thought id do a small update:
got the steering rack back a couple of weeks ago but wasn't 100% with the way they slapped the paint on so stripped it all off and re-done it.
how it was returned to me,with new hard pipes fitted

rubbed down:

etch primed:

and painted:

also changed the rear crank seal and spigot bearing:

flywheel ready to be bolted on along with new ap six paddle: