Recent content by professor paul

Y reg, horrendous rust in rear arch (o/s only) both sills (inner and outer) and floor. I'm never going to finish it so someone braver than me might like to try or would be a good source of spares. Good doors, wings bonnet, tailgate and interior. Was running when I bought it so engine and gearbox...

I've also got one as a retirement project (98 on a Y plate). Like yours looks good on the outside but underneath... Slowly working forward from the back. Good luck with yours. Regards Paul

I once owned a Ford Zodiac fitted with a record player so an 8 track is really high tech.

Don't despair-if you can't weld this could be the perfect opportunity to learn. The worst of it is underneath so give it a go and if it doesn't work out, as others have suggested, sell as is or break it and scrap whatever is left. I recommend a Clarke 135 TE mig Rust-wise my recent purchase (Y...

Thanks Red Had a closer look underneath yesterday and have found plenty of rust to keep me busy (I was expecting it though) Regards Paul

Hello Everyone Just bought a '98 Puma 1.7. Been standing for 4 years (the car not me) but seems in reasonable condition. Starts and drives. Can't remember the last time I saw one on the road. Bought it without looking at it properly, gave it the once over - doesn't seem to be much rust which...