Well, did a bit more today,
windscreen out (not in one piece)
Bonnet off
Boot fully stripped
initial rust cut out drivers side
here is what i had to start with
Here is what i ended up with
I was a little lucky today, i decided to only take a little off the arch and was glad i did as the aerial cable rests in the void and was directly in the grinding zone, Had it been on the other side i would have probably cut right through it.. something for people to watch out for when doing theirs i guess
On a really positive note i was certain this side would be worse but actually its probably more solid, not long before the welding starts i think!