Triumph Herald Refurb Help
Discussion
Around 2 years ago i agreed to get my sisters triumph herald up and running for her. It hadn't run for over 12 years and after looking at the engine and previous overheating problems she had had with it it was decided to remove it and put a running one in so £100 later a new engine and gearbox was in and running. Since then work on it has been slow but have continued to start it on a regular basis.
The body work requires a respray as laquer has blistered and arches have rot question is how far do i go should i remove the body from the chassis and have this powdercoated then start putting it back together cleaning painting renewing as i go along. Time is not essential as she is just happy work is being done to it.
Money is not tight but nor is it readily available so need to be careful here but have most tools available and a good group of mates that can weld fabricate etc.
Just after any help or advice that anyone may have whether it be a handy hint or a guide to a complete rebuild.
The body work requires a respray as laquer has blistered and arches have rot question is how far do i go should i remove the body from the chassis and have this powdercoated then start putting it back together cleaning painting renewing as i go along. Time is not essential as she is just happy work is being done to it.
Money is not tight but nor is it readily available so need to be careful here but have most tools available and a good group of mates that can weld fabricate etc.
Just after any help or advice that anyone may have whether it be a handy hint or a guide to a complete rebuild.
loads of people that can help over here
www.tssc.org.uk
At the end of the day it'll cost you more to restore the car than buying an equivalent that somebody else has already spent their money on.
But, restoring old cars is very satisfying.
www.tssc.org.uk
At the end of the day it'll cost you more to restore the car than buying an equivalent that somebody else has already spent their money on.
But, restoring old cars is very satisfying.
All the body panels are available at reasonable prices - TD Fitchett in Telford have the best reputation as they have the original tooling.
I had a new bonnet from them - excellent fit.
If the chassis is in good condition you there is no real need to separate from the tub. Not that hard to do this at a later date if you have help. Great story recently in the TSSC mag about a group of club members that helped a young member to swap chassis on his spitfire over a weekend following a bump.
Make sure the door gaps are braced if you need to replace the sills.
Good luck
I had a new bonnet from them - excellent fit.
If the chassis is in good condition you there is no real need to separate from the tub. Not that hard to do this at a later date if you have help. Great story recently in the TSSC mag about a group of club members that helped a young member to swap chassis on his spitfire over a weekend following a bump.
Make sure the door gaps are braced if you need to replace the sills.
Good luck
Look on the TSSC website and find where your local group meets, then go along and chat with some people. You'll find all sorts of good advise and micky-taking!! You don't even meed to be a member, just as long as you have an interest.
The main areas to look at are the chassis outriggers - apart from this the same applies as to all old cars.
Good luck and happy restoring.
The main areas to look at are the chassis outriggers - apart from this the same applies as to all old cars.
Good luck and happy restoring.
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