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Just get it welded up, it will be fine. It's not like this hasn't been done before

Well just to give you a bit of understanding on how I got to this I consider myself a bit of a petrol head, I studied mechanical engineering but have a reasonable understanding of most things I have completed 3 kits to date, first been a Robin Hood with Redtop engine using a manta gearbox on twin 45's, then had a bit of a break from Kits as I tried motorbikes for a bit but found out even though I have a love for bikes they were not for me, (I was too scared worrying all the time about would I get home in one piece) Then I returned buying my first Westfield which had a RS1.8 silvertop this soon was modified but the urge for more power saw that get removed and in went a ST170 with stage 3 head and a megasquirt ( I hear a few growns) ecu with a set of Hayabusa throttle bodies, the gearbox was changed to a straight cut and had a twin plate clutch (nightmare on road) this did not las long. After a good few years with this I was looking again for another project when I came across my current Westfield which had a poorly running engine due to the carb setup, this was ideal for me as I wanted to put an Ecoboost engine in, Ive always been of the opinion a Westfield should be a small engine and these modern engines are truly amazing. So lots of planning research saw me talking with a few members who were on similar paths, so a steep learning curve as there was almost no information out there on the net to help. so some of the decisions were trial and error, I had hoped to get it completed so I could take to Stoneleigh but that was not going to happen due to contracting a really bad cold (worst I have ever had) anyway this project was completed and I took it to the classic at Silverstone. I am still impressed with this car drives great so I intend to keep this. Where we live there are some great classic events so my thoughts went should I buy a classic I looked around and could not find anything which really took me there were some close calls E type, TR5 and 6 but then I saw a C type and fell in love with it everybody I talked too agreed on its beauty, so I was sold, next job was to get my wife to sign up to the project. Oh I could not afford a genuine so Kit manufactures were googled, then the decision should I have a GRP or aluminium body, well this became a no brainer I was not going to pay at least another 30k for an alloy body as lets face it this will always be looked at as a kit, plus the GRPbody is more durable to stone chips etc. So the decision was made Realm Engineering 3 visits to the factory oh this is a real culture shock if you are from the current day thinking of what factories are like, but as I've been around a bit longer it was like going back to my apprentice days. So before I commit to buying I need to find a series3 Jaguar but these are starting to get collector status so finding one a a good price is not easy, so bit of scouring all the usual places I found one that met my criteria (cheap) as it had been partially stripped, so prior to Christmas the deal was done and I would collect in the New Year. My next attention was to look for a gearbox for the kit, I need a W58 supra box I finally found on in Czech Republic a deal was done and it arrived safely in the new year, these are like Hens teeth so bit annoying that I just found another one 10miles from where I live at less money, oh well never mind. So last few weeks I have been slowly stripping the car Daimler XJ6 4.2 for the bits I need. So here is the doner, it looks much better than it is and a image of the future

I'll second that. The bus pass comes in handy, free transport to & from my favourite Pub on the HMRC and the Winter Fuel Payment pays for my first trackday of the year. It can't get any better.

Taller screen fitted with a bit of a better view.

I got told I was a trouble maker on mine; after turning up in the Westfield, they asked for a driving license for ID, then the stroppy and very Liberal with a capital L instructor, got upset when it didn't have a photo on, and demanded photo ID. All I had on me with a photo was an MSA Speed License... (The second instructor, who was very good and was actually trying to teach us useful stuff, p******** himself laughing behind her back!)

New kit ordered After completing my Ecoboost westfield project, I decided to look for something a bit different, I will be keeping my Westfield. So my question is would our Westfield members like to follow my build of my Jaguar C type, I thought I would ask first as this is a Westfield forum, if so I will look at making a blog on here Look forward to your responses Chris

This sort of fits in the "Start Line" area of the forum. I won't go into details, but after a frustrating 2 weeks I have decided selling cars/registration numbers is not my forte and I shall be keeping my car and plundering other funding options for a business, I was never 100% certain about selling it so I'm happy with that and it will reside at "yanto towers" for a good while longer, not that I was going to let my membership of the club lapse as i know that within a couple of years I would have drifted back into Westfield ownership. Now, my car is track orientated, my partner has finally decided that she would go out in it occasionally if it had a proper windscreen and side screens, oh and a dry sump oil tank that doesn't broil her feet, this car could well turn into a track spec touring/cruising car. Now, to the hunt for a windscreen; new or used, that is the question? Ian

Step, sat here on the couch I can't remember which box sections go all the way through from front to back if you get what I mean. I think someone mentioned it to brace over the joint if I understood it correctly. It would not be my first choice to brace out or slip joing but you may consider it but carefully on which chassis member you do, again not the first choice. Adding gussets with good intentions in the wrong place could also work against you as the chassis will flex in the wrong places and put undue stress where the manufacture did not intend it to be. It's been said before a good welder with a good welding machine is the way to go and mig welding would be my only choice. Get the chassis bolted/welded down to a flat surface where you can get things inline/square off and you will be halfway there. Good luck and let's us know your progress. Edit: Use the correct grade and specification box tube for any replacements

How negative do you lot want to get. If your not happy repairing a chassis I think you have more than put your point across. Me personally not a problem. Get it welded up or get your wallet out.

Rather you than me then

we still meet 2nd Wed of most months - just drop me a pm to check to make sure it's on

Fully understood, however if you whisper (only one cake left) in @Julie (One Careful Lady Owner) - Peak District AO 's ear, she can move at an alarming rate

Me & my t-shirt in Avoriaz 2200m up a mountain snowboarding. Excuse the expression, don't do selfies!!!

I'm sure TVR Glen could sort it .......