I've been steadily chipping away at this since the TTing, and got all the front end done.
New AC condenser fitted. This is a Thermotek which is the least dreadful fitment of the aftermarket units. They're all abysmal, but this at least fits without cutting up the front panel.
New rubber strips between the bumper and wheel arch
Bumper back on, which was actually a bit premature as I still need to align the front end, but it looks like progress
Refurbished springs, including original colour markings
Assembled with repainted dampers and new top mounts
Installed on the car, plus a balljoint headlamp arm
Looking quite tidy now
On to the rear end. Marcel came over to help today and so we got lots done
Not quite as shiny as the front!
Rear subframe removed
With significant weight removed from the rear, but the engine and box in the front, I've strapped the body to the lift as a safety measure. Tomorrow I will put the wheels in the boot to balance out the weight
Its rather crusty
So crusty in fact, that it is beyond salvation
The rust flakes off in large chunks
The metal is paper-thin in places so this is bound for the scrap yard. A major setback since this one was supposed to get blasted and painted and put on the murple to continue the cycle. I will have to find another to replace it.
We removed the heat shields which were held to the body with self-tappers
The spurious holes will be filled with rivets and seam sealer, whereas the ones where there should be studs will get rivnuts
Massive thanks to Marcel for coming over and getting grubby
