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Austin 80 · Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2013 11:04 pm Post subject: 1932 Austin 7 rear luggage rack

Dose any one Owen a Austin 7 Luggage rack that can help me.
I would like to make a Luggage rack for my 1932 Austin but I need some sizes so I can get start on the drawing first.
Can any one Help?

OuBallie · Posted: Sun Mar 03, 2013 10:21 am Post subject:

Do you still need dimensions?
I am restoring a 1935 Ruby.
Geoff - Coffee time

Edit: Finger problem this morning
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Austin 80 · Posted: Sun Mar 03, 2013 10:46 am Post subject: Luggage Rack

Hi Geoff?
Yes that would be great I think I can work out a lot of them but it's the main ones like steel size and the hight X width.
I don't think I am far from you I'm in Essex
PS I have some good Photos of the Rack.
Regards Brian

OuBallie · Posted: Sun Mar 03, 2013 1:35 pm Post subject:

Hello Brian,
Here goes with dimensions:-
Width - 26"
Depth - 13"
The 'openings' are 5.1/2" wide by 5" deep
The frame is 1" x7/16" channel section
There is a 3/4"x3/4" channel section under the centre bar, spot welded on.
Note the taper on the top 2.1/2" reducing o/a width to 25.1/2"
Hope this makes sense.
I've done a New Member post, with link to my photos.
Geoff
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Too many hobbies, not enough time!
1935 Austin Seven Ruby ARQ
1957 Austin A35 2-door
1967 Morris Minor 2-door
2007 Fiat Doblò MultiJet (It carries the spares etc)
Model Engineering

Austin 80 · Posted: Sun Mar 03, 2013 4:35 pm Post subject:

Hi geoff
Thank's for the Dimensions i not sure it's the one I want to make have a look at the photos i have unclouded some of mine I have no time rely to spend on mine i have just spent one day and 3 nights on putting LED's and brake lights on it
Regards Brian Ps First time with the Photos
http://s1298.beta.photobucket.com/user/canveyman80/media/AustinRearRack_zpscfd95369.png.html

Rick · Site Admin Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22446 Location: UK

Thanks for the link to the photos, the Austin's a cracker isn't it!

If it's ok with you I'll move this into the Your Cars ... Austin section, along with other owners' threads that include photos of their cars Smile

RJ
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Austin 80 · Posted: Sun Mar 03, 2013 8:07 pm Post subject:

Okay but don't wear it out it is 80 years old. Regards Brian

OuBallie · Posted: Mon Mar 04, 2013 10:27 am Post subject:

Brian,
I so like you car, and notice that the starter handle is at 9 o'clock, where it should be. I wonder how many owners know the reason why.
Your model was never fitted with a luggage rack as standard.
The Ruby & other Jewel models had them as standard, stowed behind the spare wheel cover.
From what I've gathered, up to the Jewel models luggage racks where after market parts, so you could design your own, hence the variety on Pre-1935 cars.

Geoff
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Too many hobbies, not enough time!
1935 Austin Seven Ruby ARQ
1957 Austin A35 2-door
1967 Morris Minor 2-door
2007 Fiat Doblò MultiJet (It carries the spares etc)
Model Engineering