Well, still on here but not posted for ages. I'm still taking the Puma to shows and it is getting some recognition now but it's getting ready for another cambelt change and some, minor bodywork and unfortunately I have no space for this as my garage is full of motorbikes and Westfields. I will...
Hi Phil it is a bit extreme to take out the side windows but I understand as moondust is a git to match up to. I have a couple of spare windows that I cut out of a car but it's a long tiring job to get them out
Chris does more cam belt changes than most so I suppose if the Ford rocker cover gasket is NLA he knows the best substitute. In fact I will probably contact him for the same info as my cam belt wants doing this year
Surprisingly the screws com e out easily because they are screwed into plastic fittings. If there are the round fittings on as wellthey are just spun onto a self tapper thread off the bodywork so just spin them as you would a screw and they should wind off
Full set of 4 coilovers and springs for the Puma. All working with no oil leaks. Individual damping adjustment and also adjustable ride height. £150 the lot collected.
From memory I thought the majority of fixings holding the carpets in place were very small torx fitting screws. Just double checked outside and indeed they are.
I hope that helps Phil.
As John says once a Q plate is allocated to a car it can't be changed. The IVA costs £450 and is a full days test at a nominated VOSA centre. An old car would probably fail over several issues and the re-test is £90 a shot but has to be booked in advance. First of all have you saved the plate...