So im back into this project now that ive finished some major house renovations....happy if i never have to gyprock another wall ever again....

Been stripping it down this weekend and doing some clean up...finding broken parts etc....storing different assemblies n parts in nice little bags so that i don't lose things etc...

Taking all external black trim off for a repaint. I found my front bumper is stuffed, was held on (tightly ill admit) with some kind of glue and tech screws. Looks like its had a front ding and smashed the bumper clips. SO looking for a new bumper.

Ive also been cleaning up my left hand doors. They have been hit and replaced at some stage (they are/were red) and were repainted nicely on the external parts but behind the door cards they are a mess, paint peeling off...tape etc so ive taken it all back to the metal and primed it ready for when it gets repainted.

Now a question for restore/rebuild people....I know what i want to do as an end result. This involves motor swap, wheels, coilovers, interior rebuild with dynamat and various new parts here and there. And will be getting a respray as well..questions is.....

Do i get the car rebuilt and running etc then strip it down for paint, or do I repaint it and slowly get the rest done after, risking damage to the paint etc...thoughts?

I'll take some pics of the mess ive made soon anyway....