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by beef
Sun Sep 29, 2013 8:26 pm
Forum: Projects and Restorations
Topic: CAPRI 2.0S PROJECT
Replies: 2
Views: 1894

Re: CAPRI 2.0S PROJECT

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sorted the link for you
by beef
Mon Jul 08, 2013 7:54 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Garage build - DIY vs prefab
Replies: 27
Views: 8259

Re: Garage build - DIY vs prefab

euan you have a pm.
by beef
Wed Jul 03, 2013 6:39 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Garage build - DIY vs prefab
Replies: 27
Views: 8259

Re: Garage build - DIY vs prefab

I would have thought by foreigners, he means work being done on the side, off the books. You learn something new every day! Obviously I know the concept of cash in hand but didn't know it had its own name that's exactly what I mean a cash in hand job done. its best to do the footings then brick / b...
by beef
Tue Jul 02, 2013 6:09 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Garage build - DIY vs prefab
Replies: 27
Views: 8259

Re: Garage build - DIY vs prefab

I think if I can get a definitive answer on depth of footing/ whether they need rebar as well as the floor etc and get my head round how to pour the floor and footings at the same time then I'm ready to go! I suspect that is dependant on the site so generic Internet plans probably won't help. where...
by beef
Wed Apr 03, 2013 6:17 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Dixy's Capri
Replies: 127
Views: 24220

Re: Dixy's Capri

If anyone can come up with £800 by Friday they can have the rolling shell with doors bonnet tailgate glass wiring looms and front and rear suspension on steel wheels only feck me. :shock: how much, would only get £60 - £90 for scrap for that, and i know i have stripped and weighed in a few differen...
by beef
Wed Mar 27, 2013 12:05 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: FORDS NEW Capri!
Replies: 9
Views: 2954

Re: FORDS NEW Capri!

https://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&safe=off&site=imghp&tbm=isch&source=hp&biw=1366&bih=622&q=modern+capri&oq=modern+capri&gs_l=img.3..0i24.523.7000.0.8481.12.9.0.3.3.0.212.1429.0j8j1.9.0...0.0...1ac.1.7.img.1cf8L9JUnZA#hl=en&safe=off&site=imghp&tbm...
by beef
Wed Mar 27, 2013 12:01 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Diesel Capri...
Replies: 15
Views: 4127

Re: Diesel Capri...

i would vote for lpg aswell. i have a 1.6 astra, pay 66p a litre and have a 50 litre donut tank in my spare wheel well in the boot. it is a factory fitted system and runs the same on lpg as petrol. i have the switch on the dash so i start up on petrol and when i am ready flick the switch and it goes...
by beef
Wed Mar 13, 2013 11:00 am
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: decision made
Replies: 16
Views: 4301

Re: decision made

He has two cars anyway, with the Mrs. having her own, so that's even better. yeah its going to be a second car. ocasional picking up off kid when mrs cant, odd school run ect ect i had to get rid of my 4x4 becasue it was rotten to the core and i have always wanted a capri. my dad had one when i was...
by beef
Mon Mar 11, 2013 12:43 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: decision made
Replies: 16
Views: 4301

Re: decision made

planning on just the one kid for now, unless i got mutant jizz and end up with twins.. :shock: i thought about having a pick up even with the baby, but mrs has said she would rather i have a capri. due to running costs, like tax insurance ect its cheaper for a capri. or i get rid of my bike. and tha...
by beef
Sun Mar 10, 2013 8:34 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Who wishes to speak to me regarding the capri instead
Replies: 24
Views: 6692

Re: 1981 2.0 Sport NON sunroof shell for sale

that is for the shell, not as is with just the interior and gearbox ect

am after a price as it stands not stripped.
by beef
Sun Mar 10, 2013 6:05 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: decision made
Replies: 16
Views: 4301

decision made

i have been with my mrs for nearly 12 years and we have been talking about having kids, and have decided that we will try for one when she returns from holiday in september. so what i hear you say. well i have been saving up for a car for ME. she has hers and i got my bikes, but i wanted something f...
by beef
Sun Mar 10, 2013 5:59 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Who wishes to speak to me regarding the capri instead
Replies: 24
Views: 6692

Re: 1981 2.0 Sport NON sunroof shell for sale

how much for it then??
by beef
Tue Jan 08, 2013 6:34 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale/Wanted
Topic: mgb gt £1750
Replies: 0
Views: 805

mgb gt £1750

i have been asked by a neighbour to try and sell his mgb gt. its on a 1979 v plate. 1.8l 4 speed with overdrive. the car was previously owned by a mechanic and the current owner has had work done to it aswell. there has been some repairs to the areas in the boot. look messy but are solid. http://i12...
by beef
Thu Dec 27, 2012 6:42 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: breaking 1994 vitara
Replies: 0
Views: 652

breaking 1994 vitara

am currently breaking my 1994 vitara i know it may not be the right plave on here but hey ho am currently breaking a 1994 m reg soft top vitara. full car mius rear wings and boot area. pm on here or ring or text 07931488195 doors £20 each, complete with glass and all fittings like cards arm rest ect...
by beef
Sat Nov 17, 2012 7:03 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: What is it with school mums and people carriers?!
Replies: 7
Views: 2745

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

i live a few yards from a secondary school that has about 3million useless parents driving crappy brat carriers. they double park, stop in the middle of the road to pick up / drop off. just create general mayhem for upto an hour each morning and night. they have a dedicated access road for them so w...
by beef
Tue Nov 13, 2012 11:34 pm
Forum: Gallery
Topic: How much to fix this mate?
Replies: 26
Views: 11968

Re: How much to fix this mate?

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i am sure this one is in mossley near me and has been there for a few years and is still there looking sad....
by beef
Tue Nov 13, 2012 11:20 pm
Forum: Projects and Restorations
Topic: Motorbike Pinto wiring Help please
Replies: 1
Views: 1477

Re: Motorbike Pinto wiring Help please

get onto brit chopper, ask on there and the likes of briz and robbie should be able to help.
plus we like nutty things like that. pics?


http://www.britchopper.co.uk/forum/inde ... 645f0d06a5
by beef
Tue Nov 06, 2012 12:36 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: No heating, help!
Replies: 5
Views: 1795

Re: No heating, help!

i know that transit vans had an issue with their heaters.

did yours work on all three speeds then just two and then only full??
then blows only cold air..

could be the heater resistor. thats what it is on the transits. £40 for a new one.
by beef
Tue Nov 06, 2012 12:30 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: will a partial blocked fuel filter affect running and mpg?
Replies: 3
Views: 1408

Re: will a partial blocked fuel filter affect running and mp

yes it will. too big may mean too much fuel getting through, to small then not enough fuel.
partly blocked then it restricts flow so yeah it will affect its running.
by beef
Tue Nov 06, 2012 12:10 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: to car robbers
Replies: 4
Views: 1890

Re: to car robbers

you trying to get rid of it or trying to get rid of one scumbag theif via a bit of fistual re-education... :boxing: