1967 MK1 Standard Herald-Restored

PAVAN KADAM · 14th September 2010, 20:17

Today i went to see one of the Best Herald in town, i was amazed by its originality.

I am nowhere close to what i could see

I have a long way to go. But since the budget is low, this is what i could best do, so pulled myself up and came back happy from the place.

That Was a TRIUMPH 1200. I had not seen any car as original as that.

Took lots of inspiration and returned.

Back at the workshop, the guys had completed working on the Brakes/ Clutch and the Carb.

Very surprised, that we spent only 7.3K for the entire brake and clutch (all materials inclusive)

imperial.s.a · 15th September 2010, 07:33

hi pawan is this car parked in krishnas garage if its the same the car is in amazing condition when i saw that car he was painting the engine bay

PAVAN KADAM · 15th September 2010, 20:18

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Originally Posted by imperial.s.a

hi pawan is this car parked in krishnas garage if its the same the car is in amazing condition when i saw that car he was painting the engine bay

Yes sir, its been parked there. A lovely car

Anyways, getting back to the topic, We started the car today without the exhaust, and the engine sounded really sweet

There are lots more to be done on it, by weekend, we probably might finish all the mechanicals and electrical portions. And hopefully by mid of next week, finish the upholstery, a good rubbing and polishing and the car will be ready for delivery.

Stanher · 15th September 2010, 21:13

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Originally Posted by PAVAN KADAM

Anyways, getting back to the topic, We started the car today without the exhaust, and the engine sounded really sweet

There are lots more to be done on it, by weekend, we probably might finish all the mechanicals and electrical portions. And hopefully by mid of next week, finish the upholstery, a good rubbing and polishing and the car will be ready for delivery.

Great to see full views of the car! She sure looks fab!
If only I could've been able to help you with the grille! The wire mesh looks like its been welded onto the grille surround though!!

Efforts will be needed to rectify it when the original grilles are found!

Also the bonnet/front bumper dont seem aligned right on the left side- a matter of concern. Do you intend to get that corrected?

samsag12 · 15th September 2010, 21:30

Pavan ji congrats on firing the engine. The car looks fabulous and after the polishing and cleaning (glasses) along with a new set of tyres it will surely be a head turner. In the pics i can see the huge radiator of the car, i think its bigger than my S1's radiator.
IMO you should get that air filter painted to match the neat look of the engine bay.

manishalive · 15th September 2010, 22:34

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Originally Posted by imperial.s.a

hi pawan is this car parked in krishnas garage if its the same the car is in amazing condition when i saw that car he was painting the engine bay

I have seen his garage and his work, he does awesome job. But again is costly also. And he needs his own time.

PAVAN KADAM · 23rd September 2010, 14:46

Most of the work being done over the week.

Fresh new tyres go onto the car, suddenly there is a big transformation.

Today the electrician is gonna complete his work.

We are also attending to few rust spots on the floor.

Stanher · 23rd September 2010, 21:38

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Originally Posted by PAVAN KADAM

Fresh new tyres go onto the car, suddenly there is a big transformation.
Today the electrician is gonna complete his work.
We are also attending to few rust spots on the floor.

Pavan, 'not intending to dampen your spirits but radials are a NO-NO for these kind of cars- they just kill the handling and also keep them too low-slung! I suggest you try for equally good crossplies, you can still get them (118NE size, so some of the FCB guys could help you out)

Also the front bumperguards still seem fitted upside-down?

I also see the bonnet catch on the left appears broken. If you havent got a spare, you can have the one that was fitted on my car (which I replaced with an original one.

) as a temporary alternative.

IndrojitSircar · 23rd September 2010, 22:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by PAVAN KADAM

Most of the work being done over the week.

Fresh new tyres go onto the car, suddenly there is a big transformation.

Today the electrician is gonna complete his work.

We are also attending to few rust spots on the floor.

Congratulations on the good work. I just wanted to know one thing and that is was this car exposed to the rain ? Why are you having to re do a bit of the body work ?

PAVAN KADAM · 23rd September 2010, 23:07

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Originally Posted by Stanher

Pavan, 'not intending to dampen your spirits but radials are a NO-NO for these kind of cars- they just kill the handling and also keep them too low-slung! I suggest you try for equally good crossplies, you can still get them (118NE size, so some of the FCB guys could help you out)

Also the front bumperguards still seem fitted upside-down?

I also see the bonnet catch on the left appears broken. If you havent got a spare, you can have the one that was fitted on my car (which I replaced with an original one.

) as a temporary alternative.

I know about the bumper guards, will be done shortly

About the tyres, The car owner wishes for such kind of tyres, so i have nothing to say against it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by IndrojitSircar

Congratulations on the good work. I just wanted to know one thing and that is was this car exposed to the rain ? Why are you having to re do a bit of the body work ?

