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Not of Westfield from Westfield 😀😀 Had me ducking a bit 😳😳

Four weeks ago I decided to do something about the broken rear number plate on my '89 SE. Closer inspection revealed that the spare wheel had dropped because the bracket had sagged. Well you who have had this happen will know that the bracket is not very strong and the weld had broken and it had pulled out of the chassis. So to investigate the broken chassis bracket out came the bootbox. Then the fuel tank. The bracket cannot be easily welded because the body goes underneath it. Decision taken to remove the bracket remains and run without a spare. With the tank out the rear chassis, suspension and axle were revealed in all their tattyness. I dismantled the rear suspension including the 4 radius rods , panhard rod and the spring/damper units. Suspension components and the chassis members were derusted, coated and painted. The axle was derusted and painted in situ. The old bushes were removed by the hacksaw through the outer sleeve method. New metalastic bushes from Westfield were fitted with the use of M12 Allthread and suitable sockets and spacers. New dampers and springs ordered via Damperman, great service from Spax. New nyloc nuts and BZP washers were used throughout. Everything reassembled and loaded up with water containers to set the ride height. Luckily the spare wheel recess hadn't been too badly rubbed by the tyre and rubbing compound and elbow grease have restored the shine to an acceptable level. So with the rear done it would make sense to do the front wouldn't it. So more metalastic bushes ordered front end in the air, nose cone off. More of the same replacing the wishbone bushes and also replaced the bottom ball joints which in this cars case are the 4 bolt Cortina ones. The top ball joints were good. New rack mounts from Retro Bolt on eBay. All painted and reassembled , ride height set and while I was at it an oil and filter change as well. All that remains is for next month to come round and I'll tax it again. None of the work was particularly difficult but I have used muscles that haven't been used spannering for a good while. I hope and expect the ride to be much improved over what it was as the evidence is that the bushes and dampers were the thirty year old originals.

It’s a pheasant not a duck

My 12 year old daughter is using this for her school work- https://phet.colorado.edu/sims/html/circuit-construction-kit-dc/latest/circuit-construction-kit-dc_en.html I thought it could be useful for those on here wanting to understand the 'dark art' too. Here's a quick example I threw together to give an idea of what can be done: One aspect that isn't realistic, I've just wound up the volts (Who wouldn't 😉 ) The bulbs didn't fail! Have fun!

do they have one with relays in? I think I need some more

yes please add me in

Yep . good for me

Hello All, Jase here hoping you are well and keeping safe. Im just looking for more feedback on the shop if possible, since the lock down started i have spent a lot of time doing some changes to layout ie new headers and sections to hopefully space things out more and to save time in searching through hundreds on parts and also updating images and descriptions to help identify certain parts. Approximately 200 Westfield parts have been added across all sections so if anything is missing PLEASE shout so i can get it added ( i have fw hood frame to add). We have received feedback in the past with regards to Chesil parts appearing when searching, this is something that will change but delayed slightly. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated good or bad so i can put anything wrong right. Many thanks and take care all. Jase

Hi all, Let's have another virtual meet to talk cars, cake and NOT Covid-19! We'll use Skype for this (free if you use Wifi) PC Version here- https://www.skype.com/en/ Iphone version is here: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/skype-for-iphone/id304878510 Android version here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.skype.raider&hl=en Please send me a PM with your Skype ID and I'll set up the meeting. If anyone wishes a test call or help with Skype, just PM me. @Julie Hall - Peak District AO @AndrewBClarke @Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Secretary @LukeW @Scotty72 @Greenstreak-Andy D@Patrick Costello Joint Black Country AO @BillyPee @RobH72 @6carjon @Paul Hurdsfield @Andy Westwood @westyjord87@Martyn Vann - Joint Warwickshire AO @aeg @Trevturtle @Stu Faulkner @NigelO @stephenh @RallyVW @Snowy Steve @MattV @Andy_R @Robin (Red Spider) - Yorkshire AO Apologies, If I've not tagged a usual suspect, I've tried my best!) N.B. this isn't limited to Peaky members, all welcome including new comers!

Test call with @Ian Kinder (Bagpuss) - Joint Peak District AOworked fine tonight. See you next Wednesday.

Sainz will be fast, but interesting to see how him and LeClerc stack up in similar machines. Danny Ric in a Merc-powered McLaren will be good too, and him and Norris will make it the smiliest team in the paddock. I think that is the end of the road for Seb though.

Nope my 'Prince of Darkness' Award is the opposite! No electricity or to be clear, 827MW of gas turbines going off the grid!

Sounds good to me 👍

When 60 you become, look as good you will not! 😛

Count me in. 😀

I'll give it a try.

Hopefully “be there”!

sorry guys it didn't work because the photo was too big!

Hello and thanks for this wonderful place where i can find a lot of Informations on my car. I am a french enthusiast. 42 years old and got a SE narrow body for 1 year now. quite a quiet example, with 1600 mexico inside, 4 gears but i love it

A very happy birthday and many happy returns to @Mark Stanton, hopes you’re having a great one!

Hi Horwich, just north of Bolton, lancs

Of course - how stupid of me. Maybe this one won’t get lapped then 😁

Have a great day @Captain Colonial

Happy birthday Capn have a good un'' and stay safe 🇺🇸

Do it, do it, do it!

So do I! 😄 And I am too.

Anything can be made to fit

MHR @Captain Colonial

I know someone who will be pleased to see Fingerman is gone!

Happy Birthday, hope it’s been a great day ..., day

Many happy ones old timer - stay safe and chill 😀

Thank You, 😀, sorry for delay, mega busy with work and don't pop in here as much nowadays. Stay Safe ...... going out is fine ....... but going out, out, is not allowed yet 🤣🤣

For @Chris King - Webmaster and Joint North East AO I could be wrong but I think Kevin Schwantz invented the term "Squirrelly" 😉

A very happy birthday Cap'n. I hope you have a fab day. Meanwhile I need to fix the forum software, it says you are 60... been like that for at least 5 years I think...

... and the same from me too!!

Happy birthday @Captain Colonial. Have a great day! 🎂

Many Happy Returns Scott, have a great day!

@A-Plan Insurance THATCHAM I'm confused as when I last asked about multi car, I was told that policys are individual but the more you insure the more discount you would get on individual policys. Is that right or do you now have multi policys. I'm now worried I'm over paying Tin top Inc business Mrs W's daily Camper Westfield Caravan All insured via A-Plan

Many Happy Returns, Mark!

MHR Mark.

Happy Bostin Birthday Mark.

really happy with that old school set up. will add a westfield engraved rocker cover once the gasket will be received

2 pics of my lovely beauty !

Surprising how often that happens!

Well that escalated quickly...

taken the other day after removing the mesh from the the bonnet

Not the best of photos. I've added a high level brake light. Thanks to Andy for the information PDF and to Quinten for the 3D printable mount. Hella light in the sale from Opie Oils. Gary