thanks guys....if i cant get it cheap, i will just buy one from mark c......***theres just something about giving ya money to a expert who is also a nice bloke !!....i think its called peace of mind !!..for the extra money, i wont have the headaches .....(now, does that mean i get a discount mark for the kind words !! LOL.).... 

After Mark's crew has done some work on one you are looking at $7,500 for one.

I think $4,500 will still be a decent buy if your mate will let it go for that.