Club members have been satisfied with their purchase of materials, tools and
equipment, parts and services from firms in Cornwall, Devon and up-country.
Inclusion in the list does not imply recommendation or endorsement by Cornwall
Austin Seven Club or members of the committee.
Whilst every effort is made to keep the information up to date, if you find
an error or can update the information please contact
Doug Castle
Reference should also be made to 'The Red Cross Spares and Services Directory
' produced by The Austin Seven Owners Club (London) which can be found at
www.oldcarservices.co.uk
Firms mentioned in 'The Red Cross Directory' may be repeated in this list but
with added information on products, website and e-mail details, etc. Websites
frequently show an illustrated, priced catalogue with an on-line ordering
facility.
Taps and dies, Tools (see also Nuts and Bolts) Tax Discs
- Reproduction GB road tax discs Tools – imperial (see also Taps and Dies) Trim materials – interior Tyres
The Complete Automobilist, The Old Rectory, Greatford, Stamford, Lincs. PE9
4PR.
Tel: 01778 560312. Fax: 01778 560738.
Website:www.completeautomobilist.come-mail:
colincrabbe@compauto.freeserve.co.uk
An extensive range of remanufactured accessories and parts. On-line catalogue
worth a search.
e-mail:
info@vintagecarparts.co.uk
Products include coach fittings and body parts, trimming and upholstery, cloths
and beadings, specialised rubber mouldings, electrical, lamps, switches, wipers
and cable, period style remanufactured accessories.
Useful on-line
catalogue.
Spare parts either new, used, reconditioned, re-manufacture or replica, are
available for most Austin models. Austin Big Seven parts are difficult but those
common to the Ruby can be obtained from several suppliers, otherwise parts can
be obtained through The Austin Big Seven Register.
Most firms offer a free catalogue if you send a sae 225 x 160 mm (A5)
envelope with stamp(s) for over 60gm.
Austin Big Seven Register. Robin Taylor, 101 Derby Road, Chellaston, Derby.
DE73 1SB. Tel: 01332 700629.
e-mail:
robin.e.taylor@talktalk.net
Range of Big Seven parts not available from other suppliers, also useful contact
for information on suppliers for Big Seven spares.
Austin Reproduction Parts, Willie McKenzie, Unit 29, Glenmore Business Park,
Blackmore Road, Holton Heath, Poole, Dorset BH16 6NL.. Tel/Fax: 01202
625242.
e-mail:
arpmckenzie@hotmail.co.uk
Over 200 reproduction parts available. Send sae for price list to:
2 Terrace Road, Corfe Mullen, Wimborne, Dorset. BH21 3LT.
A7 Components, 18 Russell Avenue, Dunchurch, Rugby, Warwicks CV22 6PX. David
Cochrane. Tel: 01788 522033.
Website: www.a7c.co.uk e-mail:david@a7c.co.uk
An excellent illustrated website showing an extensive range of parts for all
models – engine, transmission, chassis, brakes, steering, axle, electrical,
lamps and bodywork.
Austin Seven Service, Kirby Wiske, Thirsk, North Yorkshire YO7 4HL. Chris
Dalby. Tel/Fax: 01845 587201. Business hours 09.30 to 16.30 Mon, Tues,
Thurs and Fri only.
Friendly service at reasonable prices. Free list on receipt of sae.
Fluxford Classics, Units 10, 14 & 16, The Forge Industrial Park, North
Roskear, Camborne TR14 0AW. Roy Flux. (CA7C member).Tel:07715 594530.
e-mail: fluxford@lineone.net
Specialists in classic car spares, also undertakes repairs.
Holmesdale Sevens, Southerndown, Forewood Lane, Crowhurst, Battle, East
Sussex TN33 9AG. Tony Leslie.
Tel/Fax: 01424 830730. e-mail:holmesdale7@tiscali.co.uk
Friendly and knowledgeable offering new and used spares.
Midshire Sevens, 58 Forest Road, Huncote, Leicestershire LE9 3BG. Wayne
Rushin.
Tel: 01162 848970. e-mail:
rushinaust@aol.com
New
and second-hand parts, stainless steel water manifold studs etc..
7 County Austin, 31 Forest Rd, Huncote, Leicestershire LE9 3BH. Tony Betts.
Tel: 01162 86752. Fax: 01162 867522.
Website: www.7ca.co.uk
Lists a large stock of new and used spares, also reconditioned blocks, heads,
crankcases, axles etc.
The Seven Workshop, Elms Cross Yard, Frome Road, Bradford-upon-Avon, Wilts.
BA15 2EA. Ian Dunford and Dave Phillips.
Tel: 01225 868696. Fax: 01225 868828.
Website:
www.sevenworkshop.come-mail:
sales@sevenworkshop.com
Very knowledgeable, offering a wide range of parts. Free list on receipt of sae.
Cornwall Battery Centre Ltd., Unit 34, Threemilestone Ind Est.,
Threemilestone,
Truro, TR34 9LD. Tel: 01872 270011. Full range of
batteries always in stock.
BSL Ltd.,
Unit 1c St Mowden Road, Plymouth Tel: 01752 254455
Unit 13e Cardew Ind Estate, Redruth. Tel: 01209 211986.
Stateline Bearings and Transmissions Ltd., Unit 14, Sovreign Park, Cleveland
Way,
Hemel Hempstead, Herts., HP2 7DA.
Tel: 01442 212696. Fax: 01442 243161.
e-mail:stateline@clara.net
MJ⅝", MJ1⅛" and MRJ1⅛" at reasonable prices and very good service. Further
details about these products can be provided by Dennis Huke (CA7C member) at
Tel: 01442 268030.
