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I do wish they’d give up with this pretence of haggling for parts. Either use the time spent with more film from the visit to the supplier in question -it’s often quite an interesting segment. Or, use it for more workshop time. There were some mahoosive gaps in the rebuild, particularly from the moment the chassis went out for blasting, that it would have been nice to see more of, rather than prattling around with balloons and false teeth that must have amused no one.

apologies we have two copies !

Dates have now been released for the Hope Car Show, which will be held on the evening of Monday 11th June. It will be at The Traveller's Rest, Hope Valley, S33 9HG. Exhibitors are allowed on site any time after 9am, food is served in the pub from 3pm and the public are allowed in from 6pm. Entry is free, but you do have to book in advance and, as I am looking to send the forms off, I need to know if anyone would like to join us. You can, of course, just turn up on the evening, park in the public car park and pay the entrance fee. So shout up here if you think you might join us. Thanks, Julie.

Some others dont live far either Hmmmmmm..................... remember to leave wallet at home................

Hi, Anybody got any ideas for fitting external mirrors to my narrow body Westie? I am looking at the longer stalk one's and fitting the thread through one of the existing windscreen pillar bolts? I've looked at these:- https://www.carbuildersolutions.com/uk/123mm-diameter-chrome-stalk-mirrors Would this work? Other options? Steve

Close enough for the Cotswold area for a nice little run out, @Tom (T3OMF) - Cotswolds AO ?

Who better to drive a 1950s sportscar.. a 1950s driver!

You already confirmed when I renewed....but thanks for following up.

Just what I was thinking! Perhaps Nick is hoping to have a go in my XI, which will be at Blyton?

Not fast or exciting, did I say that? well I didn't factor in that a Honda Boy was following did I? oh, oh, the noise behind was just amazing. Let's set up a charity fund, let's raise £22000 so I can buy Stuarts car. That car must, absolutely must, be bought by someone who lives in the Derbyshire area, just imagine that, if it joined our convoy. The thing is, on the first part of today's run there were a lot of horses, so we slowed and even stopped to let them pass, then, when we were out of ear shot, we were off accelerating again. Brrrmm. We met Dave at The Wheatsheaf We have all read Dave's build thread so it was good to see his upgrades in the flesh, so to speak. Of course the first thing you have to do is pretend to drive it. Hands stay on the wheel and you can operate the lights, indicators and wipers/wash. The horn too. The wireless transmitter on the back of the wheel, looking very tidy. Not quite finished, just making sure everything is ok before the buttons get covered. We set off on the new road, the one that the local pony club decided was nice and quiet and a good one to use too. Having enjoyed all the noise earlier, it was quite a contrast, trying to creep along silently. There was the usual poo, pony poo this week and we found some snow too. We pulled into the Millstone Country Inn car park and there was a Kinder suprise, Ian was waiting for us. He had snook out to have a quick cuppa with us, before heading off for family duties. Not before presenting me with some flowers for Mother's Day, which totally confused me because I am not a mother, until he pointed to my keys, see I do have a baby, a Westfield, it's often covered in poo as well, just like a real baby. After a quick catch up with Ian and a delicious 3 meat carvery we did the second leg of our journey. Up our favourite Winnats Pass, over the tops of Buxton and to Blaze Farm. I had Rocky Road ice cream, Glen had bubblegum flavoured and Dave had one with chocolatey ball things on. Winnats Pass It has been a very varied and eventful day. The driving has gone from slow and taking in stunning views, to making the best of fast opportunities, we did tyre kicking, flowers, dinners, ice cream, not a dull moment. A great big thank you to Dave and Ian for joining us on a tricky day.

Its a very well looked after car, its wanted for nothing. Here it is on one of our road trips.

Renewed, thank you A-Plan!

What spoils it for me is Tim Shaw, yes he is a petrolhead but does anyone find his "comedic" parts blagging funny, apart from him? Fuzz knows his stuff and has a good team around him just restore the cars make people who deserve a break happy and cut out the childish crap

Items like this need a fail safe. If it’s hydraulic and something goes wrong what stops it falling? If it has mechanical lock outs great. We are supposed to support a car on stands or something solid if your under it even if you lift on a trolly jack. I’m lax regarding my trolly jack but they have no external hoses etc which can become damaged through age or general workshop abuse. Unlike many of these lifting devices.