I've got both the parts book and workshop manual for a series III. if you're still looking, drop me a line with an email address and I'll ping them over.
I know about the back door to Forton, I caught a big yellow taxi out of it when my fan belt idlers melted about 500 yards north of the services!
For now lets pencil it into the diary and we can finalise the arrangements via PM.
G
I will probably be having a weekend in the Lakes at the end of October and should have enough room to squeeze them in.
If the northbound set can get to me before I set off I'm happy to run them north and collect the southbound and bring them as far as Coventry, especially if @Anderzandercan meet me at one of the M6 Services (Lancaster or Charnock Richard?)
Glue
Trangia T25 (The larger one) with a gas burner. Look Here...
A kelly is great fun, but finding fuel can be difficult, especially if you're in a hurry. I've never found the cool down period to be a problem. Generally they're only useful for boiling water, a bit of a one trick pony.
HTH
Good to hear you've got the issue sorted (or at least identified). The lugs shouldn't be too hard to get hold of, VWP carry them here, and I'm sure most other auto electrical suppliers will have them. It's probably easier / cheaper however to get in touch with your local electrical wholesaler.
What Mo Said!
M16 Bolts would normally be a 24mm head / socket, those you've got look to be much closer to M10 / 17mm which would explain why the plate has dropped.
I'll ask next time I see him. Between him and his brother they've got 4 road worthy reliants and goodness knows how many bits and pieces, so there's a good chance...