Neilriser

Good morning to everyone,i have just taken delivery of newly covered rear seats back and base but there is something not right and confusing me,the rear seat with the backboard attached i think should have the channel rail with the curve at each end attached to it but this has not been fitted yet ,this is the channel that slots into the support cross member to secure the back of the seat and will have the studs attached to it.Ive looked at numerous photos but cannot find one where i can clearly see the rear of the seat and hood well void to see the correct fitting,is it possible that someone may have an aerial type picture available so i can see. many thanks Neil

Many thanks for sound advice i will give it a go

Hi to all just finishing bodywork /welding,my gearbox/engine has been sat in corner for some time,i really dont know there condition but would like someone to inspect them and advise [happy to pay] it seems names  in previous threads that could do this involves me travelling miles,does any one know or recommend anyone in the Bristol /somerset area that could help? Regards Neil

Many thanks Clive thats made it much clearer.Neil

Hi to all ,sorry to ask a question im sure has been asked many times before but im still confused by it? my rear tub has had all body work welding etc completed and is now upside down primed and i will then gravitex,however i want to attach anchor points for the lap belts at this time,there were no rear belts when i purchased the car[1200 herald convertible] can anybody advise as to location/floor positions/distances between/type of anchor bolts/ please? also if positioned in rear spring well will they obstuck the fitting of the leaf spring?  im still toying at this time with the front belts whether to go inertia or use the rear wheel arch set up but thats just another piece of the big puzzle ,many thanks Neil

Hi everyone, about to install leaf spring,top spring has FRONT on it,does it matter which way FRONT faces ie bonnet/boot?

Hi to all ,just had a quick clean an look at my gear box and noticed two things i would like help with please,the box has a small plate attached to the mounting  bracket with a stablising bar and two rubber grommets  attached,a quick search seems to suggest these attachments were on early heralds? i take it these are no longer required as the rubbers are no longer available? my box has the number GB212232 what information does that tell me ie age/type etc etc

If i go the way of a Fitchetts recon gearbox what exactly would have been done to the box? just interested to know what it involves.

Many thanks for replies ive been quoted 495 +vat for bearing replacement or 995 +vat for a full recondition,what exactly would one expect to be done for a full recondition? neil

Hi to all,just finishing all bodywork on my refurb and body due to go to painters soon.Starting to think about gearbox,ive been quoted large amounts to have bearings/seals etc,i can do this myself i dont want to change everything just for the sake of it,what would be the general advice be to get started please,the engine/gearbox last ran about fours years ago when original owners drove it onto the trailer,although coughing and spluttering they are both an unknown quantity.Regards Neil

many thanks Wendy,can anyone confirm please that the center bolt has a rounded end? is there any reason why i cant use a allen socket ended round bolt which they do in a 3/8 unf thread,i take it that it needs to be high tensile?

Hi to all,ive just started to refurb the leaf spring which i had taken apart some time ago,i cannot find the center bolt [which i put somewhere save and cant remember where] i cant see this item clearly in the manual,am i right in thinking it has a rounded end so as to fit into the diff hole,any ideas on replacement/advice please. regards Neil 

HI to all ive been refurbishing the wiper motor only to find the lower spindle pressed bearing in the lower case has become to sloppy all other parts are good,its just the lower casing,it appears the round spindle ball was pressed in durring manufactoring please any thoughts on replacement/replacement. NEIL

In the body part of the catch there is what appears to be a C-pin? which holds the push button section in place,has any body removed this C-pin to separate the two parts? Neil

Hi to all and happy new year,im currently refurbishing the q/lights has any body removed the catches and had them rechromed,is it possible? Neil

Hi to all,i have to replace the window channels [that hold the glass at the bottom]on both sides,but having trouble finding some in good condition,are the channels on the saloon model the same size? also has anybody had any made? Regards Neil

Thank you Clive i thought i was going mad,i will try baines.Thanks again Neil

Thanks Pete for reply they were purchased from ANG classic car parts,they are good quality  with black velvet and a rubber hose, this has me stumped? Neil

Hi all,i am just nearing the end of months of work rebuilding body,new boot floor,wings arches rear floor,B posts bottems,door skins etc,when the doors are pushed closed the doors line perfect with the b post seam and sit about 10mm inside the rear wing level,however when door rubbers are fitted the door sticks out about 20mm and no matter how hard you try to compress the door rubber it will not compress anymore? ive checked all seams and b posts positions and all is good,the door rubber [new] seams just to thick? has any one had this issue or installed a thinner different profile? Many thanks Neil

Hi all,i am about to start a full body alignment,and have read all info supplied of bolting /rubber washer positions but i am still unsure on the two front scuttle bolts,when i dismantled my body at the start of the project there where rubber washers at these two positions which i believe to be wrong? i know the scuttle is the important item and want to get this right from the start please any one know what should be at these two positions? i am fine with all other locations.Regards Neil

Many thanks Kevin just what i was after,they make it look so easy, no one seems to mention the two bolts at the front of the schuttle from my limited knowledge i think this position has No rubber washers unless someone can correct me.Neil

Hi all,just in the process of completely stripping the quarter windows has anyone taken apart the chrome catches? there is a small roll pin but not sure if it will knock out? also has anyone had these re-chromed or a replacement as mine are in poor condition.Thanks Neil

Hi to all,i remember seeing a download of an original triumph instruction manual of men in white coats showing how to adjust door gaps and i think body adjustments i know these details will help me greatly with my own project but i cant seem to locate it again please does anyone know where i can find the download or a copy.Regards Neil

Hi to all,i have to replace the rear seat spring base,i know these can be purchased at great expence,has anyone replaced one with an alternative method ie foam or other ideas please.Neil

Hi sorry yes it is a convertible at the moment it is a body off rebuild and not got as far as door gaps .