Wolverhampton Steam & Vintage Rally 2013

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Originally Posted by Traction-Tom

Thanks Hedd, it has a Phoenix crank but not pressure fed like you said. It's originally a 1930's swb box saloon but was altered into an ulster replica in the 1950's. It was owned for along time by Colin Crabb who had a lot of work done on the engine and had the hydraulic brake conversion done. We used to have a box saloon just like yours and dad has been after another 7 ever since he sold it. We were very fortunate to be able purchase this one late last year. I have been to work once in it in October and it was very cold. Are there any Austin 7 events at longbridge this year?

I was going to load some of the pictures I took at wolverhampton but the others are that good I would just be duplicating them.

Mine is a '30 SWB box saloon (an RL if that means anything), so probably very similar mechanically bar the lowered suspension and hydraulics.

Father had the engine of his LWB box ('34 RP) this weekend as its been off the road of late with a 'knock'. The source is a loose flywheel and parts arrived today to effect repairs.

He's also got a '30 Chummy part restored, (with my spare engine). I've a '32 Box (a LWB RN) as next project once the living van is built. The wife cannot cope with the arse backwards 3sp crash box in mine, so it will get a 3syncro 4 speed Ruby gear box.

Not sure about Longbridge, I'm in the Midlands Austin 7 Club and go on the odd run which tend to be fun. I find The static events are a bit boring.