Well if nothing else this thread has explained the Kassy thing to me! Now it all makes sense!
It sounds like you guys had a great time. I don't know why but I always thought that your Doka was a 416? Didn't know they came in 406 wheelbase! One thing that has crossed my mind though - surely that shackle on the mirror arm of your dads mog must rattle around and drive you nuts? Or is it so loud in there that you don't hear it?