In Englandshire you guys have a lot more access to old tools and tooling etc than up here. I'm not one for car boots, I'd much rather be in my workshop or doing pretty much anything than go to a car boot if I'm honest.
Where did you buy them from in the end?
I use my flipper a bit. Mate made it for me from a leaf spring. I polished her up and it's hard so doesn't mark easily.