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05-08-2019, 09:52 PM
Has anyone ever investigated decomissioned hearses for small, low Austin 7 transport? Would any of them be wide enough with a few mods? Phenomenal value...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ford-Cardinal...Sw72JdPImU
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06-08-2019, 12:50 AM
Jon = don't know of any Down Under.  But it reminds me of a keen A7 man I know who lives in New Zealand.  He built an Austin 7 hearse - not sure if he's put it to proper use yet.  If I can find a photo I'll ask Ruairidh if he will be so kind to put it up on the Forum.  Watch this space.   Cheers,  Bill in Oz
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06-08-2019, 07:53 AM
Cor, perhaps funeral traditions are different in Bristol. How does a 24 valve 2.9 litre Cosworth engine cope with extended travelling at walking pace?  Maybe it's actually "Off we go lads, last one to the graveside buys the first round!"
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06-08-2019, 07:53 AM
Nothing to do with Patti Smith then...
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06-08-2019, 08:17 AM
It doesn't look like there's enough width between the rear arches to accomodate a Seven.
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06-08-2019, 08:20 AM
(06-08-2019, 07:53 AM)Steve kay Wrote: Cor, perhaps funeral traditions are different in Bristol. How does a 24 valve 2.9 litre Cosworth engine cope with extended travelling at walking pace?  Maybe it's actually "Off we go lads, last one to the graveside buys the first round!"

I rhink you're on to something there, Steve - it has  Sport Mode, Overdrive and Traction Control!
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06-08-2019, 08:32 AM
An ex colleague of mine left £100 in his will to the hearse driver on condition that they exceeded 100mph on his last journey.
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06-08-2019, 08:53 AM
One of our "bucket list" projects is to build an A7 hearse.

Book now for your Big Day!
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06-08-2019, 09:18 AM
Leave it a year or two, Martin. I’m not ready yet.
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06-08-2019, 09:31 AM
(06-08-2019, 08:53 AM)Martin Prior Wrote: One of our "bucket list" projects is to build an A7 hearse.

Book now for your Big Day!

A friend of fathers in North wasles spent 30 years restoring a stunning original vintage Wolseley hearse. The body was originally horse drawn. 

No idea what happened to it. The gent must be long dead by now
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