I work in a hotel, so can completely agree how strange people can be.
I havent got a plan set in stone yet, I am waiting for better weather, however, I think I am going to pull the engine and gearbox from the donor car. essentially 'rebuild' it. I arent expecting to have to touch the bottom end, but it will have all new gaskets, timing belt, water pump and a new clutch with slave cylinder. Then swap them over..... Although plans can change....