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tools - steve62008 - 03-07-2019
I think I've seen info that Austins have a tool kit...true? Where would it be in a '35 Austin Pearl? I haven't ripped into everything...just curious. Thanks, Steve
RE: tools - Tony Press - 04-07-2019
Austin Sevens had a very comprehensive tool kit mainly stored under the drivers seat.
The following describes the tools and gives details of those included with the pre 1930 cars-
http://www.austin7club.org/Austin%20Seven%20Tools%20version%207.pdf
The post vintage cars had similar tool kits with updated pieces such as later grease guns.
A full set can cost quite a lot to collect (don't ask)
Cheers, Tony.
RE: tools - steve62008 - 04-07-2019
thanks! found the box, alas no tools to be found
RE: tools - Chris KC - 04-07-2019
Interesting read Tony, hadn't seen that before.
It's possibly worth adding that while I'm sure you're right about the difficulty / cost acquiring a full and accurate set, if Steve is merely casually interested in having a period-looking tool kit a lot of items ('Austin' logo spanners, King Dick adjustable spanners, A7 jacks and handles, wheel braces etc.) show up frequently at autojumbles and can be had for a few quid.
RE: tools - Hugh Barnes - 04-07-2019
Steve - I have a set of 'Austin' branded spanners that I am willing to part with, if they are of interest. Drop me a pm if yes. Sending them wouldn't be a problem as I could do that from within the US (I have contacts..)
cheers....
RE: tools - steve62008 - 04-07-2019
Thanks for the reply! How mcu do you want for them?
RE: tools - Hugh Barnes - 05-07-2019
Let me dig them out. I'll contact you with a PM..
RE: tools - steve62008 - 06-07-2019
Thanks!
RE: tools - Chris KC - 07-07-2019
Ian Rendle stocks more or less all Austin Seven tool kit items. He had an impressive quantity on display at Beaulieu today.
RE: tools - steve62008 - 07-07-2019
thanks! I'll check them out when I'm ready for the final little pieces...long road to go yet before I get to that point!