The Bodyshop Warehouse Ltd., PO Box 1752, Andover, Hampshire SP11 8UY.
Tel: 01264 369999. Local call: 0845 1303910. Fax: 01264 334411.
Website:
www.bodyshopwarehouse.co.uk
e-mail:
sales@bodyshopwarehouse.co.uk and other e-mail addresses, see on-line
catalogue.
Range of bodywork finishing materials.
Metalwork Developments, Unit 6, Phoenix Business Park, Brindley Road,
Dodwells Bridge Ind Est., Hinkley, Leicestershire LE10 3BY. Tel: 01455
636926.
High quality reproduction body panels for Chummy, Box and Ruby. Special panels
made to order. Brochures available.
David Galvin, A7OC Club Shop, 18 Kingsland Road, Alton, Hampshire GU34 14A
Tel: 01420 89803.
Website:
www.austinsevenownersclub.com
e-mail:
clubshop@austinsevenownersclub.com Some of the books on Austin Sevens, also reproductions of the Garage
chart - the original Austin maintenance chart; chart of Longbridge models and
poster of 1924 Chummy in a lane, at sensible prices including p&p.
Mercury Vintage Services, Rosedale, Station Rd, Emneth, Wisbech, Cambs. PE14
8DL. Tel: 01945 430058.
The Austin Seven Manual - the workshop manual for Austin Sevens, also reprints
of Handbooks and Parts Lists.
Pre-War Austin Seven Club has a bookshop for Austin Seven books currently in
print.
See club website:
www.pwa7c.co.uk/bookshop
For Austin Handbooks and Parts Lists see:
www.pwa7c.co.uk/public and a full listing of all Austin Seven handbooks
is available on
www.a7ca.org
Vintage Motorshop, 749 Bradford Rd, Batley, West Yorkshire WF17 8HZ. Contact
is Richard Hunt. Tel/fax: 01924 470773.
Website:
www.vintagemotorshop.co.uke-mail:
books@vintagemotorshop.co.uk
Large stock of new and second-hand motoring books and technical literature for
all ages and makes of cars.
Also recommended is the online search facility for all new or used books -
www.bookfinder.com
Mill Auto Supplies, Brake Re-line Centre, Unit 11, Carn Brea Business Park,
Wilson Way, Redruth TR15 3RQ.
Tel: 01209 219212.
Will fit linings, bonded and/or riveted, to brake
shoes if you supply the parts, or will supply and fit woven lining to your
shoes. Can do work by post but telephone first to arrange.
Austin Reproduction Parts Ltd., Willie McKenzie, Unit 29, Glenmore Business
Park, Blackhill Road, Poole, Dorset BH16 6NL. Tel / Fax: 01202 625242 9am
- 5pm Mon – Fri.
e-mail:
arpmckenzie@hotmail.co.uk
Available in BPF and APF fittings. APF are commonly used in replacement
reflector units and the reproduction headlights available from Seven Workshop
and other suppliers.
Send sae for price list to: 2 Terrace Road, Corfe Mullen, Wimborne, Dorset. BH21
3LT.
Burlen Fuel Systems Ltd., Spitfire House, Castle Road, Salisbury SP1 3SA
Tel: 01722 334221.
Website:
www.burlen.co.uke-mail:info@burlen.co.uk
Can supply jets, a gasket pack, a service kit, or a rebuild kit for all SU's and
Zenith's. Will also recondition carburettors.
Carburettors – spares and whole units
Carburettor Hospital Ltd., Wits-End, Ulverston Road, Ashingdon, Rochford,
Essex SS4 3JT. Tel: 0845 061 4477 (10am - 4pm Mon to Fri only)
Fax: 01702 200549 (24 hours) contact is Eric Archer.
Website:
www.carburettorspecialists.come-mail:
chipmork@btconnect.com
Formed in 1978 they claim to have over 1 million carburettors and spares in
stock and are probably the largest stockists of carbs and spares anywhere.
They stock early Solex, Zenith, Weber and SU and can also supply repair kits and
gasket sets. Their website provides an extensive listing and includes
carbs for several Austin models, as well as all pre- and post-war cars, together
with prices which may be a little high. Repair kits and new jets are
cheaper from Burlen.
Doug Taylor Metal Finishing Co., Unit 7, Knightcott Ind Est.,Banwell, Nr
Weston-Super-Mare, BS29 6JN.
Tel: 01934 820454. Fax: 01934 824058.
Website: www.dougtaylor.co.uk Chrome, nickel, copper, zinc, silver, brass and gold plating and polishing.
Trophy Textiles, Unit 2, Dudnance Lane Ind Est., Dudnance Lane, Pool, TR15
3QT.
Tel: 01209 713341. Fax: 01209 610336.
Website:www.trophytextiles.co.uk e-mail:
trophytextiles@btconnect.com
The CA7C logo embroidered on a range of sweatshirts, T-shirts, polo shirts,
fleeces and many other items of clothing at reasonable prices.
The Green Spark Plug Co., 29 Northwich Road, Cranage, Cheshire CW4 8HL.
Tel/fax: 0147 753 2317. Contact: Tim Green.
Website: www.gsparkplug.com
All wiring, terminals and tools, also supply contact sets and other distributor
parts, dynamo and starter brushes, all makes of spark plugs at low prices, with
all p&p at £3. Website limited so phone for full list of products.
Holden Vintage & Classic, Linton Trading Estate, Bromyard, Herefordshire HR7
4QT. Julian Holden.
Tel: 01885 488488. Fax: 01885 488889.
Website:
www.holden.co.uk
e-mail: sales@holden.co.uk
Useful on-line catalogue but high prices. Reproduction regulators available in
6v and 12v versions, with allowance for return of a usable complete unit.
