Nick as Viper said stick with it it will be worth the wait
I bought a Datsun 240Z got it running after a month or so but then it decided to stop. 14 months and lots of

it's driving like a dream and fun to drive.
I bought my C2 Vette 2 months ago and booked it in with my local fixer. It's been there 6 weeks waiting for a wiper motor
Now whats this about wipers? I've heard you never go out in the rain?