Been gathering a few more parts - got a good quote for the fibreglass and resin parts for the bumpers (?320 inc delivery) and managed (at long last) to get a set of brand new Goodridge Braided hoses for a very reasonable price off ebay.
After a long depabt, I've finally decided to get my local garage to do the welding on the car (was going to do it myself but didnt trust meself and couldnt be bothered getting a mig welder). For fitting new lower valance, patching up bits n bobs as well as a couple of other bits - been quoted ?200 all in which I'm happy with.
Should get that done in the next 4 weeks or so (no rush) - then I can start fabricating trhe housing for the lights and then the real work starts...