Thanks for all the replies and words of wisdom. There are a number of items raised that I have already thought through.
- I am not interested in concours but will aim to have a high quality usable car, one that I can spend more time driving than cleaning. Whilst aiming to keep the car as original as possible I am not against making changes to make it more usable in modern traffic. However, I have not worked out what these updates may be. Changing the front brakes from drums to discs is one possibility. If you have other ideas please let me know.
- I have sufficient space to undertake the work in a methodical manner and can split the storage and work between Farnham and Devon. The car is in remarkably good condition and complete but I am sure that I will uncover some horrors when work starts. All the mechanicals will need a complete overhaul and I know there are some issues with the frame underneath the doors. Are there others areas on a 1950s car that are always a problem?
- On the time front I am now semi-retired and so have a reasonable amount of time to undertake the work. There is no time pressure to finish it so I can work at my own pace and take breaks as necessary so I am always approaching it enthusiasm. Also, I am looking forward to learning some new skills along the way.
I will post a few photos in due course.
Regards, Andy
