Newbie Phoenix FFR MK 3 owner

[ArizonaCobra1]

Hey everyone! I was on the FFR forum and got the invite to join. I'm in Phoenix N.E. area (Tatum Blvd & Greenway)
I had been waiting for for the right time to purchase an MK4 at the end of 2014 but was browsing one day and saw an MK 3 built in 2007 from Illinois that I could not pass up for the $$. The previous owner used a 1990 donor 302 and suspension. It runs great but it is not much in the looks department right now. The paint is the thing I want to attack 1st. It was a first time attempt by the builder and it didn't go well to put it mildly. I've got to get a few miles on it to get it out of my system first so maybe I can settle in with patience to do some prep work spring of next year. In the meantime I'll have to enjoy it how it is. Good thing is that I can drive it already while I plan for long term projects to slowly upgrade it as I can afford it. I have a 351w in the garage to stroke to a 408 eventually. Overall she reminds me of the MGB's I had restored when I was alot younger. You can see the potential that it has. I work quite a bit so don't have a lot of time these days however, I've come to know the value of great advice on the forum though. I hope to make some new friends along the way and can meet up with you all as my schedule allows.
Thanks for your time!! Eric