Novice question

[Parrotface]

Hi everyone,

I have been considering a project of bringing a classic Austin sheerline back to life with a complete mechanical rebuild, but after a lot of consideration, this will be economically impossible.

My thoughts now are to 'graft' the body onto a doner car, something like a disco 300tdi.

Would any poster be able to advise me about this? I have absolutely no experience in the body work world!

Thanks in advance,

Mark

[Parrotface]

I don't think I stated my question very clearly.

I would like to get a car like a Land Rover discovery 300tdi, and lift off the panels of an Austin sheerline and attach them to the Land Rover.

I appreciate that this is a difficult job, but I was wondering....how difficult......any advice will be greatly appreciated.

Ps, in reply to an earlier poster, I'm not a quitter, and what I'm aiming to do is create a unique vehicle that has a huge amount of classic styling but with modern capabilities. I've researched the possibility of upgrading all of the austins mechanics, but this will be financially impractical.

[Parrotface]

Could be British Leyline

Glad to hear that there are others watching rather than just naysayers.

Where would I get started on looking at ways of co joining the two? Any sites threads that you know of? Completely new to this!

[Parrotface]

At first glance, I took the last comment to be a pxss take, but on second thoughts it would be sensible....however, I'm a head worker, and when I see it in my minds eye, I really see it. Kinda modified a defender before and also a Victorian railway carriage!

I just need some serious practical advice on this one. Ie, baby steps about starting off on fitting panels etc etc. I know this is a tall order, that's why I'd appreciate either a thread lead, or web site specialising in this, or even a book.

Cheers