No Indro, not exposed to rain, Its like this, initially the car was done on low budget, the car owner did not wish to spend more money and eventually few small spots of rusts on the inside floor pan was negelected, but as the restoration progressed, the guy decided to do it up completely, and started releasing funds

IndrojitSircar · 23rd September 2010, 23:18

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Originally Posted by PAVAN KADAM

No Indro, not exposed to rain, Its like this, initially the car was done on low budget, the car owner did not wish to spend more money and eventually few small spots of rusts on the inside floor pan was negelected, but as the restoration progressed, the guy decided to do it up completely, and started releasing funds

So when the floor panels were done before this weren't they compeletely replaced?

PAVAN KADAM · 24th September 2010, 00:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by IndrojitSircar

So when the floor panels were done before this weren't they compeletely replaced?

No the floor panels are original, never replaced

It had those tiny rust holes, which the car owner wanted to spray antirust coating and live with them.

But after looking at the progress of the car, his interest levels suddenly shot up.

I was trying for Concurs, but i dont think, with a budget of 50K - 60K for the entire restoration, there is no chance i can go beyond this level.

So will change the thread title soon.

PAVAN KADAM · 5th October 2010, 23:49

Sorry for not updating in a long time.

Work on the car is almost complete,

We have burnt 12 ltrs of petrol for cooling the engine. Tomorrow the car will be run on the road on its own Horse Power. Yaaaay.....!

Guys...! How is the gearing pattern on the Herald, and what kind of rubber beadings for the body where the glass sits when raised.

By weekend, we will be spraying Anti-rust coating on the car, and rubbing polishing will be done, only later will the upholstery work be done.

PAVAN KADAM · 8th October 2010, 13:41

Today we sprayed the 3M antirust coating on the inside.

Tomorrow will be the day for rubbing polishing and seats.

siddartha · 8th October 2010, 15:53

@pavan - the gear shift is H , reverse is push down and into 1st gear position.

great job!

why is the car running an alternator? was it already there?

14th September 2010, 20:17	#151
PAVAN KADAM BANNED Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NAMMA BENGALURU Posts: 5,601 Thanked: 2,557 Times	Today i went to see one of the Best Herald in town, i was amazed by its originality. I am nowhere close to what i could see I have a long way to go. But since the budget is low, this is what i could best do, so pulled myself up and came back happy from the place. That Was a TRIUMPH 1200. I had not seen any car as original as that. Took lots of inspiration and returned. Back at the workshop, the guys had completed working on the Brakes/ Clutch and the Carb. Very surprised, that we spent only 7.3K for the entire brake and clutch (all materials inclusive) Attached Thumbnails Last edited by PAVAN KADAM : 14th September 2010 at 20:26.
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15th September 2010, 07:33	#152
imperial.s.a BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: bangalore Posts: 260 Thanked: 35 Times	hi pawan is this car parked in krishnas garage if its the same the car is in amazing condition when i saw that car he was painting the engine bay
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15th September 2010, 21:30	#155
samsag12 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: City of Nawaabs Posts: 1,626 Thanked: 262 Times View My Garage	Pavan ji congrats on firing the engine. The car looks fabulous and after the polishing and cleaning (glasses) along with a new set of tyres it will surely be a head turner. In the pics i can see the huge radiator of the car, i think its bigger than my S1's radiator. IMO you should get that air filter painted to match the neat look of the engine bay.
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23rd September 2010, 14:46	#157
PAVAN KADAM BANNED Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NAMMA BENGALURU Posts: 5,601 Thanked: 2,557 Times	Most of the work being done over the week. Fresh new tyres go onto the car, suddenly there is a big transformation. Today the electrician is gonna complete his work. We are also attending to few rust spots on the floor. Attached Thumbnails
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5th October 2010, 23:49	#163
PAVAN KADAM BANNED Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NAMMA BENGALURU Posts: 5,601 Thanked: 2,557 Times	Sorry for not updating in a long time. Work on the car is almost complete, We have burnt 12 ltrs of petrol for cooling the engine. Tomorrow the car will be run on the road on its own Horse Power. Yaaaay.....! Guys...! How is the gearing pattern on the Herald, and what kind of rubber beadings for the body where the glass sits when raised. By weekend, we will be spraying Anti-rust coating on the car, and rubbing polishing will be done, only later will the upholstery work be done. Attached Thumbnails
	() Thanks

8th October 2010, 13:41	#164
PAVAN KADAM BANNED Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NAMMA BENGALURU Posts: 5,601 Thanked: 2,557 Times	Today we sprayed the 3M antirust coating on the inside. Tomorrow will be the day for rubbing polishing and seats. Attached Thumbnails
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8th October 2010, 15:53	#165
siddartha BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: bangalore Posts: 671 Thanked: 24 Times	@pavan - the gear shift is H , reverse is push down and into 1st gear position. great job! why is the car running an alternator? was it already there? Last edited by siddartha : 8th October 2010 at 15:58.
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