Recent content by dan and ange's XR2

I managed to patch up the outer skin with one large length of new metal. I hate welding up-side-down. :roll: Tomorrow I will 'beautify' the welds and get ready for seam sealer and paint. Refit suspension and viola! one side done. :wink: IMG-20200408-WA0010 by , on Flickr

IMG-20200405-WA0002 by , on Flickr IMG-20200405-WA0004 by , on Flickr Well, after 2.5yrs loyal service as a daily driver and fun car , Pixie is having a rest. Amazing running costs over this period, between 38-45 mpg depending on season, tyres , 2x rear wheel bearings, alloy wheel repair...

Hi Lostb, Thanks. Mileage is gonna be around twenty a day for me as it is a work car, so unfortunately I can't prevent this. :roll: Hopefully this weekend I am going to get front wheels off to look at brakes as they don't feel as strong as they should, pads and discs 'look' ok but maybe...

Wow, Your have done a lot to your Puma. Reminds me of all the stuff I am currently doing to my XR! As I was doing the light clean up and inspection of my car, I was seriously considering it's future and a rebuild but over a period. I don't have the room for doing two cars! I may do the rear...

Hi Barry, yep been there today. All looks good, light crusty stuff that flaked off easy. I am most impressed. The worst part I have found so far is a small patch of corrosion on drivers seat rear bolt mount under floor, right where the reinforcing plate is welded to the floor pan. The other is...

IMG-20170916-WA0000 by Dan Gearing, on Flickr Hi all, I have just gone and bought a Puma!! I have always liked these and have a few road test cuttings from way back when. One day I will own one............... Having just changed jobs I needed transport to get me too and from work. I looked...