This will be my first car I'm restoring and I'm hoping to teach myself and do a lot of the work myself. I've always been interested in mechanics and cars and this seems like a great opportunity to learn, and with a great community of people who have done the same. It may take me longer and be more expensive in the long run, but I'm really keen on treating this as a learning curve and doing as much myself.
The engine seems to runs well (yet to do a compression test) but no cause for concern; the ride and feel was a bit ropey. So far I've refreshed the brakes, handbrake and power steering, and over the next few weeks am hoping to replace the bushes, shocks and springs.
The big task in the long run is going to be dealing with the body. The only proper rust-rot seems to be the battery compartment and jacking points but quite a bit of surface rust through the wheel arches and scratches all over the paint.
Looking forward to getting involved in the community
Located in Surrey and Oxford
although I haven't tried it myself.
just had my pattern one repainted! May have been tempted to buy a new original had I known
hence off to the paint guy's to do it properly this time. Pretty sure the rattle cans I used had little to no hardener!