Hi I’m looking for a block and head. Any condition, can be cracked and worn. Don’t mind sleeving etc. its for my spare engine that I’m playing around with cranks in. Cheers 
Staffordshire, U.K.

I would love to hear member’s thoughts on the pros and cons of fitting seat belts to my ‘36 Tourer. After so many years of feeling the comfort of a seat belt I am finding the lack of seat belts a trifle disturbing.
Cheers, PeterA.

Hi all,
 would anybody know if the reproduction Ruby, Opal, transmission tunnel coverings are still available? if so who would I contact. Thanks S&P

As we are posting about dipsticks, I though I would add this to the mix.

I came across the two early dipsticks, they are both unmodified and judging by age look original but as you will see in the photo different length above an below the fill line, I did ask in our local club if any one new why, but no answers.  Any thoughts?

   

Hi,

Is it possible to fit a 4-speed box onto a coil engine with rear facing (non-bacon slicer) starter? or would you have to put a smaller modern starter in place rather than original?

Cheers

David

Whilst idly trawling through 'stuff' as one does during lockdown, I came across a photo of my old '36 Mk2 Ruby. I typed the registration number into the DVLA vehicle tracker site and found to my amazement that it is currently taxed and on the road. It doesn't figure in the AA7A register of known chassis, so I thought I would post a picture of it here in the hope of being able to provide photos and some history to the current owner. Here goes...

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35 lb/ft torque for big ends if I understand right. My question is, is that with dry or oiled threads?

Checking the Association Register reveals details of approximately 150 Swallows (saloons and 2-seaters), compared with around 100 Gordon Englands (all models); so it's perhaps surprising that period photos of Gordon Englands seem to outnumber those of Swallows by some considerable number. In fact until recently there were only two Swallow pictures in the Gallery, both of which were modern colour photos, so I was pleased to receive this shot from Tony Johns, showing a 1929 Swallow 2-seater. The registration number dates from around April/May 1929, whilst the tax disc in the windscreen shows a pattern used only in 1931, 1932 and 1933.


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What's the big seven like as a basis for a special. They seem like better value for a car build not worried about VSCC certs or anything?

Does anyone have a scrap chummy petrol tank that I could use the right angled outlet off please?