The Complete Automobilist, The Old Rectory, Greatford, Stamford, Lincs. PE9
4PR.
Tel: 01778 560312. Fax: 01778 560738.
Website:www.completeautomobilist.come-mail:
colincrabbe@compauto.freeserve.co.uk
Reproduction regulators available in 6v and 12v versions. An extensive
range of remanufactured accessories and parts. On-line catalogue worth a search.
Vintage Supplies Ltd., Crosswinds, Happisburgh, Norwich, Norfolk NR12 0RX.
Paul Beck. Tel: 01692 650455. Fax: 01692 651451.
Website:www.vintagecarparts.co.uk
e-mail:
info@vintagecarparts.co.uk Reproduction regulators available in 6v
and 12v versions. Other products
include coach fittings and body parts, trimming and upholstery, cloths and
beadings, specialised rubber mouldings, electrical, lamps, switches, wipers and
cable, period style remanufactured accessories.
Useful on-line
catalogue.
Rockall Auto Electrics, Valley Rd., Hayfield, High Peak, Derbyshire SK22 2LP.
Tel: 01663 742539. Fax: 01663 747676
Repairs and rebuilds
to all types of regulators & cut-outs, dynamos and starters.
A7 Components, 18 Russell Avenue, Dunchurch, Rugby, Warwicks CV22 6PX.
Tel: 01788 522033.
Website: www.a7c.co.uke-mail:sales@a7c.co.uk
An excellent illustrated website showing an extensive range of parts for all
models – engine, transmission, chassis, brakes, steering, axle, electrical and
bodywork.
A7 Components, 18 Russell Avenue, Dunchurch, Rugby, Warwicks CV22 6PX.
Tel: 01788 522033.
Website: www.a7c.co.uke-mail:sales@a7c.co.uk
An excellent website showing an extensive range of parts for all models –
engine, transmission, chassis, brakes, steering, axle, electrical, lamps and
bodywork.
Metex, Beehive Mill, Moor Lane, Darwen, Lancs. BB3 0EJ.
Tel: 01254 704625. Fax: 01254 776927.
A range of black or white thick woven dustcovers for in-garage use.
Note: Several other firms offer fitted, semi-fitted and loose covers
for in-garage and outdoor use, including total 'garage' covers with humidity
control. These firms advertise in all the 'Classic Car' magazines.
Rockall Auto Electrics, Valley Rd., Hayfield, High Peak, Derbyshire SK22 2LP.
Tel: 01663 742539. Fax: 01663 747676.
Repairs and
rebuilds to all types of starters and regulators/cut-outs,
The Seven Workshop, Elms Cross Yard, Frome Road, Bradford-upon-Avon, Wilts.,
BA15 2EA. Ian Dunford and Dave Phillips.
Tel: 01225 868696. Fax: 01225 868828.
Website: www.sevenworkshop.com
e-mail:
sales@sevenworkshop.com
Very knowledgeable, offering a wide range of parts. Free list on receipt of sae.
Auto Electric Supplies Ltd, Granville House, 11 Cross Street, Tenbury Wells,
Worcs.
W15 8EF. Tel: 01584 819552. Fax: 01584 819355.
Website:www.autoelectricsupplies.co.uke-mail:
info@autoelectricsupplies.co.uk
Supplying all electrical wiring products, parts and accessories for classic
cars. Extensive on-line catalogue and ordering facility.
Auto Sparks, 80-88 Derby Road, Sandiacre, Nottinghamshire NG10 5HU.
Tel:
0115 949 7211.
Website:
www.autosparks.co.uk e-mail:
sales@autosparks.co.uk
Custom-made wiring looms for cars from 1930, cables, terminals and sundries. 10%
discount when buying from on-line catalogue.
The Green Spark Plug Co., 29 Northwich Road, Cranage, Cheshire CW4 8HL.
Tel/fax: 0147 753 2317. Contact: Tim Green.
Website: www.gsparkplug.com
All wiring, terminals and tools, also supply coils, contact sets and other
distributor parts, dynamo and starter brushes, all makes of spark plugs at low
prices, with all p&p at £3. Website limited so phone for full list of products.
Tim Hodgekiss, Mack Cottage, Broad Rd, Worstead, North Walsham NR28 9RU.
Tel/Fax: 01692 535802.
For full catalogue please send 4 x 1st class stamps.
Vehicle Wiring Products, 9 Buxton Court, Manners Industrial Estate, Ilkeston,
Derbys.
DE7 8EF. Tel: 0115 9305454. Fax: 0115 9440101.
Website:
www.vehicleproducts.co.uk e-mail:sales@vehicleproducts.co.uk
Full range of wiring cable, connections, components, bulbs, indicator lights and
tools. Can download an illustrated catalogue and order on-line.
Classic Car Spares (Electrical), 40 Worcester Road, Titton, Stourport-on-Severn,
Worcs., DY13 9PD. Bernard Bryant.
Tel: 01299 828171.
Website:
www.classic-spares-electrical.com e-mail:bam40505@aol.com
also
lucasparts@aol.com
Wide range of spares for all Lucas product range.
Doug Taylor Metal Finishing Co., Unit 7, Knightcott Ind Est.,Banwell,
Nr
Weston-Super-Mare, BS29 6JN.
Tel: 01934 820454. Fax: 01934 824058.
Website: www.dougtaylor.co.uk
Chrome, nickel, copper, zinc, silver, brass and gold plating and polishing.
SMB Plating Ltd., 39H Fennel Business Park, Pennygillam Way, Pennygillam Ind
Est., Launceston PL15 7ED. Tel: 01566 777132.
