Thanks Mowerfreak.
Shame about the distance. 2 months ago there was an identical Monaro (cowling broken, seized engine) but very good base at the tip shop. Bugger. Well, bound to find another one sometime; not like its a one off.

With regards to the current chassis, I am thinking something along the lines of either a fiberglass patch, or perhaps Selleys Knead it steel putty. Have you used any of these in the past?

Thanks
regards
Tyler