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A very short SWB - Austin Carr - 08-07-2018

Is this the shortest Austin Seven?

https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C979153

RE: A very short SWB - Tony Betts - 08-07-2018

An interesting pile of bits.

Don't quite know what makes it a tractor?

And would maybe quarry it's true age.

But other than that if the petrol pump companies idea of sensible offers are not to high, it could be a good start for someone to build a nice chummy.

Tony.

RE: A very short SWB - FrogPond - 08-07-2018

These are often called Doodlebug tractors in America

https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Doodle-Bug-e1446162850236.jpg

Mike in Maryland

RE: A very short SWB - JonE - 08-07-2018

it has two gearboxes in series, so very low ratios possible.

Not like they are slow already.

RE: A very short SWB - jansens - 08-07-2018

So 10 forward speeds (3x3 then one extra by having having both boxes in reverse) and 3 reverse?

Simon

RE: A very short SWB - Tony Press - 08-07-2018

(08-07-2018, 11:03 PM)jansens Wrote: So 10 forward speeds (3x3 then one extra by having having both boxes in reverse) and 3 reverse?

Simon

No rear springs, two gearboxes and a torque tube ??

RE: A very short SWB - Austin Carr - 09-07-2018

Photos of Austin Seven tractor taken at the 2015 Banbury Steam Rally

   
   
   

Without rear springs, would the tractor at The Vintage Petrol Pump Garage be driveable (comfortable and safe) on the road?

Should the tractor be preserved as a piece of Seven history, broken up for spares or as Tony suggested "it could be a good start for someone to build a nice chummy"?

RE: A very short SWB - austin - 09-07-2018

(09-07-2018, 01:07 PM)Austin Carr Wrote: Photos of Austin Seven tractor taken at the 2015 Banbury Steam Rally





Without rear springs, would the tractor at The Vintage Petrol Pump Garage be driveable (comfortable and safe) on the road?

Should the tractor be preserved as a piece of Seven history, broken up for spares or as Tony suggested "it could be a good start for someone to build a nice chummy"?

That last photo isn't a Seven. Or at least wheels, chassis, axles and engine aren't!

RE: A very short SWB - Edgar Lowe - 09-07-2018

(09-07-2018, 01:49 PM)austin Wrote:
(09-07-2018, 01:07 PM)Austin Carr Wrote: Photos of Austin Seven tractor taken at the 2015 Banbury Steam Rally





Without rear springs, would the tractor at The Vintage Petrol Pump Garage be driveable (comfortable and safe) on the road?

Should the tractor be preserved as a piece of Seven history, broken up for spares or as Tony suggested "it could be a good start for someone to build a nice chummy"?

That last photo isn't a Seven. Or at least wheels, chassis, axles and engine aren't!
An early 12 scutlle and front wheels so are the adapted back wheels 12 engine all all auxiliary

RE: A very short SWB - AustinWood - 09-07-2018

(08-07-2018, 11:03 PM)jansens Wrote: So 10 forward speeds (3x3 then one extra by having having both boxes in reverse) and 3 reverse?

Simon

7 forward speeds:
1st & 1st, 1st & 2nd, 1st & 3rd, 2nd & 2nd, 2nd & 3rd, 3rd & 3rd, R & R.

3 combinations are duplicates:
2nd & 1st, 3rd & 2nd, 3rd & 3rd.