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by Essexsoulboy
Sat Oct 14, 2023 9:30 pm
Forum: Members Cars
Topic: My 280
Replies: 2
Views: 1228

My 280

Famous at last…my 280 is in this month’s edition of Classic Ford magazine😃😃😃
by Essexsoulboy
Tue Jul 11, 2023 10:05 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Metal plate removal
Replies: 2
Views: 734

Metal plate removal

A quick question, I want to remove the metal radiator slam panel on my Capri 280, there appears to be a cable of some sort connected…does this just pull apart? not sure what exactly the cable is for..many thanks
by Essexsoulboy
Fri Jun 16, 2023 6:24 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Tracker installation
Replies: 8
Views: 989

Re: Tracker installation

Still very annoyed…not just the fact that they screwed through a cable but the communication afterwards.Took four days to respond to my email and then finally got an apology and an offer to send the guy back to repair his damage.When I politely declined I was told any repairs I had done would be fun...
by Essexsoulboy
Thu Jun 15, 2023 5:13 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Tracker installation
Replies: 8
Views: 989

Re: Tracker installation

Finally got a reply and an apology of sorts after three days and more messaging.

They’ve now offered to send the installer back to repair the damage he’s done…must be joking…wouldn’t let him anywhere near my car again!!
by Essexsoulboy
Wed Jun 14, 2023 3:02 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Tracker installation
Replies: 8
Views: 989

Tracker installation

So I decided to have a Tracker locate fitted onto my Capri 280.Just for piece of mind, already have a multitude of security gadgets but you never know who’s watching.Agreed value of £45,000 so I did a bit of research and finally settled on one recommended company who fitted it on Saturday. All went ...
by Essexsoulboy
Mon Apr 24, 2023 9:32 am
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Plastic coating
Replies: 11
Views: 1373

Plastic coating

Anybody seen or used this before? I always admire the brand new look on show cars that have had some sort of treatment on rubber pipes etc…tried a few things on the market but nothing really seems to give that ‘as new’ look
by Essexsoulboy
Thu Mar 30, 2023 6:20 am
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Bangers and cash
Replies: 12
Views: 1425

Re: Bangers and cash

you’re right…episode one…thankyou…it wasn’t actually a featured car(shame) just footage of a customer pick-up…not sure about those boots either😃
by Essexsoulboy
Wed Mar 29, 2023 7:49 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Bangers and cash
Replies: 12
Views: 1425

Bangers and cash

Anyone watching the new series of Bangers and Cash? I keep seeing a nice E Reg 280 in the titles, someone at work swears he has seen the episode that this car is in but I can’t seem to find it anywhere… been through all the episodes so far all I can find is the D reg one that featured a while back.
by Essexsoulboy
Thu May 19, 2022 6:19 am
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Decal and badge
Replies: 12
Views: 2769

Re: Decal and badge

Many thanks they look spot on...found these on ebay I presume they are the correct size https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/334197558011?hash=item4dcfba0afb:g:EF4AAOSwMc5g26GQ&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAA4PZPaHAS6rwIhRxaAL1veGaslzOnxffH1uyR3SSFvftqQryYTeAL5S51WsoVHVrWkSiBgPzQlZ%2FnggzKACTmPo1hfSJHa7KcIJocokkNTG...
by Essexsoulboy
Wed May 18, 2022 8:38 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Decal and badge
Replies: 12
Views: 2769

Decal and badge

Just about to have the tailgate painted on my 280, I need to scource a nice new Ford badge as well as a new tailgate decal, any recommendations…many thanks
by Essexsoulboy
Mon Apr 25, 2022 5:01 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: 280 fuel tank
Replies: 0
Views: 1343

280 fuel tank

Would anybody be interested in my old fuel tank from my 280? Not really sure what to do with it, I had it cleaned and painted when I refurbished my car a couple of years ago.

Nothing actually wrong with it, just decided to replace it with a nice shiny new one from Tickover.

Many thanks.
by Essexsoulboy
Tue Jun 29, 2021 7:46 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: rubber hoses
Replies: 12
Views: 1924

rubber hoses

Just wondering what sort of products people are using to clean black plastic trims, and in particular rubber hoses around the engine bay.Over the years I've seen some REALLY smart engine bays, in particular the rubber hoses seem to have a really nice deep black shine, almost as though they have been...
by Essexsoulboy
Wed Jun 23, 2021 7:35 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: inner wing foam pad
Replies: 8
Views: 1376

Re: inner wing foam pad

Many thanks..is it my eyes or are there actually two pads on that one? A large light grey one, like mine and a smaller dark grey one over the top? I haven't seen that before anywhere.
by Essexsoulboy
Wed Jun 23, 2021 12:09 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: inner wing foam pad
Replies: 8
Views: 1376

Re: inner wing foam pad

Thanks for the replies I think I'll go the tape route.

It looks like they were originally stuck on in all sorts of places around the same area-I've done a quick google search on original 2.8 engine bays with the original foam pads and I'm still not sure where I should put it exactly.
by Essexsoulboy
Mon Jun 21, 2021 4:25 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: inner wing foam pad
Replies: 8
Views: 1376

inner wing foam pad

Some time ago I brought a replacement inner wing foam pad...like the one in the attached picture..underneath the pipes above the yellow engine bay sticker.My question is what is the best way to attach it? Obviously some sort of glue but what would be the best sort to use?? many thanks [imghttps://ww...
by Essexsoulboy
Wed Mar 31, 2021 4:35 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Carcoon Covers
Replies: 6
Views: 1517

Carcoon Covers

I've been looking at getting a carcoon cover for my 280, just wondering if anyone else on here has one? They seem to come in different sizes and I'm not sure which one I should go for.I have a question though, I keep my battery on a trickle charger as the car is not used a lot, not sure if I can run...
by Essexsoulboy
Sat Mar 27, 2021 6:59 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Tracker Locate
Replies: 17
Views: 3415

Re: Tracker Locate

Thankyou for your replies,I think I will go with it, the company I mentioned did appear to have good reviews, for the sake of a few hundred quid I think it's worth it. I do have a host of other security options on the car..alarm,deadlocks,disc lock,pedal lock,wheel clamps etc and its always in a rol...
by Essexsoulboy
Thu Mar 25, 2021 7:33 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Tracker Locate
Replies: 17
Views: 3415

Re: Tracker Locate

Thanks very helpful
by Essexsoulboy
Thu Mar 25, 2021 10:45 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Tracker Locate
Replies: 17
Views: 3415

Tracker Locate

Hi just wondering if anyone on here has had a Tracker fitted on their car or have had something similar fitted they can recommend? I had a Tracker fitted on my 280 way back in 1993 but need to upgrade it to something more advanced.Been having a good look at the market I really like the look of Track...
by Essexsoulboy
Wed Dec 30, 2020 9:54 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: key fob not working
Replies: 6
Views: 1578

Re: key fob not working

Finally sorted, have to recommend the guys at Bridgewater...really helpful. One of the original Foxguard alarm fobs just needed cleaning up and a new power light installed. The other Foxguard fob did actually work, the power light did not come on so I thought it was broken, pointed it at the car and...