Full marks on only giving up intermittently, it's an interesting thread to follow compared to the smart arses who turn a heap of corrosion into a show stopper during their lunch break, cunts! for us mere mortals it's a familiar tale, I salute you. P.S. my dogs think they could take your lazy bastard labrador any day, though one of them wants to shag your lurcher.
@Jim Lane You are determined, stubborn bugger, ain't ya, Jim?! And I'm quite sure from your posts that you're not easily offended. I think that shop inspector must be a pretty patient fella. Good luck with this "build"--more like "destroy what's left". I'd be inclined to lay that bike to rest and start over. But I am finding your posts quite entertaining so thanks!