1927 Chummy #3 Speedometer over-reads

[Tony Griffiths]

The wire spring belts were used because the only other viable option at the time was leather - not an ideal material to use beneath a car. If originality doesn't matter, a better option is the genuine Swiss-made Polycord in its high-speed drive type. This can be ordered here However, if you phone instead of using the online system (mention Austin 7), there's a 25% discount.