My Puma (formally pictures at last)

[RICHARD MANSFIELD2]

Hi, when I created my first post titled "ALLOW ME TO INTRODUCE MYSELF" as a newby I promised some photos. I put them under this topic as any Puma is an on going project to some degree. I have completed the following mods;

Springs.
Wheel spacers.
17" wheels. (latest, Focus ST 170 wheels).
Focus ST 170 disc conversion.
Steering wheel re-trimmed.
Front splitter.
Arches sorted.
Rustproofed with Waxoyl.
Steel braided brake hoses.


Steering wheel as new.

Brake conversion.

Caliper before.

Caliper after

Just a little mod to the filler cap.

After a clean and paint.










Just a few general shots.

Remember; You get more smiles per gallon when you drive a Puma
Regards,
Richard Mansfield.

 

[PumaJay]

i like the stripes, think you should put a similar colour on those wheels and it would look stunning!

 

[zinc2000]

Very nice, love the wheels, not keen on the stripes but thats just me, enjoy :grin:

 

[trueblue]

Looking pretty dam fine mate. Great work

 

[STEAVIE]

Agree stripe looks good! :thumbs:

 

[yippeekiay]

I like too :thumbs:

 

[red]

I like the stripes to, quite subtle.

 

[Brian']

Lovely front splitter

 

[RICHARD MANSFIELD2]

Hi,
thanks for the poitive comments. I may spray the wheels to match the stripes, it would tie it all together, the existing wheel colour does look a bit odd when viewed at some angles. I will have another option with the wheels. I have obtained some 17" 15 spoke ST 170 Focus wheels that I am referbing with a veiw to doing a project on another Puma, when done I will fit them on the panther black to see how they look.The spliter I made myself it is GRP with a 12mm high density foam core, it it very strong stiff and light. I bolted it on with 5mm stainless bolts useing the existing lugs that the original rubber skirt was clipped onto.
Regards
Richard Mansfield

 

[Brian']

Very nice. Looks really OEM if you ask me! 8)

 

[RICHARD MANSFIELD2]

Hi,
I thought I would do an update. The Puma was SORN at the end of October and stored in the garage. I have done a cold air feed mod. I have also fitted my refurbed Focus ST170 wheels with new tyres. I did originally get the wheels for a project car but I liked them so much, plus I think they look very good on a Puma. So I decided that they could stay on the car in place of the others. Some pictures to look at, The wheels have come out a bit pale I think it was due to the very bright sunshine.



Regards and happy new year to all Puma owners

 

[zinc2000]

Looks really good with those wheels...nice one :thumbs:

 

[Neil]

ST170 wheels?

Looks good, far more purposeful.

 

[CherryVimto]

Looks really good with those wheels...nice one :thumbs:

+1 k:

 

[Wild E. Coyote]

Very tastey! I like the car very much. Understatement, taste, subtle touches :grin:

 

[Sparx]

Looks good, I really like the first set of wheels

 

[tuonokid]

Hi Richard
Like the splitter, the ST170 wheels and the spare wheel carrier. Was going to start on my spare wheel carrier today but too cold and dying of Manflu
Barry

 

[ElDude at Allison Automotive]

nice..always like a black Puma

 

[Xparty]

This Puma looks really Good! Congratz to the Owner!

 

[RICHARD MANSFIELD2]

Hi,
I put the Puma back on the road today after a winter sleepover in the gararge. I must say the cold air feed mod that I completed whilst it was laid up seemed to make it run smoother and quieter I do not know why, but it is such a simple and cheap mod I would recomend it. It was fantastic to drive the Puma again, the experience bought a smile to my face. I went to Morrisons for a quick shop, I spotted another three Pumas on the trip.
Regards
Richard.