31-12-2019, 09:53 AM
Hi Mick.
The frame you are referring to is supported by 4 metal strips that screw into the underside of both it and the internal roof framing of the car. They are on each side of the rectangular panel. In other words, the means for attachment should be found from within the body and not from outside. If there is already headlining on the inside of the roof it will likely need to be removed to reveal these strips.
The process of removing them is simple in theory however 80-year old screws can be pretty reluctant to come out, so proceed with caution. It will likely take time and liberal doses of cursing! This process is also a good test of the sturdiness of the surviving woodwork and will identify any areas of the frame that are worm-eating and/or rotted very quickly. Do not be surprised if the thing falls apart as soon as it is lifted free.
We (Martin Prior and son's Motor Works) can manufacture a replacement Ash sunroof frame for all Austin 7 saloon models should it be required, as well as the rest of the body and door framing inside the car.
I should note that the advice given above is based on the assumption that the framing is original. In many cases cars with sunroofs have gone through varying degrees of repair and....ahem...."improvement" over the years, often losing original fixtures and fittings in the process. If the strips I have described are not apparent then I'm afraid the answer may not be so obvious!
The frame you are referring to is supported by 4 metal strips that screw into the underside of both it and the internal roof framing of the car. They are on each side of the rectangular panel. In other words, the means for attachment should be found from within the body and not from outside. If there is already headlining on the inside of the roof it will likely need to be removed to reveal these strips.
The process of removing them is simple in theory however 80-year old screws can be pretty reluctant to come out, so proceed with caution. It will likely take time and liberal doses of cursing! This process is also a good test of the sturdiness of the surviving woodwork and will identify any areas of the frame that are worm-eating and/or rotted very quickly. Do not be surprised if the thing falls apart as soon as it is lifted free.
We (Martin Prior and son's Motor Works) can manufacture a replacement Ash sunroof frame for all Austin 7 saloon models should it be required, as well as the rest of the body and door framing inside the car.
I should note that the advice given above is based on the assumption that the framing is original. In many cases cars with sunroofs have gone through varying degrees of repair and....ahem...."improvement" over the years, often losing original fixtures and fittings in the process. If the strips I have described are not apparent then I'm afraid the answer may not be so obvious!