Had a few 3 hrs sessions & managed to achieve something:

Torqued up a few bolts on the front suspension & then discovered i'd ordered the wrong size deep socket for the 'special nut' under the upright... doh... quick amazon order & should be with me tomorrow...

Put in the gearshift & changed gear!

Had a potter around with the steering rods & then decided to go for it... smothered it in washing up liquid & it just slipped in with no issues at all. Pretty sure the top grommet went in ok, it seemed to seat ok... hard to tell but it didn't move but quite difficult with washing up liquid everywhere... I seem to have a left over steering grommet but I cant see where it would go as the bottom one is pre installed at the factory (& I didn't knock out the white insert... hooray!) I did have to completely disconnect the steering rack from the chassis to get the lower rod in but it was loose anyway so no drama

Couldn't work out which bolts went in the steering UJ or the clamp that connects the upper & lower rods & no lock nut from the grub screw...    e-mail to Derek...

Very initial look at the front brake hoses but unsure which outer washer & lock washer to use at the body work end as they weren't in the brake pack...another e-mail to Derek...

Picked up my exhaust from the local polishers & it looks lovely! much better than how it arrived it has to be said.

So far I have avoided any electrics or plumbing....