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Phil Nelson

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And again, mid North Norfolk.  Spring meet up on the cards then!  And welcome

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Let's definitely get together in the spring..looks like there are enough of us for a coastal meet up and probably a central get together and tie in with some Suffolk and Essex and Cambridgeshire owners..

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I'm in, but I'll be in a tin top as I don't think I'll be done by then...:getmecoat:

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16 minutes ago, GaryD1971 said:

I'm in, but I'll be in a tin top as I don't think I'll be done by then...:getmecoat:

Get off the forum then and get building , for crying out loud :d

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4 hours ago, Thrustyjust said:

Get off the forum then and get building , for crying out loud :d

That's a fair point, well made...

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Well after getting the first chance of looking at the Westfield today, a  bit of good news! I thought the car was a SEW as it was not advertised as having independent suspension, but it is actually an SEI with drum rear brakes! Not sure what that really means in terms of driveability or ease of maintenance? The Westfield looks very well made indeed and has stood up surprisingly well to its 22 years of intermittent use.

It has hardly been used in 10 years, but the engine starts up well with signs of recent maintenance. The alternator light is flickering, but I expected all kinds of issues and have budgeted accordingly :cry: The engine requires further running and a tune before I take it on the road, by which time hopefully the weather will have improved.

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From what I have gleaned from others on this site, I believe the difference between the live rear axle and the independent one would really only become apparent on the race track, although I am not an expert in this area! For driveability and maintenance, check the oil level in the diff and a new set of shoes in the rear drums and pads in the front probably wouldn't hurt for peace of mind.  The alternator sounds like it might need changing or repairing before road use, but that's not a huge job.  Also, check the tyres haven't perished if it hasn't been used much for 10 years, as they may look good with lots of tread, but perishing is an MOT failure and rather dangerous too! 

Welcome to Westfield ownership! 

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Drums and independant means its an early car with a westfield cast housing to hold an escort diff. I believe. Could be a useable car, but the parts for the rear are pretty scarce , should you need a driveshaft replacement or a diff casting. Anything is useable , but we need some piccies here :t-up:

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