Hi all, was getting a bit restless after Guildtown so have started one or two other projects. Looking to replace the Ruby type bonnet catches on the type 65 with something a bit more appropriate. Looking at the Seven Workshop catalogue I can't decide between flitch or wing fitting. They don't fit on the wings so I suppose I should the flitch fitting type are the ones to use. Any recommendations?

So i have just taken charge of my Austin, and on the ramps it looks quite decent nick underneath, now what is the best way to keep it that way, clean everything down and paint it, or should i cover everything in wax oil?
thanks guys 

Good afternoon. I am currently preparing the wiring for our AE based van. Could anyone advise me of the route that is taken by the horn cable from the steering box to the horn?

Regards from the creative county - Staffordshire

Stuart

Nothing to do with punctuation. Do any of our revered suppliers keep lifting eyes or Ts to thread into spark plug spaces for raising  of engines or just cylinder heads? If none are to be found, when I ask one of the local small engineering shops I'll see what a small batch might cost, unless an immediate reply tells me another way to do it.

I'm considering changing my Ulster Rep windscreens from Brooklands to Auster type. What was the wood used under the original screens on Ulsters? I have seen a varnished wood that appeared to be similar to mahogany and also seen painted to match the body color. Was it ash as the body plywood material and was it varnished or painted?

Erich in the very hot PNW.

Hi All, me again and another problem!  Every day's a school day and thanks for all your help!

We just fitted the clutch together with some home-made locking washers (no thread-lock around at the time).  Upon offering up the gearbox and trying to actuate the clutch properly by the thrust bearing, the levers are almost impossible to push.  When reading the official guidebook, it says that the levers should be ~3/8ths from the edge of the casing, but ours are more like 7/8ths away.  If you put a LOT of force on the arms, you can *just* see them move, but it isn't right at all!

When bolting the clutch down, the levers draw into a position where they meet the thrust bearing, but they seem to have gone too far.  I've seen threads where people needed to add a spacer between the clutch and flywheel, but am unsure if this would 'fix' it?

Piccy below of their position:

Just a post from me to thank the forum for various assistance, via the board and PM that assisted me assembling my chummy so far. You know who you are, so thanks.

What has brought this on is that this evening I got her running and it moved under its own power, probably since the autumn of 1985. I've never seen it in one piece, let alone see it move. 6 weeks ago the car was only a bare rolling chassis and a engine on a stand. Plus piles of bits I had never seen assembled. 

Im not quite there yet, I'm waiting for some rubber for the screen and medallions to go on the headlights. And to fit the instruments but tonight has been a big breakthrough. Some brake adjustment is high on the list too. The maiden vouage around the farm was fun with none.

The engine running 

 https://youtu.be/O8QAsDiYr7E

And some pics of where I'm presently at. The car will be presented and used in what our hotrod chums call 'rat look until the the bodywork gets properly sorted

We are now unfortunately selling our 1930 RK Saloon, the RK is in an unrestored condition but is in very good solid state, and driving well, if you like your Seven as near original as possible this may be the Seven for you. Please E-Mail me for more information and photos, my E-Mail address is s.phillips001@btinternet.com

I have failed to print the details about the 30VEI carburettor from the website or via Google.. Can someone send me a PM with a copy ?
I need the exploded diagram in particular as I am not convinced my carb is complete, or some parts may not be correct...In particular the "Capacity tube size no 2"
Help is appreciated
David

Bit of a long shot but here goes:

Is anyone interested in some sort of swap? 

I have a '32 RP, on the road, reliable, tidy, everything works except fuel gauge. I'd describe it as 'an older restoration' which could mean anything to anyone. Suffice to say I'll go into detail if anyone is interested.

I'm looking for an older camper. Something like a VW t25, older Toyota Hi Ace etc. Must have a 'pop top' etc, reliable, on the road etc. Doubt I can stretch to older VWs.

Possibly money either way but rather not.

As I said, a long shot but who knows? I've yet to find out how to sleep in an A7. 

Michael
(PM me if interested)