I'm starting to re-assemble my RP after a major rebuild.

The petrol tank was original suspended from u-clips (similar to leaf spring clips) which  are much smaller than the holes in the brackets being barely thicker than wheel spokes. I have doubts that these are original and given the weight  of a full tank of fuel, I'm concerned that these are not up to the job and will give way at an inconvenient moment.

The brackets and clips are not illustrated in the parts book, presumably because they are considered part of the body?

Reminiscences happy or otherwise from anybody who has successfully installed  a tank will be welcome


 Thanks

Instrument panel - listing number   192441663181

Running board covers - listing number   192441657600

I have noticed two recent listings for A7s that bear a similarity and something about them doesn't feel 'right'.

In both cases the cars have been previously listed as I recognise the photos but I believe the seller's names are different. The odd thing is that in both second listings the description is pasted in as an image. That is highly unusual. And in both cases the description says that the listing is 'on behalf of my uncle'. It shows an email address to use to get more info/photos. 

The use of English is slightly odd too.

Also note that in both cases the item location is 'U.K.' No town is shown. Again that is unusual.

First one was a two seat special which is no longer visible (which I have a feeling was first listed as having a reliant engine). Latest one is a maroon 36 Ruby.


It may be completely OK but I would advise caution.

Date: 15-02-2018

Mid Shires Film Night

Mid Shires will start the year with a Film Night organised by Phil Baildon. This will take place on Thursday 15th February at the Broughton Astley Village Hall (LE9 6PT). Car parking is at the rear of the building . The night will comprise of a short film about the '72 Jubilee Rally and a talk with slides on the Archive Collection. There will also be some archive materials to handle . It should finish about 9.30 and then to the pub. More details from Phil at harbail@ntlworld.com or archivist@a7ca.org . We look forward to seeing you .

An early chummy photo submitted by Robin Boyce, with the invitation to write a caption.

No-one has responded so far - shame! Perhaps you haven't realised it is possible to add a comment to any photo in the Gallery? Just scroll down below the photo in the Gallery and click on the grey bar at the bottom.

Meanwhile, let's have your contributions in this thread!

Does anyone have a brooklands type 4 spoke steering wheel they wish to sell,any condition considered.

I read something in a magazine about scuttle tanks being a fire risk after topping up, and advocating using shielded modern plug caps and 'adopting a proper screw top' for everyday use...

I'd be interested to know whether the bayonet fixings can be improved, need replacement washers that may be missing etc... and indeed do people adopt any other tactics other than just being generally careful?

I recall there was a discussion recently about a bar that fits across the back of the radiator and strengthens the cowl. A search doesn't seem to turn up what I recall. I'll note that Chris Gould's Ulster book says that the clearance between the radiator and fan should be 1/8th inch which doesn't seem to allow enough room.

Erich in Seattle

Looking at the "little" barrel-shaped rear lights and pre-1930 wiring diagrams, some appear to be twin filament but I presume with no brake light function.

Do people convert these for modern brake light use... and if so, how?

I am currently restoring my late 1932 AH Tourer which was originally "Auto Brown".  By the time I bought the car in 1966 it was cream,  but patches of original colour remained hidden behind the runninng boards, and unfortunately removed during restoration work in 1968.  I remember the colour as something like the that of the chummy pictured on page 20 in Rinsey Mills, or maybe the saloon on page 10.  Am I right in thinking that Austin offered both "Light Auto Brown" and "Dark Auto Brown" (possibly the colour of the chummy on page 22) at different periods?
Can anyone help with a correct colour match for Austin's Light Auto Brown, please?