My Dad think's I'm mad, but.....
Posted By : Nigel Gibbins, 29-Aug-2003, 01:23pm
Paul - you mad fool you 
I agree with all you're saying - I like the look of the 1200 best but I'd want to have a 1500 in the front (from a spitfire), tag on the back a 1500 gearbox and Overdrive - luvverly
&163;1800 should get you a fine example with a few known issues - but nothing serious. I'd recommend going for a good chassis and tub over mechanicles - as the tub/chassis is a lot more difficult to fix - esp rust
I'd also advise you get intouch with your Area Organiser - details in the Courier. Then you can meet up with triumph owners and find yourself an 'expert' to help you look over any potential cars.
As for ebay, treat it like any other advert - don't bid on anything you haven't looked at in the flesh.
Good luck and Happy Hunting.
NiG
http://www.niginthecar.net
I agree with all you're saying - I like the look of the 1200 best but I'd want to have a 1500 in the front (from a spitfire), tag on the back a 1500 gearbox and Overdrive - luvverly
&163;1800 should get you a fine example with a few known issues - but nothing serious. I'd recommend going for a good chassis and tub over mechanicles - as the tub/chassis is a lot more difficult to fix - esp rust
I'd also advise you get intouch with your Area Organiser - details in the Courier. Then you can meet up with triumph owners and find yourself an 'expert' to help you look over any potential cars.
As for ebay, treat it like any other advert - don't bid on anything you haven't looked at in the flesh.
Good luck and Happy Hunting.
NiG
http://www.niginthecar.net
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My Dad think's I'm mad, but.....
Posted By : Bill Goodwin, 28-Aug-2004, 11:34pm
Paul: Don't dispare I also like the 1200. Thats why I bought one. Its my first Brittish car and so far quite easy to work on. As allways buy the best one you can afford. Don't fall in love with the first one you see. E-Mail me direct and I will send you a humorious but true advertising wording. Example Barn Fresh=Needs everything. Good Luck and now help me find a Estate Wagon. Bill-
My Dad think's I'm mad, but.....
Posted By : John Drysdale, 02-Sep-2004, 02:25pm
paul i might just have car for you its a 1200 been restored in 2001 needs a few jobs done to finish it off im taking it to rudding park at weekend thats northyorks do, cheers john-
My Dad think's I'm mad, but.....OLD NEWS!!!?
Posted By : Nigel Gibbins, 02-Sep-2004, 03:53pm
Just a quick note on this posting....
I know you guys are being awfully helpful here but the original post is OVER A YEAR OLD!
August 29th 2003!!!
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My Dad think's I'm mad, but.....OLD NEWS!!!?
Posted By : Jason Chinn, 02-Sep-2004, 05:09pm
Full marks to Nig - I guess you've been watching dates carefully judging by your other thread
Is the original poster still out there? Do you have a car yet???
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My Dad think's I'm mad, but.....
Posted By : William Davies, 29-Aug-2003, 02:03pm
Hi Paul,
I would suggest a 1200 convertible as a good starting point, not least because they are generally cheaper. The 1200 also has a (to my eye) nicer interior with an inarguably better quality dashboard.
As a daily driver, I would avoid cars built before mid 1962, they will have a commission number of GA80000 or lower. The later cars had a redesigned chassis which, as well as being a much stronger design, will allow fitting of overdrive.
While I've travelled quite extensively in1200 powered Heralds (including a 1400 mile stint through Northern Europe), I can understand your preference for a 1300. The 13/60 engine comes in two flavours, the early one prefixed GE is an excellent unit. The later GK prefixed engine is, quite frankly, a bit of a let down, being reluctant to rev and more prone to bearing failure due to it's bigger crank. I wouldn't let this deter me from buying a car so equipped, but it would be fitted with a better replacement as soon as that engine needed a major overhaul.
While you should be able to pick up a reasonably tidy convertible for your &163;1800, beware the tarted up dogs with patchwork floors and wheelarches full of filler. Bodywork is the most important concern, anything mechanical is ultimately a nuts and bolts matter. Run your hands around the arches and feel for a crisp edge where the inner wing meets the arch. Anything too thick is likely to be full of filler - treat the rest of the car with suspicion. While the panel alignment on these cars was often poor even when new, serious misalignment of the bonnet and doors is a sign that the car's not been reassembled properly.
Get in touch with your local area and pick the brains of other members. They may know which cars for sale locally are worth bothering with, and they will also advise on the reputable (and less reputable) traders in your area.
Cheers,
Bill.
I would suggest a 1200 convertible as a good starting point, not least because they are generally cheaper. The 1200 also has a (to my eye) nicer interior with an inarguably better quality dashboard.
As a daily driver, I would avoid cars built before mid 1962, they will have a commission number of GA80000 or lower. The later cars had a redesigned chassis which, as well as being a much stronger design, will allow fitting of overdrive.
While I've travelled quite extensively in1200 powered Heralds (including a 1400 mile stint through Northern Europe), I can understand your preference for a 1300. The 13/60 engine comes in two flavours, the early one prefixed GE is an excellent unit. The later GK prefixed engine is, quite frankly, a bit of a let down, being reluctant to rev and more prone to bearing failure due to it's bigger crank. I wouldn't let this deter me from buying a car so equipped, but it would be fitted with a better replacement as soon as that engine needed a major overhaul.
While you should be able to pick up a reasonably tidy convertible for your &163;1800, beware the tarted up dogs with patchwork floors and wheelarches full of filler. Bodywork is the most important concern, anything mechanical is ultimately a nuts and bolts matter. Run your hands around the arches and feel for a crisp edge where the inner wing meets the arch. Anything too thick is likely to be full of filler - treat the rest of the car with suspicion. While the panel alignment on these cars was often poor even when new, serious misalignment of the bonnet and doors is a sign that the car's not been reassembled properly.
Get in touch with your local area and pick the brains of other members. They may know which cars for sale locally are worth bothering with, and they will also advise on the reputable (and less reputable) traders in your area.
Cheers,
Bill.
My Dad think's I'm mad, but.....
Posted By : Michael Davis, 29-Aug-2003, 02:13pm
Just a note, your local area holds meetings on the second tuesday of each month in Birstall. The next one will be a week on Tuesday. I know that
several local members own and run various flavours of Herald so call in and have a word. I might even be there myself (although I know nothing about
Heralds that isn't also common to the Spitfire!)
Here's the link to the West Yorkshire area info on this site:
http://www.tssc.org.uk/area.asp?uid=20010412234904...
Mik
Here's the link to the West Yorkshire area info on this site:
http://www.tssc.org.uk/area.asp?uid=20010412234904...
Mik
My Dad think's I'm mad, but.....
Posted By : Michael Cook, 02-Sep-2004, 10:57am
Hi Paul and welcome aboard.
Until recently I was in just the same position as you and I have found the other members in the West Yorks area to be absolutely brilliant. They helped me out prior to purchasing my 13/60 convertible, and have helped me to solve all the little issues that have arisen since.
I urge you to go along to an area meeting. Second Tuesday of every month in the Black Bull at Birstall, near Batley. I usually tuen up between 8 and 830, and there are always some people there already. Might see you on Tuesday 14th?
Cheers, Mike
Until recently I was in just the same position as you and I have found the other members in the West Yorks area to be absolutely brilliant. They helped me out prior to purchasing my 13/60 convertible, and have helped me to solve all the little issues that have arisen since.
I urge you to go along to an area meeting. Second Tuesday of every month in the Black Bull at Birstall, near Batley. I usually tuen up between 8 and 830, and there are always some people there already. Might see you on Tuesday 14th?
Cheers, Mike