Reunited With A Racing Puma FRP Restoration
#1
Posted 28 September 2012 - 08:07 PM
Then i saw a few months back that there was someone looking for a FRP. I passed on the number of the person i sold mine to not knowing if it was still with him or not but it turned out it was. After a viewing the person looking for one did not buy. It turned out it was off the road for a while and in a sorry looking state.
Then a few weeks ago curiosity got the better of me so i had to see it again. I saw past the dirt as underneath it was still in a very presentable car in good condition. The interior was good just needed a clean, there is slight wear on the drivers seat base and the steering wheel also needs to be cleaned. The bodywork has a few dents and scratches but overall it very good. The underneath was still covered in wax oil from when i did it which im sure saved it down through the years.
Any way here are a few pictures in the condition i got it in.
It also came with a new set of mats that we never used by myself or the previous owner.
And i was glad the see the wax oiling i did to the car years ago was still present and obviously working
I hope to get better pictures tomorrow when i finally get a chance to clean it. I also want to remove the calipers and send them to Chris for a service. Then its a case of a full service timing belt and hopefully enjoy it all over again.
#2
Posted 28 September 2012 - 08:20 PM
cheers kieran
#3
Posted 28 September 2012 - 08:20 PM
Did it cover many more miles in the time it was away?
#4
Posted 28 September 2012 - 08:29 PM
This post has been edited by DPM: 28 September 2012 - 08:30 PM
#5
Posted 29 September 2012 - 11:10 AM
Can someone tell me if the top mounts should be like this?
It does not look right to me but then again i dont remember what they used to look like.
I also found out that there was no pollen filter in the car
The interior needs alot more work but im happy enough for now with the results considering it was just a quick vacuum.
This post has been edited by DPM: 29 September 2012 - 11:11 AM
#6
Posted 29 September 2012 - 11:23 AM
There was a rear spoiler on it at some stage by the original owner and the repair to the boot door needs to be done again.
Both sills look very good no bad rust to be found any where just a little surface rust at the seam.
Passenger B pillar
And one of the caliper which i will need to remove for the service
This post has been edited by DPM: 29 September 2012 - 11:24 AM
#8
Posted 29 September 2012 - 11:30 AM
And there is a scratch on the rear bumper that will require attantion when the body work will be done
I will certainly remove the bumpers and ensure that every thing is ok behind them at some stage and cover with more wax oil.
The following picture shows behing the carpet in the boot. It looks messy but its just dust thats stuck to the wax oil, its perfect underneath. Im so glad i did it years ago.
This post has been edited by DPM: 29 September 2012 - 11:32 AM
#9
Posted 29 September 2012 - 11:56 AM
Just a few of the floor, again so glad i made sure it was treated to underseal when i owned the car previously as its still in perfect condition as you will see.
The car has a Pumabuild stainless steel manifold but im not sure who made it can anyone tell?
The rest of the system is standard. Years ago i remove it sanded off the surface rust and treated it to the VHT paint, seems to have worked although there is a blow between the middle and rear section that i need to examine in further detail.
This post has been edited by DPM: 29 September 2012 - 12:24 PM
#10
Posted 29 September 2012 - 12:10 PM
#11
Posted 29 September 2012 - 12:23 PM
#12
Posted 29 September 2012 - 04:14 PM
#13
Posted 30 September 2012 - 07:49 AM
Can't believe someone let it get in that state but well done for bringing it back :-).
FRP 241 RINGMEISTER -23 LAPS = 296.7 MILES COMPLETED, MORE TO COME NEXT YEAR
#14
Posted 30 September 2012 - 08:45 AM
#15
Posted 30 September 2012 - 10:12 AM
The line was left exposed after one member had an repair done that is the only time I have seen it on an FRP.
#16
Posted 30 September 2012 - 02:04 PM
#17
Posted 30 September 2012 - 02:10 PM
the car will feel completly different afterwards....
also change the brearing underneath it...and the final securing nut...i did the spring retaining plates too...
The counter weights will still sit clear of the turrets, but not by quite as much...plus they do sit at that awkward angle unfortunatly..
The more bushes you can change back to new the better really...
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#18
Posted 30 September 2012 - 03:22 PM
Also the suspension bushes you mention are they the same as the standard Puma?
#19
Posted 30 September 2012 - 07:30 PM
I do have new top mounts and bearings to fit next year now.
Next time I am charging the battery I will take a closer look.
#20
Posted 01 October 2012 - 08:56 AM
DPM, on 30 September 2012 - 03:22 PM, said:
mostly, yes...
The only one they changed was the fully shouldered bush in the back of the lower front suspension arms....the small one can be replaced with a Powerflex one which works a treat..
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