When we arrived I saw Mike and Paul had made it to. After very quick introductions no time was lost setting about the car. The roof was off in no time at all, but as we started, so did the rain.

The more we removed, the heavier it got.

With the roof off I then carefully measured where we should cut the body using my leg as a guide. I could see Mike was impressed.

I insisted that we all stuck rigorously to the heath and safety guidelines.

Not even an hour gone and she was in half.

We next needed to remove the rear axle for Mike. All I really wanted was the boot floor pan but the wife will be really pleased when she sees how much I've managed to bring home.

We tended not to worry to much about spanners, the grinders were quicker.

And when they wouldn't work, a big hammer did the trick.

Both tools in action at once. Class!

By this time my overalls were soaked through, so were my trouser's and pants. But I was enjoying myself. Just after this shot I did live up to my nickname, Dangerous, when I tried to unplug the grinders, whilst the rain came down and having soaking wet hands. I uttered a few expletives but it did help dry my hair!

All my stuff back on the truck and tied in place.

We then helped Mike remove the front suspension as he was keeping that as well. This time we did use spanners, I don't really know why!

Mike obviously doesn't know my nickname because he was relying on me holding it up for him.

The front off, which just left one thing to do!

Put the roof back on!

Back home Tony kindly helped me off with my booty. I needed to clear some room for my new 1/2 a car.

In her final resting place! I now have two and a half Viva's in my garage, not many people can say that.

A big thank you to all those who helped me; Tony, Mike, Paul, Mike's other half for the coffee and Tony's son for use of the van.