thanks everyone for your comments. i have an idea now of what's the best way round things.
it will be done for "lols" as was said and should be a lot off fun.
as for a 1j i have looked into it for the money a 25 and box was a lot cheaper then everything else i could find.
i already have to many dailys as is and this car was free and i am looking forward to the work this is going to take and the challenge off doing it.
i will put a thread up when i get started if people would be interested in how it comes along.
thanks.