni 80-1717 Dampers designed for the front of the Original Mini, to my old Vitesse MK2 fitted with standard Roto-flex suspension. The ride was slightly firmer but not harsh, I never raced the car but the Koni dampers supposedly give better handling. If you are happy with the Lever Arm dampers and they are serviceable and not leaking I wouldn't bother to be honest unless you are racing or sprinting Don't fit the Koni dampers specified for the earlier cars with the top Damper Extension Brackets or you will find they bottom out (They are too long when using the extension bracket) As Kevin states, the Koni Dampers specified for the earlier Vitesse 6 & 2 Litre Mk1 models should be ok if you convert to CV Driveshafts and use the original earlier top chassis mounts. Regards Gary

Yes, it is normal for the standard seats to catch the 'B' Post Hood well area when fully back. There have been some opinions posted on here previously regarding the seats being different in the Convertible to the Saloon and I believe handed too, I suppose a Parts book would tell your for sure but I sold mine years ago. I know there are slight difference in the internal construction of the Mk1 and Mk2 seats, which is detailed on the Newton Commercial website. Regards Gary

These are available from Newton Commercial, here's a link https://newtoncomm.co.uk/products/upper-dash-panel-rhd You will get a better price off one of the usual suppliers though (Canley Classic or James Paddocks) Regards Gary

Maybe I'm getting mixed up with the Triumph 2000 Engine, I've certainly seen them finished in a light blue colour. Gary

I Seem to remember they where a light blue colour?

For anyone interested, I watched the On-line auction, the car sold for £10,600 plus premiums. A good price for the vendor I reckon. Gary

They do get listed on E-Bay occasionally, usually not cheap though. Here are the parts that go on the 'B' Posts https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/285175231960?hash=item4265c4b5d8:g:7-gAAOSwbPRkCI9z&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAwI%2BueJ93RhWcFrmCL%2BMZ7g5L95fGh2eRy32%2Fkr%2FEbNM30k9hbLxVn9TJmu2xaAID6A%2F3tmFcG6KQ%2FHLy1m5sv%2BzE9Bo8apdsJaDzEfNYCzleQQhhZ2RImTLhkGFG2CqhI%2B25kDr17H4aRWCgAoKKnL7%2B5%2Bsz2B%2B2JZxiJ3hCvLLw%2BDG5Yi70W5lnEqApdCB5mmeofX8%2BgTjp4fRK8oLyAbko706uQLh%2BrKfjaoQL%2BkH0ComkIljfHj0heOKtiTGm0Q%3D%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR473u77bYQ

I always though the threaded plates within the 'B' posts were already present, or an I getting mixed up and it's simply the indentations that are present on the 'B' Post for drilling the holes? Whatever is the case, I certainly wouldn't let it put me off bidding if the price was right, I know the door mounted male part is screwed into a loose threaded plate within the door, so it wouldn't be to big a job to make some of these up, if you can't find any on E-Bay or off one of the usual suppliers. I've not looked at the car in the flesh and I suppose it could well be a converted Saloon, but again so long as the price isn't ridiculous and the works been done to a good standard with the correct front Bulkhead, again it shouldn't be a major issue. I do like originality, but it looks a nice restoration (A closer inspection is certainly worthwhile though before bidding) PS - If it was a Vitesse I may well be booking a day off and having a trip up to Pickering for sure, although I've got to sell mine first! Gary

True, but not a major issue to resolve? I suppose the seats are an acquired taste! It looks to have had a lot of work done and the interior looks all new including the Dash. Gary

This looks very nice indeed? https://www.mathewsons.co.uk/auction/lot/lot-698---1968-triumph-herald-1360/?lot=12511&so=0&st=&sto=0&au=36&ef=&et=&ic=False&sd=0&pp=96&pn=8&g=1

I've always found this statement funny in todays world of multi-adjustable electrical heated seats, 4 height positions at the rear (Courtesy of Rubber Blocks!!), 2 at the front (1/2" AF Spanners needed!) and 12 Positions on the Runners No doubt when reclining seats where introduced on the Dolomites the term Infinitely adjustable was used by the advertising bods😁

Did you manage to get your car back ok at the weekend?

Here's one, not cheap but the same type and size as was fitted on my car? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/325534930143?hash=item4bcb64d4df:g:B~0AAOSwnGlfnzI5&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAoOMaZmbZp%2FM%2BQ58kbKCbncL9j2T5%2FKkQilupIBLq9Gpai3%2F2RvV1W6DD5pMt%2BgBLhD1NCRjrxiz%2BfV6T0Uze91iBwfP%2FnHYKeIjs%2FvxA6dRZhcEOB078qXaNH2HAdve5IprB2ZuiVmj%2FRDZzNLXQJ9gcoxAdwhC8cLU%2Be1hyOzzQU6OCCWRx82ywF%2FSkyGJ0FcZ1W07hPrrMqAY8A99ckfs%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR9ykrLnQYQ I have one of the Repro Lockheed type Servo's fitted on my current car and it's been fine so far. Regards

Phil Yes, that is the location were the hood flap is fixed with about 5 or 6 'U' clips per side With regards to the hood Tonneau Top Hat fixings, 3.5mm Screws, as used for fixing Domestic Switches/Sockets are a nice snug fit in the poppers. I got a box of 50 complete with Nuts and flat washers from an Electrical Wholesaler for fitting the Top hats were you can access the rear to fit the nut, they are Bright zinc plated and wont rust. Regards Gary

A Girling Power stop type servo was an Original optional extra for the 2 Litre Vitesse's. My car had one fitted, although not originally, I can remember getting the servo off a Bond Equipe 2 Litre in a local scrapyard in the mid 1980's with a guy called John Gregory one of the previous owners of my old Vitesse When I rebuilt the car, I had it refurbished and this photo shows the original fitment location resting side on over the Clutch Master cylinder (I can't find any photo's of it fitted) The two mounting brackets for the servo are visible, these were taken off the Bond with the servo and are presumably part of the original factory fitment. Gary

Yes I was referring to the cable size not overall diameter, I missed the square size symbol out I'm used to dealing with AC cable sizes 25mm2 35mm2 etc, the automotive sizes are slightly different for some reason. Regards

That looks a lovely original Vitesse and a very late one too, the Leyland Logo badges on your front wings where only fitted on the 1971 manufactured Herald/Vitesse's. I bet your new car also as a Steering lock fitted too, which again became a legal requirement for 1971 manufactured UK Cars, check the commission number on the left of the front bulkhead, the last one made was HC58109CV, I'm sure you will find the number is not far from the end of production With regards to your query on the size of the cable from the rear Battery to the starter, my current Classic also as the Battery in the boot, I'm in the Electrical business and would guess the cable on my car is approximately 40mm2 cable size on the chart given by Chris, this will be fine for your car, just make sure it is routed out of the way of possible damage and securely clipped in place. Any crimped lug connections for the Starter Solenoid and Motor connections should be done with the correct crimping tool and have the correct hole size, 8mm if I remember correctly, all connection to be clean and tight for a low resistance connection. I look forward to seeing more photo's Regards Gary