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1973 Mk1 Capri Cologne wide arched 3.5 V8

sasky Part of things Posts: 176	1973 Mk1 Capri Cologne wide arched 3.5 V8 sasky @sasky
	Jan 27, 2008 20:25:09 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Well today has been full of progress. the kit arrived yesterday, boot spoiler was bolted on about 30 minutes after its arrival. unfotunately had to work on friends car all of sat so couldnt look at the capir (talk about torture). the rear inner arches have been trimmed down, the wide rear arches have been attached by bolts to give general look, awaiting rear valence off friend who is putting second recess for exhaust in. rad is now fitted thanks to the new front valence arriving. front wings now needed as the ones i have only bond onto the originals not complete replacements. there is always somethin to slow me down but i will get it on the road for end of may.


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sasky Part of things Posts: 176	1973 Mk1 Capri Cologne wide arched 3.5 V8 sasky @sasky
	Jan 28, 2008 14:49:05 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	well rear valence should b finished by this weekend (thanks to spitsx), i will get the last or the rear welded up and the rear arches should b able to b bonded on. then the fun that is smoothing shall start. just need to source a pair of wings to hack up to bond the front arches to.


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Rusted Pistons Posted a lot Posts: 3,726	1973 Mk1 Capri Cologne wide arched 3.5 V8 Rusted Pistons @daveyboy20
	Jan 30, 2008 11:52:00 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Thats awesome its gonna be a beast mate!
	The artist formerly known as Daveyboy20 ****RUSTED PISTONS**** www.youtube.com/c/RustedPistons?sub_confirmation=1 + 2

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sasky Part of things Posts: 176	1973 Mk1 Capri Cologne wide arched 3.5 V8 sasky @sasky
	Mar 24, 2008 22:04:33 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	well i have finally sat down and sorted pics out. so time for some update (think its overdue). the engine had been taken out, engine bay painted and engine put back in. a pair of polished rocker covers and a 4 barrel holley off ebay. edelbrock inlet manifold. a pair of hugger exhaust manifolds were sourced. power steering was all sorted out, cross member has been modified to take the modified sump. didnt want to take too much out of the sump and lose oil quantity. the car is booked in to be sprayed by my mum in 2 weeks (she is amazin sprayer) so time to pull my finger out and get the bodywork finished. tyres are goin to be fitted this week once i paid for them. finally its gettin there, looking good for end of may on the road.


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An Fear Ó Dhoire Posted a lot Derry Dude Posts: 1,115	1973 Mk1 Capri Cologne wide arched 3.5 V8 An Fear Ó Dhoire @doireman
	Mar 26, 2008 10:42:10 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I have to say, this is one sexy project. Can't wait to see it on the road. Good luck with it lad.
	1982 Ford Capri 2.0 S 1981 Ford Capri 2.1 X-Pack

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trg1984 Posted hell of a lot pitying fools since 1984 Posts: 6,503	1973 Mk1 Capri Cologne wide arched 3.5 V8 trg1984 @trg1984
	Mar 26, 2008 17:36:40 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	brilliant project, I cant think of a nicer looking car from this era tbh. and you've picked the wide arche kit that I would of chosen I think, better than the boxy looking types.
	Last Edit: Mar 27, 2008 10:51:56 GMT by trg1984

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sasky Part of things Posts: 176	1973 Mk1 Capri Cologne wide arched 3.5 V8 sasky @sasky
	Mar 26, 2008 21:36:38 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	cheers dude am loving having it sitting in my garage


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Bullitt Part of things Posts: 206	1973 Mk1 Capri Cologne wide arched 3.5 V8 Bullitt @bullitt
	Mar 28, 2008 22:12:04 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Cant wait to see this finished. Cant get over how quickly your doing it either. Congratulations
	MG Midget Datsun 160J SSS

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street Posted a lot 6.2 ft/lbs of talk Posts: 4,662	1973 Mk1 Capri Cologne wide arched 3.5 V8 street @street
	Mar 28, 2008 23:28:39 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	This is going to be great! Looking forward to watching the project progress (very quickly too!!)
	Maximum signature image height = 80 pixels img.photobucket.com/albums/v206/streets/forum%20stuff/4f28bbb4-dd5f-4f0c-851f-1340635337eb_zpsbe023172.jpg 1972 Rover P6 3500 V8 1983 Twin Engined Mk3 Escort 1997 Corsa B

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sasky Part of things Posts: 176	1973 Mk1 Capri Cologne wide arched 3.5 V8 sasky @sasky
	Mar 29, 2008 18:42:42 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	well after a long road trip i now have a holley 4 barrel carb, propshaft off a 4 speed capri and a pair of mk3 twin headlights. only problem is the dam carb is leakin. so i need a rebuild kit but cant seem to find right one for my carb. the markings on it are 4100 6R35595 was listed on ebay as a 465cfm jetted for a 3.9. if anyone knows about holleys please can they get in contact as i need all the help i can get with this so can fire the engine up. also got tyres for my wellers. only problem is they wont stretch out enough, not to fear have cunning plan to make them work. will put pics of the wheels up once tyres fitted.


