Steering Arm routine bring up

[John Raeburn]

Just as a matter of interest, I know it's serious if it happens, but, how many people have actually had a steering arm failure?

Me!!!

Can you share the details please John?

Hi Alan, Sorry for the delay in replying.
1970 in a '34 box saloon, leaving a roundabout the steering arm decided to let go, the steering wheel suddenly went slack and I was deposited head down in the passengers foot well ! I think it must have been instinct to grab the hand brake just as we mounted the curb, the fence helped me come to a stop. A passing motorist came to my aid as I was surveying the damage to the front wing, instead of asking if I was alright he said "If you'r dumping that Ill have the head lights" 
But he did give me a lift home.
Not an experience I would recommend, which is why I am very reluctant to drive a Seven without one of Davids replacement arms.
J