For those who might be interested, I just thought I'd post an update regarding the restoration of my second Miata. I finally have the engine back together with the exception of a few miscellaneous seals. I've pulled all of the body panels from the front and am currently stripping and priming them. Unfortunately, the paint on this car just flakes off, straight to the metal. So I'll have to SCRAPE the entire car. Fortunately, it comes off rather easy (30 mins for a fender). My goal is to have the car running and drivable in a month.
Here's a bunch of pics of my status: http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4288332951
Here's a bunch of pics of my status: http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4288332951