oneandtwo Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Anyone here done a ground up rebuild of a puma or would mine potentially be a forum first? My 08 plate is mechanically good and structurally perfect, however the body is dented all over as ex utility. I was going to live with it but ended up so far buying a brand new bonnet from main dealer, perfect Csw non bulkhead rear tub, new wings and replacement roof in preparation. I’m sorely tempted to go the whole hog and order a new chassis from Richards and get the bulkhead blasted and zinc sprayed and do a ground up rebuild and sort out all the niggles once and for all. I bought it for my wife but she doesn’t like the gearbox! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Do it, would be interesting to see the differences on the newer post 2006 models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cackshifter Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Yeah i wish i had bought a new one and done that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveG Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 (edited) Personally, and if you really want a galv chassis, I’d save a few K and get your existing chassis dipped and galvanised, instead of buying new. Then you can spend the money on an auto conversion, so your wife is happy to drive it. Have fun with the rebuild. Cheers, Steve Edited November 22, 2017 by SteveG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Your chassis is probably still good enough to be dipped itself as Steve says.... If the car is a keeper then you might as well I'd certainly like another rebuild thread to follow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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