Hi,
This looks like a great forum! I’m new to this site but I’ve started a Westfield SEi restoration so thought this a great place to visit for research and advice on parts of the car that need a revamp/rethink.

If anyone is interested I’m adding the restore diary to YouTube to chronicle my progress

https://youtu.be/sg8Yolf-hxc


Keep up the good work, I'll be a frequent visitor;o)

Welcome! Yes it is. Just a bit quiet with christmas shopping I think.

Dont think you can go wrong for that money though.
Look forward to seeing the (pro) progress

That’s an absolute bargain and a great project a complete strip down a shot blast powder coat and start again look forward to seeing it progress.

Looks a good project at a very good price. That's a £10K+ car once properly sorted
A mate has a very similar spec Westy (C20XE, ITBs etc) albeit in better shape.

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Looks a good project at a very good price. That's a £10K+ car once properly sorted
A mate has a very similar spec Westy (C20XE, ITBs etc) albeit in better shape.

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That’s an absolute bargain and a great project a complete strip down a shot blast powder coat and start again look forward to seeing it progress.

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Welcome! Yes it is. Just a bit quiet with christmas shopping I think.

Dont think you can go wrong for that money though.
Look forward to seeing the (pro) progress

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Originally posted by Nickp
Looks a good project at a very good price. That's a £10K+ car once properly sorted
A mate has a very similar spec Westy (C20XE, ITBs etc) albeit in better shape.

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Thanks hopefully some TLC and elbow grease can start the fight back to former glory:0) I see you have a Haynes roadster? I bought the book with good intentions, the westi will be my substitute project;0)

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has it been on fire?

only watched every 10th frame coz i'm at work

Ha ha did you really send him the mug?

Looks like that car has been sat out under a sheet for a while.

But as above,its a bargain for £2.5k.

One request if possible,more footage of actual work on the car in future episodes please,less of the 'I'm a youtuber I love the sound of my own voice' footage!

http://forum.wscc.co.uk/forum/

Be well worth you joining the Westfield Club,they have massive knowledge on the forum and great local area meets/runs out

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Originally posted by CosKev3
Ha ha did you really send him the mug?

Looks like that car has been sat out under a sheet for a while.

But as above,its a bargain for £2.5k.

One request if possible,more footage of actual work on the car in future episodes please,less of the 'I'm a youtuber I love the sound of my own voice' footage!

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Episode 4 for anyone interested

Thanks

https://youtu.be/8HvTOtGfuw4

Hi
For anyone who's interested I've stared putting things back together, and started tinkering with that Vauxhall Redtop engine. Please see my latest video below. I'm going to start picking your brains as I've got some tricky jobs coming up;O)

Thanks
JK

https://youtu.be/7oYMhmEVQ7o

Coming up well

Still say the screen supports/surround should have been powder coated black though

I must admit one pulled into a garage next to me yesterday with all black parts and a full roll cage with a hard top and it did look EPIC....It was food for thought!!!!! Once she's fully up and running i might make one or two mods, and she's crying out for stripes I reckon

Also,couldn't you have had the chrome headlamps powder coated to help with the budget?

Nar i considered it but they were too far gone. might be an option for those rusty wishbones though!!!

Nar i considered it but they were too far gone. might be an option for those rusty wishbones though!!!

Yeah wishbones need some love

Just won a set on EBay so these will transform the car

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Latest video uploaded for anyone interested. I'm making progress and todays episode is about getting the Vauxhall redtop engine up and running.

https://youtu.be/JOftMkRni5Q

Coming along very well

Makes you realise now it's running how big a bargain it was!

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Coming along very well

Makes you realise now it's running how big a bargain it was!

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Coming along very well

Makes you realise now it's running how big a bargain it was!

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Coming along very well

Makes you realise now it's running how big a bargain it was!

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Maybe it was cheap because of the colour lol. It wouldn't have been my first choice

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I'm making inroads into understanding some of the problems this car has been suffering from.

I've added the link to the latest video below for anyone interested

https://youtu.be/B12DvmgrSSs

Fingers crossed you find the dodgy connection easily enough on the dash!

Thanks for the tips I've had on here, really helped me out. I've got my dashboard all sorted now so ready to be refitted.

