Try again….

Thanks! Trying to get into it @kevstar but as always time is the struggle. Odd hour here n there! Drivers side is near on done!

Morning all, I appreciate all your help and advice in both this and the other v8 thread. I was talking to the chap selling me the v8 (he’s a mate) and we both actually came to the decision that the d1 should remain 300tdi for a few points!

I’m going for what the cool kids used to call OEM+. I.e. the vehicle should remain as original as possible and a heart transplant alters this

Going away from original will likely de value

Causes an insurance pain

Causes a big expense - my bottom end on the 300 looks decent - I’ll just stick a turners head on,

300tdi keeps it tough and no nonsense. Yes it’s seeming like I’m building a cabinet queen but in reality it should get used for shoot days and enjoyed

Biggest factor is project duration - the tdi loom is all tidied up, I have pics of it all and what I can’t do or remember you guys will be able to tell me

Chassis remains original too.

My plan is to get an old 750 or similar one day for my next project so perhaps I will have a v8 one day some day

Drivers side just needs a clean I reckon…..

All the rust sponge was wet again. Wing has been patched a couple times and started to lose its shape a bit! One of the Yrm panels in the kit marries up with the headlight box joint and a horizontal line so it gives you the perfect base to line up off. Should’ve done the other side like this but never mind

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In one!!!

Bit annoying. I’ve got to take the heater box out and the rest of the interior. The dash etc is the only bit I actually worry about putting back together!

I chased the rust back to my repair on the other side. Needs a bit of fresh metal.