The "Neverwas" AVQ van goes home at last!

[Nick Lettington]

At least no-one can accuse you of giving a false description of the van rear end Martin! You might do well to sell it!

[Bob Culver]

All the above arouses curiosity as to how the various original van floors were supported?

[Mike Costigan]

Bob, see Martin's third photo - there's a substantial metal extension at the back of the floorpan.

[Martin Prior]

Bob - Mike's answered that one for me. The sub-frame is closely based on what was fitted to the late AVK vans.

Nick - I never cease to be amazed at what will sell on Ebay. Despite the description, I have 11 watchers already. The damn thing's SO heavy that I'd probably get the £50 start price just by weighing it in!

[Bob Culver]

Thanks. Very substantial by Seven standards.

[Adam Brown]

Mike - Sssh!  I realised as we loaded it into the van that we'd forgotten the ventilation holes!

 I missed that, we'll have to put them in this end then!

 Fantastic Job Mr Prior, very happy customers this end.

[Rick F]

Actually, I think there should be four ventilation holes in each back door - at least according to contemporary Austin advertising literature.

The door linings I replaced on my own AVJ also had four, but I cannot vouch for their originality!

PS - Congratulation, Martin, on a wonderful piece of work.

[Mike Costigan]

Rick, you may well be right - I'm relying on fifty year old memory!

[Martin Prior]

Rick's correct.

Not a great picture, but this AVK is the newest known surviving Austin Seven.  The original door card, with four holes, is clearly visible.

[christopher blower]

Well done Martin ,what a great job,it looks fantastic .
If the owner wants to send me details i will add it to the new van register.

All the best ,Chris.