29-08-2022, 07:34 AM
Good morning,
I've always had a interest in prewar cars and especially the small Austin. So after regularly searching the web, a couple of weeks ago I came across a 7 special project which had been dormant for decades. I've restored some cars in the past, but I'm totally new to 7's so I would appreciate any help and info on my journey to restoring this car.
This is what I bought =>
![[Image: y4mqK0VEWmdxYaSAm2xmdUodm0vAVoKg4y9jbV5Q...pmode=none]](https://db3pap005files.storage.live.com/y4mqK0VEWmdxYaSAm2xmdUodm0vAVoKg4y9jbV5QWwZN31SvCyQwfsYPDO1GRz2sHbT6nB97HpNxhDLIXSiAqTey9iiCxBGQREentIYxJHS7APrPaB92CICmS5fNdUZWfGTrKk8Rv7zM6eYsGgeD10Zg-OHnltBXwldx6gVGUufFtUdwXoLy0oIKiJiooSoNnxx?width=4032&height=3024&cropmode=none)
It has an altered steering arm =>
![[Image: y4mHRqCz33f_1JXpB8-I3Arj7CGKhJod6QBHJ-Ir...pmode=none]](https://db3pap005files.storage.live.com/y4mHRqCz33f_1JXpB8-I3Arj7CGKhJod6QBHJ-IrxUaHb-KHLVgTOWIE_Ppq-rPXc977KtxZfXFEOz6kTaKcQ_uHRWVQGCr-eYdWzoIwfm4ZUBlultmYHJjr87Gm9yfZqRRcvKJF1qL71yYoQwgj5qBjP62zgBWSYtjy_wOTCFDZLhYlmI2PtzsUA5TBKD3vizX?width=4032&height=3024&cropmode=none)
And the frame is altered too =>
![[Image: y4meQQBzSiJdsYg4OLyIlJe_lJrZ7klmZdEm5ezD...pmode=none]](https://db3pap005files.storage.live.com/y4meQQBzSiJdsYg4OLyIlJe_lJrZ7klmZdEm5ezDnt3FMdQSUxdeSHgP1LlhzZwbXw254pAxy7_z0IVoCEMgidt2bwkqD6uZlY4tcGgMD5-FVi_cG5q8YLvp3FGs34-7XXZK5_cp2A7vyvCPeH4fn2Y_W2gbHvfqm54sNDn7osWPqHxJZP5Uwc4QFsYZoMe0HBx?width=4032&height=3024&cropmode=none)
Also the steering bracket is a little bit special ..
![[Image: y4mElRPVTyZVVtgn1vwD7cuDMa5zRl7eiqrIFq56...pmode=none]](https://db3pap005files.storage.live.com/y4mElRPVTyZVVtgn1vwD7cuDMa5zRl7eiqrIFq56__2pUSFEY1pR2zWYr96AtAJDvPT7YHUpFTgPMVX0Ehd5oB-vNvheAuxmkh1hrYU1ilh-SQjEqFOTAiGQXFpWE-LelrYzBAkLLsThYEjz3esgRFC8y3Kw8rNYV-KnsW2-2MreCNbAG5Guj9frfyA1TEAwGI9?width=4032&height=3024&cropmode=none)
It's a 1934 chassis with 17" wheels.
Now, after some reading and browsing this forum, I realize that the frame is already modified and I'm a bit unsure .. My goal would be to make a reliable car to enjoy motoring down country lanes with the looks of a Cambridge special.
So the structure that is on it right now is not something i'm thinking of using, or is it something special ? Is there anyone who recognizes the form and has a picture of what the previous owner was going for ?
What would the ride height be if i would restore the chassis as it is ? Any advise on what to do with the chassis adaptions would be really appreciated as I really want to move forward with this project !
Thank you, kindest regards,
Glenn (From Belgium)
I've always had a interest in prewar cars and especially the small Austin. So after regularly searching the web, a couple of weeks ago I came across a 7 special project which had been dormant for decades. I've restored some cars in the past, but I'm totally new to 7's so I would appreciate any help and info on my journey to restoring this car.
This is what I bought =>
It has an altered steering arm =>
And the frame is altered too =>
Also the steering bracket is a little bit special ..
It's a 1934 chassis with 17" wheels.
Now, after some reading and browsing this forum, I realize that the frame is already modified and I'm a bit unsure .. My goal would be to make a reliable car to enjoy motoring down country lanes with the looks of a Cambridge special.
So the structure that is on it right now is not something i'm thinking of using, or is it something special ? Is there anyone who recognizes the form and has a picture of what the previous owner was going for ?
What would the ride height be if i would restore the chassis as it is ? Any advise on what to do with the chassis adaptions would be really appreciated as I really want to move forward with this project !
Thank you, kindest regards,
Glenn (From Belgium)