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MussEd



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Silly Question time - Hinges Block/dummy hinges on a Puma
Simply put - is it safe to drive around with these removed? ie Are these structurally important or just a design nod to the old flaps? I’m going to paint mine after signs of paint loss but probably going to run out of time before getting them done in one sitting by which time I’ll need to use the car again...

Apologies in advance if my stupidity offends anyone!

Ps I realise I could stick them back on with just primer but I’d rather wait till it’s finished...[/quote]
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williamthedog



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Not advisable.
Post #793654 17th Sep 2019 7:45pm
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MussEd



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Lol the kind of answer I like!
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blackwolf



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They are structurally important I am afraid.
Post #793688 17th Sep 2019 9:17pm
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Balvaig



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Quite cheap to buy a new pair though. I have a spare set painted up and ready to refit. They seem to bubble every 18 months!!
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custom90



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Bubbling is often caused by not allowing sufficient primer drying / curing time and or surface contamination during prep. Wink WeWillWin🇬🇧🇺🇸
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Stiff1



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There is a member on here who has produced and sells some very nice alloy ones. Very reasonably priced if I remember correctly .

Here you go...

https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic59780...dow+blocks
Post #793711 17th Sep 2019 10:34pm
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