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OuBallie
Joined: 02 Mar 2013 Posts: 225 Location: South Norfolk next to Suffolk
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Posted: Sun Mar 03, 2013 10:55 am Post subject: 1935 Austin 7 Ruby - New member |
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Hello guys & gals,
Signed in for the first time this morning.
I am currently restoring a 1935 Austin Seven Ruby ARQ, with photos of progress so far.
It's a bare metal repaint, as when I rubbed sections of the body down, to see what the original shade of blue it was, I found the undercoat peppered with rust that was coming through from the body. I can only surmise that the car had the undercoat applied just before the annual factory holiday, resulting in the cellulose absorbing moisture before final colour - bummer!
Next will be my 1957 A35 2-door, but only minor welding and interior to do.
Then, time permitting, my 1967 Morris Minor 1000 2-door, as A35.
All cars SORNed, although I did drive the Morris for a few months, and forgot just how pleasant it was, my first car was a Low Light, and the Seven for a very short time and it was noisy.
Will keep the Forum updated with progress as and when.
That's it for now folks.
Cheers
Geoff - coffee time _________________ 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)
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peter scott
Joined: 18 Dec 2007 Posts: 7113 Location: Edinburgh
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Posted: Sun Mar 03, 2013 11:33 am Post subject: |
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Hi Geoff,
Welcome to the forum.
An interesting set of photos. Your Ruby looks in good sound condition.
Peter _________________ http://www.nostalgiatech.co.uk
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D4B
Joined: 28 Dec 2010 Posts: 2083 Location: Hampshire UK
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Posted: Sun Mar 03, 2013 11:38 am Post subject: |
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Welcome ~ great photos |
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clan chieftain
Joined: 05 Apr 2008 Posts: 2041 Location: Motherwell
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Posted: Sun Mar 03, 2013 12:42 pm Post subject: |
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Welcome to the forum Geoff. Good photos.....................Larry. _________________ The Clan Chieftain |
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Rick Site Admin
Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22429 Location: UK
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OuBallie
Joined: 02 Mar 2013 Posts: 225 Location: South Norfolk next to Suffolk
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Posted: Mon Mar 04, 2013 10:07 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for the welcome all.
No problem Rick. I need to familiarise myself with the Forum layout.
Incidentally, I have now replaced the plastic drain cover with a piece of 3/8" plate, as I had visions of it collapsing under the weight, and that really would have made my day
The casters have been replaced with larger diameter ones, as those in the photo didn't behave themselves on the rough concrete.
Work environment is an enclosed carport.
Geoff - Coffee time once again _________________ 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)
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colwyn500
Joined: 21 Oct 2012 Posts: 1745 Location: Nairn, Scotland
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Posted: Mon Mar 04, 2013 12:17 pm Post subject: |
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That's my kind of detailing. It will be incredibly useful to other restorers when they find your annotated photos.
I like your organised approach..good luck with the restoration, although I think I would call it a renovation, which is a more sympathetic rebuild. |
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OuBallie
Joined: 02 Mar 2013 Posts: 225 Location: South Norfolk next to Suffolk
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Posted: Tue Mar 05, 2013 3:11 pm Post subject: |
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Colwyn500,
Thanks for the kind words.
Yes, renovation would describe it better, as the car did go through a body off re-do not so long ago.
Pity about the rusty undercoat/primer though, but better to catch that now than later.
It is really just cosmetic apart from the repaint, a little work to do in the rear corners of the spare wheel housing and of course getting the sunroof back to working order.
Oh, and a total rewire as well.
Geoff - coffee time once again then gardening _________________ 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)
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OuBallie
Joined: 02 Mar 2013 Posts: 225 Location: South Norfolk next to Suffolk
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Posted: Fri Jul 26, 2013 5:31 pm Post subject: Update |
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Six months since my first post.
Where the heck has the time gone?!
Been busy sorting an overhead crane for the workshop to lift the heavyish 4-jaw chuck on/off of the lathe, photos on my Photobucket album.
Now busy on the Seven.
Front bodywork removed, revealing a horrid patch that was covered by the n/s fender/mud guard, but will decide what to do once the engine/gearbox are out.
The air was rather blue whilst doing so, as a previous owner used whatever nuts & bolts came to hand, so I was forever searching for suitable spanners.
The larger castor wheels I fitted to the car trolleys have certainly made it much much easier to maneuver the car now.
Have used Biostrip20 to strip paint off of the spare wheel cover, and it does what is says (usual disclaimer) and recommend it without hesitation.
After reading all the negative posts everywhere about stuff that used to be good and now rubbish, I was mot a little sceptical of this water based product, but IT WORKS and works well. Photos uploaded.
Photos of progress will be uploaded soon.
Geoff - Cooling off in nickers only & fan blowing over me _________________ 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)
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Rick Site Admin
Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22429 Location: UK
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OuBallie
Joined: 02 Mar 2013 Posts: 225 Location: South Norfolk next to Suffolk
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Posted: Sat Jul 27, 2013 9:35 am Post subject: Response to Rick |
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Not a pleasant sight agreed, and certainly NOT suitable for viewing for the faint hearted
It is, however, most liberating, and the cooling effect most welcome!
Geoff - A darn sight cooler today, so modesty shall prevail. _________________ 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)
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OuBallie
Joined: 02 Mar 2013 Posts: 225 Location: South Norfolk next to Suffolk
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Posted: Wed Jun 03, 2015 2:09 pm Post subject: |
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Update at last!
I've started a new thread on the Austin Seven Friends Forum covering the Rejuvination started in earnest now that the Workshop has at last been organised with all machine tools working.
Geoff - Whwre has the time gone? _________________ 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)
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Peter_L
Joined: 10 Apr 2008 Posts: 2680 Location: New Brunswick. Canada.
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Posted: Wed Jun 03, 2015 3:18 pm Post subject: Re: Update |
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Rick wrote: | OuBallie wrote: | ....
Geoff - Cooling off in nickers only & fan blowing over me |
I was enjoying the update on things, until this line (shudder)
RJ |
My ex-ex wife used to cut the grass in her underwear.
Strange how grass will grow in barren, dry and arid areas. |
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ka
Joined: 03 Dec 2007 Posts: 600 Location: Orkney.
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Posted: Thu Jun 04, 2015 8:01 am Post subject: |
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Intrigued, where are your wives barren, dry and arid areas? _________________ KA
Better three than four. |
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Bitumen Boy
Joined: 26 Jan 2012 Posts: 1733 Location: Above the snow line in old Monmouthshire
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Posted: Thu Jun 04, 2015 8:06 pm Post subject: |
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ka wrote: | Intrigued, where are your wives barren, dry and arid areas? |
Must be a glutton for punishment to have more than one. Do they know about each other? |
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