One of these days I'll start showing some progress LOL. In the mean time, yesterday I pull the pan off the 904 to see why it won't shift into drive and found fluid that looks like strawberry milkshake. I've been told its due to the submersion issue. (see OP)The transmission is basically toast. The amazing thing is that it has any go-power at all (got 1st and 2nd) but I guess I will be spending the cash I had rat-holed for engine work on a tranny kit first
While I had the front of the car at eye level, I took the grill and front valance off and took the cop bumpers off. IMHO, even without the grill and valance it looks better already without those @#$%& shin busters.
Onward and forward