Just looked back at this . Yes mine was from paddocks, and did fit after the mating surfaces were very carefully cleaned a few faces filed and a new gasket !
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Triumph-Herald-convertible-internal-body-part-windscreen-A-post-area-/322362609200?hash=item4b0e4f0e30:g:JCoAAOSwXeJYLe3J
this ????
Use social Media. For example on facebook we have Shropshire farmers and small holders Shrewsbury Buy and sell etc, all work really well. We have let out a couple of stables for storage this way.
Update. The 72 degree behaves well On my original guage, it sits in the middle. On a borrowed guage, it sits below( where expected) I plan to get a new guage ( unless I can cheaply calibrate mine ) and then put the correct thermostat in.
i will be after some new fronts soon. The last ones only lasted 31 years. obviously of dubious quality. dont want to waste much money , as they would have been cheapos in 1984 as the car was only worth about £100 !
An overdrive gearbox is your friend. They can run a bit hot over 65 as its high revs, the oil thins too so if using motorways an oil cooler could be considered. TBH as long as its not running too hot I wouldnt stress.