Website:www.smbplating.co.uk
Contact: Alan Knight e-mail: alan.knight@smbplating.co.uk
also at SMB Plating Ltd., Emma Place, Stonehouse, Plymouth
PL1 3QX
Tel: 01752
669853. Contact: Ken Carroll e-mail: ken.carroll@smbplating.co.uk
With 3 production units in Plymouth and Launceston, offering a range of
metal finishing processes including electroplating, anodising and polishing, SMB
Plating Limited serves industry and commerce throughout Cornwall, Devon,
Somerset and Dorset
Ray Brown (Engineers) Ltd., Caroline Place, Stonehouse, Plymouth.
Tel:
01752 662084. Fax: 01752 222290.
Crankshaft re-grinding, re-boring, white metalling.
Cornwall Engine Company, C4 Formal Ind Park, Treswithian, Camborne, TR14 0PY.
Tel: 01209 612225.
Full machining and remanufacture service – re-boring, rebuilds, facing etc.
Maurice Richards, Wayside, off Churchill Way, Penwithick, St Austell, PL26
8UH.
Tel/Fax: 01726 850808.
All lathe work, milling, skimming ie flywheel, brake drums etc., also alloy and
TIG welding.
P R Laffin Fabrications, Carn Tannery, Wilson Way, Pool, Redruth TR15 3RX.
Tel: 01209 217556. Fax: 01209 217056.
Able to fabricate new bumpers in bright stainless steel.
Chubb Fire Ltd, Unit 2C Kay Close, Newham Ind Est., Plympton, Plymouth PL7
4LU.
Tel: 01752 231650. Website: www.chubb.co.uk
Sales Executive: Wayne Swift Tel: 07780 954775. e-mail: wayne.swift@chubb.co.uk
Can supply 2 litre spray foam extinguisher 405mm x 112mm or 1 litre dry powder
extinguisher 350mm x 80mm, both with travelling bracket.
Fire Crest Protection Ltd., Sales contacts at
Bodmin - 01208 479026; Camborne - 01209 831417; Falmouth - 01326 389014;
Launceston - 01566 749013; Looe - 01503 289017; Liskeard - 01579 529012; Newquay
- 01637 849017; Plymouth - 01752 638063; St Austell - 01726 209013.
Can supply all types of extinguishers, 2 litre spray foam extinguisher 420mm x
108mm
Gaskets for Classics, Unit 22 Barton Rd., Water Eaton Ind Est., Bletchley,
Milton Keynes, MK2 3JW. Tel/Fax: 01908 366435.
Website:
www.gasketsforcalssics.co.uk/austinstocklist.html
e-mail:
gasketsforclassics@tiscali.co.uk
Offers head, inlet/exhaust manifold and exhaust pipe flange gaskets for all
Austin Sevens, also Tens and Twelves. Also make obsolete gaskets and seals to
order.
RAM Gasket Solutions Ltd, Unit 14A/14B, Cardew Ind Est, Cardew Way, Redruth
TR15 1SS. Tel: 01209 314700. Fax: 01209 314900.
Website:
www.ramjointings.co.uk e-mail:
mailbox@ramgaskets.co.uk
All materials to make cork and paper gaskets.
Vintage Headlamp Restoration, Limestone Cottage Lane, Wadsley Bridge,
Sheffield S6 1NJ. Peter and Lee Appleyard.
Tel/Fax; 0114 2853555.
Website:
www.vintage-headlamp-restoration.co.uk
e-mail:
lee@appleyard1.freeserve.co.uk
Complete refurbishment of lamps, costly but good quality.
The Green Spark Plug Co., 29 Northwich Road, Cranage, Cheshire CW4 8HL.
Tel/fax: 0147 753 2317.
Website: www.gsparkplug.com
Also supply contact sets and other distributor parts, dynamo and starter
brushes, wiring and terminals, electrical tools, all makes of spark plugs at low
prices, with all p&p at £3. Website limited so phone for full list of products.
Most Austin Seven parts suppliers also stock ignition parts.
Wilco Motor Spares Ltd., 186-200 Salhouses Road, Norwich NR7 9AH.
Website:
www.wilcodirect.co.uk
Can supply ignition and door keys, new and cut to order, by key number for
prefixes: FP, SS, FK, FS, FR, MRN, FA, TS, RL, RM, FT, FV, and VM for £4.99
delivered. Check on website for number ranges supplied.
NB: computerised cutting may be too accurate. A key cut from
tracking equipment in a High Street outlet may be more suitable for old keys in
worn locks.
Dash4It, Dash (South West) Ltd., Unit 2, Barncoose Ind Est., Redruth,
Cornwall TR15 3RQ. Tel: 0845 634 62 66 (local call rate).
Website: www.dash4it.co.uk Full range of OS maps at 30% discount, High Visibility items, travel
accessories.
Maurice Richards, Wayside, off Churchill Way, Penwithick, St Austell, PL26
8UH.
Tel/Fax: 01726 850808.
All lathe work, milling, skimming ie flywheel, brake drums etc, also alloy and
TIG welding.
Callington:
John Smith Tyres, The Garage, 23 Fore Street, Callington.
Tel: 01579
382295.
Tamar Valley Motoring Centre, 60 Liskeard Road, Callington. Colin Bird.
Tel: 01579 383060.
Camborne:
Country Cars, The Workshop, Rosewarne Main Car Park, Camborne. John Bath.
Tel: 01209 612211. Arrange through Roy Flux (CA7C member) who is a
registered MOT Tester on Tel: 07715 594530.
St Austell:
A J Toms Garage, Hewaswater, St Austell, PL26 7JF Tel: 01726
882114.
