Wagoneer Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 After a bit of a wait for the right time to bring it home, here's my latest project. I'll let the pictures do the work. So, it's not been on the road a while and needs a wash! I got quite excited over the slot mags having never thought they'd work on a Westfield but I do rather like them. The car has a 1600cc crossflow with a twin choke carb, 4 speed 'box and a live axle. If anyone knows anything about it I'd love to know more. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexander72 Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 cracking - good luck with it mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SootySport Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Nice project car there, what plans do you have for it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Colonial Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Did it come with the barbeque? Swept wings, excellent, please keep them. Best of luck with getting the little lady back on the road, let us know if we can help, and take lots of photos as you go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsechris Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Being the nosey sort, I just looked it up on the DVLA site...no record. Sincerly hoping they don't get ****** with you when you tax it!! Make sure you keep that old tax disc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wagoneer Posted August 18, 2014 Author Share Posted August 18, 2014 Thank you all, The BBQ might get raided for parts I intend to get it running in the next week then back on the road immediately. Then I can fix any issues as they come up. The plan is to keep it as close to how I aquired it as possible in deference to the previous owner. Sadly he died a little while ago (the brother-in-law of an old friend) and the car was offered to me so it seems fitting that I keep it original. Those swept wings are staying you'll be pleased to know. They make the overall appearance right for me. Usually I'm rubbish at keeping records but this time I'll try to document the progress (with a blog too) and photograph everything. Parts are ordered, plus a trip to my nearest independant motor factor today will see some action tonight. I've already stripped the fuel tank out and cleaned it ready for painting and installation. The thermostat housing was full of interesting growths (as was the water pump) so I cleaned it thoroughly. The engine turns over by hand OK. It's a real joy to work on a crossflow again and having helped my neighbour get his MKII Escort going again recently, I'm really looking forward to it. With regards to the DVLA, I have a log book and it's been SORN'd properly so I shouldn't have any trouble...... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tisme Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Looks like an excellent project - doesn't look that bad (love the roofing bolts holding the front wings on ) I suspect it doesn't show up at the DVLA as it's been off the road for some time (even if correctly SORN'd) and their systems have been updated many times in the intervening 15 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wagoneer Posted August 18, 2014 Author Share Posted August 18, 2014 Looks like an excellent project - doesn't look that bad (love the roofing bolts holding the front wings on ) Exactly the same as when I built mine in 1989, they came from the factory! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsechris Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 With regards to the DVLA, I have a log book and it's been SORN'd properly so I shouldn't have any trouble...... Excellent to hear that! Good luck with the project, looks like a great place to start from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tisme Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Exactly the same as when I built mine in 1989, they came from the factory! Good grief !...... I've got a tub of them sitting in the workshop along with some rusty coach screws - must get them revalued Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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