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by firstcapri
Tue Jul 28, 2015 8:15 am
Forum: Cars For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Ford Capri Laser 2.1 1986 For Sale
Replies: 2
Views: 1374

Re: Ford Capri Laser 2.1 1986 For Sale

even better heres a link to all the photos i took yesterday...

https://drive.google.com/folderview?id= ... sp=sharing
by firstcapri
Tue Jul 28, 2015 8:10 am
Forum: Cars For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Ford Capri Laser 2.1 1986 For Sale
Replies: 2
Views: 1374

Re: Ford Capri Laser 2.1 1986 For Sale

ok image links didnt work lets try again the old fashioned way... https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B3KPdQbFH0B_cXZrR3IySGFfNHc https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B3KPdQbFH0B_dDJOcTBsdnU2VTA https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B3KPdQbFH0B_cVJodUxXUDRnb0U https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B3KPdQbFH0B_Um...
by firstcapri
Tue Jul 28, 2015 8:08 am
Forum: Cars For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Ford Capri Laser 2.1 1986 For Sale
Replies: 2
Views: 1374

Ford Capri Laser 2.1 1986 For Sale

Where to begin, It was love at first sight when I first saw my beloved Ford Capri I have owned her for the last seven years. She started her life as a 1.6 Laser back in the mid 80's (1986) A previous owner upgraded the engine to a 205 block pinto bored out to 2.1 with a fast road cam (changed on log...
by firstcapri
Sat Aug 17, 2013 4:54 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: alloy wheel sizes
Replies: 1
Views: 797

alloy wheel sizes

Hi all my Capri has a standard 1.6 laser body and running gear but alloys are now bleeding so time for a change the ones that are on are 13" 6j I'm am struggling to find new classicly styled reasonably priced 6j wheels my question is how much wider can I go without modifying anything else hopef...
by firstcapri
Wed Nov 02, 2011 8:22 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Capri sunroof question
Replies: 2
Views: 1127

Re: Capri sunroof question

Ah mystery solved !! Thanks. Managed to get handle from cci as well
by firstcapri
Wed Nov 02, 2011 12:31 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Windscreen
Replies: 2
Views: 1103

Re: Windscreen

Auto glass got one for mine came first clear then blue then finally they got the bronze tint only down side was that it had an etched location for the rear view mirror mont which my laser didn't need but if in doubt try auto glass and yes I was suprised as well
by firstcapri
Wed Nov 02, 2011 12:19 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Capri sunroof question
Replies: 2
Views: 1127

Capri sunroof question

Hi all I have what started out as a 1.6 laser and it appears to have a tilt only sunroof? Was this one of the options or were they all tilt and slide and mine must just be stuck ? Also I am trying to change the sunroof seal got the old one out but with sunroof still fitted can't get the new one back...
by firstcapri
Tue Oct 18, 2011 10:42 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Centre Console
Replies: 1
Views: 955

Centre Console

Hi all looking for a bit of advise and possibly photos. Ive got a laser with what i believe is described as a full length center console with the clock in the end and the handbrake disappearing under the storage bit. Im thinking of relocating the stereo into space between the clock and the ash tray ...
by firstcapri
Mon Aug 08, 2011 1:21 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Mk 3 Gear knob removal
Replies: 7
Views: 2653

Re: Mk 3 Gear knob removal

My bad not the cheese I meant stilsons !
by firstcapri
Mon Aug 08, 2011 1:19 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Mk 3 Gear knob removal
Replies: 7
Views: 2653

Re: Mk 3 Gear knob removal

I had same problem get stiltons on it but beware it will mark the one coming off
by firstcapri
Mon Aug 01, 2011 10:13 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Capri body panels
Replies: 4
Views: 1771

Re: Capri body panels

Thanks for the responses all. After a bit more research I have found that Veng was taken over by Autonordic who still sell Capri wings for what equates to about £180. One would assume this is not a coincidence has anybody from here ever fitted an Autonordic wing? They are a bit more pricey than a lo...
by firstcapri
Mon Aug 01, 2011 4:15 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Capri body panels
Replies: 4
Views: 1771

Capri body panels

Hi all not sure if this is the right place but here goes: I've got the Capri booked I'm for a bare metal respray in a month and a half and the guy there has said I need to get a new drivers side front wing as a run in with a wall left it slightly creased and bruised. Anyway he mentioned ( as I have ...
by firstcapri
Sat May 07, 2011 5:53 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Weber dgv or dgav
Replies: 4
Views: 1971

Re: Weber dgv or dgav

I can't provide a lot of insight however I've got a 32/36 dgav on mine to which I removed the auto choke and fitted a manual choke kit I bought of eBay and was fairly straight forward
Hope this helps
by firstcapri
Fri Apr 29, 2011 12:26 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Carburettor Upgrade Options (2.0)
Replies: 11
Views: 3497

Re: Carburettor Upgrade Options (2.0)

my only advise is to decide the way you are going to go before you buy anything ive got a 2.1pinto and it started with me buying a K&N filter from ebay with the old 70's K&N Capri Alloy Top plate which i now just dont want to lose. I have since bought an injection manifold with injectors etc...
by firstcapri
Tue Apr 05, 2011 8:25 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: capri parts for sale
Replies: 5
Views: 2014

Re: capri parts for sale

Is the clock facia 2 or 6 clock?
by firstcapri
Sun Mar 13, 2011 2:24 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: A few more bits & Near mint intact uncut black dash fascia
Replies: 6
Views: 1886

Re: A few more bits

I'll take the rear seat belts
by firstcapri
Mon Oct 11, 2010 12:09 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Electrical Fault - Help!!!
Replies: 12
Views: 3335

Re: Electrical Fault - Help!!!

I had same problem turned out to be alternator nothing to do with key switch, basically electronics on alternator had failed and battery was discharging back through it. Light on dash was doing strange things like being illuminated when no keys in ignition but then going out on first notch but it di...
by firstcapri
Sun Aug 08, 2010 5:22 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Nice Capri at pickering
Replies: 2
Views: 1774

Nice Capri at pickering

Saw a nice Capri at Pickering yesterday a White 2.1 just wanted to say "nice" if owner is on here
by firstcapri
Sun Aug 01, 2010 8:10 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: FOR SALE: 2 Mk3 parcel shelves (1 brown 1 grey)
Replies: 7
Views: 2017

Re: FOR SALE: 2 Mk3 parcel shelves (1 brown 1 grey)

Don't suppose they have seat belt cut outs?
by firstcapri
Sat Jul 31, 2010 8:25 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Exhaust Hanging low
Replies: 15
Views: 4381

Re: Exhaust Hanging low

Thanks for advice all peter lloyd system now fitted and hung perfectly(the exhaust)!! Did take me 4 hours tho