Hi from Gloucester

Hello,
I've been skimming this site for a while pinching advice and tips, so thought I'd sign up.
I acquired a 2001 Y-reg, 65k, 1.7 in the sliver/blue colour (not sure of proper colour name)
I got the car for free off my brother in law for a weekends work, been sat on his drive for 6 years!
Just passed the mot today, all I've had to do is new battery, new starter motor (tight fit!) front pads and discs, rear brake lines.
2 small rust bubbles on drivers side rear arch (of course)
So trying to find a decent body shop in my area.

First time I drove it was today. Amazed by it. I was expecting good things but was still massively surprised!

Cambelt to be done on payday, along with oil and filter service then I can get her up the rev range without the worry of something snapping off!
17" focus wheels rub like a mother though, I do have the 15" versions of them too but are a bit tatty but they may be best to go back on...
All in all very happy for about £150 spent so far and a bit of weekend time for a years ticket!

Mike

Welcome to ProjectP mate! Look forward to seeing some pics! :grin:

Welcome aboard :thumbs:
Mediium steel blue by the way

First time trying to post a pic... Apologies for being old and out of date if it doesn't work.

It's had a good clean since then!
Thanks for the welcome

Welcome to the forum Mike, nice car (in Curiass Blue if im not mistaken)

I am old and out of date too.
Dont worry about it though,
I believe its also known as "character"

You are mistaken cuirass was only available on older cars and is a sort of pale lilac

Welcome along to Project P :thumbs:

trublustu said:

Welcome to the forum Mike, nice car (in Curiass Blue if im not mistaken)

I am old and out of date too.
Dont worry about it though,
I believe its also known as "character"

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medium steel blue (best colour)

Welcome aboard

Hi, thanks for the comments.

It does have some spacers fitted, by ford when the car was purchased years ago, but they are definitely not enough.
My main concern is that they rub right on the spot where the ABS cable is so I've had to try and move it around out the way for now. I will look into what size the correct spacer is, I don't really want to put 15"s back on

Mike

Hi and welcome to puma ownership.

If you do find a good body shop around the Gloucester area RE the rust on the arches it would be great to know because mine is in need of some TLC around the arches.