about a year but car had to be in use most days so was done in parts like re-spray of bonnet an rear quarters new rear sub frame and blueflame zorst then hunt for a good st lump once I got it big check over and give it a clean do the clutch and ss manafolds re -wrap the loom static comp test etc then last week took a few days to fit and sort the engine now Im left to do the brakes poss new wheels rear roll bar and make a strut brace ho and give the paint a once over .