Thanks everyone for your posts, it's the encouragement help and supportthat gets you through.
The trip has raised some issues that will be next to be sorted.
I think some work on sound deadening will be a must, some carpets that can be easily removed ie just fixed with press-studs should do the trick also a bit of padding in strategic places.
The seats have been made to be taken out easily by just the removal of a couple of 'R' clips so the carpets can be removed easily if they get wet. It rained on the way to Stoneleigh so I know it leaks, bit more work to do there also.
First driving impressions are a bit mixed. It is reassuringly stable and not upset by bumps and undulating roads as my previous KVA was even after lots of work; steering is not heavy and turns in nicely; there is lots of power that I will have to treat with respect. Downside, the 3.7 diff ratio with a paddle clutch plate makes local town driving a bit stressful.
Good job I did not expext it to be right first time
Steve