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mpbarret, I will as I want to assess the full extent of the welding. Dick, Thanks for the advice and where to find parts. I live near Oxford and am not currently a member of the local TSSC but will look into it. Noted the comments about the mechanical side. I will look to fully inspect the bodywork so that I can price up the cost of buying in new. Will have a look into new bonnets. Thanks. Noted r.e. welding. Will assess the extent of welding panels into the roof, footwells rest of body and go to a professional for quote. The interior is navy blue seats and wooden dash but couldn't tell you more than that! I've attached a picture though so you can see. I guess it's just about how much of the car will end up being new.. which could be nearly all of it! Thanks for your replies, will keep you posted with the car's progress. Jack

Hello, My parents own a GT6 MK3 (1973) that has been sat in the driveway for 20 years and has deteriorated to the point of near death. I've decided that something must be done about this. I seek confirmation on the best plan of action to get started on the project. The car has been sat practically motionless for 20 years. The first 8 years were spent outside and for the last 12 years it been in a garage kept under dry conditions. Most of the body work is rusted to the point of being unsalvageable, but I still hold out hope for the chassis. We managed to blow the tyres up briefly and wheel it outside during the summer so that I could take a few pictures (attached). So assuming that the whole chassis is NOT rusted through and unusable.. (does anyone with experience think that this could be the case?) My plan of action would be: take the engine out and all body panels rebuild the engine re-using as many parts as possible.. is rimmer brothers the best place to purchase all spare parts? acid dip OR sand blast the chassis, then weld, then powder coat.. would anyone recommend acid dip/sand blast? review transmission, make decision on whether to replace wholesale suspension steering alignment complete re-wire of electric schematic lights bodywork/interior I would certainly be looking to use the know-how of friends and your good selves to complete the above. I realise there is a lot of work (and money) involved in the above, which is why I wanted to confirm this is the best way to go about this kind of project. All help is much appreciated. Thanks, Jack 20190324_125536.mp4