[stamford]

Thanks for the comments. Had a better day, did a few things this morning as planned. A neighbour offered assistance if I wanted it. So I got pushed outside. A fresh look at the situation, moved the car and decided to work on the offside. My neighbour Pete (must have been a omen there!) swung the dead blow mallet whilst I held the 4x4 bit of wood, managed to get it on some more. Still around 5/16" short but thought ****** it, it'll have to do. Made up a fill-in piece and covered the piece that may still blow. Got the rest of the system attached then tightened each joint until I got it sitting right. All good and no blowing! Off out for a test drive, fingers crossed. Car booked in this Thursday for final work. Feel shattered though. A lazy evening ahead and a cold beer!