Work update:
Fitted new bonnet struts that I recieved off of Dean. Note to self, one bonnet strut will not hold up the hood, don't be so keen to remove the prop half way through the job to admire it.
Also took the time to de-gunk my drains around the windscreen, as well as doing a little clean of the bay. Also checked the bolts holding the alternator is. Oil and tranny fluids checked too.
Next was to dry out the car, so opened all the doors, removed the tops, opened the hatch. Got as much moisture of the windows as I could and let the rest evaporate. While having the top off I took the opportunity to adjust the hold down anchor on the a and b pillar. I notice one side was high compared to the other so made them both level and lowered them a bit. I'm getting a bit desperate to stop the roof leaking but I know the only cure is going to be a new set of seals.
After this, with the tops down, I took her out for a long drive. Having never had a convertible or car with removable tops it really is nice. She got up to temperature and was running a charm, had a couple of thumbs up driving through Henley and the drove back up the A404 following an old yank.
Dave and I spent a bit of time working and cleaning his and generally drawing up a list of things to do. First thing is sort the radio. Someone at some point had put an aftermarket jobby in it and had cut the factory plugs off. Using some quality Googling power he managed to sus out the radio pin out vs. the wire colours fitted. We got the factory radio running again but only through one speaker, which needs more investigating. It was all a bit pointless though as it turns out its a Japanese radio and tunes to the wrong frequencies for here!
After all that, we have it a good clean, white really is a nice colour once clean, but what a bitch to get clean! The aero package has seen better days, the chin is shot to pieces thanks to the 2" drop the front has. The passenger door mirror has had a knock at some point and needs fixing. On the whole though it seems a solid car with just a few little scruffy bits.
It has got a limited slip diff, as its made a mess of the drive when turning it. That also probably explains the completely scuffed rear tyres.
Some of the sellers photos: