Fabric covered Austin 7’s

[Hedd_Jones]

Hi Hedd

What fabric are you using for your
Cup , Hedd?

At least the Dacron is waterproof!

Of course the fact that the original plywood bodyskin
Was only 3 ply and 1.5mm thick did not help plus
it was fastened on , as was the Rexine, with
about 500 blued steel tacks. I’ve used stainless and 
plated screws plus galvanised small nails and alloy rivets.

Hence my idea of using an Alloy skin and 1”
Ash framing ( instead of 3/4”) and thicker marine ply for
The bulkheads and floors.

Time will tell if motoring and the odd Trial will
shake it apart, but I doubt it as it’s very, very
strong and light.

Regards

Bill G

No immediate plans. Though I have the plywood. I dont fit in it.