Bought a 350i fhc today

[Alan461]

Thanks, it's a non power rack. That was too easy, I thought TVR would have used some obscure nonsense.

[JamesMK]

Can we see some pics of the car yet?

[Alan461]

Great day wedging



New paint got mauled yesterday trying to wrestle the coil spring back in but this will be a trial fit as I can't get any new nuts and bolts until Tuesday so I'll tidy the paint then.
The water pump seems to be getting intimate with the new (universal) steering rack gaiter, who could blame it?
Might be prudent to get the exhaust manifolds off for bead blast, paint and new bolts/studs before the body goes back on

[Alan461]

Hadn't noticed when it was filthy but when it came out of the blast cabinet there was a hole in the lower front wishbone in close proximity to where the arb droplink would be.
I can weld it shut again or just leave it, but is this typical wear and tear? Seen this before?