New "spare" Puma Thunder
12-09-2013, 08:56 PM
#1
New "spare" Puma Thunder
Just bought a bargain Puma for a couple of reasons:
It was a bloody bargain I couldn't refuse
It'll be great as a winter hack if that's what I want
Kinda miss my old one I sold in 2010 - great simple & cheap fun
As I run www.projectpuma.com it's handy to have one
It's a 2001 1.7 "Thunder" edition (just - probably someones Christmas present as it was registered a week before) and has only 55,000 odd miles on it and pretty mint really. Completely standard and been owned for the last 2+ years by an AA chap so in pretty good condition.
Original exhaust still!
Next to my "daily" Mazda 3 MPS:
There's a tiny bit of surface rust on the very bottom return of one rear arch and a bit more on the sills that only needs a rub down, protection and respray. 3rd brake light lens is cracked and it could do with getting the fairly new ditchfinder tyres relaced with something more confidence inspiring in the twisties. And a damn good clean of course!
I'd forgotten how crisp the gear changes were!
And I can now show again on Passionford meet / show stands..
It was a bloody bargain I couldn't refuse
It'll be great as a winter hack if that's what I want
Kinda miss my old one I sold in 2010 - great simple & cheap fun
As I run www.projectpuma.com it's handy to have one
It's a 2001 1.7 "Thunder" edition (just - probably someones Christmas present as it was registered a week before) and has only 55,000 odd miles on it and pretty mint really. Completely standard and been owned for the last 2+ years by an AA chap so in pretty good condition.
Original exhaust still!
Next to my "daily" Mazda 3 MPS:
There's a tiny bit of surface rust on the very bottom return of one rear arch and a bit more on the sills that only needs a rub down, protection and respray. 3rd brake light lens is cracked and it could do with getting the fairly new ditchfinder tyres relaced with something more confidence inspiring in the twisties. And a damn good clean of course!
I'd forgotten how crisp the gear changes were!
And I can now show again on Passionford meet / show stands..
Last edited by Dal_; 23-10-2013 at 01:14 PM.
12-09-2013, 09:09 PM
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I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!!
it's okay ill drive around in my 1.1 fiesta and pay 2000 grand a year
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13-09-2013, 07:17 AM
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PassionFord Post Whore!!
Brilliant fun cars! Upset alot of other stuff in one of these!
My mum bought one for £350 and i was so shoced test driving it at how they go and take a corner!
My mum bought one for £350 and i was so shoced test driving it at how they go and take a corner!
13-09-2013, 07:19 AM
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13-09-2013, 07:21 AM
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13-09-2013, 09:13 AM
#14
Did you just look at the pictures, and not read the post? Dal and I are half of the admin on Projectpuma, and we've both had Pumas before. There's not much that we don't know about them ourselves, and what we don't know, is usually on our forum. 
13-09-2013, 11:10 AM
#15
Not Crazy, just Unwell
No need to get touchy
My stupidity is not to offend
13-09-2013, 11:50 AM
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I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!!
14-09-2013, 06:23 PM
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I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!!
14-09-2013, 06:27 PM
#20
I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!!
18-09-2013, 09:03 AM
#21
Had it's first outing with the club on Sunday at Rockingham. Doesn't clean up too badly considering it's only had a 10 minute wash:
Got a couple of Rainsport 2 for the front as the ditchfinders on the front are doing my head in.
Got a couple of Rainsport 2 for the front as the ditchfinders on the front are doing my head in.
20-09-2013, 07:16 PM
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just got the snot rocket, thought i.d put up a pic, don't mean to hijack your thread, rear bushes and now its got a 12mths test. tax end of the month and out for a play.
fair do's there cracking little cars
fair do's there cracking little cars
21-09-2013, 07:11 PM
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21-09-2013, 07:15 PM
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Oh well.. at least it's a bit different
I put new Uniroyals on mine today and the ride is a million times better than the >ditchfinders< that were on it.
I put new Uniroyals on mine today and the ride is a million times better than the >ditchfinders< that were on it.
21-09-2013, 07:41 PM
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Ben
Pound for pound, I don't think you can have more fun!
23-10-2013, 12:02 PM
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Initially quoted £100 a side to rub down and respray, including the anti-corrosion coating. They did find some bits that needed welding though, so they did that, and blended up to the swage line. Even with the extra work in was only £300 all in!
23-10-2013, 12:04 PM
#37
Not Crazy, just Unwell
I've gotta get mine sorted. Arches first though.
23-10-2013, 12:46 PM
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Just taken some pictures..
Before:
After:
(But filthy as not washed it yet and been commuting. It is a really good finish - honest!)
They put the textured finish on the very bottom and had to weld some new metal in. But they did treat it all inside and out. Not bad for £295.
Luckily the arches are ok.
Before:
After:
(But filthy as not washed it yet and been commuting. It is a really good finish - honest!)
They put the textured finish on the very bottom and had to weld some new metal in. But they did treat it all inside and out. Not bad for £295.
Luckily the arches are ok.
Last edited by Dal_; 23-10-2013 at 12:55 PM.