See me latest video for anyone interested;O)

https://youtu.be/6nHKhV_sD2k

Big improvement on the dash!

Looks much more upto date now

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Big improvement on the dash!

Looks much more upto date now

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Just watched and enjoyed first episode...
look forward to seeing the resto

Thanks mate, episode 9 coming next! We finally tackle those rusty wishbones soon;O)

Dash looks great - if you don't mind me asking where did you get the Dash lights - looking for something similar but all I can see are the billet aluminium switches when I search the web.

Cheers. Andrew

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Dash looks great - if you don't mind me asking where did you get the Dash lights - looking for something similar but all I can see are the billet aluminium switches when I search the web.

Cheers. Andrew

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Dash looks great - if you don't mind me asking where did you get the Dash lights - looking for something similar but all I can see are the billet aluminium switches when I search the web.

Cheers. Andrew

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Hi Andrew, cheers she’s coming on bit by bit. I’ve added the link below, I saw the aluminium ones but I wanted to keep with a black theme. They are from an eBay seller who does a few different options.

Cheers

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F122762684270

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Dash looks great - if you don't mind me asking where did you get the Dash lights - looking for something similar but all I can see are the billet aluminium switches when I search the web.

Cheers. Andrew

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Hi Andrew, cheers she’s coming on bit by bit. I’ve added the link below, I saw the aluminium ones but I wanted to keep with a black theme. They are from an eBay seller who does a few different options.

Cheers

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F122762684270

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Keep with the black theme?

then you get the screen supports polished.........

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Knew you would see sense in the end

Episode 9 is good

Very nice work,nice to see you painting/protecting things like the bar behind the dash and steering column

Finally got to sorting that suspension.

Latest video below for anyone interested, thanks for your continued help, I couldn't have got this far without the tips from you guys

https://youtu.be/CUnCfMc_ozk

its a great build i really enjoy watching the videos. if you do need any parts dont froget to post a wanted ad on the WSCC forum as im sure people have stuff lying around saves you trawling ebay

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its a great build i really enjoy watching the videos. if you do need any parts dont froget to post a wanted ad on the WSCC forum as im sure people have stuff lying around saves you trawling ebay

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I've been up to my old tricks again, latest video attached for anyone interested. She's coming on ok, dashboard now back in

https://youtu.be/265W6sjqZUg

Looking good

Leave the minilights as they are,yellow my arse!

One little tip before you refit the suspension, paint all the areas on the track rod ends/balljoints that are going to be exposed once fitted
Easy to do now they are nice new rust free metal, they will rust within a few months then you've got to de-rust before painting!

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Looking good

Leave the minilights as they are,yellow my arse!

One little tip before you refit the suspension, paint all the areas on the track rod ends/balljoints that are going to be exposed once fitted
Easy to do now they are nice new rust free metal, they will rust within a few months then you've got to de-rust before painting!

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Watched every episode now, waiting for episode 9.

Great series, only one criticism......the music!

Looking forward to seeing it finished.

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Watched every episode now, waiting for episode 9.

Great series, only one criticism......the music!

Looking forward to seeing it finished.

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Just uploaded another episode for anyone interested, see below. Goodbye rusty parts, hello fresh start;o)

https://youtu.be/MDqq12BPLdw

Thanks for the continued support and useful tips, I couldn't have got this far without your help!

Front end looks mint now

Have you had a look at rear wishbones/hubs etc?

Did you forget to paint the ball joints etc?

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Front end looks mint now

Have you had a look at rear wishbones/hubs etc?

Did you forget to paint the ball joints etc?

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Just uploaded another video, I've started on the back end now for anyone interested. Thanks for your continued support;o)

https://youtu.be/dHyxAx5fg3g

I'm not sure I would be happy running different brands of coil overs front to rear tbh ,perhaps it will be fine,but on these light cars I think you will be lucky if it is!
Different on heavy tin tops,but the minutest difference on the suspension on these is noticeable

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I'm not sure I would be happy running different brands of coil overs front to rear tbh ,perhaps it will be fine,but on these light cars I think you will be lucky if it is!
Different on heavy tin tops,but the minutest difference on the suspension on these is noticeable

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I'm not sure I would be happy running different brands of coil overs front to rear tbh ,perhaps it will be fine,but on these light cars I think you will be lucky if it is!
Different on heavy tin tops,but the minutest difference on the suspension on these is noticeable

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Why would it make any difference what brand they are front to back?

