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New Ruby owner - Tiger - 02-04-2018
Hello people just bought A7.
Will need lots of advice so I thought this may be the site.
Also all interior door handles are missing, not sure where to start looking ?
All the roof will need restoring so any help would be great
Regards
Tim Johnson
RE: New Ruby owner - bob46320 - 03-04-2018
Hi Tim, welcome to the site. How long is a piece of string ? Auto jumbles are a good place, but you have to know what you are looking for which can be a problem. Also are you trying to restore the car to its exact state, or just enjoy it on the road. There are several suppliers of A7 parts, most of them are good and I would not like to single any one of them out as the best for fear of breaking forum rules. Just go on the web and search for Austin 7 spares. There is a very good Austin 7 manual by Doug Woodrow which is quite expensive, but a valuable aid to owners - you may be able to find a second hand one a little cheaper - again the net is a good place to look.
The members of this site are very helpful with specific queries - try to see if someone has already written up the same problem first by using the search facility.
Lastly, good luck with your restoration.
BobH
RE: New Ruby owner - JonE - 03-04-2018
cherished suppliers are here below - they help the forum... find out who is closest to you!
where are you based - have you joined your nearest club for help and insurance discounts?
http://www.austinsevenfriends.co.uk/services.html
RE: New Ruby owner - peter burton - 03-04-2018
Hi Tim,
Welcome to the land of the Austin Seven. When I decided to become a Seven owner I joined my nearest A7 club as there is nothing better than meeting like minded enthusiasts in the flesh. Unfortunately clubs do not cover the whole country but if there is one not too far away - join in the fun, you won't regret it as a more helpful bunch (like austinsevenfriends here) you will not meet. Just do not be tempted to just press a button on a website when buying anything, prices vary enormously.
Please give the general area where you are as you will be informed about your nearest club I am sure.
Peter
RE: New Ruby owner - John Mason - 03-04-2018
Hi, Tim I too Long for have a Ruby. The only interior door handle fitted is the window winder. The door opener is a a pull chain on a similar design to the early 1960 Minis. To close the doors there should be a pull handle mid way across the door just below the door window. I hope this is helpful. Do enjoy your seven.
John Mason
RE: New Ruby owner - Martin Prior - 03-04-2018
(02-04-2018, 11:18 PM)Tiger Wrote: Hello people just bought A7.
Will need lots of advice so I thought this may be the site.
Also all interior door handles are missing, not sure where to start looking ?
All the roof will need restoring so any help would be great
Regards
Tim Johnson
Hi Tim.
We're not on the list of suppliers yet, but we at priorsmotorworks.com are Austin Seven woodwork specialists and can supply all of the timber parts for your car, including roof, trim panels and seat parts.
Your car would have had chains, rather than handles on the insides of the doors, so as long as the latches are complete it's not a difficult or expensive job to replace them.
Enjoy your Ruby!
Martin.
RE: New Ruby owner - Viteran - 03-04-2018
Depending on where you live I am sure members would be glad to let you look at their car. Even if it is not pristine like mine with a 60’s hydraulic brake conversion. I am in south Y orkshire.
RE: New Ruby owner - Nick Turley - 03-04-2018
The main thing is to a join club wherever you are.
Meet other people who have lots of knowledge and experience.
Get others to have a look at your car to get advice before starting work on it.
Welcome to the world of Austin sevens.
Enjoy your new car.
RE: New Ruby owner - A7JoJo - 05-04-2018
(02-04-2018, 11:18 PM)Tiger Wrote: Hello people just bought A7.
Will need lots of advice so I thought this may be the site.
Also all interior door handles are missing, not sure where to start looking ?
All the roof will need restoring so any help would be great
Regards
Tim Johnson
Hi Tim,
I have restored a Ruby and have photos before and after and patterns for the interior . You can borrow , just return postage . If you would like more details , please get in touch .
RE: New Ruby owner - Tiger - 09-04-2018
The offer of any templates is very welcome. Thanks !
I live in the Staffordshire moorlands.
Just realized my first post should have read DOOR LOCKS not handles
Also having trouble navigating the forum, please excuse
My landline 01538 266373
Regards
Tim