20 years

[nova_niek]

Do the best with what we have. Panels will be welded on the door to sort out. There will be plenty of rust treatment of any areas that have not been cut out

You might want to read up on Mike Sander's Fett. This is a German cavity wax like product that has won a rigorous rust proofing test in a German oldtimer magazine several years ago.

sent from my Nokia 6310i using the keypad

[Nova00]

and the mechanicals (not my efforts)

[7ova]

Great work

[Nova00]

Welding and preparation completed. Should have some more photos to put up tomorrow.

[Nova00]

Bodyshop sorted white paint. looking good for engine back in week today.

[torquey]

Looking nice pal.

[totalnova]

Looking really good, there is nothing better then fresh paint.

[carls nova sri]

Nice mate bet your chuffed

[Nova00]

Thanks for positive comments
I am well pleased with work. Correcting many years of wear and tear.
Stripping down has allowed better access for welding etc
10/10 for the bodyshop from me.
Unfortunately I could not see the engine bay today due to wet paint but I believe that is up to the same high standard.
Next stage will be grey paint (not vinyl) and the parts back on (including new gutter trims)
Possibly the bodyshop got hold of the last available new windscreen for this model

[EwanG]

Looking good! Have you thought about the underside? It would be good if it was possibly stripped and re coated to make it last longer.