This is a great read....
Thanks SS.

Its still going. Been pretty busy though (and will be for the next two weeks) so will have a update after then.

Anything to update at the moment? Hows it all going? I've made progress on my build (mentioned earlier) now that I finally have some time. I finally got the crash pad and all the ducting out - just a matter of disconnnecting all the wires. My biggest problem was undoing the hand brake bracket - to do it i used a deep dish socket, universal joint extension and two extensions to undo it, but now I just have to remove the small box under the leaking vent and I should be able to survey how bad the damage is. How can I post pics up? (Sorry to hijack thread but you've given me the confidence to get of my a** and do my car!)

how are ya mate if ur intrested pm me. ive got full fairmont ghia interior in excellent condition, no burns rips or fades

very nice job mate.
i have an 87 XF and i've beening abit of work to it. I have the same problem when i wash my car, water drips into the front of my car! what did you find you when you took the cowl cover off and how did you fix it? happens everytime i havn't check it out yet, any suggestions.
thanks

Hows it coming along stock?