Can 'dave' Be Saved? Just how much welding can one car take?
#1
Posted 29 June 2017 - 05:58 PM
My question: I know I can always get the mechanical bits fixed but it's the bodywork that do for Dave. If I'm prepared to accept that every few years I'm going to have to shell out for welding, is it possible to keep the car going? (trigger's broom style) My brother managed to source a brand new body shell from USA to rebuild his rusty MG. Are brand new body shells/parts obtainable for Pumas and if so where from?
#2
Posted 29 June 2017 - 06:35 PM
http://www.steelpane...ord-puma-sills/
The Haynes Fiesta Manual (3397) can answer a lot of your questions.
#3
Posted 29 June 2017 - 09:04 PM
#4
Posted 29 June 2017 - 09:15 PM
#5
Posted 30 June 2017 - 10:44 AM
happy-kat said:
There are no new shells. I'm sorry to read of your dilemma as these cars become much loved. I've no idea about your welding question. How rusty is your Puma in general.
Thanks Happy-Kat
It's looking bad for Dave. 😕 The welded floor's holding up at the moment ( a good job done by Pumabuild, Birmingham) but as they said, they can't guarantee how long it will hold up for. As far as I know, from MOT last Oct, the rest structurally ok. Cosmetically pretty good. Slightly bubbly rear wheel arches with rust just starting to show on one, slight distortion under driver's window trim and around rear windscreen wiper fixing. Inside is near perfect throughout.
I'm now harbouring the slightly desperate idea of buying a reliable newish Fiesta this weekend as I do have to do trips up and down the A14 and motorways fairly regularly and getting Dave's engine done and then.......???? wow....I really do want to keep this car running!
#6
Posted 30 June 2017 - 10:46 AM
Thanks Happy-Kat
It's looking bad for Dave. 😕 The welded floor's holding up at the moment ( a good job done by Pumabuild, Birmingham) but as they said, they can't guarantee how long it will hold up for. As far as I know, from MOT last Oct, the rest structurally ok. Can 'bits' as advertised from the parts people above be welded on to previously welded bits?Cosmetically pretty good. Slightly bubbly rear wheel arches with rust just starting to show on one, slight distortion under driver's window trim and around rear windscreen wiper fixing. Inside is near perfect throughout.
I'm now harbouring the slightly desperate idea of buying a reliable newish Fiesta this weekend as I do have to do trips up and down the A14 and motorways fairly regularly and getting Dave's engine done and then.......???? wow....I really do want to keep this car running!
#7
Posted 30 June 2017 - 06:41 PM
#8
Posted 30 June 2017 - 07:00 PM
#9
Posted 01 July 2017 - 07:57 AM
Trixie said:
I can't add anything constructive to this thread, unfortunately, but I wanted to say that I know how you feel about your beloved Puma and I hope Dave can be resurrected.
#10
Posted 01 July 2017 - 08:13 AM
#11
Posted 01 July 2017 - 11:45 AM
RooPoo, on 01 July 2017 - 08:13 AM, said:
Nothing I'm afraid :-( The very best of luck, though, and please let me know how it goes.
#12
Posted 29 October 2017 - 10:23 AM