Allen’s MoT Station, Victoria Road, Mount Charles, St Austell. Terry Allen.
Tel: 01726 75995.
Hillside Garage, Little Polgooth, St Austell, PL26 7DD. Tel: 01726
74056. Will offer MoT's at trade price to CA7C members on production of
membership card.
RTS Vehicles Services Ltd., Unit 5, Victoria Business Park, Roche,
St
Austell. Tel: 01726 890000.
Wendron, Helston:
R and G Motors, The Workshops, Carnkie, Wendron, Helston.
Garth Pascoe.
Tel: 01209 860475.
Period Number Plates, PO Box 6633, Birmingham B36 0AU. Tel/Fax:
0121 747 3677.
All styles of pressed aluminium and raised plastic digits 3
1/2"
character height correct to 1963.
I & C Woolstenholmes Ltd., Whitley Way, Northfields Ind Est., Market Deeping,
Nr Peterborough, PE6 8AR. Tel: 01778 347347. Fax: 01778
341847.
Website:
www.woolies-trim.co.uk
e-mail:
info@woolies-trim.co.uk
NB. In accordance with the Vehicles (Crime) Act 2001 firms
supplying number plates must see original copies of V5 registration document
plus either a) current photocard driving licence or b) utility bill with current
paper driving licence.
Duchy Fasteners, Units 1-4, Station Road Ind Est., Perranporth.
Tel:
01872 573999. Fax: 01872 573644.
Most helpful for BSF and BSW threads, also taps & dies.
EKP Supplies, The Old Workshop, Bratton Fleming, Nr Barnstaple, North Devon
EX31 4SA. Tel: 01598 710892
Website:
www.ekp.supplies.btinternet.co.uk e-mail:
ekpsupplies@btinternet.com
Brass and steel BA nuts, precision screws, studding, short lengths of brass,
mild and stainless steel, also rivets and rivet snaps.
Express Fasteners, 19 Holborn Street, Plymouth
Tel: -1752 255766 Nuts and bolts, not much BSF/BSW but good for washers
and sundries.
Namrick Ltd.,124 Portland Road, Hove, East Sussex BN3 5QL. Tel: 01273
779864. Website:
www.namrick.co.uk
Nuts and bolts including BSF and BSW also taps and dies.
Surplus Supplies, Rosengarth, Mill Lane, Caunton, Newark, Notts., NG23 6AJ.
Mike Peters. Tel: 01636 636735.
BSF and BSW nuts and bolts and associated products, including obscure BA .
Those who wish to use ‘traditional’ monograde oils etc., have the choice of
Castrol, Morris, Penrite and Silkolene. Whilst these are more expensive they can
offer lower consumption. Otherwise multigrade 20-50 oil is available.
NOTE;
Duckhams Classic 20W-50 is no longer
manufactured.
Castrol Classic Oils, Wakefield House, Cambridge CB4
5QZ. Sales and technical Help-desk at Tel: 01954 231668.
Website:
www.castrol.com/uk/classicse-mail:
sales@classicoils.co.uk
A useful website with price list of all products, inc VAT. Carriage free
delivery on all orders of £30 and over for direct purchases. Classic engine oils
include monograde XL30 SAE30 and XXL40 SAE40, multigrade XL20W/50, also axle
oils SAE140 and EP140. Can supply lube charts and recommendations for vehicles
from 1900 onwards.
Mill Auto Supplies Ltd, Website: www.millautosupplies.co.uk
Can supply classic oils, grease and other incidentals, but not BSF tools etc..
Branches open Mon – Fri: 8.30am - 6.00pm; Sats 8.30am - 4.00pm unless stated
below.
St Austell: 42 West Hill,
St Austell PL25 5SU. Tel: 01726 75678.
Pat Williams Ltd. Lauder Lane, Barnstaple EX31 3WL.
Tel: 01271 327442.
Tim Kelly Restorations, Unit 8, Great Western Railway Yard, Station Road,
St Agnes. TR5 0PD. Tel: 01872 553040
Penrite Oils, 1 Mustills Lane, Over, Cambridge CB4 5PW. Free advice
Tel:
0800 917 9588.
Website:
www.penrite.co.uk is a useful site with details of their products.
Local stockists:
Cumbers Garage, Brixham. Tel: 01803 857620
Morris Minor South West, Truro. Tel: 01872 270210
Tamar Valley Motoring Centre, 60 Liskeard Road, Callington.
Tel:
01579 383060.
Tim Kelly Restorations, Unit 8, Great Western Railway Yard, Station Road,
St Agnes, TR5 0PD. Tel: 01872 553040.
Ken & Lyn Burdekin, Buxton, Derbyshire. Tel: 01298 814813.
Supply
full range of cellulose paints, primers and thinners etc., in fact everything
required to paint your car. Also spray guns, but not compressors although will
direct you to a supplier who can meet your needs. Will provide advice on all
aspects of paint materials and methods. Attend events like the National Austin 7
Rally at Beaulieu.
Hex HoldingsLtd.,
Unit 8b-9b Cardew Bus Pk, Redruth.
Tel: 01209 216292
JP Pistons, 25-31 Innes Road, Windsor Gardens, South Australia 5086.
Website:www.jp.com.aue-mail:pistons@jp.com.au
Pistons and
rings available for all AustinSeven models, standard sizes or made to your
specification.
Can buy from Holmesdale Sevens, Tony Leslie. e-mail:holmesdale7@tiscali.co.uk
Blast Clean Ltd., Lower Trolvis Works, Longdowns, Penryn TR10 9DL.
Tel:
01209 861456. Fax: 01209 861457.
