Here a a few front and backs of the car - it has a few rust patches, unfortunately it has been stored outside for the last 3 years and has developed some ferrous oxide character - luckily though I have sourced a complete new set of panels for the beast, to put it back to its pre rust glory. Plus a little bit more.

I have amassed a large number of parts for the build - my end goal will be to have two cars internally. Allowing for a transition between the 1500ss configuration and the 1500 Deluxe configuration. As both cars are based on the same plateform and almost all parts are interchangeable, this allows me to modify as well as retain the ability, if i need in the future to revert back.

The 1500ss gearbox has slightly better ratios, and this one, pulled from a wreck (approximately 10 years old) is in very good shape. I believe due to the gaskets condition that it has been reconditioned recently. It is smooth and the syncromesh seems to be intact. 

Since taking these photos I have installed the gearbox into the car and taken it for a drive - it is in a very good condition which is a real bonus.