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I have fitted the cage and screen,had to cut the round bits on screen pillars off. They hit the cage. Just got to make doors fit,and usable.

The journey has begun.Thanks to @Ali Jones and Gail for a great day out in the Peak District today. The scenery wasn't bad, but no comparison to what you are heading for, so please don't forget to share it with us on here. Have a brilliant time everyone

I'll go through the pictures I've took over the next couple of days and make them available. We had £69 left in the kitty so I'll make that up to £100 and gift aid to St Giles Hospice ( so they can claim the tax back ) with love from the Warwickshire WSCC. Thanks for your support.

Well, it didn't work. The plastic just starte going in another spot. It's possible I could have re stuck it and added more JB weld, but unfortunately I drop kicked the fob down the garden and lost it So I took the upper steering column out and drilled off the old lock. (After removing the dash, unfastening the scuttle, cutting away the silicon etc, so that the scuttle would lift up enough to slide the column out.) Interesting to see that the old ignition/lock I bought (not that old, but from before these troublesome last few years) is so much smoother in action, and the key slips in and out very easily. oh yes, and it's stamped as a genuine Lucas part, as opposed to the no name pattern copy I removed. Would have probably given that a kicking too, but I'd have broken my toe! Still lots to put back together, but the column is back in and secured, as is the scuttle. Won't finish tonight though. most importantly though, I have two keys again!!

So 7 months ago i started my winter upgrades. The upgrades started as planning as an engine and gearbox change from silvertop zetec and mt75 gearbox. Changing to what i planned to be a standard ST150 engine and type 9 gearbox. This (along with some carbon added) was meant to be the only change but as so often happens i got a little carried away with my self which caused a full strip and re build and as such the budget that id set to blown miles out of the water. Brand new Body work painted in kawasaki green. Re bushed all wishbones and a ton more carbon soon followed. The engine i purchased was an ST150 that had the internals re worked and fully re built, and an SPC type 9 box. Which againblew the budget even further. The engine is now running on jenvey throttle bodies and has a custom exhaust from AAS in newcastle. Car was meant to have the MOT 2 weeks ago but and oil leak from the gearbox put an end to that hope. Anyway shes passed today with flying colours. Time to put a few miles on the engine before it goes to JDM dyno on the 12th for a mapping session before i can fully enjoy it again.

have fun fellas

Waiting at the railway crossing last night

Had to stop on the way to work

Should be in and around Reims late Aug. Comming up from Spain

Was booked in for my first day at Bedford on Monday. Had an awesome time. This is some of the on board footage.

Thanks Steve, as always a great day. Regards Mr boiled head

Well today was a success everyone got home safe although some of us are a little sunburnt. Hope everyone had a great time. Catch you all at one of our meeting on the 3rd Thursday of the month at the Falcon Inn Hatton, or maybe at our next track day in September. Regards, Steve

Last night, Mrs Red Spider said "shall we go out in the Westfield tomorrow afternoon " . Got home today and "it's too warm, we'll do some gardening instead " We've got this far.

Alun told me he had 110 entries

All sorted now. Thanks

I am this lucky chap In terms of making your steering quicker, someone suggested to me to get some shorter steering arms

Hi Terry, I have tried that number but it just goes to voicemail I have left messages and texts but no reply. I also sent emails which have been opened but again no answer. I know he must be extremely busy and it is a thankless task so feel it would be rude to leave any more messages! Our entry money has not been returned so still hopeful!

Thanks for all the comments men. Itching to get away from work but in Hereford all day. I hope the weather continues like it has been the past few days. Bobs car is yellow and Les is another red one. We will look like a bloomin scarf going down the road at this rate. @Garyt its about time you had that lawn down in the front of your house.

Given the superb range of headgear Al comes up with, the car should probably be Hattie!

I like to live on the edge Scott more the lack of hair I am worried about

Multi storey again to keep the pesky sun off my seats!

Don't worry that your car hasn't got a yellow jersey Gary. You can be the "Lanterne Rouge"! My car (Custard) is a different yellow to everyone else's anyway. We need names for Bob & Ali's cars as well. Good Luck and enjoy the journey guys. See you next week. David

Yup, the Rally Design rack is incredibly popular. Essentially though, you want a MK2 Escort fit rack, (Not RS2000). Although the upper steering column has varied over the years, the rack itself has stayed the same. HOWEVER, just 'cause Westfield designed it for the Escort rack doesn't definitively mean that's what you have! It's a kit car, people go there own way. We've only just had a case of this the other week, with someone asking about swapping their rack, only to find they'd got a really expensive, and rebuildable competition rack. So, whilst you've probably got a standard Escort rack of some description, the only way to be sure is to have a look, and as we always suggest, get some photos up, ideally with the nose cone removed, so that the racks casing can be clearly seen. That way, someone might just spot something that's been overlooked...

Arrived at work in Sheffield :-)

Take the glass out the frame and remember how it came apart,it goes back exactly the same way,then take the glass to a glass shop. It's only 6mm laminated.I paid £27 bargain

Meet Abington Services 10:00. Hoping weather stays fine for Sunday - A few points on the planned route (see first post for link). About 130 miles from, and back to Abington services .I would estimate around 4 - 5 hours with a few stops. Generally all B roads, so lots of twists and turns, but should be little traffic. Cafe planned at 2/3 point (Carsphairn) Petrol at 80 mile point - but this is unmanned card only place. (Brim tanks at Abington essential) We can change route if we need to. Looking forward to a great day - I will be there whatever, but hopefully there will be at least 4 of us. Cheers, Dave.

Have a good trip

So that a few post codes put in the sat nav and packing done. Just needs tieing down. Leaving in the morning for a day in the Peak District with the lovely @Julie Hall - AO Representative, Peak District AO and Glen before our first stop in Chorley to then meet @Geoffrey (Buttercup) - North Yorkshire AO Sunday midday at Alston for our drive to Glen Coe. Getting a tad excited now.

I'm sure we can And for the "I did but no pics" crowd: you're all liars

Booked!

Shocking confession, Kev! Must booked more time for the Westy..