Website:
www.blastcleanandcoatings.co.uk e-mail:
blastcleanltd@btconnect.com
Can undertake powder coating on items
up to 5m length, also grit and shot blasting, paint and metal spraying.
Daften Powder Coating, Trevilling Quay, Wadebridge, PL27 6EB.
Tel:
01208 812148. Fax: 01208 814092
Website:www.daften.co.uk e-mail:diecasting@daften.co.uk
Coating of all shapes and sizes up to 4.5m.
West Cornwall Paint Shop, Trevoole, Praze, Camborne, TR14 0PJ.
Tel:
01209 831937. Fax: 01209 831939.
Also known as Pump International
Camborne Radiator Co Ltd., Unit 7, Trevu Road, Camborne. Tel: 01209
716497.
They do a good job with soldered repairs.
Plymouth Radiators, 55 HollyCourt, St Modwen Road, Parkway Ind Est, Plymouth.
Tel: 01752 666402. Contact: Paul Lucas.
Specialists in the repair of vintage radiators.
Rebuilds/Restoration
Seven Rebuilds. Paul Williams, The old Church, Scowles, Coleford, Glos.
GL16 8QT. Tel: 01594 832982 Specialist in Austin Seven restorations; chassis, axle and engine rebuilds,
body repairs, re-sprays paint - vintage and classic vehicles.
Rockall Auto Electrics, Valley Rd., Hayfield, High Peak, Derbyshire SK22 2LP.
Tel: 01663 742539. Fax: 01663 747676.
Repairs and
rebuilds to all types of starters and dynamos.
Fluxford Classics, Unit 10 - 16, The Forge Industrial Park, North Roskear,
Camborne
TR14 0AW. Roy Flux, (CA7C member). Tel: 01209 711108.
e-mail:
fluxford@lineone.net
Also large stock of new and used spares.
Frost Auto Restoration Techniques Ltd., Crawford Street, Rochdale, Lancs.
OL16 5NU. Tel: 01706 658619. Fax: 01706 860338.
Website:
www.frost.co.uk
Tools and equipment for the restorer:- painting;
welding; bodywork tools and dollies, forming bats, swages, bending rolls;
plating kits. Website is well worth a visit.
LB Restoration Services, Pandarosa, St Lawrence Rd, Bodmin PL31 2QU.
Tel/Fax: 01208 269746.
Website:
www.lb-restoration.co.uke-mail:
sales@lb-restoration.co.uk
Specialist tools and materials for sheet
metal work and brazing/aluminium welding supplies, also cleaners and polishes
for valeting leather and bodywork. Comprehensive website with online ordering
The Seven Workshop, Elms Cross Yard, Frome Road, Bradford-upon-Avon, Wilts.
BA15 2EA. Ian Dunford and Dave Phillips. Tel: 01225 868696. Fax: 01225 868828.
Website:
www.sevenworkshop.com
e-mail:
sales@sevenworkshop.com
Very wide range of parts. Free list on receipt of sae.
Reproduction Mouldings and Extrusions, PO Box 2,
Cropwell Bishop, Nottingham
NG12 3RJ. Geoff Roe.
Tel/Fax 0115 989 4091.
Over 30 reproduction rubber mouldings for Austin
Ruby and Big 7, many listed by original part number, unfortunately list is not
illustrated. Send sae or fax for list.
I & C Woolstenholmes Ltd., Whitley Way, Northfields Ind Est., Market Deeping,
Nr Peterborough, PE6 8AR. Tel: 01778 347347. Fax: 01778
341847.
Website:
www.woolies-trim.co.uk
e-mail:
info@woolies-trim.co.uk
Useful online catalogue.
Blast Clean Ltd., Lower Trolvis Works, Longdowns, Penryn TR10 9DL..
Tel:
01209 861456. Fax: 01209 861457
Website:
www.blastcleanandcoatings.co.uk e-mail:
blastcleanltd@btconnect.com
Grit and shot blasting, paint and
metal spraying, also can undertake powder coating on items up to 5m length.
Metal Protection Services, Great Western Railway Yard, St Agnes.
Tel: 01872
552106. Fax: 01872 553549.
The anti-corrosion treatment specialists,
shot blasting, metal spraying and coating, on or off-site.
Viaduct Services, Viaduct Works, Frog Hill, Ponsonooth, Truro, TR3 7JW.
Tel: 01872 870244.
Blast cleaning, air and airless metal spraying,
pressure washing, on or off-site.
David Mitchell, 'Fairways', Vicarage Hill, St Day, Redruth.
TR16 5PJ.
Tel:
01209 821809.
Happy to undertake smaller jobs like coach-lines, also gold
leaf work and glass gilding.
JC Services. John Corah, Fir Croft, Bovey Tracey, Devon,
TQ13 9AX.
Tel/Fax: 01626 832912.
All types of traditional signwriting, vintage and
classic vehicle lining and lettering.
Most companies supplying Austin 7 parts can supply Champion or NGK plugs.
Most Motor Factors in Cornwall and Devon can supply NGK equivalent to Champion.
If you wish to buy in bulk, then try -
The Green Spark Plug Co., 29 Northwich Road, Cranage, Cheshire CW4 8HL.
Tel/fax: 0147 753 2317. Contact: Tim Green.
Website: www.gsparkplug.com
Supply all makes of spark plugs at low prices, also distributor and dynamo
parts, wiring, terminals and electrical tools, with all p&p at £3. Website
limited to plugs so phone for full price list of products which includes coils,
contact breakers, wiring etc.
Vintage Austin Services, Ian Dunford, 280 Church Road, Frampton Cotterell,
Bristol
BS36 2BH. Tel: 01225 868696 (day) or 01454 778021 (eve).
