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1936 Nippy: Where is reverse? - Spencer - 10-02-2021
Greetings from the newbie on the block.
My late father’s most treasured possession was his 1936 Nippy. Rather than sell it I have decided to take it over. The car is in South Africa but I shall ship it to Australia.
I have managed to start it and go for a drive, but I cannot find reverse! All positions on the H are forward gears. Can anyone tell me where reverse is?
Also, what petrol should I use? Is unleaded a problem?
Thanks in advance.
Spencer.
RE: 1936 Nippy: Where is reverse? - Dave Prior - 10-02-2021
Unleaded is fine, it's what they were originally designed to run on. For reverse, you need to lift the stick (pull up) and then it's right and down.
RE: 1936 Nippy: Where is reverse? - Peter Arnold - 10-02-2021
Nice to see another 7 come to Australia.
RE: 1936 Nippy: Where is reverse? - JonE - 10-02-2021
have you come across the https://aus7in.wordpress.com Nippy archive, Spencer? It would be good to know if your car is 'known' about, especially if its particularly original.
RE: 1936 Nippy: Where is reverse? - Greig Smith - 10-02-2021
Where is the Nippy in SA Spencer, I'm in PE if you need anything done before it leaves ??
Ciao
Greig
RE: 1936 Nippy: Where is reverse? - wild_willy - 11-02-2021
Unleaded 98 is the only fuel to use here in Oz the rest is rubbish. In which state will the Nippy reside? A warm welcome to Australia.
RE: 1936 Nippy: Where is reverse? - Spencer - 12-02-2021
Thank you! Easy when you know how. My partner doesn't have to push me backwards, and is grateful!
RE: 1936 Nippy: Where is reverse? - Spencer - 12-02-2021
@JonE. Thanks for the link. I shall certainly look to see our car has any known history. I know my Dad had her for about 18 years but do not know who he bought it from, and so have no 'inherited' knowledge.
@Peter Arnold. Thanks for the welcome. I still have to get the Nippy there. Have been living abroad, but will return to Bargara/Bundy eventually. I see you are in Qld. Whereabouts?
@Greig Smith: I am just down the road in Plett. Thank you for the offer. I will PM you if I need help.
@wild_willy: Thanks for the welcome. The Nippy will languish in sunny Qld for the time being.