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Yay I got a cover shot fame at last

Martyn's Sleigh Richard's Sleigh Trevor's Sleigh Andy's Sleigh Big Andy's Sleigh My Sleigh The other's have some pretty amazing pictures and videos to add too, I am busy now as I have to find a bulk supplier of cable ties, you soon get through them don't you?

Got mine today as well and totally agree with Honourable Mem Sec, great issue and well done to all who contributed. It's a super read - once you get past the drivel that fool of a chairman wrote in the front.

Back to the restoration and a few small jobs were completed. First up was the gear lever and linkage. Thanks again go the John Danby Racing for the fabrication of the lever and gorgeous plating work. It's a simple push pull linkage connecting to the motorcycle gearbox. Next job was to fit the pedals. These originated from a Mk3 car so needed a small amount of fettling and shortening of the accelerator pedal so they would fit within my Mk2 chassis. The pedals were original parts and came from Johnny Walker's 1960's stock but when It came to fitting them I found they hadn't quite been finished. The bore for the pivot was undersized and needed reaming out to fit. The corresponding holes in the chassis also need to be done to remove the excess paint but I wont be able to do this until I remove the lower body. The master cylinders for the brakes are fitted in an unconventional position compared to most cars and when seated for driving are located under your knees. An adjustable linkage connects the pedal to a very crude balance bar for the mater cylinders. The components still need a clean up and plating but for the moment, they're just being fitted to check the fit and operation.

Yes it was a shame you guy's were scared of dressing up as Santa unable to join us so here are some piccies for you. Appearing as Santa was Martyn and Sue, Trevor and Ben(Yakattak), Richard(Bioman) and Vic (Baby Bio), AndyR, Big Andy and Debbie. Paul Johnson and his wife Alison came to see us, Paul is WSCC member number 7 and came in his Porsche that was a bit nice, he must learn to come and park up with us though, how else can we get it on the photo's. Sleigh's at Ashbourne Santa's at Asbourne We made our way through Matlock Bath and Bakewell hooting and waving at everyone. A MX5 came towards me with the top down and I thought 'oh he must be unhinged as well, I will give him a wave', little did I know it was about 20 waves. The MX5 club were out in a massive convoy, all waving back. Pitstop at Hassop, the Focus ST club were parked up here and gave us some very strange looks, even they waved as we went. Yes, 'as we went' next time folks FOLLOW ME not a certain other person, it saves you all having to do a three point turn, and it saves me waiting while looking in my mirror wondering where you have ALL gone Through Grindleford, up to Surprise View, into Hathersage and we did a circuit of Castleton before arriving at the Travellers Rest for lunch. They had set a table for us and it was a fight for who could get furthest away from the fire. With the pile of clothes on the floor it looked like a jumble sale. Santa's Off we go again After a hearty lunch we set off in search of cake and for that we needed a cafe. At this time of day there is only one place that is pleased to see you and that is Newton House. We took a route that went past Monsal Head and Ashford in the Water. Richard and Vic headed off north from here. Martyn and Sue headed off south from here, we took a great route back home to drop Ben off, Trevor headed back south and I went east with the 2 Andy's. I was worried that we might be a bit early for Santa but it was amazing how many people were wearing Santa clothing in one form or another, including a full Santa in Castleton. The villages were busier too, I think nearer the big day people don't venture into the countryside as much, so the whole thing was a raging success and thanks must go to mad Trevor for making us do it again. What a crazy day!!!

Here's a good vid of team UK showing the Europeans how to do it at the recent FIA Hillclimb Masters https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=E1xXXO1AI4A

Yep Just got her back together again and the Soft tops for sevens has arrived so I should stay warmish.

Lego Catering van arrived, birthday present from my daughter. I'm a lucky boy.

We need pics .I hope you had a fab day. Gutted I couldn't attend.

Sorry guys no going to make it tomorrow! Thanks William

Had a factory tour with Chris, followed by a half hour run in the factory SEiW demonstrator. On my return Richard asked where the front number plate had gone. A week later I ordered the kit, spent just under two years building it and it has now been on the road over 16 years and has nearly 26,000 miles on the clock, mostly enjoyable, but Welsh and Scottish weather both have the ability to test the mettle. Also, many friends have been made over the years by being a member of the WSCC. To paraphrase a great man. "Some people believe owning a Westfield is a matter of life and death, I am very disappointed with that attitude. I can assure you it is much, much more important than that." Must stop now, getting a bit emotional.

A good night indeed. Thanks for arranging Dave!

Hopefully everyone got home ok after the meal, with no hanging off cages! Great food and great company last night, shame a few couldn't make it due to work commitments, Andy, Bob, I've got your 30th t-shirts, I'll let you have them next time I see you.

Cheers for the info , been today and he sorted my problem in about 20 mins nice guy too hopefully get back next year for full tune on rolling road

No thanks, it'll just end up in the dustbin with my fibreglass car.

Since I started this thread, I think I may have to rename it ' See how far Slasher is away from his Westfield This time !'