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Checking in and saying G'aday
« on: November 04, 2018, 12:50:37 PM »
Hi Guys and thanks for letting me join your company

I am an older guy who is basically retired and although I have not ridden bikes since my son was born 14 years ago. Instead to satisfy my need for a bit of driving pleasure I first turned to building a Locost clubman and more recently I have been driving a 59 Triumph Herald Coupe which I have been driving  for more than a year now, first with its original engine and then with Toyota Corolla 4K engine and 5 speed. By now I'n sure that most readers are wondering just what has brought me to this forum. Its simple really I want to use a ST1100 engine in my Herald. Others in the UK have used this engine in "7" type kit cars with good results and although my Herald is a little heavier I still expect a good result and better performance than I have had form either its original engine or the 4k with a higher redline and a sequential shift it should be a fun drive. Reverse will be made with a starter motor and a small ring gear in the prop shaft.         
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Re: Checking in and saying G'aday
« Reply #1 on: November 04, 2018, 01:49:43 PM »
I had a Herald many years ago, the 1100 would certainly give it a power boost
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Re: Checking in and saying G'aday
« Reply #2 on: November 04, 2018, 02:04:46 PM »
Exactly the point of the exercise!
 

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Re: Checking in and saying G'aday
« Reply #3 on: November 04, 2018, 06:29:52 PM »
Welcome niceperson709 to OzSTOC from Toowoomba in Queensland  :hatwave
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Re: Checking in and saying G'aday
« Reply #4 on: November 04, 2018, 07:29:09 PM »
Welcome aboard, love the thought of an 1100 in a car. I have a 63 Morris Elite that I wanted to repower, but ended up doing a rebuild on the 1600 as it thru a rod but was repairable. All done now. Good luck with the project, will be nice to see the end result. Have to come along to some RTE`s. Nigel in Mexico :wht11
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Re: Checking in and saying G'aday
« Reply #5 on: November 04, 2018, 08:10:16 PM »
Hi niceperson709.  I've seen examples of those three-wheelers with various V-engines up front.
Are you in UK or Oz?
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Re: Checking in and saying G'aday
« Reply #6 on: November 04, 2018, 11:01:02 PM »
Welcome 709. One of our members ,Yorkie, is currently restoring a  Herald.
If you haven't purchased the 1100 motor why not think about a 1500 or 1800 Goldwing motor. Or if you really want to have some fun a 12A Mazda Rotary
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Re: Checking in and saying G'aday
« Reply #7 on: November 05, 2018, 05:53:48 AM »
Who remembers this neat ST1100?
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Re: Checking in and saying G'aday
« Reply #8 on: November 05, 2018, 07:19:18 AM »
G'day niceperson709, Welcome to the forum :hatwave
Keep us updated on how you go with the motor, it sounds like it will be interesting :thumbsup
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Re: Checking in and saying G'aday
« Reply #9 on: November 05, 2018, 10:02:40 AM »
Hi Aussie Glen
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Welcome 709. One of our members ,Yorkie, is currently restoring a  Herald.
If you haven't purchased the 1100 motor why not think about a 1500 or 1800 Goldwing motor. Or if you really want to have some fun a 12A Mazda Rotary
The GW motor won't fit the space but the ST1100 will basically its all down to the size and shape of the package  and a V4 is a more swap friendly shape

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Hi niceperson709.  I've seen examples of those three-wheelers with various V-engines up front.
Are you in UK or Oz?

I'm in SE Queensland at a place called Ocean View Near Dayboro

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Welcome aboard, love the thought of an 1100 in a car. I have a 63 Morris Elite that I wanted to repower, but ended up doing a rebuild on the 1600 as it thru a rod but was repairable. All done now. Good luck with the project, will be nice to see the end result. Have to come along to some RTE`s.

My brother is totally into Morris Minors and Morris Z's So I am familiar with the breed you have Frankly You p0robabab ly made the right choice with your car because the elite is maybe a bit heavy for a Bike engine.
Pardon my ignorance but what is a "RTE"? would I be right isn assuming its a real life meet up of some sort? 


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Who remembers this neat ST1100?

That is indeed a very neat job!!! With luck I can make mine as good !
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G'day niceperson709, Welcome to the forum :hatwave
Keep us updated on how you go with the motor, it sounds like it will be interesting :thumbsup

I sure will guys and I will also be calling on your collective experience when it comes to getting the engine to perform its best!
 

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Re: Checking in and saying G'aday
« Reply #10 on: November 05, 2018, 10:30:29 AM »
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Re: Checking in and saying G'aday
« Reply #11 on: November 05, 2018, 11:40:20 AM »
Hi niceperson709,

Welcome and an interesting project.

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Re: Checking in and saying G'aday
« Reply #12 on: November 05, 2018, 01:12:46 PM »

I'm in SE Queensland at a place called Ocean View Near Dayboro


G'day and welcome aboard.

That's a very nice part of the world, and one which a number of us would enjoy hurtling through on a semi-regular basis  ;-*
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Re: Checking in and saying G'aday
« Reply #13 on: November 05, 2018, 01:34:28 PM »
Yeah Steve
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Re: Checking in and saying G'aday
« Reply #14 on: November 05, 2018, 01:36:23 PM »
That is not that far from here Gadget so I may just try to make it
 

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Re: Checking in and saying G'aday
« Reply #15 on: November 05, 2018, 05:41:13 PM »
Welcome.
Could be a very nice project. Why the 1100, what about a 1300cc with the fuel injection? Could possibly solve some of your problems when getting registered (Co readings, etc).
 

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Re: Checking in and saying G'aday
« Reply #16 on: November 05, 2018, 07:26:07 PM »
A very good question STevo ,
 Mainly its because I don't want to have any sort of computer to deal with and then there is the issue of cost  I expect that I can get an 1100 engine for a great deal less than a 1300 
 
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Re: Checking in and saying G'aday
« Reply #17 on: November 06, 2018, 05:45:10 AM »
Another welcome from SA, enjoy the site and I look forward to seeing your project evolve  :thumbsup
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« Reply #18 on: December 06, 2018, 12:32:42 PM »
PS. It'll be good to have one nice person on this site rather than the usual bunch of reprobates.

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« Reply #19 on: December 06, 2018, 01:41:13 PM »
Thanks for the welcome Sillas  my screen name is either aspirational or sarcastic/ ironic depending on the circumstances!
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« Reply #20 on: December 06, 2018, 02:11:07 PM »
I don't know what a reprobate is but wouldn't be surprised if I fell into that category.
 

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« Reply #21 on: December 06, 2018, 02:32:51 PM »
I'd put myself in that category as well, another otiose comment to build post count.
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« Reply #22 on: December 06, 2018, 03:45:23 PM »
That reminds me, I meant to google otiose too.
 

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Re: Checking in and saying G'aday
« Reply #23 on: December 06, 2018, 08:02:40 PM »
Nice part of the world Ocean View. Used to live down Cab River Road and do the D'ag - Dayboro road every weekend.

@ Stinky Pete - beat me too it. I was looking for my pics of that 3 wheeler when I scrolled past your post - well done.

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