What have you done today with your Austin Seven

[Ray White]

I have removed the little plywood glove box from behind the dash and completely dismantled it. It was held in by just four 1/4" wood screws and some what looked like home made aluminium brackets. This is a job that needed doing sooner rather than later because woodworm had taken hold as evidenced by the line of dust on the carpet.

The plywood box was simply tacked together and lined with felt. (The lid forms part of the actual dashboard and stays attached by hinges.)

I copied the bad sections and relined the insides before sticking it all back together.  The glue should have dried now so I will tack it permanently together.  The brackets  really need to be re made as well because the thin aluminium used is not strong enough and the box has never been properly secured.  My aim is to design a way to support the back to stop the box from flopping up and down.