Well she's been picked up ready for a new front panel, new OS door, paint and welding across almost all the front and a repair to the engine steady.
Not expecting to see her for a few weeks although I have been invited down there from time to time to have a look at the progress. Fortunately I am away for half of that time so it's not going to be much of an issue. It'll be those days when I'm in normal work where my impatience will be at its peak.
Suppose at least next time it's back at the house it'll be looking fresh again.