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by james27
Sat Apr 21, 2012 11:20 am
Forum: Members Cars
Topic: capri 2lt pinto project
Replies: 3
Views: 1662

Re: capri 2lt pinto project

walnut blast and pain??? im sure it may well be painfull but meant to say paint lol oops
by james27
Sat Apr 21, 2012 11:19 am
Forum: Members Cars
Topic: capri 2lt pinto project
Replies: 3
Views: 1662

capri 2lt pinto project

Start of the new project, engine and gearbox sourced just playing around with them and stripping the old girl down for walnut blast and pain then put it all back together simples lol......
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by james27
Sat Apr 21, 2012 11:10 am
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Where is everyone from?
Replies: 296
Views: 277651

Re: Where is everyone from?

sunny (well not right now) brighton.....
by james27
Fri Apr 20, 2012 1:26 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: engine build advice..
Replies: 8
Views: 1749

Re: engine build advice..

Yeah its purley going to be a weekend car so maybe 45's im not looking for massive power but a good amount 150-160 safe and reliable ... i have been looking into lightning the crank and fly and have seen a few on good old ebay. The engine will be out for a good 6 months while i don the shell and sus...
by james27
Wed Apr 18, 2012 10:10 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: engine build advice..
Replies: 8
Views: 1749

Re: engine build advice..

great thanks for the advice im currenly looking at a set of 48's but the bike carbs is another route :) thanks

Ill stick up some build pics soon as i get a chance :D
by james27
Tue Apr 17, 2012 9:33 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: engine build advice..
Replies: 8
Views: 1749

engine build advice..

Hi just looking for some opinions if im honest any are welcome good or bad, Its my first time dabbling in engines etc ive done a bit in the past but wanted a good project. The capri had a 2lt pinto in it already but i have just purchased another with the following changes/toys, its a non 205 lump. ....
by james27
Thu Mar 15, 2012 1:14 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: New project
Replies: 8
Views: 2583

Re: New project

some really good info there especially for a first timer like myself cheers :)
by james27
Mon Mar 12, 2012 11:23 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: New project
Replies: 8
Views: 2583

Re: New project

sweet its all a little new so ill have a look at any avenue tbh thanks.......apart from that its just keeping my eyes open for a 5 speed box....
by james27
Mon Mar 12, 2012 11:06 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: New project
Replies: 8
Views: 2583

Re: New project

ive a feeling i may be posting questions a fair bit .. :)
by james27
Mon Mar 12, 2012 11:00 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: New project
Replies: 8
Views: 2583

Re: New project

great thanks, oh ok i was just wondering if there were wider wheel base axles to bring the wheels out to the arch line but i guess spacers and wider wheels is the norm.. thanks again will be a while till she is back on the road but when it is ill be sure to get involved and try and get to a meet or ...
by james27
Mon Mar 12, 2012 10:26 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: New project
Replies: 8
Views: 2583

New project

Hi ive just bought into the capri lifestlye and looking forward to getting stuck in , i have a 1978 mark 2/3 (german import right on the change over) 2lt pinto capri. I am pretty savy when it comes to engines and the work but am a little unsure as to compatibility etc. My plan is to stick with the p...