Big 7 jigsaw for pre-war newbie

[Bill Sheehan]

Yes agreed Tony, but that is a specific area isn't it, as far as I am aware the big seven engine has far less quirks then the seven engine, it is a more modern design so should be quite manageable for anyone with a bit of experience building engines. The gearbox is internally identical to a later seven except that it has a bell housing and more modern 1st motion shaft shaft which engages with a clutch someone with experience of post war classics would recognise, the rolling chassis has lots of small design differences but is essentially a slightly upscaled seven, with rod brakes.

True Ian, but the engine discussions here are about Stanley's quaint but endearing design- different in many areas.

Larry, as suggested, download any Big 7 Parts Lists or Handbooks on the Austin Seven Clubs' Association website (I haven't looked what's there).  If you email me on ausevenoz@gmail.com with your snail mail address, I can send you photocopies of other literature that I'm sure you'll find helpful & interesting!    Good Luck with the project.   Cheers,  Bill