Hi. Bit of an update on the Puma. Just dropped it of at a local garage for a new clutch.
Years ago when l was a youger man it would heve been something l would have done myself.
Hi. I have done all of these. Straightforward and easy provided right tools and equipment. For the rear lower arm bushes I did use standard replacements but would use poly bushes next time for ease of refitting. New bolts are a must the old ones can be cut and knocked out. saves a lot of time...
I bought a couple of the books a while back for £5 each. I also have an official Puma video tape, never watched it as I have not got a player. I have been meaning to get it on to DVD format. Anyone interested in a copy if I get it done.
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I must admit I had virtually given up on my application as I don't really need the exemption but I think I will continue on a point of principle.
I am at the stage where I will print off all my correspondence with a covering letter and post it to the department for dealing with stage 2...
Another option if you are only looking to protect good paint work is a ceramic glaze coat. I looked into this and for my puma I was quoted at £600 but that was a top notch professional job with a two stage polish before application.
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Watch the tv programme Vintage Voltage..... an eye opener as to how complicated it really is and eye wateringly expensive. Chances are l can imaging someone doing a conversion then running into all sorts of problems the abandoning it.
The clear wrap was developed by 3M in the Vietnam war to protect the leading edges of helicopter rotor blades. It is self healing, it can be rubbed with 120 grit parer and within a day or two it is as new.
This for a Puma would be about 3.5K. My printed wrap was 2.5K a plain colour wrap would...
On two occasions I have purchased a top of the range car cover and I do mean top of the range for my Puma's. Save your money. In high winds the cover marked the car. I had to polish out the marks. I sold them on. I personally would never cover one of my cars again. I think it is better as in the...