Andy,
>I've got two Triumphs - a 1969 2-litre 'Herald'
A "2 litre Herald"??????
Tell us more!!!
What is it? A Vitesse??
>Also the 'Herald' is now jumping out of reverse every time I try and engage
I would expect gearbox problems with the added power from a 2 litre
engine. The gearbox isn't that hard to pull from inside the car. Once
it's out though it's hard to say if you should rebuild it yourself, have
a shop do it, or buy one from a wrecker (probally the most cost
effective). I had mine rebuilt professionally, but since joining the list
I would probally try to do the work myself next time. Check the archives!!
>A few years ago I hand-painted the 'Herald' - sounds horrible
Yes, it does!!! I suspect it will be hard to remove brush marks without
sanding almost
to bare metal. Also don't know how well current paint will act as a
primer. I'm in the process of doing the body work and paint on my 1.3
Litre Herald now, but I have a good
friend who works at a body shop.
Good Luck,
John Matthews
'61 & '65 Heralds
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