It's been a while

So it has been a while since I've updated everyone on the E30 (still no name) and where it's up to.

In that time Evan has been up a couple of times to help out - and they do mark the points that have gained most ground.

So what's been done, check for yourself!

Yes, it has a red bonnet, silver bumper, 185 tyres and hub caps. Pretty much the polar opposite of "racecar" - but it's a work in progress.

Further to this, there's also a higher rear end (the old king springs were "drift" suitable) and new seatbelt clamps - the latter, top tip, take the seat out to fit. We've learnt that the 2 hour job always has a 1/2 hour option, just a couple more bolts...

So  what's left?

I need put the back bumper on (again), repair a tyre, swap the exhaust with the donor car and errr, check that it's suitable for a garage visit - no point giving the work away...

At the garage? Clutch, an oil leak or so (many so's), lighten the flywheel please and get a roadworthy. Easy!

So this car, cost $800, was most certainly a wreckers rescue (you know when they say "spares or repair" in the ad - this one was that car) and thanks to a donor car has largely cost me less than $2.5k total cost to get the car nearly ready, including the original car.
I'm not sure how much the garage will cost, but a grand is certainly going to be in the ballpark.

Done by Christmas I reckon!