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by Bandit
Sun Apr 20, 2014 6:19 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Hello Again.
Replies: 0
Views: 674

Hello Again.

Hello All, I've not visited the forum for quite sometime so thought I would pop in and say hello again. I've still got my 2.8 Special. I've toyed with the idea of selling it as I only did about 200 miles in it last year due to being in hospital in the summer and the recuperation afterwards which mea...
by Bandit
Sun Apr 20, 2014 6:18 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Hello Again.
Replies: 1
Views: 841

Hello Again.

Hello All, I've not visited the forum for quite sometime so thought I would pop in and say hello again. I've still got my 2.8 Special. I've toyed with the idea of selling it as I only did about 200 miles in it last year due to being in hospital in the summer and the recuperation afterwards which mea...
by Bandit
Fri Nov 22, 2013 12:16 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: To anyone who's ever owned a Mark I - past or present
Replies: 3
Views: 1829

Re: To anyone who's ever owned a Mark I - past or present

My first car was a 1973 Mk1 1600 GT Facelift in Daytona Yellow with Black Vinyl Roof. XLG 464M. Purchased back in 76 when I passed my driving test for the princely sum of £995. A fortune to me in those days. I've got a few photos somewhere I'll dig them out. I would love to get a MK1 of the same spe...
by Bandit
Sat Aug 31, 2013 11:19 am
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: what have you done to your car today?
Replies: 86
Views: 19553

Re: what have you done to your car today?

Just fitted a new radiator cap and expansion tank cap.
by Bandit
Mon Mar 11, 2013 9:02 am
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Free tax petition.... Every needs to sign.
Replies: 10
Views: 3466

Re: Free tax petition.... Every needs to sign.

Keeps coming back this one.....How many people have signed it?
by Bandit
Sat Mar 02, 2013 9:49 am
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Cyclists!
Replies: 10
Views: 3130

Re: Cyclists!

I've nothing against responsible cyclists personally (I was a Chopper owner in the 70's :) )The ones who dress like ninjas all in black and have no lights on their bikes at 05:00 on winter mornings are the ones I take issue with. I was involved in an incident where a cyclist ran into the side of my ...
by Bandit
Fri Mar 01, 2013 4:36 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Out Of Hibernation
Replies: 1
Views: 893

Out Of Hibernation

Hi all, I've not been on for a while. Well Spring is hopefully not too far away so it's MOT time on Tuesday. Can't wait to get back behind the wheel of the Capri. I'm hopeful she'll pass having done less than 400 miles since the last one. Aiming to attend a lot more shows and events this year. I vir...
by Bandit
Wed Dec 12, 2012 2:35 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Stoke on Trent members
Replies: 28
Views: 10305

Re: Stoke on Trent members

Hi All in the Stoke-on-Trent area,

I'm looking for someone with the knowledge in S-O-T or South Cheshire who could install an original digital 2.8 radio cassette into my motor. I'm in no hurry but would like to get it fitted ready for Spring.

If anyone can help please PM me.

Thanks. :cheers:
by Bandit
Mon Nov 19, 2012 9:22 am
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: What is it with school mums and people carriers?!
Replies: 7
Views: 2748

Re: What is it with school mums and people carriers?!

In my day you bloody walked to and from school. Lazy buggers can't walk across the road without needing mummy to pick them up.
by Bandit
Mon Nov 05, 2012 9:38 am
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: another one stolen!!!!
Replies: 11
Views: 3179

Re: another one stolen!!!!

I'm gutted for anyone who suffers at the hands of these thieving bast**ds.

Unfortunately Classic Fords will always be a target. It's all about stripping them and selling on the more lucrative parts because that's where the money is.
by Bandit
Tue Aug 28, 2012 8:23 am
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: just lost my job
Replies: 4
Views: 1843

Re: just lost my job

Sorry to hear that mate. Happened to me a couple of times so I know how you feel. As for claiming back what's owed my missus was in a similar situation when she was made redundant by Woolworths after 10 years service and it took months for her to get anything back. Had to really fight to get her ent...
by Bandit
Mon Aug 13, 2012 6:04 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Picture in Retro Ford
Replies: 0
Views: 710

Picture in Retro Ford

A photo of my car appeared in Retro Ford this month. Just flicking through the magazine and there it was.
by Bandit
Thu Jul 19, 2012 4:20 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: What does everyone do for work?
Replies: 60
Views: 14242

Re: What does everyone do for work?

Operations Manager in distribution working for a large American owned retailer. Been in the distribution/logistics game since 1985. Made redundant three times during my working life so I know how tough it can be. I set myself three month targets to find another job, this included writing & posti...
by Bandit
Thu Jul 05, 2012 9:12 am
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: E-Petition for Rolling Tax Exemption
Replies: 3
Views: 2011

E-Petition for Rolling Tax Exemption

Guys, You may have seen and signed this petition before; it is a genuine HM Government document. To guarantee the issue being raised in the House of Commons it requires 100,000 signatures. I'm sure most of us feel it is time for a review and a change. History didn't stop in 1972 although it was a ve...
by Bandit
Tue Jul 03, 2012 4:49 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Wanted Radio for 2.8i
Replies: 0
Views: 461

Wanted Radio for 2.8i

Urgently wanted radio for a 2.8i. Cash waiting.

Thanks Guys,
by Bandit
Mon Jun 18, 2012 3:35 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: lost my job yesterday
Replies: 7
Views: 2289

Re: lost my job yesterday

Gutted for you mate. I've been there so know what you are going through.

Where are you based and what sort of job are you looking for? I have a number of contacts in the Logistics and Distribution sector and would be happy to pass your details on. No promises but you never know.
by Bandit
Sat Jun 16, 2012 11:20 am
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: whos seen this fantastic professionals tribute video
Replies: 9
Views: 3080

Re: whos seen this fantastic professionals tribute video

Obviously don't know the Reg Number but it was one of the silver Capri's used in the show. My brother had a complete portfolio from London Weekend Television with photographs of Bodie, Doyle and Cowley with the car. :cool:
by Bandit
Sat Jun 16, 2012 9:16 am
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: whos seen this fantastic professionals tribute video
Replies: 9
Views: 3080

Re: whos seen this fantastic professionals tribute video

I have seen the video. Its pretty good.

I actually drove one of the show cars some years ago when my brother owned it. He sold it to a guy in Nottingham I think. He didn't want to but his divorce had to be paid for somehow :crying: I'd have stayed with her and kept the Cappa. :doh:
by Bandit
Tue May 22, 2012 8:30 am
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: threats from louts
Replies: 19
Views: 4537

Re: threats from louts

I had some trouble with a group of youths a few years ago. They thought it funny to run and jump over fences into peoples gardens damaging property. I had 6ft wooden fencing which they loved to climb over, that was until I nailed carpet gripper to the top of the fence panels. The scream from the rin...
by Bandit
Mon May 21, 2012 7:34 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Simply Capri
Replies: 3
Views: 1497

Re: Simply Capri

I originally posted on the forum to make members aware of the magazine. It's a good publication. It's in A2 format and of a good quality. It's well worth supporting as it's something for us Capri nuts and not full of the usual Escort (nothing wrong with Escorts by the way) stuff that most of the For...