doh...flat tyre

Never seen one of these before - a flat tyre on a series!

so I will have to try and remove the spare from the bonnet (been on at least 10 years I think)

very daft question -
where should I jack? The bottle one I have I doubt will reach the chassis - should I mount it under the hub/leaf spring?

not a problem I have had to face before!

I usually jack under the spring plate where the U bolts hold the axle on. once lifted put an axle stand under chassis. I have had my share of punctures in my series, 2 in 18 miles so I now carry 2 spares ! I think my main problem is running tubes in tubeless tyres, when funds allow and I see some I will get Debender tubeless rims.

Thanks, Looks like the spare hasn't been off the car for a while! WD40 and blow torch time