felters Posted May 17, 2007 Posted May 17, 2007 westfield se 1991 on a Q plate......1599cc looks like it has some nice gauges in it too in which case it probably isn't a low line. Looks like a car that's had a cosmetic update in the last few years. The grey vinyl up the side almost certainly conceals the holes where the clamshell wings were bolted on before being converted to cycle wings. Before it was whacked it would be worth £5k tops. At £1100 - if the chassis is straight - then it'd be worth buying IMHO. Beware though that red gel coat fades badly and the chance of a new nose being a good match is slim. Best get a contrasting colour like black to match the wings. As it's a xflow it probably skidded on it's own oil slick I've got an XI. I'm allowed to say things like that... Quote
stu999 Posted May 17, 2007 Posted May 17, 2007 westfield se 1991 on a Q plate......1599cc looks like it has some nice gauges in it too in which case it probably isn't a low line. It *looks* to be a low-line from the picture. Not that it is an issue, because it is likely to be a hi-line soon Quote
oioi Posted May 17, 2007 Posted May 17, 2007 i would also check steering rack and front wishbone mounts. i would say its worth 1100quid, but im not sure much more than 2k. a cheap crossflow can be got for 4.5k. Quote
Darkspeed Posted May 17, 2007 Posted May 17, 2007 I asked this question in the Technical Help section a few months ago and Mark said that the Low Line body (nose and bonnet) is no longer available. However John is correct, the high line nose and bonnet are, or at least should be a direct replacement... even if they do look a bit 'sausage like'. The sausage droop snoot group... Quote
michaelcoombs Posted May 17, 2007 Posted May 17, 2007 I asked this question in the Technical Help section a few months ago and Mark said that the Low Line body (nose and bonnet) is no longer available. However John is correct, the high line nose and bonnet are, or at least should be a direct replacement... even if they do look a bit 'sausage like'. The sausage droop snoot group... Speak for yourself I've joined the low line preservation society.... Quote
Darkspeed Posted May 17, 2007 Posted May 17, 2007 Speak for yourself I've joined the low line preservation society.... Speaking for myself drooping sausages free zone Zetec low lines forever Quote
Glen H Posted May 17, 2007 Posted May 17, 2007 Agree with Bananman - looks like left front arch has took a knok, you'll be supprised how well well figreglass stands up against a knock - I destroyed a trye wall on the track and did less damage to the nose than that. Best to put a fine straight edge (spirit level / rule) angainst the chassis rails to make sure its still true - a knock on the wheel can often twist the chassis round slightly at the front (speeking from experience) not neccessarily always a new chassis but certainly some attention. Quote
stevalical Posted May 18, 2007 Author Posted May 18, 2007 Many thanks for the advise guys, I'll take a day out and go have a look, if its straight and doesnt get too costly (it's up to £1300 now) I'll have a punt on it. Cheers Steve Quote
stevalical Posted May 23, 2007 Author Posted May 23, 2007 Well I was outbid on this, went for £3.5k including (auctioneers fees) so the search continues. Thanks for all the helpfull advice anyway. Cheers Steve Quote
Bean Posted May 23, 2007 Posted May 23, 2007 I wouldn't worry in that case, in my opinion it went for far more than it's worth in current state. For not much more money you can get a decent narrow body with a xflow/cvh/pinto without crash damage. Quote
pistonbroke Posted May 23, 2007 Posted May 23, 2007 So will it have been converted to cycle wing Quote
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