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One of the bigger jobs I'd been putting off until now was the fabrication of the engine cradle. In reality its a fairly basic design but I'd been leaving ordering the parts from the laser cutters until i was absolutely certain that everything would fit as intended. Back from the laser cutters and this is what it looks like mocked up before welding.

Now Sold

Really - where does it say that?? I reckon Boardroom and Magazine are two separate entities with the Magazine reaching many more people - especially those who like to read when they are sat on the b0g

Are u mad !

Hi Geoff, Route looks good. I can't make it as I'm on holiday. I for one are very limited to runs out as I have young n's and can't always find the funds for such a long trip out inc meals etc. I always try to get out when I can, so just as soon as I can fit it in, I'll be there. Don't be discouraged though. I usually get out more on a Sunday which unfortunately doesn't work for you.

Was a glorious day for being out and about with good company in Westfields yesterday; glad you all enjoyed it too. Just wish I'd remembered the sun tan oil first! Feeling a bit crispy this morning!

Cool!

Hi Martin, welcome and congratulations on ordering the kit To answer your question, 'you just have'! Just add your blogs to this post (or start a new one) - that generally works better than using the blog feature as everyone gets to see it and join in...

Morning Thanks for a great day out yesterday. To tired to post last night, got home, a shower, 2 beers and then sleep, Hopefully be able to join you again. Dave.

Also save your best pics for the Calendar, it is hard to resist though !

Great day with some familiar roads, and some new roads, it made a great loop. Excellent stops too and some impressive weather booking!

Excellent Send write up and photos for WW magazine, nb stuff posted here not strictly allowed in mag.

That landed us at the Peak View Tea Rooms for lunch, well more like breakfast really. The eagle-eyed can spot where cars are parked. I love meeting new people and most of the people that came today were new to me. Everyone has an interesting car with lots of stories to tell about it. The driving was, erm, good! but the company is by far the key ingredient to a good day. Mark had some packing to do and had to leave us here and Jon had to leave too Rob and Owen set off on their 80 mile journey back home, leaving the rest of us to buzz over to Rudyard Lake for cake and ice cream. Glen and I took a new route home via Wincle and I managed to find my second wet cow pat of the day. Then, oh dear, Tricky had texted me an invite to go with him and MattyCatty to Blyton tomorrow. I just can't say no, I tried but I have to go, come on Glen, set the alarm. Next Sunday is the Tally Ho run with the classic cars around the WW2 airfields of Lincoln, see the separate posting for details. Thank you everybody for making it a great day and we hope to see you all again soon.

Meeting at The Cat and Fiddle pub high above Buxton were Martyn and Sue, all the way from Hinkley was Rob(rjc4176) and Owen, Dave Eastwood, Mark and Jon (6carjon). The pub We also met Martin who was out to walk the dog and just happened to meet us, he was in his Insigna but will soon be in a Westfield. With all the motorbikes wizzing around Sue was loving the scenery. After teas and a tyre kick we set off in the direction of Whaley Bridge and a good bit of switch back road. Then we headed west towards Macclesfield, down and round before twisting back upwards on to the high ground again.

Hi , Good day out with great views and good company. Thanks for organising. Regards, Michael.

Definitely a grin. Controlled terror gets a grin, Uncontrolled terror is another thing altogether!

Grin, or rictus of terror?

A man doesn't have a name for his car!

I once had a massive jump and then went down. I also didn't want to do it again.

Back to the Type 9 box. The 4 speed had a reputation in its day, but the 9 was thought to be a bodge. Mine has worked well until yesterday, when it decided to go into 3rd instead of 5th. Not good at 120 mph, but its proved that the engine's good to over 9,000 rpm And there's nowhere left to drive it properly on public road