I've been watching "Project Binky" on YouTube. Nothing to do with Ariels but re-engineering an old Mini.
Amusingly presented and, for me, just the right balance of progress & detail.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHvBHWBzzB7NyU5tIiEZHBg
Sometimes its easy to just buy a new part, watching these guys inspires me to get busy and make the odd bit from scratch.