24-05-2021, 01:23 PM
Hello all,
I think like a lot of people I have recently been sorting through all the stuff I have accumulated over the years, and found lots of bits that I won't ever use. Realistically with children and all the other projects I have on, I would like pass a load of bits and pieces on to someone young who wants to get into Austin Sevens with little or no money.
Here is the plan, I have a pile of surplus bits that is getting bigger. I have a complete kit to make a really good engine which includes a 3 bearing casing, reliant crank, rods, block, Seven head, pistons to go with the block, crank and shells are good. All the sundries such as tappet blocks etc are there I think even useable valves. It needs time and effort but will make a really smooth good engine when done. I also have a 4 speed gearbox which I think is complete, but disassembled in a small suitcase. I have lots of front axle bits and pieces, and some back axle stuff. So it is quite a good starting point for someone.
What I would like is to find someone young who would like to take on a project. They can come and see what is there and we can work out what they need. Depending upon what they want to have they can have it for little or no money. To know it is going to a good home where it will be used is enough.
So if anyone is interested in something like this please get in touch through private message and we can talk about what there is.
I am located down near Guildford so someone in the South East would be ideal.
I don't want to be ageist but the point is to get this to someone young who might not be able to afford to do it any other way or simply wants to learn. If there aren't any candidates there may well be a sale add in the not too distant future.
Thanks
Tom
I think like a lot of people I have recently been sorting through all the stuff I have accumulated over the years, and found lots of bits that I won't ever use. Realistically with children and all the other projects I have on, I would like pass a load of bits and pieces on to someone young who wants to get into Austin Sevens with little or no money.
Here is the plan, I have a pile of surplus bits that is getting bigger. I have a complete kit to make a really good engine which includes a 3 bearing casing, reliant crank, rods, block, Seven head, pistons to go with the block, crank and shells are good. All the sundries such as tappet blocks etc are there I think even useable valves. It needs time and effort but will make a really smooth good engine when done. I also have a 4 speed gearbox which I think is complete, but disassembled in a small suitcase. I have lots of front axle bits and pieces, and some back axle stuff. So it is quite a good starting point for someone.
What I would like is to find someone young who would like to take on a project. They can come and see what is there and we can work out what they need. Depending upon what they want to have they can have it for little or no money. To know it is going to a good home where it will be used is enough.
So if anyone is interested in something like this please get in touch through private message and we can talk about what there is.
I am located down near Guildford so someone in the South East would be ideal.
I don't want to be ageist but the point is to get this to someone young who might not be able to afford to do it any other way or simply wants to learn. If there aren't any candidates there may well be a sale add in the not too distant future.
Thanks
Tom