Thanks guys,

Sadly I think I need to do it. This machine has the parts that I need now and besides from the fact its already stripped, I don't think I am going to find another one soon.

Well, winter is starting to kick in here and that means one thing... its time to retreat to the man cave and avoid all those shitty programs that lead up to Xmas on the TV like "The Apprentice" and the like, you know the ones, that shite that turns your brain to mush..!!

Before I do the dirty deed though, should I use a plastic primer on the cowl or would a good ruff up suffice? also, would you put a petrol resistant clear coat/lacquer on it when its done?