EL Puma project.

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Re: EL Puma project.

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Reply I got from seller is that it is sold


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Re: EL Puma project.

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I'm interested in another one now. Would it be possible to fit a water cooled direct injection engine in a Puma? And would the radiators get enough air with those tiny little vents in the back?

How much space is there in the front boot and behind the seats?
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Why not go with Type 4 power like I did. I'm busy modding it to take an injection system off 2.1 wasserboxer motor. I've already done the electronic ignition system using a TP900 and a golf wiring loom with the distributor from the 2.1 it works like magic.

You get good reliable power and you keep the car true ACVW - It's pretty much just a bolt on conversion.

Check this out :

http://members.rennlist.com/pbanders/dj ... htm#setups.

It runs cool as the venting is sufficient as well.


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I think the dual trumpets are a nice touch as well.


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Just my 2c.

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Re: EL Puma project.

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Some development over the past two months.

"As is" delivered to the body shop.
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The body was first removed from the chassis
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Because the chassis was slightly "vrot" :TIC:
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Then the body filler to try and get all the lines back
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With some blacking to bring out the lines properly.
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The A post had to be cut out and replaced. The metal reinforcing inside had completely rusted, expanded and cracked the fiber glass
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The inside was then prepped for the black paint.
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Then the yellow on the outside.
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Some speckling in the boot and engine compartment as well as some black detailing.
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The boot compartment before
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some black detailing
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Now the engine build begins. Hopefully reporting back soon.
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WOW!!!!!!
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Excellent work done on the body, what a day/night difference, you must be proud.

The pan looks like my 52 looked, I feel for you, but, the final result will be well worth it.

Keep it up

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PHEEWWWW CHRIS.
THAT IS LOOKING GOOD!
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That really looks very good, one giant leap forward in your resto project, well done!
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:hangloose: looks great Christian 8)
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Re: EL Puma project.

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Well done, keep up the good work.
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This weekend I decided to buy the yellow bird a little friend.

I'm told by my wife that cars don't have feelings and that it didn't need a friend. She's just bias.
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The friend is a very dark plum colour so I've called it Barney. Barney has a 2l aircooled bus motor and is scary fast, specially without brakes. Thankfully the hand brake works or Barney would be no more.
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Congrats Christian !
Thats also a nice trailer you have leaning against the wall there ;)
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Toys toys toys! Looking really good.Have you started assembling? Where did u find barney?
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Barney comes from Amalinda. I couldn't find a manual to do the re-assembly so I'm using Barney as a reference manual. Once I'm done Barney will be sold.
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