I recently came across the book Fists of Steel about the rearmament of Germany. Included a photo of mock tanks mounted on presumably Rosengarts practising tactics  off road. The photo may have appeared here but I do not recall.

All proud of their Brit ancestry must see the excellent current Churchill film. It is sobering to reflect that the tactics which swept aside the armies in France were learned in Sevens!

Assuming they handle like Austins I wonder if the cars were also used to sharpen the reactions of pilots?

Hi
What is available to stop the end of the brake cable from fraying ?
Thanks everyone

Although not original, I thought I would show you the threaded core plugs I made for my '29 cylinder block.
   

The correct plugs are the domed disc plugs you insert and expand with a dent in the center but sometime in the past  the previous owner had elected to tap these holes for 5/8" BPT plugs which had to be drilled out in order to gain access to the corrosion plugged cooling channels in the block. I got about a cup of rust out of the block.
   
I modified two modern plugs to resemble the large core plugs already in the block so that they would not look out of place.
   
   

Fiddly work but I am pleased at how they turned out.
Stephen

Friend of mine went to this and sent me this picture. Whose is the green single seater? Looks a lovely job.

   

Many years ago I remember seeing a very fast/sporty green SWB box saloon - had cycle wings and smaller wheels at the front.

Does anyone remember this car and have photos of it please?

Spotted on ATF,  would this do for stoney trials?

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Well now the winter project is finished.

And it's time to get stuck into the next project, 

This shed used to be nicknamed the gearbox shed, over 200 in there at its worst point. I think I've got it down under 100. Let's hope.

The roof, again is leaking and needs covering again.

Tony.

For sale - 1933 RP for restoration.
Car completely stripped.
Lots of work done but still lots to do.
For further information contact me on 07761400174 or les.sprite@gmail.com

Hi Does anyone know if a 37 Ruby had a interior sun visor fitted when new ?

    Hi All

I am new to the forum and the joys of Austin 7 ownership.

I have recently become the proud owner of an RTC Trials special. The engine was a little smoky but also had clutch issues. So I have stripped it. Compression before was 107-110 psi. Which I thought was probably OK? The clutch issue, violent vibration, was I believe caused by a loose lever adjustment grub screw which meant one lever was considerably lower than the other 2.

The engine has confused me!!

Its a 2 bearing Ruby I believe with a 1 1/2 inch pressure fed crank. From the picture attached can anyone recognise the piston and rod. What I find  surprising is that the bores show little wear, no ridge and within 0.001 throughout but the piston fit to me is very loose 0.007 and ring gap 0.025. Big end shells are perfect and unmarked with part number 2390RA std. However the pistons have a little play on the pin,very slight, which appears to be an interference fit in the rod.  Is there a reason for this fit or is it just poor build quality. I wonder if second hand pistons have been used with new shells and rebore.

It also has larger inlet valves double springs and modified ports. 

Thanks

Pete