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Re: An interesting van on E-Bay

Re: An interesting van on E-Bay


For the photos last year, the Morris radiator cowl had been removed, revealing what appeared to be a Rosengart radiator. At that time it also had disc wheels.

The dashboard was also a mystery - certainly neither Austin nor Morris, although fitted with '29-period A7 instruments.

Location: Herefordshire, with an "E" not a "T".

Re: An interesting van on E-Bay

Its a Chummy dashboard

Re: An interesting van on E-Bay

hedd jones
Its a Chummy dashboard


Don't think so Hedd.

Take a look at http://vintageman.zenfolio.com/p686224276/h63DBFE5D#h6f2d12d8 which shows clearly that it's a bulbous, pressed steel unit. The picture is one of several of the vehicle shortly after import.

Location: Herefordshire, with an "E" not a "T".

Re: An interesting van on E-Bay

Yep. Dashboard identical to my March 1930 chummy. Just like it says on that website!

Re: An interesting van on E-Bay

Hedd,

You must have a very special Chummy going by the picture Martin posted-

The bulbous panel looks to have a Lucas SM5 switch panel but the Speedometer seems to have an ammeter inserted.

Tony.

Location: Malvern, Victoria, Australia.

Re: An interesting van on E-Bay

Comparing the two you can see what I consider to be the remains of the Chummy dashboard, it appears to have been simply grafted on to the top section which I would guess derives from another vehicle or fabrication of some sort.



Bonzer Photos: South Wales Austin 7 Club National Rally &emdash; Mystery Spanish van dash

Re: An interesting van on E-Bay

With the photos side-by-side, I can see where Hedd and Ruairidh are coming from. It seems like a heck of a lot of work!

Next question - does anyone recognise the steering wheel - or at least the head with the hand controls?

It's a pity that the Ebay listing doesn't show any details of the chassis, suspension or axles.

Location: Herefordshire, with an "E" not a "T".