Does anyone currently sell the rubber channel that goes between the top of the scuttle and the curved bottom of Chummy windscreens?

Hi Everyone

I wonder if you can help?

I am just in the process of carrying out repairs on my Nippy chassis ahead of sending it for blasting.

Unfortunately my car didn't come with an exhaust or any brackets so I am just trying to work out which holes in the rear cross member are original and which have been added at a later date.

As I understand it the two diagonal holes are original and meant for an exhaust bracket, that leaves for oblong shaped hole on the bottom which I'm not sure about. Similarly there is another hole on the bottom rail which is a mystery. When I bought the car, this was used to hold a crude non original bracket, possibly for an exhaust. It is a rather clean cut hole so I was wondering if this might be original but perhaps intended for a petrol pipe or wiring bracket?

I'd appreciate your thoughts.

Thanks

Matthew

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The Austin Seven Clubs' Association AGM was held on Tuesday 15th April. It was a very productive meeting.
 

A number of things were decided by the Clubs, namely:
 
1. Trade adverts for buying and selling cars will not be allowed in the Magazine.

2. Trade advertising rates will go up by 3% for 2026.

3. The treasurer’s budget for 2025 was approved.

4. The Magazine will increase in price from £2 to £2.05 (separate action on the implementation date of this has been emailed to all Club Secs).

5. Hugh Barnes was elected as Treasurer and Ahmed Abdel was elected as Webmaster, all other Officers were re-elected with the exception of Insurance Liaison Officer, a volunteer is still required to take on this role, although Nick Salmon has agreed to oversee it until that happens.

6. Advertisers will now be charged a fee so that they become Associate (Advertising) Members of the Association.

7. The Stanley Edge Memorial plaque vote was postponed to a future date.

8. Clubs agreed to donate £1250 to the Devon Club’s Young Driver Initiative.

Unconfirmed minute can be viewed here:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/10vWe...sp=sharing

This 1934 tourer is missing the internals of the dash lamp does anybody know what should be in it?

I have always wondered what a metallic or metal flake finish would look like on a standard Ruby, rather than a custom car or a dragster. Does anyone know of pictures of one, or other Sevens, that have been painted like this? I had wondered about using a picture editor to mock up one, but I lack the skills to do it effectively.

Jamie.

I've just replaced the block and pistons on the Ruby engine. Over the winter I also rebuilt another 26VA carb. The old one performed very well but the spindle was badly worn and the idle was a little high.

All back together and initial runs around the block have been successful /uneventful. It idles smoothly and pulls well but on the flat it hunts as if the mixture is too rich. The jets are 50 and 57. I've swapped the jets for the old ones (same sizes) but it makes no difference.

Are there any other factors that would cause it to run rich? or am I barking up the wrong tree and it's just tight after the rebuild?

For sale - 1934 Austin Seven Special

   

This A7 Special has a lot of history and was purchased by me from the late Dave Tedham in 2004. At that time it was in a sorry state but over the years it has been extensively modified and improved. I've used it for trips abroad, on many road runs, trials, shows, and in the driving tests at the National Austin Seven Rallies - winning on several occasions.

The chassis/car was first registered on 1st January 1934. Years later it was found on the third floor of a Lancashire textile mill and was lowered to the ground on the end of a rope. By the 1980s it had been converted into a Special and then passed through several hands, including Franco Fiumefreddo - a successful rally driver and well-known VSCC photographer. He sadly died very young and before he'd had a chance to complete the renovation of the car.

By 1997 it was in the ownership of a Peter Bright who carried out a lot of work on the car, which is documented in its history folder.

When Dave Tedham had it up for sale it was it was in fairly rough condition, robbed of many bits and only just about driveable. But I loved it from the moment I saw it...

A lot of hard work saw its first post-restoration outing to the 2005 London to Brighton Austin Centenary Run.

Shortly afterwards, the engine that came with the car gave up the ghost and was replaced with the present unit - a standard, two bearing engine.

The main bodywork framing is of square/round tubing with aluminium sheet covered in thin foam and finished in a blue vinyl.

Being 6'3" I found that driving the car any distance was a bit of a challenge, so in 2007 I modified the bodywork by extending the length of the cockpit area. This made things far more comfortable. Running boards were added and the spare wheel moved from the rear to the side-mount position.

In recent years we have used the car for Austin 7 production car trials and have thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. It may not win many trophies but it provides a tremendous amount of fun!

Spec includes: Indicators, electric fan, Brooklands screens, 12v battery running off the 6v dynamo, with RB106 cutout. Fitted with 17" wheels with older tyres which I suggest changing if the car is to be used on the road. I have a variety of other size wheels/tyres suitable for trialling, available by separate sale. 12v socket and cutout on dashboard. Tonneau cover. Luggage rack (constructed by well-known 750 Trophy car builder, John Britnell). Motometer. Hinged Ruby-type seats. Rear storage area with removeable partition. Battery wrapped in bag for trialling purposes. Fire extinguisher. Shell spare petrol can on mount. V5C present. Note that the speedo is not working, the sump gasket could do with changing, and when trialling there is a tendency to jump out of first gear at high revs (a simple fix is required, which I have never got around to doing!).

This is a Special that could be further improved - perhaps with a hotter engine. After a busy life it is far from perfect but it is ideal for someone who wants an honest, useable car and who enjoys its looks as much as driving it. I shall genuinely be very sorry to see it go.

A large album of photos of the car, past and present, is online: https://www.flickr.com/gp/134441372@N05/nwb5Tt4C8N

£7950

View in North Hertfordshire.

Please PM me if interested.

After seeing how cheaply a Speedex 750 sold in a similar auction, I was sorely tempted to bid on this little treasure... and with a hammer price of £13k, I don't think the new owner did too bad.

Restored a whike ago, last run in 2011 and needing recommissioning.

   

A 'David Leon' is selling a chummy for £4000. (think photo its listed on Cars & Classics)
He's 90 in a wheelchair etc etc, have dealt with this scammer before and took him on a merry dance,
be aware out there. !!!
ps ; Seems he now lives in California, last time he was in Scotchland !!!!!

I went to have a look at some cars this morning, being sold as the elderly owner is unwell. His business was classic car restoration. There is a lovely 1935 Mk1 Ruby which they want about £5 - £6k for. First class, redone seats/door cards/trim in a sage green. New headlining in fawn. Black paintwork is fair/good. Engine looks clean and tidy. If anyone has interest I can put them in touch with the owner's son. Car is in Letchworth, Herts.