|
|
|
Sept 15, 2005 11:11:03 GMT
|
So far I've fitted new 1" front lowering springs, single leaf springs from a 2.8 which give a 1 inch drop to the rear. Axle location kit and strut brace. The 1.6 engine has been evicted from the engine bay and replaced with my shiny new pinto (well its very shiny inside ;D) and is know up and running. Underside has been undersealed with any surface rust removed and given a coat of red oxide before a coat of the black stuff. Have just started trial fitting the bodywork bits. Its not everyones cup of tea but I like it, its pretty much the car I wanted when I was in my teens and got my first car which happened to be a capri. [a href="  "] [/a] [a href="  "] [/a] I'd hoped to get it a lot further than this in the time I've had it but due to serious slacking on my part its only this far |
| |
Last Edit: Sept 15, 2005 11:15:02 GMT by steve2
|
|
|
|
Nathan
Club Retro Rides Member
Posts: 5,626
Club RR Member Number: 1
|
Ford Capri 1983 project updateNathan
@bgtmidget7476
Club Retro Rides Member 1
|
Sept 15, 2005 16:00:14 GMT
|
|
think when your driving mate the wood will be scraping the floor LOL, Na but seriously looks neat I love that MK capri think its going to be my next motor
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
Sept 15, 2005 18:57:41 GMT
|
|
hmmm bozu capri!!
|
| |
"quote hairnet"
I'm not paying nine pound for a pi$$!
[/quote]
|
|
|
|
|
Sept 15, 2005 20:56:10 GMT
|
That looks meeeaaaan ,...  .. good work!  |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
Sept 15, 2005 21:27:43 GMT
|
|
Nice one.
I take it its a 2.0 pinto that you`ve put in then. Any mods carried out or just a standard unit?
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
Sept 16, 2005 19:36:12 GMT
|
thanks for the comments people, will try and get some more showing the turbotail spoiler over the weekend. Pheonix, the engine has a Camtech fast road cam and a webber twin choke carb. Apart from that its standard but has done faff all miles from new having been supplied from Ford to the local college. Have picked up my next project to be started after the Capri. A 550/4 lowrider, the missus well impressed not [a href="  "] [/a] |
| |
|
|
Davenger
Club Retro Rides Member
It's only metal
Posts: 7,272
Club RR Member Number: 140
|
Ford Capri 1983 project updateDavenger
@dminifreak
Club Retro Rides Member 140
|
Sept 17, 2005 0:04:57 GMT
|
|
Low rider looks sweet too.
The never understand do they?
|
| |
|
|
Gompo
Part of things
Posts: 539
|
|
Sept 18, 2005 18:42:52 GMT
|
|
Capri is looking good mate! Still might have prefered it in Matte Black though!
Hope to see you + it around sometime. Really tempted to get a Capri myself, such a lot of motor for the money, although they are increasing in value now..
Cheers, Greg.
|
| |
1976 Ford Escort 2dr 1100
1977 Ford Escort 2dr 1300
1978 Ford Escort 2dr 1300-2000
1999 Honda Integra Type R (Black)
1990 Lotus Excel SE
|
|
|
|
|
Sept 18, 2005 22:05:01 GMT
|
|
oh yes you will see me out and about in it, hope to be terrorising the local innocent road users within 2 months or so with it complete. ;D
Your not wrong re Capri prices going up, 2 years ago a late model laser in typical 20 yr old Ford coniditon could be had from between £100 - £250. The same cars (bearing in mind most are starting to need new wings and some serious welding underneath) are now in the £600+ catagory. It all seemed to start when a motor program (forget which one) stated a good 2.8 special was worth 12,000 (not 1200 12,000) After that prices started going up for all of them not just the v6's.
Some good news on the lowrider front for anyone thats interested, its fitted with a Yoshimura 605 big bore kit, 70's period performance mod and rarer than a rare thing with added rareness. Its not going to have the local R1 lads quaking in their boots but should provide a useful boost in performance.
|
| |
Last Edit: Sept 18, 2005 22:06:03 GMT by steve2
|
|
|
|
|
Sept 21, 2005 10:12:33 GMT
|
I'm starting to develelop an interest in lowrider bikes...keep us posted on that one, eh? That front spoiler on the Capri is pretty scary...maybe you should go the whole way with a Zakspeed replica!  ;D |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sept 24, 2005 12:57:18 GMT
|
I'm afraid for me that is teetering on the edge of barrydom....    Tread carefully my son, for thou risketh to create something which looketh sus! I think if you keep away from the temptation of the bad-boy bonnet (unlike these fugging muppets) you should be OK though. |
| |
1972 Fiat 130 1985 Talbot Alpine 1974 Lancia Beta Saloon 1975 + 1986 Mazda 929 Koop + Wagon 1982 Fiat Argenta 2.0 iniezione elettronica 1977 Toyota Carina TA14 BEST CAR EVER!!!!!!!! 1979 Datsun B310 Sunny 4-dr 1984 Audi 200 Quattro Turbo 1983 Honda Accord 1.6 DX GONE1989 Alfa 75 2.0 TS Mr T says: TREAT YO MOTHER RIGHT! |
|
|
|
|
Jun 30, 2006 17:42:44 GMT
|
I'm afraid for me that is teetering on the edge of barrydom.... lol thats my mates capri |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
Jun 30, 2006 18:09:40 GMT
|
|
woah- thread resurection!
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
That's like a Barry version of Elenor. Elaine! |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Delta front bumper on a Capri is criminal, but is some how looking OK (dare I say it)
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
That's like a Barry version of Elenor. Elaine! Nonono, that car used to go by the name of Edward, but after a few visits to the local clininc, it now calls itself Elaine  |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
and i thought the pimp my ride one was bad
|
| |
 once again rocking with 1117cc and 4 gears! |
|
.. good work! 
