Paul,
You are absolutely right, of course. But it seems that at the moment one problem is leading to another, and another etc. But for a car which has not moved for 10 years I must expect some hitches. I really need a workshop and I think I can access one shortly, which comes with a fully qualified mechanic who is not working as one but would certainly do some work as a ''hobble.''
I am slowly getting things sorted, such as where to go to get various items to finish the jobs. As for the wind blowing through my hair, I had better get a move on as it is getting thinner and thinner by the day. I lost my Barbour cap many years ago and you will never guess where I found it. Yes, you are correct.
Catch you soon.
David