Whilst looking through some old papers today I came across some letters from Stan and this rather nice photo.

Does anyone know who the Austin dealers were in Cornwall (DAF registration) in 1937? I'm guessing there is no chance of attributing a registration to a particular dealer?

My parents used to holiday with our Ruby in Cornwall in the 1950s and lived in hope of meeting the original owner.

Peter.

I need to get a propshaft made for a LWB Seven which has the usual four speed box etc. setup and a Hardy Spicer style prop. My problem is that the car isn't here right now, so I can't be sure of the overall length said prop needs to be;  I do have a couple of props here, but am sure they've been modded in the past.

It would be great if anyone who has a rolling chassis, or LWB car under construction could let me know what the distance is between the gearbox flange and rear axle flange.

Could somebody advise as to how the switch is connected to the pedal. Currently a piece of plastic coated wire is twisted around the pedal & crudely pushed through the switch.
Thank you.

This looks to be a fabulous buy!

Well done VAR.

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Date: 26-08-2017

Henstridge Airfield, Wings and Wheels

Henstridge Airfield, Henstridge (Off A30 Shaftesbury/Sherborne), Somerset BA8 0TF

Gates open 10:00 hrs Adults £5:00 acc u/16s FREE Airfield closes approx. 17:30hrs (Limited disabled parking)

This popular event is in its eighteenth year and is still run by its original volunteer team. It is staged to help raise funds and awareness for the airfield-based Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance. Given reasonably good weather across the southern UK, visitors can expect to see over 100 vintage/classic/modern light aircraft landing on this former wartime naval air-station. The event also hosts an equal number of classic vehicles of all types from the 1930s to modern super-cars. There is model flying from bi-planes to fast jets. Subject to tasking, the NEW air-ambulance helicopter will visit crowd-side to 'meet and greet'. There is all-day catering and a special Barbecue and Hog Roast. A unique feature is the lunch-time 'air-park-open' allowing everyone the to walk around the aircraft and take close-up photos. This year's traditional 'Fly-past Salute' by the BBMF will feature the newly overhauled LANCASTER escorted by TWO SPITFIRES. 
(NOTE BBMF's Merlin engined craft have been grounded after routine maintenance showed a fault in one of the hurricanes, they are still flying chipmunks and the Griffon engined Sptifire(s), but what may show on the day is not known)

We also hope to be given another thrilling fly-over by the RED ARROWS and are in regular contact with other with other transiting display aircraft.To keep up to date see our website at www.dorsetcarclub,co.uk and follow us on Facebook.We pride ourselves on running a friendly and relaxed show for all the family while maintaining the high safety standards essential for aviation events. Come and join us for a trulymemorable and unique day-out

Please contact Chris Wood to obtain a car pass.
Email: dorsetcarclub@gmail.com
Tel: 07887 744 163

Looking for a short chassis please.I have a shortened long chassis, but looking for a proper vintage chassis.
I would buy a collection of parts, or unfinished project if needs be.

Here are some pictures of my 1936 Single Seater project. It has taken 21 Months to build and is just about ready now.
She is racing in Angouleme on the 17th September and then hopefully I shall do the Historic 750MC Formula next year.

Always glad for peoples opinions.


                               

A couple of problems, probably me as I'm not good at graphical interfaces.
I thought the old forum was still accessible and wanted to add a post to a thread from the latter days of it. However I can't locate it.
Also after viewing 'New Posts' or 'Today's Posts' I couldn't get back to all posts without going out and coming back in.

Jim

Starts: 24-08-2017
Ends: 28-08-2017

Great Dorset Steam Fair

Tarrant Hinton, Dorset, DT11 8HX
"The World’s largest heritage and cultural event showcasing Great Britain’s national industrial, agricultural and leisure history."

If you've never been, watch the video on their website to get just a small flavour of the event. HERE

There are usually a number of sevens in attendance in the classic car display, though as far as I am aware, it is pre-registered exhibitors only.

This year the event is on the bank holiday weekend and continues on the Monday.