Website:
www.VintageAustinServices.co.uk
e-mail:
IanDunford@vintageaustinservices.co.uk
Also specialist in front
axle rebuild and repairs, road springs.
Rockall Auto Electrics, Valley Rd., Hayfield, High Peak, Derbyshire SK22 2LP.
Tel: 01663 742539. Fax: 01663 747676.
Repairs and
rebuilds to all types of starters, dynamos and regulators & cut-outs,
Vince Leek, Holm Oak, Upton Scudamore, Warminster, Wilts. Tel: 01985
216632.
Fax: 01985 214115.
e-mail: a7vcl@btinternet.com
(CA7C member)
Also engine, gearbox and back axle, and dynamo rebuilds.
Baconsdozen, 13 Waveney Rd, Lowestoft, Suffolk NR32 1BT. Keith & Jane Bacon.
Tel: 01502 564120.
Website:
www.baconsdozen.co.uk e-mail:
sales@baconsdozen.co.uk
Mail order supplying Taps & dies also Whitworth/BSF sockets, spanner and box
spanners.
Duchy Fasteners, Units 1-4, Station Road Ind Est., Perranporth.
Tel:
01872 573999. Fax: 01872 573644.
Taps & dies, also BSF and BSW nuts
and bolts.
FWB Southwest, Threemilestones Ind Est., Truro TR4 9LD.
Tel: 01872 243500.
Website:
www.fwb.co.uk e-mail:
enquiries@fwbsw.co.uk
Not a supplier of imperial drills, taps and dies, metric only.
Fore Street, Nanpean, St Austell PL26 7YG.
Tel: 01726 822302.
Taps & Dies, Drills, Grinding Discs, also Welding equipment & consumables,
most Engineering equipment and consumables. At Nanpean Store contact
Steve, who offersCA7C members a discount on production of their
club membership card. Discount variable according to product.
Namrick Ltd., 124 Portland Road, Hove, East Sussex BN3 5QL. Tel: 01273
779864. Website:
www.namrick.co.uk
Taps and dies, also nuts and bolts including BSF
and BSW.
The Tap & Die Co., 445 West Green Road, London N15 3LP
Tel: 0208 888 1865 Fax: 0208 888 4613.
Website:www.tapdie.com
Supplying BSF, BSW taps and dies individually or boxed sets.
Uni-Thread, Marldon House, Love Lane, Marldon, South Devon TQ3 1SP. Tel:01803
559595. Website:
www.uni-thread.com
e-mail:unithread@aol.com
Suppliers of drills, taps and dies, thread inserts and much more. BSC, BSP, BA,
BSF, BSW, UNF, UNC and full range of metric. Also thread repair kits.
Greg Powell, 24 Elgar Avenue, Hampton Park, Hereford HR1 1TY. Tel:
01432 353963 Website:www.poplargreg.come-mail:greg@poplargreg.com Good quality reproduction GB road tax discs 1921 - 87 at very reasonable
cost, with choice of cancelling stamp for original registering office and date
at small extra charge.
Baconsdozen, 13 Waveney Rd, Lowestoft, Suffolk NR32 1BT. Keith & Jane Bacon.
Tel: 01502 564120.
Website:
www.baconsdozen.co.uk e-mail:
sales@baconsdozen.co.uk
Mail order supplying Whitworth/BSF sockets, spanner and box spanners
manufactured by Laser and Elora. Also Taps & Dies
Britool manufacture Whitworth sockets (3/8" & 1/2"
square drive), open, ring and combination spanners. Ratchets and extension bars
are cheaper in Halfords.
The Store, Fore Street, Nanpean, St Austell,
PL26 7YG Tel: 01726 822302.
At Nanpean Store contact Steve, who offersCA7C members a
discount on production of their club membership card. Discount variable
according to product.
Buck & Hickman, Unit 4, Phoenix Bus Pk, Estover Rd, Plymouth Tel:
01752 692700
Monks & Crane plc, 5 Kay Close, Newnham Ind Est, Plympton Tel: 01752
330265
Parkins Industrial Supplies, Unit 2, East Way, Lee MIll Ind Est, Ivybridge,
Devon.
Tel: 01752 690390
A & R Sheldon, 33 Bramhall Park Rd, Bramhall, Stockport, Cheshire SK7 3JN.
Tel & Fax: 0161 440 0821.
Website:www.arsheldon.com
e-mail:info@arsheldon.com
South West Surplus Tooling, New Portreath Rd., Bridge, Nr Redruth.
Tel:
01209 843656. Fax: 01209 843654.
Surplus hand tools in imperial sizes
including sockets and spanners. Also new and factory reconditioned hand and
power tools from all major manufacturers. Also garage equipment. Mail order
service available.
I & C Woolstenholmes Ltd., Whitley Way, Northfields Ind Est., Market Deeping,
Nr Peterborough, PE6 8AR.
Tel: 01778 347347. Fax: 01778
341847.
Website:
www.woolies-trim.co.uk
e-mail:
info@woolies-trim.co.uk
Phone for samples of materials for colour and texture.
Lambrook Tyres, PO Box 44, Honiton, Devon EX14 0PY.
Tel/Fax: 01404 891189.
Veteran, vintage and classic tyres.
North Hants Tyres, 1 Avondale Road, Fleet, Hants, GU519FF.
Tel: 01252 613261. Fax: 01252 812225.
Website:www.northhantstyres.com e-mail:sales@northhantstyres.com Wide range of tyres with on-line search facility, also can order catalogue.
Protyre Gupa P, Units 1 & 2, Clare Place, off Commercial Rd, Coxside,
Plymouth
PL4 0JW. Tel: 01752 228118.
