tools

[steve62008]

I think I've seen info that Austins have a tool kit...true?  Where would it be in a '35 Austin Pearl?  I haven't ripped into everything...just curious.  Thanks, Steve

[Tony Press]

Austin Sevens had a very comprehensive tool kit mainly stored under the drivers seat. 

The following describes the tools and gives details of those included with the pre 1930 cars-

http://www.austin7club.org/Austin%20Seve...on%207.pdf

The post vintage cars had similar tool kits with updated pieces such as later grease guns. 

A full set can cost quite a lot to collect (don't ask)

Cheers, Tony.

[steve62008]

thanks!  found the box, alas no tools to be found

[Chris KC]

Interesting read Tony, hadn't seen that before.
It's possibly worth adding that while I'm sure you're right about the difficulty / cost acquiring a full and accurate set, if Steve is merely casually interested in having a period-looking tool kit a lot of items ('Austin' logo spanners, King Dick adjustable spanners, A7 jacks and handles, wheel braces etc.) show up frequently at autojumbles and can be had for a few quid.

[Hugh Barnes]

Steve - I have a set of 'Austin' branded spanners that I am willing to part with, if they are of interest. Drop me a pm if yes. Sending them wouldn't be a problem as I could do that from within the US (I have contacts..)

cheers....

[steve62008]

Thanks for the reply! How mcu do you want for them?

[Hugh Barnes]

Let me dig them out. I'll contact you with a PM..

[steve62008]

Thanks!

[Chris KC]

Ian Rendle stocks more or less all Austin Seven tool kit items. He had an impressive quantity on display at Beaulieu today.

[steve62008]

thanks! I'll check them out when I'm ready for the final little pieces...long road to go yet before I get to that point!