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by Ivor Hawkins
Mon Dec 23, 2024 11:47 am
Forum: Public Requests For Club Assistance
Topic: Heater
Replies: 3
Views: 846

Re: Heater

Like Phil, I’ve been driving pre-war Austins since dinosaurs roamed the earth and tried all sorts of heating, including on one occasion what I was told was a cockpit heater from a bomber (though I think it was more likely from an old bus). I’ve tried the old Smiths “fug stirrers” as well, but none c...
by Ivor Hawkins
Tue Oct 01, 2024 6:21 pm
Forum: Public Requests For Club Assistance
Topic: Fuel tank sender
Replies: 2
Views: 881

Re: Fuel tank sender

Hi Welly, I note you haven’t had a response from the experts yet, but I can say some Austins had an access plate under the back seat, so it may be worth a look!
by Ivor Hawkins
Sun Sep 15, 2024 6:21 pm
Forum: Public Requests For Club Assistance
Topic: New member looking to buy parts
Replies: 6
Views: 3370

Re: New member looking to buy parts

I thought holidays may be causing the delay Peter.

As most of us volunteers are of a certain age, we wait for the kids to go back to school and then take off!
by Ivor Hawkins
Sat Sep 14, 2024 7:41 pm
Forum: Public Requests For Club Assistance
Topic: New member looking to buy parts
Replies: 6
Views: 3370

Re: New member looking to buy parts

Hi Nick, I think being holiday time there could be a slight delay, give it a few more days and if nothing arrives, drop a line to the membership guy at info@austintendriversclub.com…it took me a few weeks before I got my info and then another week to navigate access to the web site and forum!
by Ivor Hawkins
Sun Sep 01, 2024 10:51 am
Forum: Public Requests For Club Assistance
Topic: Austin Collection under Auction in August
Replies: 10
Views: 3635

Re: Austin Collection under Auction in August

There is a similar report on the Austin Seven Friends web site, a decent Chummy for under 8 grand hasn't been seen for years, but the fact is that pre war car prices have plummeted this year (rare and desirable thoroughbreds accepted, of course) I was shocked to see we’ll known Seven man Wayne Horn ...
by Ivor Hawkins
Sat Aug 10, 2024 4:53 pm
Forum: Public Requests For Club Assistance
Topic: Austin 10 registration JGK 453
Replies: 3
Views: 1052

Re: Austin 10 registration JGK 453

Once again this case demonstrates the true value of our cars retaining their original registration numbers, here’s hoping the car still has it and you can find it!
by Ivor Hawkins
Thu Aug 08, 2024 10:59 am
Forum: Public Requests For Club Assistance
Topic: Club Car Insurance with RH Specialist Vehicle Insurance
Replies: 1
Views: 630

Re: Club Car Insurance with RH Specialist Vehicle Insurance

I’ve used RH for years, slight increase in premium this year but for the service you get, I couldn’t argue and renewed straight away.
by Ivor Hawkins
Wed Jul 31, 2024 11:40 am
Forum: Public Requests For Club Assistance
Topic: Stuck Clutch
Replies: 3
Views: 1081

Re: Stuck Clutch

I remember having a stuck clutch on an old Talbot I had and I got a whole load of friends round, one to sit in the driver’s seat keeping the clutch depressed and in second gear, while the rest rocked the car backwards and forwards…after about two minutes it let go. I got the engine running as soon a...
by Ivor Hawkins
Sun Jun 30, 2024 1:37 pm
Forum: Public Requests For Club Assistance
Topic: Too Hot to go dashing about
Replies: 4
Views: 1681

Re: Too Hot to go dashing about

Just a few turns of the handle and on comes the air conditioning too!
by Ivor Hawkins
Fri Jun 28, 2024 10:22 am
Forum: Public Requests For Club Assistance
Topic: Too Hot to go dashing about
Replies: 4
Views: 1681

Re: Too Hot to go dashing about

Look at all those accessories!