Website:www.protyre.co.uk
Can supply 350
x 19 Avon Triple Duty sidecar tyres at reasonable price.
S E Smith & Sons, Biscovey Garage, St Blazey Gate, Par, Cornwall PL24 2EE.
Tel: 01726 813349.
Can obtain
Avon Sidecar Triple Duty Mark II 3.50 x 19 tyres at
a reasonable price
Vintage Tyre Supplies Ltd., Beaulieu, Brockenhurst, Hampshire SO42 7ZN.
Tel: 01590 612261. Fax: 01590 612722.
Website:
www.vintagetyres.com e-mail:
sales@vintagetyres.com
Wide range of tyres including named brands for all Austins also 4.75 x 16"
for Austin Big Seven.
Watling Tyres, Gravesend, Kent. Ian Wonnacott.
Tel: 01474 321455.
Offers 3.50 x 19" Avon sidecar tyres.
New and old leather requires care at regular intervals. Chemicals for
hide care are available from retailers of Equestrian Supplies, depots of
Cornwall Farmers Ltd, and sometimes Trago Mills. Look for products from:
Battle, Hayward & Bower Ltd., Crofton Drive, Lincoln LN3 4NP - their
‘Lincoln’ range.
Carr & Day & Martin Ltd., Wilmslow, Cheshire.
Northants Leather Chemicals Ltd., 12 North Portway Close, Round Spinney Ind
Est., Northampton NN3 8RQ.
I & C Woolstenholmes Ltd., Whitley Way, Northfields Ind Est., Market Deeping,
Nr Peterborough, PE6 8AR.
Tel: 01778 347347. Fax: 01778
341847.
Website:
www.woolies-trim.co.uk e-mail:
info@woolies-trim.co.uk
Leather Care Renovations, 2 Aston Court, Kingsland Grange, Warrington,
Cheshire have an online shop with useful product information at www.leathercaredirect.combut prices are high.
Maurice Richards, Wayside, off Churchill Way, Penwithick, St Austell, PL26
8UH.
Tel/Fax: 01726 850808.
Alloy and TIG welding, also all lathe
work, milling, skimming ie flywheel, brake drums etc.
The Store, Fore Street, Nanpean, St Austell,
PL26 7YG Tel: 01726 822302.
Welding equipment & consumables, also Taps & Dies, Drills, Grinding discs,
most Engineering equipment and consumables. At Nanpean Store contact
Steve, who offersCA7C members a discount on production of their
club membership card. Discount variable according to product.
Wellington Welding Supplies Ltd.,
Unit 7c, Druids Road, Pool Ind Est., Redruth. Tel: 01209 213544.
Old Walker Building, Cattedown Road, Plymouth. Tel: 01752 663635.
Brickwood Wheel Rebuilds, Old Brickwood Farm, West Grimstead, Salisbury. SP5
3RN. James Wheildon.
Tel: 01722 712967 (ansaphone & preferred) or 01722 712701 (workshop)
e-mail:
jameswheildon@yahoo.com
Manufacturers and suppliers of wire wheels, wheels rebuilt, repaired,
spokes and rims supplied.
Richards Bros. Unit 6, Hedel Rd, Canton, Cardiff CF11 8DJ
Tel: 029 2022 9945 Fax: 029 2022 0717.
Website:
www.richards-bros.com e-mail:
sales@richards-bros.com
Renovating and manufacturing all types of wire wheels for classic cars.
Specialised Automobile Services ltd., Langley Mill, Langley Rd, Langley,
Macclesfield, Cheshire SK11 0DG. Contact: Steve Hopkins.
Tel: 01260
253119 Fax: 01260 252699.
Website:
www.wirewheels.co.uke-mail:
steve@wirewheels.co.uk
Specialists in wire wheels and will supply spokes.
Vintage Austin Services, Ian Dunford, 280 Church Road, Frampton Cotterell,
Bristol
BS36 2BH. Tel: 01225 868696 (day) or 01454 778021 (eve).
Website:
www.VintageAustinServices.co.uk
e-mail:
IanDunford@vintageaustinservices.co.uk
Also specialist in front
axle rebuild and repairs, road springs.
JEL Bearings, Carr Lane, York YO26 5HU. Tel: 01904 780000. Website:www.jelbearings.co.uke-mail:sales@jelbearings.co.uk Complete white metal casting and machining service for connecting rods, main
bearings, and thrust bearings. Both direct cast and shell big end
bearings, direct cast and shell main bearings, thrust bearings, split or one
part bearings can be dealt with. Solid white metal bearings can also be
manufactured.
Vintage Wings and Radiators, Lord North Street, Miles Platting, Manchester
M40 8HT. Tel/Fax: 0161 202 6247.
Website:
www.vinatgewingsandradiators.co.uk
e-mail:
vinatgewingsandrads@btconnect.com
Specialists in handcrafted
body panels and radiators for the discerning restorer, high quality but
expensive.
Machine Mart, 58-64 Embankment Road, Plymouth.
Tel: 01752 254050. 24hr Telesales 0845 450 1800.
Website:
www.machinemart.co.uk
e-mail:
sales@machinemart.co.uk
Full range of workshop equipment – benches, vices, compressors, welding
equipment, spray guns, trolley jacks and axle stands, spanners etc.. Phone or
e-mail for a catalogue or look on-line.
South West Surplus Tooling, New Portreath Rd., Bridge, Nr Redruth.
Tel:
01209 843656. Fax: 01209 843654.
Garage equipment, and surplus
hand tools in imperial sizes including sockets and spanners as well as new and
factory reconditioned hand and power tools from all major manufacturers. Mail
order service available.
