PeteH Posted August 22, 2023 Report Share Posted August 22, 2023 I want to clean and Paint behind the Fitted rubber Bumper`s. Where I can see some corrosion (pre-emptive strike!) I believe they should just "flip off" i-e; just clipped over once the end caps are removed?. Anyone confirm?. I would hate to rip chunks out of the Valences. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Longhurst Posted August 22, 2023 Report Share Posted August 22, 2023 Unfortunately the white rubber bumpers go brittle with age - you are very likely to break lumps off the bumpers! The last time I did this job - in the 1990s (on the rear of the car only) I removed the rear chrome over-riders & end caps, lubricated (poss.WD40?) behind the bumpers & carefully knocked them off with a block of wood & a mallet. Good luck. I was watching a programme called (I think) 'Repair Lot' on Freeview 'Dave' on Sunday & I watched the bumpers fall apart as they tried to remove them from a late 1200 saloon (or Coupe as they kept calling it)- new ones were required. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foshi Posted August 22, 2023 Report Share Posted August 22, 2023 also beware can destroy the metal fitting attached to the rear and side valance, you then end up with a lot of work even valance replacement unless you know all is solid i would leave well alone paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted August 22, 2023 Report Share Posted August 22, 2023 If you can, get a good wax treatment (Waxoyl in aerosol can with long nozzle) and spray that in behind the rubber bumper, anywhere you can get the nozzle in - removing the end caps reveals the side profile and some good gaps. Fill with as much as you can, it will find its' own level eventually and should help treat or prevent any rust in behind, without having to remove anything difficult. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteH Posted August 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2023 What Fastenings are used to secure the (I am assuming?) metal fittings that in turn secure the Bumpers to the valences then? I-e; Nuts/bolts, self tappers. Sadly, I can already see indications of Paint being affected by corrosion. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted August 22, 2023 Report Share Posted August 22, 2023 Welded / spot welded on, sadly. If the valence has been replaced an owner might have riveted or self tappered them on, as the strips are sold unattached to any new valence, but if original sadly they can only be ground off. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Truman Posted August 22, 2023 Report Share Posted August 22, 2023 The Aussie CKD 12/50 Coupes came fitted with chrome bumpers as per the Vitesse Alloy style, they looked good. If I remember correctly even when relatively new the white rubber bumpers left a white mark on your trousers if you rubbed up against them!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteH Posted August 23, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2023 Yes, I have access to a set of Vitesse style alloy "bumpers". Which I must admit, do look more attractive. So maybe that is the option?. A fair bit of "originallty" is already gone, (Spitfire Engine for one) so some more won`t really make a lot of difference. I might dig them out of storage, and see if they will clean up. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve P Posted August 23, 2023 Report Share Posted August 23, 2023 (edited) I preferred to fit Vitesse style to my Herald when I returned it to it`s original colour 10 years ago. S Edit: apparently this post makes me a 1st Dan Triumphero, do I get a cape?. Edited August 23, 2023 by Steve P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johny Posted August 23, 2023 Report Share Posted August 23, 2023 12 minutes ago, Steve P said: Edit: apparently this post makes me a 1st Dan Triumphero, do I get a cape?. Thats only for 10th Dan but now you do get to wear your underpants over your trousers😲 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foshi Posted August 23, 2023 Report Share Posted August 23, 2023 vitesse do look good only problem you may have is how good the valance is behind the rubbers , the you will need to remove the mounting strips first before fitting the vitesse will properly need some valance repair work , i have personally done the conversion many times paul , 1 point you need a decent pop rivet gun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Posted August 23, 2023 Report Share Posted August 23, 2023 2 hours ago, foshi said: vitesse do look good only problem you may have is how good the valance is behind the rubbers , the you will need to remove the mounting strips first before fitting the vitesse will properly need some valance repair work , i have personally done the conversion many times paul , 1 point you need a decent pop rivet gun I’ve used stainless screws instead of rivets on my Vitesse They look ok and the sections easily removed Paul 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foshi Posted August 24, 2023 Report Share Posted August 24, 2023 18 hours ago, Paul H said: I’ve used stainless screws instead of rivets on my Vitesse They look ok and the sections easily removed Paul good idea at least you can keep on top of rust issues paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteH Posted August 31, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2023 Dug them out of the "Stash", they look pretty decent and are a complete set👍. Now to find the Alloy cleaner/polish?. Something else came up. The Dash Steering mount, is "Listed missing". I am sure it was there, but no sign of it in the "storage facility" (Shed), I think it`s Called :- (708098 Triumph Herald Steering Column Support Upper??). Without it I cannot get the steering back into the "kit of parts". And I now need to be thinking of moving it to storage, to bring "Plum" inside to work on over the winter. Anyone out there got one?. I know Rimmer don`t, and spitbits sold their last one recently. Canley`s website was down earlier. any suggestions?. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted August 31, 2023 Report Share Posted August 31, 2023 Wins have them advertised, £20 used. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteH Posted August 31, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2023 35 minutes ago, Colin Lindsay said: Wins have them advertised, £20 used. E-M`d them to see. Cannot find it on their website. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted September 1, 2023 Report Share Posted September 1, 2023 https://www.winsinternational.co.uk/products/708098-u-steering-column-support-brace---rhd-used Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteH Posted September 2, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2023 Managed to get thier site up and got one out of Canley, for 13 quid(ish).👍. Worth it to get the Swapround sorted. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteH Posted September 17, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2023 Update on the fenders. Plum looking trim with the New/old Alloy ones. They are screwwed on at present, As I will need to fettle a bit more over the winter. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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