Yes, Adam, the car is an October 98 model. There have been no seized nuts or bolts yet and I'm not taking much more off TBH! The gearbox hit the floor early this morning, followed soon after by the engine. Then the prop shaft, then the rear subframe complete with diff (now removed from the subframe too) and exhaust heat shields. The petrol tank is also out now, and I have started to clean the underside again with a cloth and warm soapy water. The Rust Bullet instructions are very specific on having no grease or moisture on the car when painting, so I hope to clean the car properly today, then I have some chores tomorrow that might leave enough time to do the pedal box and shifter cable conversion. Then at the end of the week I can paint.....
I'll take some photos this afternoon to keep you all amused.