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davidcourier
March 19, 2010, 7:47pm Report to Moderator


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Just did some work on the coupe.
Airbox was made in alloy and now fits underneath the herald 1200 bonnet.
Radiator is also in including the electric cooling fan.

Next job are the throttle levers and mechanism.



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Triumph Herald Coupe 1964 (Rally car twin tanks, stage 3 GT6 engine and brakes roll cage etc.)
Triumph Herald Courier 1962 (DWC 626  original two owner car)
Triumph Herald 1200 Convertible 1966
Triumph Spitfire MKIV 1972
Austin-Healey 100/4 (full M spec)
Audi A4 2.8 quattro Avant
BMW 118i
"If you limit your choices only to what seems possible or reasonable, you disconnect yourself from what you truly want, and all that is left is a compromise.

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bestquality03
March 19, 2010, 8:56pm Report to Moderator

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Quoted from JohnD
OR,
you pipe it, Front Right + Front Left
Rear Right + Rear left
then add a brake pressure regulating valve in the primary rear pipe.
Voila!
Adjustable brake balance, without the bother of two master cylinders!

A late GT6 master is a tandem. Part No. 213690
A recess in the bulkhead is required.

John


Sorry John but late UK GT6 does not have a tandem master cylinder.  As far as i know only USA gt6 and late spitfire 1500 were fitted with the tandem cylinder


1974 GT6 MKIII mallard blue, Type 9 gearbox, 2500 with HS6 SU'S, Rear disc brake conversion, Honda Civic Rad
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JohnD
March 20, 2010, 12:28am Report to Moderator


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Look here, "bestquality03" whoever you are.
I really, really dislike peole who offer petifogging criticism of the tiny mistakes of others.

Don't argue with me, argue with Rimmers: http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-GRID008077, who ahev the part, on that part num ber, in stock.
If I have the part no. wrong, mea culpa.
But if I describe a part as 'late GT6' when it's really 'late GT6 in America' or 'in 1500s', WHO BLOODY CARES, as long as the part number is correct?

John
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Paudman
March 20, 2010, 8:53am Report to Moderator

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Note their small print: "Tandem brakes factory fitted to special order only."
Never heard of it as an option myself, so I had to look it up - the Gt6+ and Mk3 for some overseas markets used the same setup as late Spitfires, with the PDWA warning system to alert the driver in the event of brake failure or fluid loss. I'm familiar with the late Spitfire system, having just rebuilt one, but never saw it (so far!) on a UK GT6. Photo of the system attached for Flemming; the pdwa adjuster is on the bulkhead, just hidden behind the oil filler cap.

With regards to John D's post - try ordering parts from certain suppliers without specifying EXACTLY the year, model, colour, engine size, petrol consumption and contents of the glove box and you'll find out who bloody cares when a completely wrong order lands through the post, just when you really really need the correct parts...  






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GT6 Mk1, going well and looking great!
Herald 1200 estate almost finished, needs headlining.
Herald 1200 convertible almost started, need a decade or so.
Herald 13/60 convertible, not mine but almost finished anyway.
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lordleonusa
March 20, 2010, 5:21pm Report to Moderator


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Quoted from Paudman


With regards to John D's post - try ordering parts from certain suppliers without specifying EXACTLY the year, model, colour, engine size, petrol consumption and contents of the glove box and you'll find out who bloody cares when a completely wrong order lands through the post, just when you really really need the correct parts...  





Try getting mechanical parts for a  Herald, you have to say Spitfire or they instantly lose interest, or for a Vitesse, you have to say GT6, or even TR6 to have any hope of getting attention from most Triumph specialists.

For example, if you ask Victoria British, (in the USA), an expensive company that I avoid, for a catalog (sic), they will ask you which car you have, and if you say Herald or Vitesse, they refuse to send you a catalog simply saying "we don't cover that model".

ignorance is bliss.

the secret is to own a lot of parts catalogues for different Triumph models so that you can cross-reference part numbers between models.

L









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herald948
March 20, 2010, 8:14pm Report to Moderator


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Quoted from lordleonusa
Try getting mechanical parts for a  Herald, you have to say Spitfire or they instantly lose interest, or for a Vitesse, you have to say GT6, or even TR6 to have any hope of getting attention from most Triumph specialists....
I'm not bragging here, but it just happens that I've been the Triumph 10, Herald and Sports 6/Vitesse vehicle consultant for The Vintage Triumph Register here in the US for close to 30 years now. It doesn't happen so much nowadays, but I used to get letters and calls frequently from people having relayed similar experiences, whereupon I would gladly offer any cross-reference that existed so that they could return to their preferred vendor with a "proper" Spitfire (GT6, whatever) part description or number. Alternatively, some of the major vendors would either contact me or tell their customers to contact me for that information!



