Mashby

May 3, 2020

Thanks for all the feedback. Unfortunately this is not the original colour of the car (that was white with a red stripe) so my commission plate is not much help. I will try and find some Triumph powder blue touch up paint on the back of all the advice.

many thanks again

M

May 3, 2020

Hi,

I am becoming confused about the colour of my car. I always thought it was Triumph Wedgwood blue, but when I bough a match pot it did not look quite right. So fortunately I have a log of when my car was restored about 16 years ago and they refer to “Triumph Powder blue” and in one case Sky blue (but I think that may have just been descriptive). I am not sure I have heard of either.

Any suggestions gratefully accepted (recent photo attached)

M

March 18, 2020

Just to finish this off

I took the rad to Bryan (really nice guy and very knowledgable) as per Richard’s recommendation and he did a cracking job. (see picture).

Rad now back on car and one pleased customer

many thanks again for all the advice and recommendations

M

March 18, 2020

Thanks Neil,

It did seem a bit high to me. I think I may give Bryan a go, as my rad was certainly not as damaged as your one.

Just have to get it off the car now!

M

March 5, 2020

Thanks Neil,

It did seem a bit high to me. I think I may give Bryan a go, as my rad was certainly not as damaged as your one.

Just have to get it off the car now!

M

March 3, 2020

Many thanks Richard, I have no idea who Dan is either. Put it down to old age! 🙄

March 2, 2020

Thanks for the info. I am hoping to stay original if I can

Dan, I’m in SE area London, Kent way. Easy to get to Sussex and Surrey

March 2, 2020

Hi Neil,

I have just received a quote from Aaron to refurb my Herald’s rad.

They have quoted £295+vat. They do look very good at what they do, as your post confirms, but it looked a little steep to me. Could I be cheeky and ask how much your work cost?

Does anyone else have any suggestion?

Many thanks

December 18, 2019

Thanks Richard, really helpful

December 18, 2019

Thanks Clive. I think it’s an 039 code with the terminals closer to the bulkhead. I will take a look at the Tanya website which looks helpful. It appears they recommend the 063 coded battery.

December 18, 2019

Thanks Clive. I think it’s an 039 code with the terminals closer to the bulkhead. I will take a look at the Tanya website which looks helpful. It appears they recommend the 063 coded battery.

December 18, 2019

1 hour ago, poppyman said:

These are good, and a four year warranty (make sure you keep your invoice) https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CAR-BATTERY-12V-015-POWERLINE/360519151917?hash=item53f09db12d:g:OPsAAOSwdi5d9Api Brilliant service as well

Tony.

Thanks for this Tony, I will definitely check out this company

December 18, 2019

Hi,

The battery that I have had on my Herald 13/60 for the last 14 years has finally expired. (Nothing lasts forever these days!)

I currently have a Bosch Silver 12v 43Ah 390A. It is a post fitting and I have had a look in Halfords but can’t find an exact equivalent.

Looking for advice on the best cost effective replacement so recommendations welcome. My car has no fancy gadgets (not even a radio) so doesn’t have a particularly big draw.

All advice gratefully received

many thanks

M

June 8, 2019

Hi,

Can anyone recommend a good company to rebuild a Herald 13/60 engine? It’s for a friend of mine who wants a pro rebuild rather than a replacement unit

He is in the South East but that needn’t be an issue

Many thanks

February 25, 2019

Brilliant! Thanks Paul

February 24, 2019

On 23/02/2019 at 15:36, Paul H said:

With Minilites upgrade to Freelander studs, these are longer studs to compensate for the extra width of alloy wheels. This forum has lots of info for upgrade

Paul

Is that landrover freelander studs?

February 24, 2019

Thanks for all the advice. Will give the minilites and longer studs a look.

February 24, 2019

Thanks Paul, very helpful indeed

February 24, 2019

Hello,

Can anyone please tell me where I can get a gasket set for this pump? I can see it’s an AC but I don’t know what model it is and it’s weeping petrol

many thanks

M

February 23, 2019

Hello,

I have a 68 Herald 1360 convertible and it’s time to change my tyres. This has started me thinking about changing the wheels too (for a change)

options as follows

1 Wires. Look lovely but are fiddly to keep clean and very expensive so I have discounted this

2 Minilites. I quite like the look of these. Much cheaper than the above, look nice, easy to fit a modern tyre

3 Stick with my old wheels and change the trim. Currently have the holes but could buy slots. What would look nice would be Vitesse Rostyle caps but I am not sure if these would fit? (Answers gratefully accepted)

Finally I think my tyres have tubes but I have no idea why or if they are necessary? My very first car was a 66 soloon and had not tubes so I’m a bit confused. Again advice sought

So I’m looking for advice on the best route and what to watch out for.

Many thanks

M

April 29, 2018

Thanks for the info, all very helpful

I couldn’t understand why the replacement looked so different

April 26, 2018

Thanks Pete, yes they are both the same pump just one was a close up. Thanks for the advice I just hadn’t seen this type of pump for sale

April 25, 2018

Hi,

I am confused. I bought a replacement fuel pump for my 1360 and it’s not the same as the one on the car (see photos). Is this a pump from a different Triumph?

February 25, 2018

Gentlemen, many thanks for all the advice, this is really helpful and I now have lots of different avenues to pursue.

I will let you know

February 25, 2018

Thanks Ben (and Ron for that matter). This is a really comprehensive answer.

I could clean the original and cut it down, but this was the part that was weeping in the first place so I would have to find a way to seal the copper pipe/brass nut interface properly

I think I would still like to get a replacement part if possible

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