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by jpt
Tue Jun 12, 2012 9:13 pm
Forum: Projects and Restorations
Topic: capri resto
Replies: 119
Views: 32343

Re: capri resto

ok been thinking about the capri for few days ,im going too feel the water on ebay if it does not sell for close to what i want going to store it for a while , decision was made today as was told not much work for a while too so will see if it sells but wont be giving it away either i know im going ...
by jpt
Mon Jun 11, 2012 11:48 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: sunroof winder
Replies: 2
Views: 1226

Re: sunroof winder

more than likely the cables are corroded in the housing at rear of roof very common but not an easy fix if it tilts leave it at that ..
by jpt
Thu Jun 07, 2012 4:29 pm
Forum: Projects and Restorations
Topic: capri resto
Replies: 119
Views: 32343

Re: capri resto

yea i know i will regret it as i did when i sold the tickford hmmm still dont know though ..not going to make any rash decisions though
by jpt
Thu Jun 07, 2012 10:45 am
Forum: Projects and Restorations
Topic: capri resto
Replies: 119
Views: 32343

Re: capri resto

thinking of selling dont know what interest there would be but wont give it away spent £££££££s on it dont know if anybody on here would be interested , sorted engine noise which i thought was crank ,turned out to be noisey bearing in dissy so thats fine going to change oil at weekend as it seems th...
by jpt
Sat Jun 02, 2012 10:56 pm
Forum: Projects and Restorations
Topic: my bare shell rebuild
Replies: 58
Views: 17052

Re: my bare shell rebuild

looking good buddy ,top job so far :D
by jpt
Sun May 27, 2012 8:41 pm
Forum: Projects and Restorations
Topic: capri resto
Replies: 119
Views: 32343

Re: capri resto

Had a bit of a plod today while i decide the destiny of it [keep or sell ] as i already had the lowering parts for rear i stripped out old "u" bolts fitted 1-1/2 inche lowering blocks so now looks good at rear fills the arches a bit more so now the front has to come down 1" to make it...
by jpt
Sun May 27, 2012 7:56 am
Forum: Projects and Restorations
Topic: capri resto
Replies: 119
Views: 32343

Re: capri resto

thanks mate , yea the dash lights are the blue led strips there only pennies too off ebay ,if you type in blue led strip lights on evil bay there are loads i used 4 strips in mine .

cheers john

sorry just type in flexible blue led strips . should come up . :D
by jpt
Fri May 25, 2012 10:51 pm
Forum: Projects and Restorations
Topic: capri resto
Replies: 119
Views: 32343

Re: capri resto

yea your prob right been working away for a week so back now will decide the best plan of action now , cheers
by jpt
Sun May 20, 2012 6:35 pm
Forum: Projects and Restorations
Topic: capri resto
Replies: 119
Views: 32343

Re: capri resto

Hi Mate , the way things stand i will be attending no shows with it this year but will still come down in july . just debating with myself to sell or keep dont know yet mate very gutted at moment ,i know sometimes shit happens but to go and totally rebuild that engine and its not right wtf .. might ...
by jpt
Thu May 17, 2012 10:11 pm
Forum: Projects and Restorations
Topic: capri resto
Replies: 119
Views: 32343

Re: capri resto

gutted gutted gutted slowly losing the will to live ,finally sorted out hard cold starting then decided to fill up cooling system ,ran up to temp , blowing oil smoke really bad dont know why as everything has been done and to top the smoke its got a very slight crank rumble too fcnnnn pissed off at ...
by jpt
Fri May 11, 2012 10:17 pm
Forum: Projects and Restorations
Topic: capri resto
Replies: 119
Views: 32343

Re: capri resto

thanks mate , lol going to be getting plenty of sleeping done after 14hr days for 2 weeks so plenty of zzzzzzzzz s for me lol ,you will have to take some piccys and post them on here .. have good weekend mate .

atb john :D
by jpt
Thu May 10, 2012 10:05 pm
Forum: Projects and Restorations
Topic: capri resto
Replies: 119
Views: 32343

Re: capri resto

thanks mate yea think its sorted as far as starting goes time will tell , no havent finished dash clocks as i stuffed the fuel gauge needle up [snapped it ] :deadhorse:got one coming off ebay so will sort it this weekend 2days off whoo hooo . 10quid for full set of clocks delivered so bargain .. the...
by jpt
Wed May 09, 2012 6:23 pm
Forum: Projects and Restorations
Topic: capri resto
Replies: 119
Views: 32343

Re: capri resto

think I might have solved the bad cold start ,tested lots of gear before realised that the over boost switch under plenum chamber was the only thing i had wired up that wasnt wired or had been disconnected when engine was put back in , anyway was pulling my hair out checked just about everything i c...
by jpt
Mon May 07, 2012 3:07 pm
Forum: Projects and Restorations
Topic: capri resto
Replies: 119
Views: 32343

Re: capri resto

cheers mate ,at moment its not looking like getting finished anytime soon [gutted]all work and bed at moment .and a few personel probs at moment which i wont go into .. thanks for info anyway cheers john
by jpt
Tue May 01, 2012 9:07 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: BACK TO SQUARE ONE
Replies: 3
Views: 1322

Re: BACK TO SQUARE ONE

SOUNDS LIKE MIXTURE TO ME ,
by jpt
Tue May 01, 2012 8:47 pm
Forum: Projects and Restorations
Topic: capri resto
Replies: 119
Views: 32343

Re: capri resto

PUT DASH CLOCKS BACK TOGETHER WITH BRUSHED ALI DIALS COURTESY MELLOW YELLOW ] LOOK OK AND SHOULD BE ABLE TO SEE THEM AT NIGHT http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n515/jptolan/004-40.jpg http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n515/jptolan/002-47.jpg http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n515/jptolan/001-4...
by jpt
Mon Apr 30, 2012 6:51 pm
Forum: Projects and Restorations
Topic: Time to start the fun!- try some more
Replies: 33
Views: 10621

Re: Time to start the fun!

think I would be saving for a spare welder which will prob end up as the primary welder think you might wear a couple out on that lol ,but as said earlier good luck with it .. :(
by jpt
Sun Apr 29, 2012 4:23 pm
Forum: Projects and Restorations
Topic: Time to start the fun!- try some more
Replies: 33
Views: 10621

Re: Time to start the fun!

that looks like a hell of a job to undertake mate but good on yer for saving it and being brave enough to take that on .. good luck with it all mate :o
by jpt
Sun Apr 22, 2012 2:43 pm
Forum: Projects and Restorations
Topic: capri resto
Replies: 119
Views: 32343

Re: capri resto

Hi Guys and Girls , Been messing with car again today fitted all new wheel studs and 20mil spacers so another job done , changed the coil changed voltage stabalizer to try and fix the bad cold start prob ive had since refitting the motor ,got it started after many attempts and flat battery after cra...
by jpt
Sat Apr 21, 2012 3:52 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale/Wanted
Topic: mid life crisis
Replies: 4
Views: 2177

Re: mid life crisis

Seems a bit strange to change colour on a 280 and change the running gear hmmmm dont know why somebody would do that maybe stolen recovered or something .. anyway good luck with your search :D