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sasky Part of things Posts: 176	1973 Mk1 Capri Cologne wide arched 3.5 V8 sasky @sasky
	Apr 1, 2008 23:30:56 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	more progress made. tunnel is in, brake lines almost sorted. yet more smoothing done. Also the tyres are finally going onto the rims. bit scary to do but they popped on nicely in the end. look phat and hopefully wont scrub. also bought off ebay was this old skool air filter by edelbrock. is a cast alloy top with stainless bottom. just need the filter section now.


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sasky Part of things Posts: 176	1973 Mk1 Capri Cologne wide arched 3.5 V8 sasky @sasky
	Apr 7, 2008 22:32:30 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	well more sanding but keeps getting smoother. just some pics will b smoother tomorrow then primer time before paint with primer applied offside rear wing bonnet front nearside wing


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sasky Part of things Posts: 176	1973 Mk1 Capri Cologne wide arched 3.5 V8 sasky @sasky
	Jul 4, 2008 20:49:31 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	sorry i havent been on in a while been out having too much fun in the capri. well she is sprayed, mot'd even made it to a show. had lots of issues trying to hold me up but with alot of help from friends and my dad (bigger account balance than me) i actually made it to modified nationals as planned. it took a new rear axle, arch repair, new carb and alot of water but made it. the only thing is the v8 sounds lovely but it is just being a swine, constantly giving me issues and generally annoying the hell out of me. with yet another break down last weekend i made the decision to change engines. having seen how well behaved spitsx's nissan engine is i decided that was the route to go. so trip to lincoln and i am now strippin a ca18det out to go into the capri. should have it mounted this weekend and running by end of the month.


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rtlkyuubi Posted a lot Low and Slow Posts: 2,922	1973 Mk1 Capri Cologne wide arched 3.5 V8 rtlkyuubi @rtlkyuubi
	Jul 4, 2008 21:17:48 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	sooo at a ca18 :B you loose alot of reliabily if tuned (iirc) go sr20det as their alot better engine. Ryan.


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sasky Part of things Posts: 176	1973 Mk1 Capri Cologne wide arched 3.5 V8 sasky @sasky
	Jul 5, 2008 12:19:37 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	not tuning it keeping it pretty much standard. also the ca18 is alot cheaper than an sr20.


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ssscoupe Part of things Posts: 386	1973 Mk1 Capri Cologne wide arched 3.5 V8 ssscoupe @ssscoupe
	Jul 5, 2008 13:38:18 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	just read whole thread... great project... can t beat a V8 rumble but CA 18 det is way to go... head over to driftworks.com and pic up some cheap tuning parts and you'll be well away! My s13 200sx is ca18 det powered and i ve yet to tire of the turbo pinning back in my seat! One day the motor may even end up in my datsun! ( nice thought!) love the orange btw!
	1974 Mazda RX4 Coupe with 12A bridgeport retrorides.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=readersrides&thread=108272&page=1#1581570

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jizzy gillespie Posted a lot Posts: 4,715	1973 Mk1 Capri Cologne wide arched 3.5 V8 jizzy gillespie @mrsigma
	Jul 5, 2008 15:29:51 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	feckin sweeeeet, well done fella ;D i love a mk1 capper in a fat suit. ;D ;D
	"quote hairnet" I'm not paying nine pound for a pi$$! [/quote]

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sasky Part of things Posts: 176	1973 Mk1 Capri Cologne wide arched 3.5 V8 sasky @sasky
	Jul 6, 2008 9:06:03 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	cheers people yeah i love the look of her. cant wait to have the ca18 up and running in her. really looking forward to trax in september, take her out on silverstone


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trg1984 Posted hell of a lot pitying fools since 1984 Posts: 6,503	1973 Mk1 Capri Cologne wide arched 3.5 V8 trg1984 @trg1984
	Jul 6, 2008 9:55:59 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	looks cracking, i think its need a bit of black throwing on to break up the orange, possibly the bonnet bulge?? liking the sound of some J power in there to.


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sasky Part of things Posts: 176	1973 Mk1 Capri Cologne wide arched 3.5 V8 sasky @sasky
	Jul 6, 2008 18:49:56 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	well after a weekend of cuts and bruises there is finally some progress. the v8 is out, power steering has been taken off and the ca18 is starting to be mounted. both engine mounts made, tomorrow the gearbox mount. am hoping spitsx will take on the lovely job of stripping down the wiring. i was going to just leave it all there but there is so much thats not used is crazy to keep it. hopefully by end of next weekend she should be ready to fire up


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