[Phil B]

Originally Posted by neptune blue

If I were you Phil I would get the engine done first
No point paying for a nice paint job then having mechanics lean all over the front guards to pull out & refitting an engine

The plan was to do both at once, but that didn't happen. The main priority was to get it looking good for the wedding photos, means the engine has to wait. So that's just the way it is. I'm hoping to do some of the engine work when I do get the chance, so I can at least be involved in the engine removal/install to make sure it's done carefully.

Here's some early progress pics the Mrs took when she went to have a look at the painters yesterday. They've just started taking a few bits and pieces off so far.