So to keep the thread live for this bike i've got a little update!
Engine been stripped and checked by DCR (10mins from me) and by god did we have a list!
4 Bent valves
Main bearings gone
Big end bearing
Piston scored badly
As we can't get the valves for the old holds we've got a head of a 501 with 4 new valves, new piston, new mains and new big end. Frame is back from the powder coaters (RAL 5017) and we've got a rolling chassis with the engine in.
Order a chunk of parts from Taffy that arrived within 48 hours (great service) including a new N Style sticker kit! Picture below of current position!