New 403 owner

[Hal]

Thanks guys for your replies.

Kevin:
The problem is that i've already bought a car. If i'd have engaged my brain and did what sensible people do, which is research before a purchase, then yes, buying a good one would have been the way to go.

But thats not necessarily a problem, as the restoration could be an interesting project and an excuse to learn some new skills, if i can persevere.

But as you say knowing that you could lose large amounts on the restoration before the work has even started, is difficult to stomach.

Greg:
I really like the idea of turning the 403 into a 402, and if this is half way possible, then this may well be the best reason, financially and from an aesthetic point of view.

If there's anyone you know that has had this done, or any coachbuilder that could do the conversion, i would love to hear.