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Does anyone know if this site is still operating/changed names? Seems to be a dead link unfortunately

Unfortunately not; I'd be looking for a plastic (not leather) coated one, but there is one for sale on eBay currently. Disappointingly those "big" bosses are about 11cm across, where the flat element of the Triumph wheels (and the one I've picked up) is only ~7cm across, so need the narrower piece in the OP. Cheers for checking eBay though!

As part of my restoration I’ve restored my speedwell wheel and bought a new horn push, but have misplaced the boss 🤦‍♂️. Do you have a photo of your 3D printed item? I’ve managed to pick up a new metal correctly sized core that attaches to th column, but have no plastic casing for the rear, nor plastic front piece. Would be interested in any available, but especially a repro (the old one was somewhat mis-shapen)

Good point! Just trying to work out the most wallet friendly way of going about this but will rebuild whichever gearbox regardless before it goes in

I’ll do some maths on the overdrive top ratio and with a 3.63 final drive - doesn’t sound like a bad bet

I’ll be opening the diff up anyway so this was a consideration

I’m keeping an eye on that listing, just testing the water here too & to get an idea of a reasonable price :)

Hi all, Looking for an overdrive gearbox (with overdrive unit) - it will be mated to my supercharged Herald 12/50 engine to try and keep the revs down on a cruise. I believe most overdrives with small triumph gearboxes were D Type, and I'm keen to stick with a 3 rail gearbox (3 or 4 synchros doesn't matter). Does anyone have/know of one for sale?

Cheers all, seems like a stiffer rear spring of some form is the way to go, will have to put some thought into how to lower the rear to the right height. Already on adjustable dampers all round so should perform fairly well afterwards. I was planning on sticking with the front ARB & 330lb springs but will do some high speed roundabout testing for the turn in & go from there.

Apologies for bumping this, but I'm interested in uprating the rear suspension to match some stiffer rate springs on the front (with more power and an LSD). Did you end up going through with this? I'm particularly keen to know if the stiffer spring specs you had raised the rise height at all, as I'm currently on a 1" block and the original leaf spring, but the rear sits slightly higher than the front.

I have encountered a fair bit of resistance trying to insure a Herald, but I have stumbled accross an Adrian Flux article from 2016, staring a Morris 1100 and possibly an Austin A40 Farina can be insured at 17 for only ~150 more than a Citroen c1. Feel like I may have to compromise for another BL classic.

My theory was learning to drive well from the start, in that I wouldnt be able to become complacent. P.S. I don’t know about you but I’ve seen some lunatic Grannys about where I live ?

From my ever increasing experience of insurance companies, it is based off the risk factor - so a Vauxhall Astra/Corsa is supposedly a car for by racers who spend most of the time yanking the handbrake. An Audi is statistically out of their range so isn't as bad a deal. ...although by that logic they should be paying me to insure the Herald!

Cheers for helping me out, it's looking bleak for at least my first year on the road - just seems hard to spend my own money on an unloved Ford Ka or the like

Hi there, I'm a newly passed driver (<3 months ago), and am looking at purchasing a first car. I have been saving up for a while, so am looking to spend about £2500 to £3000 on the car (a lovely little Herald 1200) and a bit £extra for insurance. Searching through forums I have found many stories from 2008 to 2013 of dirt cheap classic policies for new drivers, but recently this appears to have gone dry. I am very interested in an old car for the experience, not money saving - but as a student money is a big factor (luckily my dad can help with repairs). I have got a few quotes for £2000+ from Peter James and Adrian Flux, with some companies like Admiral not offering me a quote at all. Just wondered if there was anything I was missing other than being part of a car club / possibly adding my Dad with his 20+ years NCB and history of classic cars. I really appreciate any help you can give