Johnny Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Are these cracks damaged panels, or were they made this way? It's 30+ years since I last had a Herald 12/50, but I'm pretty sure that had these cracks too.These pics are of a 13/60 I'm considering buying. Looks simple enough to repair, but just checking if it is necessary.Johnny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herald948 Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 I'm pretty sure that's NOT how they should look! ??) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 never seen two part sides, but that's an earlier car - maybe Bill "rarebits" will comment? Possibly modified by someone to make removal for access easier? Would re-join at the top myself with a metal strip and wing nuts and leave as it is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferny Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 As far as I'm aware they're always one piece. Bill?They're not cracks or damage either. Those are deliberate cut lines for some reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heraldcoupe Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 User modification, a strange one at that......Cheers,Bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paudman Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Those have been cut; possibly to make engine access or service access easier? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Posted January 6, 2015 Author Share Posted January 6, 2015 Thanks for the comments guys. I'm surprised no-one has seen this before though. I thought it was quite common. Don't know the year of build yet, but it's a Genuine 13/60 Estate, so it can't be too ancient, as Heralds go that is.I presume that these panels are just dirt shields and non structural. Are they easily removable so I can weld them back together, or maybe replace them with good ones ? Perhaps if it is useful for them to be this way for maintenance, just stitching them back together using a riveted back plate and self tappers might be a good solution?Feeding 'Herald Engine bay' into Google images, I didn't see any other examples of these cuts, but I did note that the panels are missing on quite a few heralds. Mostly on show standard cars with twin carb. or Turbo set ups.Possibly good for a "Hmm, I don't like that, but I can fix it." statement, with a price reduction, maybe? There's a few bits on it like that, but it's got an MoT and he's not asking a high price.Johnny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsbody47uk Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 As standard they are nit like that! cut for access maybe? not sure about removing them on a 13/60 as they act as radiator supports. Cheers, Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferny Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 They're called engine valances and are held on by two nuts by the suspension and two more screws at the front where it touches the chassis. Some say they also help with cooling but they manly keep dirt off the engine and its electrics. They also support the radiator so you'll need to do it another way if you remove them. I've been running without them for years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Posted January 7, 2015 Author Share Posted January 7, 2015 Hmmm? I think I'll go with the idea of putting a plate behind the cut ... riveting one side and self tappers on the side most useful to remove. Assuming I do buy it of course. It ticks most of my boxes, but it's 200+ miles away and getting away to view it isn't too convenient at the moment. :(After 30 odd years playing with big Citroen, Volvo, Jaguar, and Range Rover, I'm really looking forward to playing with a relatively simple Herald again. I considered a Vitesse, but I just don't need the acceleration, speed, or mpg, and I really do want an estate. Yes, I know there are a few retro-built Vitesse estates around, but as I said, I don't need the extra performance. I might not be able to resist putting a Vitesse front end on it though. Always did luv twin headlights. 8)Johnny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Encom Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 There is a NOS one on Trademe at present if that helps?http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-parts-accessories/triumph/auction-829770361.htmAs well as a set of NOS ones for an earlier car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Posted January 7, 2015 Author Share Posted January 7, 2015 Errr! I think the p&p might outweigh it's value Encom. I'm in North Wales, UK.Good to see a picture of a complete one though.Johnny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herald948 Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 9339 wrote:Errr! I think the p&p might outweigh it's value...Yeah, I had the same thought here in the Former Colonies.... :'( Tempting, though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elma fud Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Mine we're in poor condition but ended up getting a full set with the horn rail from the Triumph day at Stoneliegh :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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