Still raining today and a day shopping beckons. But, an hour before we are due to leave, the steering column turns up with a bemused postman. It looks a little odd in the packaging (which turns out to be cling film covered with about 3 rolls of packing tape!) No complaints on the standard of packing. The column is exactly what I need. It even has the parts I don't want already removed. Many thanks to Joel P on the locostbuilders forum. Hopefully it'll brighten up soon and I'll be able to crack on with the work...