I recently purchased a 1984 Cabriolet. Originally sold in the american market and brought to Canada within the last four years (so I am told).
I am planning a 3 year restoration on this. I have never restored a vehicle before, I consider my self moderately mechanically inclined but with minimal experience.
I do not intend to autocross the car or anything like that, just weekend and nice day driver in the summer. It will live year round in the garage (unheated). It will not see light of day from October to May due to winter and prevalance of salt on the roads in this part of canada.
I intend on getting a Bentley soon enough (before any real work starts).
First stage is suspension. Right now the car is running stock suspension and wheels (13" bottle caps with alot of curbage and pitting). Looking for advice on control arms, strut tower bbraces, bushing kits, strut & spring combinations, and wheels. Should I get the wheels restored (quoted at $350CDN for the five wheels). I want a lower ride height, but not sacraficing comfort. Right now the car feels very sloppy when cornering and hitting wee bumps in the road.
Year 2.... Engine Bay detailing and new roof.
Year 3.... bodywork and paint
Any thoughts or suggfestions on sewtup are welcome.