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I'm not sure I would be happy running different brands of coil overs front to rear tbh ,perhaps it will be fine,but on these light cars I think you will be lucky if it is!
Different on heavy tin tops,but the minutest difference on the suspension on these is noticeable

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Why would it make any difference what brand they are front to back?

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Bound to be a few differences in the valving used/oil etc inside them,never mind the age related wear on the old rears.
The old Westfield supplied Spax are renowned for being very hard.

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Here's the latest episode for anyone interested, I enjoyed myself on this one making something from nothing

Cheers

https://youtu.be/r7cJRJl3JA8

Nicely done considering your bending tools!!!

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Nicely done considering your bending tools!!!

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Rear brakes now sorted, sorting tyres for those minilites next. Latest progress video below for anyone interested. Thanks for your continued support.

Cheers


https://youtu.be/YpmQrQzYGvE

Where are you based, I’d love to meet up when it’s finally finished?

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Where are you based, I’d love to meet up when it’s finally finished?

[Edited on 2/6/18 by lordbenny]

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Another video for anyone interested, bit less time this week as I broke my Elise. But hopefully gonna fit those minilites next.

Thanks

https://youtu.be/Nr4mWxnOKig

It's coming home!!!!!! Latest progress video for anyone interested, hit a bit of a delay after the rat attack on the Lotus Elise


https://youtu.be/RYfwP7M7Ukk
Cmon England

Love the wheels and cringed at your ex lodger

Great set of video diaries. All done with basic tools too. I spotted the dog bone style multi spanner in the footwell on one of the early episodes. Ive not seen one of those for years.

You defo need a yellow bonnet stripe though......

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Love the wheels and cringed at your ex lodger

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Great set of video diaries. All done with basic tools too. I spotted the dog bone style multi spanner in the footwell on one of the early episodes. Ive not seen one of those for years.

You defo need a yellow bonnet stripe though......

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Great vids enjoyed them.

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Great vids enjoyed them.

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I made good headway this week, latest video link below for anyone interested!!!

Thanks for your support

https://youtu.be/Ak9KEjU_sLI

Nice job on the nose wrap and the grille

I think your watch must tell lies though!If you wrapped that front part of nose cone in 30mins you are in the wrong job!!!

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Nice job on the nose wrap and the grille

I think your watch must tell lies though!If you wrapped that front part of nose cone in 30mins you are in the wrong job!!!

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Hi All,
Here's my latest episode on the Westie for anyone interested, I'm edging closer

https://youtu.be/vWoCxldJT4w

Pretty nice...
Subscribed and given thumbs up.
One question though, why did you used screws insteaad of rivets for the badges?
I hate screws on a car as they have a tendency to fall off and cause punctures...
Keep them videos coming....

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Pretty nice...
Subscribed and given thumbs up.
One question though, why did you used screws insteaad of rivets for the badges?
I hate screws on a car as they have a tendency to fall off and cause punctures...
Keep them videos coming....

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Morning all, please see another new vid detailing my Westi progress for anyone interested.

https://youtu.be/tuxaxbqF3nw

Have you used stainless steel bolts holding the wheel on?

Think I would rather have some hi tensile ones tbh,stainless is not very strong.

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Have you used stainless steel bolts holding the wheel on?

Think I would rather have some hi tensile ones tbh,stainless is not very strong.

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Have you used stainless steel bolts holding the wheel on?

Think I would rather have some hi tensile ones tbh,stainless is not very strong.

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As above, your not going to be in a good place if your shearing 6 m6 bolts even if there low tensile.

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As above, your not going to be in a good place if your shearing 6 m6 bolts even if there low tensile.

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As above, your not going to be in a good place if your shearing 6 m6 bolts even if there low tensile.

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I agree it’s not good engineering practice but I think the alloy washer cups over the counter sinks is worse.

Hi it's been a few weeks but I'm now in touching distance of an MOT. Please latest video below for anyone interested.

https://youtu.be/orxLhGfFjz0

I've been at it again, she looks like a different car now!!!! Video below for anyone interested

https://youtu.be/rvOejhHStxk