Fordi Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 New to this game and have a brilliant project to undertake. A very kind and awesome uncle has let me have his 1988 Westfield to take on as a project. It's been garaged all of its life and I've had to build a carport to keep it under. (wife has the garage as a gym 😩) Anyhoo the car hasnt been on the road for at least 10y so I'm asking you kind people, where do I start before I attempt to fire it up. Its a 1700 xflow with twin 40 dcoe's. Does it all need draining down, cleaning out of old fluids etc..... Advice would be welcome 😁 Many thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordi Posted October 13, 2021 Author Share Posted October 13, 2021 Not sure how u post a pic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Taylor Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 Firstly welcome that’s a great way into westy ownership and a way of keeping memories. yes I’d replace all fluids as a matter of course, rubber pipes and rubber fuel lines as well. Also check the dates on the tyres as they may look okay but if they’re really old will be hard as rock. as a trial member your limited to what you can post . Join up as a full member you’ll recoup the cost many times over in invaluable advice to add pictures click on the add files tab in the bottom of the reply box and you can add the straight from your device good luck with the re commissioning and I look forward to the pictures 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benrobson2999 - Kent AO Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 Welcome, look forward to seeing the pics and seeing you get it on the road to enjoy. I started fixing my Dads one, and then ended up getting my own one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordi Posted October 14, 2021 Author Share Posted October 14, 2021 There's only an "insert image from url" button? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benrobson2999 - Kent AO Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 Here’s a screen shot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordi Posted October 14, 2021 Author Share Posted October 14, 2021 Must be a premium feature as its not there. Ill look at membership, might have a URL i can sort tho in the meantime. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordi Posted October 14, 2021 Author Share Posted October 14, 2021 (edited) https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1w0cvuqoRzLz-UPUtsF5tETRoXHR_iCMu?usp=sharing Dont think it needs too much work just a clean up. Edited October 14, 2021 by Fordi 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Chairman Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 (Only club (paid) members can upload photos directly to the Forum; this is because we own our own server and hard-drive space, so part of the membership fee covers the costs involved.) It's one of the many benefits, including enough discounts from various sponsors and suppliers to more than cover the actual membership cost! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Chairman Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 Welcome, a lovely. classic looking Westfield! As Gary said, I'd start with all fluids and change the fuel hoses to modern ethanol safe types, radiator hoses don't always degrade so much, but check them over. You may also need to get a couple of carb rebuild kits and give them a service, but I'd get it running first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordi Posted October 14, 2021 Author Share Posted October 14, 2021 Thanks Dave. Can you offer up any suppliers? Burton?? Just one ive seen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Chairman Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 Burton's are an excellent supplier for general "classic" Ford parts, Eurocarb do all the service parts and kits etc for the Webers. Car Builder Solutions are very good for a whole range of kit parts, spares etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Chairman Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 There are more listed in our FAQ section, here: But it's far from an exhaustive list! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Taylor Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 Yes a lovely classic westy, she looks lovely. Also if you put your general location there may be folk not to far away that can help out , if you can meet up with for inspiration. We lurk in all corners of the Uk so bound to be someone not to far away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hunter - Club Secretary Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 Welcome, lovely looking car 👍 Not sure where you're based, but Alan at Carbcare (Lichfield based but do a postal service) is a great guy if you need the carbs servicing. Sitting that long, you might find the seals are iffy, the jets could be blocked and sometimes the floats go porous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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