kirkyboy5 Posted August 2, 2011 Posted August 2, 2011 Lads and Ladies, I have just recieved my membership through the post this morning, and I didnt have to wait for too long. Im new to the Westie scene, never owned one previously due to costs, running another vehicle and being in my early 20's iv only just this year been able to save the amount of money i need for a Westie. Iv loved them since the day that I saw my first Westfield and Iv always loved my cars (even from a young age of when i used to steer my dads vauxhall whilst sitting on his knee on shell island). Well ill stop boring you all now and get on with it...... last month I started looking and straight away got the bug. The first one I looked at I wanted to buy, but because my 'old man' was also putting some money into it he nudged me into looking for a better deal. So after being on pistonheads every hour of every day we suddenly saw one that caught our eye. It was a beautiful example of a 1999 SEiW in canary yellow. I gave Tony (the seller) a call straight away. This guys charm almost made me pay over the phone for it but I decided to go down to Bedford and have a look for myself with the Mrs. We arrived one hot Sunday morning in July. All I can say is I fell in love with it. Everything was sound with the car, and for the price it was criminal. The Ford Pinto engine didnt miss a beat, no rust and body work was quality. After taking me for a spin I fell even deeper in love with it. And here I am now, having bought it a month ago, still loving every minute of it. The day after we got it the whole family came around to look at it, grandad and grandma first, then uncle and aunty... the list goes on. Then the old man had a go... Then its grandads turn.... etc etc The first thing I did was clean the engine out (even more) and clean the K&N filters out. I then ordered some new gaiters from ebay for 11 quid. They were the same black leather with yellow stictching. Really easy to do and done in 10 minutes. It then saw its first show at the Black Country Museum on the 31st July 2011. Great weather and got to meet some great lads with loads of help there. I look forward to really getting stuck in and attending as many events as possible. See you all soon and a BIG, HUGE thankyou to Tony for all his help and support. All the best for the future pal and iv gained a good friend through this. Regards Dan Quote
RedditchJay Posted August 2, 2011 Posted August 2, 2011 excellent.... I think we know that car and its previous member Quote
kirkyboy5 Posted August 2, 2011 Author Posted August 2, 2011 yeh you will no doubt know its owner, great chap. thanks for the warm welcome Quote
mjones31 Posted August 3, 2011 Posted August 3, 2011 Was it you i saw in wolverhampton yesterday around half 5 If it was car looks nice. I was just in the tintop returning from work. Dont forget to look up the cannock area website for our runs out too. Contact PEW ,he is our A.O. and he,ll put you on the mailing list for info if you havent all ready. Mark J Quote
kirkyboy5 Posted August 3, 2011 Author Posted August 3, 2011 Yep. That would have been me mate, went on a great little blat last night. Where was it you saw me? Dan Quote
mjones31 Posted August 3, 2011 Posted August 3, 2011 Just by the old eye infirmary. You turned out of a side street. You def had the weather for a nice blat!!! Mines in dire need of a tune up then ill use it more often until we run out of summer!!! Mark Quote
kirkyboy5 Posted August 3, 2011 Author Posted August 3, 2011 Yeh that's not far from where I live. By the grammar school? Where will u get yours tuned? I need a little bit of tuning. Dan Quote
Cleggy the Spyder Man Posted August 3, 2011 Posted August 3, 2011 I know Tony is missing her but a new member is getting some Westfield therapy nice car - have been out on many blats with Tony over the last couple of years and he has always kept up ( to Tony as I know he will see this thread at some point) Enjoy Quote
kirkyboy5 Posted August 3, 2011 Author Posted August 3, 2011 cleggy, im sure he will see this and most likely miss her even more! just enjoying every moment of summer. one day ill make it down south and join in with a run with you guys as long as you dont mind? seem a great lot of lads. Dan Quote
Cleggy the Spyder Man Posted August 3, 2011 Posted August 3, 2011 cleggy, im sure he will see this and most likely miss her even more! just enjoying every moment of summer. one day ill make it down south and join in with a run with you guys as long as you dont mind? seem a great lot of lads. Dan that would be great to see you (and the car) Quote
kirkyboy5 Posted August 3, 2011 Author Posted August 3, 2011 sorted our kidda! ill keep an eye out for events and hopefuly see you all soon Dan Quote
mjones31 Posted August 3, 2011 Posted August 3, 2011 I'm going to try bailey motorsport in broseley nr Bridgnorth . Heard good reports about them!! Booked in 20 th this month. We will see she makes then ??!! Mark J Quote
kirkyboy5 Posted August 4, 2011 Author Posted August 4, 2011 yeh sounds good o me, let me know how it turns out. how much is it costing you? thanks dan Quote
SootySport Posted August 4, 2011 Posted August 4, 2011 Being a youngster are you being clobbered by the insurance? Quote
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