ginger948cc Posted December 3, 2004 Share Posted December 3, 2004 Is the windscreen identical for convertible and saloon? (Or 13/60etc) .My screen is very,very scratched and it needs replacing before the 10 CR.I need to be sure I get the correct article. Also are they difficult to fit?At night I would prefer a more pleasant driving experience; the problem is not helped by the fact that the lights need to be more powerful .Can we put halogens on a Herald and would it need an alternator inplace of the dynamo? Or spots?It's not that I'm panicking about the Alpine hair-pins but it would be helpful to see where I was going! Thanks in advance for any advice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY J Posted December 3, 2004 Share Posted December 3, 2004 I have a spare from a 1200 its free if you want it were are you based RAY J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Posted December 3, 2004 Share Posted December 3, 2004 All Herald windscreens are the same, although the ones you buy these days are laminated instead of toughened.Fitting is all done with a piece of string. Fit the seal to the screen, run a length of cord around the groove inside the seal, get someone to press the screen against the car from the outside while you pull the cord from the inside which pulls the lip of the seal with it. That's the theory anyway, don't forget to use lots of sealastic or it will leak.You can fit halogens without changing the dynamo as long as you use 55/60 bulbs which use no more current than the standard ones.Cheers,Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginger948cc Posted December 6, 2004 Author Share Posted December 6, 2004 Thanks Ray , Sorry for not replying earlier -been away for a few days. I'm in South Croydon ;I believe that you are in Whitstable,Kent ? that's just down the road. If you E mail me your phone No. I can call you to arrange for me to collect it. I'm very grateful for your offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginger948cc Posted December 6, 2004 Author Share Posted December 6, 2004 Many thanks ,Keith for this valuable information. It is most useful to me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY J Posted December 10, 2004 Share Posted December 10, 2004 Did you get my email ginger 948 as 5 days have passed and havet heared from you RAY J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginger948cc Posted December 10, 2004 Author Share Posted December 10, 2004 Nice speaking to you,Ray, I'll be down tomorrow about 5 o'clock. Look forward to seeing all the bits of your Triumph Herald 1200 "Meccano set" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginger948cc Posted December 12, 2004 Author Share Posted December 12, 2004 Many thanks for the windscreen Ray ;it was interesting to come down and see your project in progress. Your 1200 is going to be something special when it is finished. A nut and bolt restoration done by a perfectionist! Excellent;- I was most impressed, keep us all informed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY J Posted December 12, 2004 Share Posted December 12, 2004 Cheers dave If theres anything you need if you give me a ring ill see whats in my stores . Started on replacing all the outriggers today i was suprized how much trimming of steel on new riggers was needed to reinstate new riggers back on to the chassis . Who ever is making these wants to recalibrate the tooling taking 6mm off one side flange on sutch a simple made up part so it fits correct is a nonsense. The centre rails have never changed. ps did you find the book interesting . pps thanks for the wine. RAY J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginger948cc Posted December 13, 2004 Author Share Posted December 13, 2004 I'm browsing the book and the forum here at the same time. I'm trying hard to convince myself that I don't need to equip myself with they have on offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginger948cc Posted December 22, 2004 Author Share Posted December 22, 2004 I've just fitted Halogen lights bought from www.carparts-direct.co.uk They take no time to fit and are 55/60 watt, so do not drain the battery (I hope).They look bright in the garage, but I can't try them on the road till tomorrow.The service from carparts-direct was brill. I ordered Sunday night,-they arrived Tuesday midday! Could well be a successful Modification.;(fingers crossed) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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