Thanks for the comments guys. I'm pretty happy with the purchase and you're so right these forums are making it possible for clubs to be Global.

The alternator light is indeed on...well spotting...I checked it and it is charging, it's a Delco alternator and we've had a few problems with them doing this. It'll go on the list of things to look at :)

It's not a Falcon ute it's a Holden Commodore ute. Same as your Vauxhall Monaros but a ute. It's a 6 litre V8 (from Corvette LS4) http://www.holden.co.nz/vehicle/ute-ve/ute-ss-v/ and goes very well. Amazingly comfortable complete with leather interior which is lucky because we drove for 14 hours yesterday to pick this up.

That's no good Phil, was looking forward to you being here on a more regular basis.