I agree,hundreds of hrs.
We,ve already spent a vast amount of time on her already,plus finding all the history/phone calls etc etc.Soon mounts up.Yes even though it was stored inside for many years above ground.Signs on the chassis,wheels etc indicate it spent the early years in storage on the ground!!where most of the deterioration was caused. Shame, but these things happen and cant be changed.
Move forward and restore this escort to its former glory.
Couple more pics attached as promised,one showing close up of the nickle bronze welding used during the manufacture of the chassis.