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Douglas Arnold

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    Purchased a 1360 Herald in August of last year,, my first classic car

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  1. Any ideas for a set of carpets for my 1360 Herald saloon,,, not going to be a concourse or show car,, a moulded set of black from club shop is £295,,, I assume it is best to go for moulded? I suppose Rimmers or Newton are the other options
  2. Would it be better to have a electronic ignition fitted to my 1360 Herald ,, it kept cutting out last week,, and I admit I am not mechanically minded,,, I just enjoy the car,,, but I would now get nervous if it was going to let me down,, had to get the AA to get me home,, he said the coil was getting hot and carb may have muck in it ,, so I am in two minds,,,
  3. Are the TSSC carpets good value,,, or should I look around,, they are for 1970,,, 1360 Herald,,, with original carpets ,,, though very well worn,,, 

    1. Douglas Arnold

      Douglas Arnold

      Would it be better to change my Herald to a electronic ignition system,,, or leave it original,,, I had a bit of a problem last week in keeping it running  , 

    2. Colin Lindsay

      Colin Lindsay

      Morning Douglas. I'm a fan of the simpler electronic ignition systems, in that they're fit and forget, so no adjustments or wear as in conventional points. Some of the modern condensors are poor quality too. I use this system on all of my Heralds:

      https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/110819721887

      No problems so far, my GT6 also ran on a similar system for over ten years.

      Regarding carpets, it all depends on the quality you require; moulded are good but pricey, and my cars would get a lot of wear, so in my own car I've gone for a fairly cheap set from Coverdale Carpets - I think about £149 or so, and I'll be adding underfelt and soundproofing myself.

      Colin

       

    3. Douglas Arnold

      Douglas Arnold

      Thanks Colin,,, yes I am feeling inclined to have the electronic system,,,, I just want to enjoy the car and not worrying if I am going to breakdown,,, I see that a company called accuspark seem to do a kit for about £105,,, I am not sure if it contains everything that I would need,,,, thanks for your advice,,, appreciated

  4. Is there anyone in the Cambridge or Royston area who could recommend a upholstery person to fit carpets and some trim to a 1970 Herald,,, Thank you
  5. Is 063 the correct ref for a battery on my1360 Herald.
  6. Thanks very much for the advice,,,, appreciated
  7. Best tyres suitable for my 1360 Herald,,, it will not be used on a regular basis
  8. Thanks Paul,,, will purchase them 

  9. It will be pads and shoes,,, a friend of mine is doing the work,,,, the car is as basic as you could get,,, nothing electronic,, still running off a Dynamo
  10. It will be just pads and shoes

  11. Anyone suggest the best place for purchasing brake accessories for my 1360 Herald
  12. Thanks for the advice regarding the cowl,,,, I am not confident enough to tackle the job myself,,,,, I have a mate who is a mechanic and he served his apprenticeship on the cars of that era, so I think he will be doing the job,,,, and I will have to check out an upholstery company near me that specialises in classics ,,, Thanks Doug
  13. Thanks very much Doug,, I only got the car late August and so hopefully probably March,,, April,, I would like to get the tunnel changed and get the gear linkage mechanism sorted at the same time,,,, the engine runs fine,,, just seems to be a bit of play in the gears,,, then a complete carpet job.. Doug
  14. I have just joined and have not checked the club site out yet,,, thanks for the advice,,,
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