Austin Seven At Home
After spending some time looking over the Austin Seven and deciding what, if anything, needed doing I noticed a couple of things I liked. The plaque listing recent patents is a nice touch and trafficators are always something to appreciate. I decided to see what bulb was used - maybe a chance to replace with LED? Then on to the first little bits of work. The battery was checked, it's in good condition and I was pleased that there was nothing wrong with the battery box - a bit of surface rust was easily cleaned up and treated. I like the RAC badge, but removed it, I'll decide whether to put it back on.  Finally the dash was missing a securing nut which I replaced. I like the settings - low and high charge. Oddly the started and the choke are labelled the wrong way round. Will I be bothered to change, or just grow to like the oddity. Both work well. I tried the starting handle - just because I could. Another first for me, starting a car on the starting handle (without braking my wrist). img_09081.jpg