SE / SEW how can i tell what i have?

[Marto303]

Hello from a new Westfield owner

 

Well this is my first post here and probably a very silly question from a newbie but:

 

I have just bought what was advertised as an 1999 SE, however after reading through all the paper work the original reciepts from Westfield say its a SEW and I'm now not sure what I have.

So I assume there is a very obvious way to identify them both which is ?

 

Martin

[darve]

This may help

http://forum.wscc.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic/93131-how-wide-how-narrow-will-it-fit-whats-the-width-or-length/

[SteveD]

sounds like you have a 1999 se wide (sew) so live axle wide body

[alexander72]

enjoy your westy ownership and welcome to the madhouse.....

[SootySport]

Wide body, measure inside width in the drivers side across the seat between the the gearbox tunnel and the inside of the body, should be 425mm not including the thickness of the carpet.

[Mark (smokey mow)]

Wide body, measure inside width in the drivers side across the seat between the the gearbox tunnel and the inside of the body, should be 425mm not including the thickness of the carpet.

 

Not always Bernie there's two different widths of transmission tunnel on the wides.  It's safer to measure between the interiror side panels on both sides to be sure. Or althernatively look at the shape of the tub around the rear lights and the shoulder panel.

[Norman Verona]

Doesn't the chassis number tell you?

[Mark (smokey mow)]

Doesn't the chassis number tell you?

Not on a 1999 it wont but at that age as Steve said i'd expect it to be a wide

[Norman Verona]

Curious. But there you go.

[Graham0127]

Does it really matter ?

If you enjoyed your quarter pounder with cheese ,does it matter if it contained horse?

Enjoy your car and membership of the club.

 

Welcome welcome & yes we`re all mad,you have to be to buy a Westie.  

[Captain Colonial]

If you enjoyed your quarter pounder with cheese ,does it matter if it contained horse?

 

Neigh.

 

/I'll get me coat

[Marto303]

Thanks guys for all your help and for making feel so welcome, it would appear that I do indeed have a SEW as the drivers side between side pane and tunnel is 425ish mm and not the 395ish mm for a narrow and as SteveD correctly suggested with a live axel.

 

Best get my membership sorted cos I get the feeling I'm going to be relying on the knowledge of you guys quite a lot over the coming months.

 

Here she is

 

 

Thanks Again

Martin

[Captain Colonial]

Looking nice!  Here's to many happy blats together.  The members here are a good bunch that I've had the pleasure of knowing for a long time and can be counted on for help and sound advice.  Enjoy your car - the smiles are free.

[Mark (smokey mow)]

Definately a wide  you can tell by the shape of the body tub around the rear lights.  On a wide (with fixed rear arches) the inside edge of the rear lamps are set into the curve of the tub into a square cut-out.  This isn't present on a narrow or wides with detachable arches as the lamps are further out and don't intrude into the shape of the main body.

[Graham0127]

Definately a wide  you can tell by the shape of the body tub around the rear lights.  On a wide (with fixed rear arches) the inside edge of the rear lamps are set into the curve of the tub into a square cut-out.  This isn't present on a narrow or wides with detachable arches as the lamps are further out and don't intrude into the shape of the main body.

Mark..just booked your seat on Mastermind....

your specialist subject.......you guessed.....Westfield Sportscars

 

Do you talk Westies in your sleep ?

Glad  someone out there knows their STUFF...

I haven`t got a clue..

 

ps. see you at the March meet...can`t make Feb 10....getting married (may need some help in that dept if your available?)