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finished fabricating a foot rest today. 2mm alum alloy sheet, rubber matting bonded on. it's hinged at the top and so can be lifted up to accommodate taller passengers. Lockable chrome hasp at the bottom creates a nice 'secure-ish' storage area. Just need to install a couple of press studs on leather loop straps to secure it in the up position when not in use.

Evening, Sorry for the absence, work has been long and hard trying to keep people working from home, and dealing with peoples mental state (especially my own). so here is the funny. i have been offered the CV19 vaccination for Friday, when asking why a 46 year old has been offered it, they told me its for a pre existing heart condition. what the devil pre existing heart condition? so i ask to speak to someone over this and they say they can't and a doc needs to call me , turns out i had a suspected heart mumor when i was 6 years old, now not a problem, but hey ho. i'm now on the list. (and its led to conversation with my mum about a time i went to great ormond street, which i had no clue about.) i have to say my mental health over all this has been pretty f*****, i'm a sociable animal and having minimal integrations with adults and totally focused on keeping a small business running during this has been tough. so here is my covid resolution:- 1) get active walk/cycle every week.... i need to fit in the race suit. 2) get the westy out and drive the b*****r, it makes me smile, it makes others smile and goodness me its a paper weight if I don't. 3) get socialable. I've missed you all. 4) hug my mum & dad, I've missed them and I'm lucky that we have all made it through this. 5) volunteering - its away of giving back and saying thank you. i count my blessings for working with a wonderful team, have a family that puts up with me, and volunteering has helped me through dark spell. so see you at a Manchester meet or the paddock at Blyton I've missed you all! cheers Panda

Thanks everyone. Had a good day working on the Little Beast doing the long outstanding jobs. Changed the front arb drop links, stuck on the carbon wing mirror covers and played electrics. Now for stew and dumplings followed by trifle.

I have sent my offer, I may have a response later tonight but I won't be going overboard! Ive just been round to see my Camaro today and its put a smile on my face! Its having a bit of TLC by one of my mates. Im fortunate to have a couple of toys so should remember that.

Also interesting that our French and German friends are turning their back on the Oxford jab after their leaders criticised it, but the same data from Scotland shows the Oxford jab to be more effective at preventing hospitalisations, 94% vs 85%. I shall leave it there, not to digress too much from discussion of funny little things with wheels and engines 😀

Have a great day @AndrewBClarke🍺

You can only price by what a similar spec, running car would be worth minus the risk of an unknown engine problem (which could be either trivial or terminal). I think the car had some improvements to wiring, battery, starter along the way. I'd leave the offer with him and see what happens, it doesn't sound like he's ready to sell, really.

I think you just have to know where you're comfortable at*, make the offer and walk away, if it comes back to you at that, great, if not, it wasn't meant to be. *I don't mean financially more, what's the price point that if you went beyond will just p.. you off every time you see the car, and take the fun out of it for you.

My suspicion is @Mole, that’s how he got the name!

I think he is hoping you are so set on having 'her' back he is hoping you will buckle and give in to his price. And as Craig says, walk away.......

Hi John, glad to hear that you are feeling better. I look forward to seeing about later this year.

Darwinism in action...

Hope you have a good day

Have a great Birthday! 🎂

Happy Birthday Maybe a day off from fettling wood?

I have just asked Alan for a space. Looking forward to it thanks pete

Bonus. The wife just paid for it too 😁

I’m in too - holiday in Wales cancelled so fingers crossed for a track day instead!

A bit more communication this evening and he’s looking to buy a Scooby powered V-Storm so an offer has been made by me for the Westie, he said he’s wanting £9k but I’m not prepared to go to that given it’s got problems now. I’m sure there’s some middle ground to be reached.

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