--Andy Mace

*Mrs Irrelevant: Oh, is it a jet?
*Man: Well, no ... It's not so much of a jet, it's more your, er, Triumph Herald engine with wings.
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bestquality03
March 20, 2010, 10:20pm Report to Moderator

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Quoted from JohnD
Look here, "bestquality03" whoever you are.
I really, really dislike peole who offer petifogging criticism of the tiny mistakes of others.

Don't argue with me, argue with Rimmers: http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-GRID008077, who ahev the part, on that part num ber, in stock.
If I have the part no. wrong, mea culpa.
But if I describe a part as 'late GT6' when it's really 'late GT6 in America' or 'in 1500s', WHO BLOODY CARES, as long as the part number is correct?

John


try getting your facts right and i wouldn't have to offer "petifogging criticism" of your mistakes!!!  none of us are perfect but theres no need to be an a**hole about it


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royboy66
March 20, 2010, 10:37pm Report to Moderator

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Ive just had to bloomin 'google' 'pettifogging' !


oh well, every days a school day.


Aaaah, chiiilax, put your feet up, have a beer, walk round the garden, kick the cat,shout at the goldfish,  


nice shorts!! u must drive a GT6 then??
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Lord Sorbington
March 21, 2010, 1:01am Report to Moderator


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Quoted from royboy66
Ive just had to bloomin 'google' 'pettifogging' !


oh well, every days a school day.


Aaaah, chiiilax, put your feet up, have a beer, walk round the garden, kick the cat,shout at the goldfish,  


Lol, group hugs required all round!!


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davidcourier
March 22, 2010, 5:52pm Report to Moderator


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Already had the second tank in, also in are now two Pierburg fuelpumps.
To solve the problem of the two pumps "filling"the other tanks etc. I've fitted  a
non- return/one way valve out of a LPG system after each pump.
Pictures isn't the best one, but gives an idea of the layout.

Just need to bolt down the battery carrier somewhere in te boot.



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Triumph Herald Coupe 1964 (Rally car twin tanks, stage 3 GT6 engine and brakes roll cage etc.)
Triumph Herald Courier 1962 (DWC 626  original two owner car)
Triumph Herald 1200 Convertible 1966
Triumph Spitfire MKIV 1972
Austin-Healey 100/4 (full M spec)
Audi A4 2.8 quattro Avant
BMW 118i
"If you limit your choices only to what seems possible or reasonable, you disconnect yourself from what you truly want, and all that is left is a compromise.

http://www.classicimport.nl
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March 22, 2010, 9:48pm Report to Moderator


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I'm sure it's fine, but are your flexible braided brakelines (on the front end) long enough?  The wheels reach full lock with out placing strain on the pipes do they?  (Just checking, for safety's sake...)


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davidcourier
May 6, 2010, 4:52pm Report to Moderator


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Started on the dash today.
It's a plate of alloy "wrinkle  finish" on plywood. The clocks are out a Jaguar ,I like them because there bigger than the GT6 ones, and the rev counter is electric, there is no tacho output on the 123 ignition.
Airvent is out of a mini. Tried to give it the works look with the labeling in white on red, just as the mini coopers had in the 60's.




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Triumph Herald Coupe 1964 (Rally car twin tanks, stage 3 GT6 engine and brakes roll cage etc.)
Triumph Herald Courier 1962 (DWC 626  original two owner car)
Triumph Herald 1200 Convertible 1966
Triumph Spitfire MKIV 1972
Austin-Healey 100/4 (full M spec)
Audi A4 2.8 quattro Avant
BMW 118i
"If you limit your choices only to what seems possible or reasonable, you disconnect yourself from what you truly want, and all that is left is a compromise.

http://www.classicimport.nl
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davidcourier
May 25, 2010, 8:38pm Report to Moderator


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sorry neighbours... just had to fire it up... it's sounds fantastic!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvGYsoFfX-s

just need to order an exhaust... wondering how much sound will be "lost"by that one silencer...
Those dellorto's make a wonderfull noise, a propshaft and the rear suspension would be nice to...


Triumph Herald Coupe 1964 (Rally car twin tanks, stage 3 GT6 engine and brakes roll cage etc.)
Triumph Herald Courier 1962 (DWC 626  original two owner car)
Triumph Herald 1200 Convertible 1966
Triumph Spitfire MKIV 1972
Austin-Healey 100/4 (full M spec)
Audi A4 2.8 quattro Avant
BMW 118i
"If you limit your choices only to what seems possible or reasonable, you disconnect yourself from what you truly want, and all that is left is a compromise.

http://www.classicimport.nl
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