Now it begins to make sense.
The vin number is SALDH1289PA917793 and it was built in 1992 to be sold in north america as a 1993 model (the only year that they ever sold 110's in the usa.)
I think that converting it to the new style with the seals on the doors makes a lot of sense. So I'll use the new chanels that I bought and look for some new seals.
>>As a matter of interest mattm, where did you find new galvanised side channels for your 110 (I assume a CSW).
Yes it's a CSW and I got the channels from Rovers North.
Thanks for your help.