still to get the body parts just got the engine in and getting all new running gear

 

mixture of both pattern and genuine, however didnt have much trouble fitting, the only one was the offside outersill which i struggled to match up the bottom edge with the coresponding edge of the inner sill. In the end I used a trolley jack to jack it in position and then spot welded it.

no rust now mate ...........

 

nice to hear that fella, first time I ever attempted anything on this scale, wife says its my second childhood , but to be honest I've not found anything really difficult, even the welding, its been 25 years since I did that, but it soon kicks in, and if you make a mess, rip it out and do it again.