It's safe to say, that I wouldn't have made either a good mechanic, nor a good paint sprayer.
However, I've been 'over' the engine bay and both wheel arches/tubs, in the last couple of months.
Wire wheel, screwdrivers, chisels etc.
Suprisingly the shell is solid. Even the bumper hangers have survived and although the metal is thinner in places, no welding at all, is required on the front.
Arches are now a few layers deep in Dinitrol, which seems to be excellent stuff. Any cavities have been filled with dynawax also. That should see it for another decade or so.
In other news, the engine now has it's loom attached and plumbing ready. I'm putting the ECU in the car, along with map sensor and injector relay plug thing.
The engine will be installed this coming weekend. Which leaves only the radiator and intercooler setup remaining to be completed.