LOL - it's always the way.
It looks better for sure. One of the things that is hard to master is the art of when to stop. Each time you do some job, you run the risk of damage/incident, and then you will be really annoyed with yourself (more than the initial complaint). You will never get a 20 year old + car 100% perfect. I find it better to tackle lots of jobs and get the car better overall, than obsess over 1 tiny detail.
Also, find where the local halfords is - they tend to sell lazer individual tools so you could have picked up an extension easy enough. Every job is an excuse to buy a new tool (most times). Soon enough you will have all you need. Even screwfix sell torque wrenches as an example (another emergency purchase lol).