How the "mighty" have fallen.

[mattstead]

This time last year I had a westy V8, a mint Westy Zetec, and a lovely Westfield Pre lit all in my garage.... as of last week I'd organised a kitcar only trackday, and didn't own a single kit, but now I am the "proud" owner of a scabby 1982 Dutton Pheaton. Why oh why? I really don't know, Oh yes I do, it's because it cost less than the twin 40's fitted to it that I wanted.

Oh the shame of it all, the odd thing is that in a really perverse way I kinda like it, and might just do it up ( out with the x flow and treat it to a 16v engine etc)...a track day warrior for well under £1000.

Could be interesting ?.

wot you think?

[mattstead]

I need to set my self a target if I am to do it, I could just keep the x flow in it, drop the carbs on, fettle the body work and drive it....but I'd like an aim, i.e. must be able to lap Elvington within 10 sec of a caterham 1600 supersport (and be road legal) for under £1000 (including purchase etc).

Now thats a challenge.

Suggestions on a postcard please.

[mattstead]

Thanks for the info mike, Yes it's a leaf sprung jobby, with what looks like spitfire upfront.

The box should fit as it has a sierra 5 speeder in it.

I've had plenty of 5 link set ups in the past, so that shouldn't hold any fears.
To be honest 1K shouldn't be too big a problem, particularly if I start selling the x flow / carbs etc.

including purchace it actually leaves me with over £650 to play with!