Discovery Restoration Soon

I have a 200TDi for hacking around just now it a good motor but need inner arches for its next mot around summer time.
I also have just bought a nice 1997 non edc 300TDi Discovery which is in generally better condition and I like the updated interior etc.
I am going to to a complete body off restoration of the vehicle doing all the necessary welding and finishing with a new coat of paint.
Any advice appreciated.

scotia said:

I have a 200TDi for hacking around just now it a good motor but need inner arches for its next mot around summer time.
I also have just bought a nice 1997 non edc 300TDi Discovery which is in generally better condition and I like the updated interior etc.
I am going to to a complete body off restoration of the vehicle doing all the necessary welding and finishing with a new coat of paint.
Any advice appreciated.

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Update

I've started on my discovery.
Stripped wings, doors and tailgate. Removed interior also all good condition.
I've removed the rear inner arches and front inner wings..all rotten.
Next is remove the complete boot floor which has areas of corrosion.

Apart from the above, the panels are very good and the chasis is excellent.
The engine, trans and running gear is also in good order.
I've bought bilstein 1" springs and shocks, goodridge hoses, discs and pads all round.
I'll post some pics soon.

I ended up cutting of the complete front end off and now in the process of rebuilding it.
I'm going to make up a cross member and supports down to the body mounts at the front.
This will be made out of 3" box section. (In prepartion for my large intercooler)
Then I'll fab up new inner wings and battery trays and headlight boxes.
I've replaced areas of the floor and putting in box section sills.
The panels I've bought are the boot floor and boot floor sides, rear wheel arches.
I'll be working on it tomorrow so I'll get some pics then if I remember my camera!