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).
