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by cloughy434
Thu Jan 03, 2013 8:39 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Insane insurnace
Replies: 23
Views: 5976

Re: Insane insurnace

Good news.....got a quote..1300! :D about time too. I cant beleive its the same company that at first wanted to charge me 27000 yes u seen it right 27000.
by cloughy434
Thu Jan 03, 2013 8:35 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale/Wanted
Topic: For Sale..(NOT CAPRI)
Replies: 0
Views: 792

For Sale..(NOT CAPRI)

Mk3 Creg Ford escort. I am led to beleive it is an s1 shell. Its a 1.3 2 door, in white, really good solid car with the exceptions of a slight hole in the scuttle panel and needs 2 replacement wings putting on which i have got. Bought it for a xmas gift but is now unwanted :wank: The car has neither...
by cloughy434
Tue Jan 01, 2013 10:09 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Windscreens
Replies: 10
Views: 3063

Re: Windscreens

Aup..im a banger lad and if me and our kid can manage to get my windscreen in and out (twice) without breaking it or damaging the seal, im sure anyone can do it. haha :D
by cloughy434
Sun Nov 18, 2012 8:08 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Lowering the mk 3.
Replies: 6
Views: 2252

Re: Lowering the mk 3.

Haha, thanks. These lowering blocks....how do they hold up? They just look dead flimsy.
by cloughy434
Thu Nov 15, 2012 1:27 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Spewing!
Replies: 3
Views: 1588

Re: Spewing!

Placed the front under the subframe just b4 the wishbones and the rear on the axle. BUT...! Caprigear mensiond was they put under proper, yes they was, but they are the rachet type, not the ones were u put the pin in. Went in this mornin and she was still sat on them, i think it had only just hit ha...
by cloughy434
Thu Nov 15, 2012 1:18 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Lowering the mk 3.
Replies: 6
Views: 2252

Lowering the mk 3.

I was wondering what is the best front spring size, and what i can do to the rear to lower my capri.

Also, are the lowering kits for the rear any good?
by cloughy434
Wed Nov 14, 2012 10:47 pm
Forum: Projects and Restorations
Topic: D Reg 2.0 laser project, bought it is it worth finishing?
Replies: 2
Views: 1470

Re: D Reg 2.0 laser project, bought it is it worth finishing

are you on facebook? I am doin the exact same, but i took it right dwn to the metal first to find every scab thqt needed attension! Is yours worth it?? Only you can answer. I am gna lose money on mine, but im not bothered. I am enjoying the work then im gna reap the rewards by getting to drive it. B...
by cloughy434
Wed Nov 14, 2012 8:36 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Spewing!
Replies: 3
Views: 1588

Spewing!

Before i left the garage last night, i thought id get her up on the axles stands ready for today. I walks into the garage tonight, only to find the capri sat at a nearly 45 degree angle after falling off :? Never have i seen this happen, especially wen it was on level ground, put in sensible places ...
by cloughy434
Tue Nov 13, 2012 1:34 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale/Wanted
Topic: I would like to sell but there was no buyer
Replies: 3
Views: 1875

Re: I would like to sell but there was no buyer

eh.....this does not make sense! :?
by cloughy434
Tue Nov 13, 2012 1:28 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: What size bolts go on in the bell housing?
Replies: 1
Views: 816

Re: What size bolts go on in the bell housing?

M10, 13 head.
by cloughy434
Sun Nov 11, 2012 10:10 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: CENTRE CAPS??
Replies: 4
Views: 1842

Re: CENTRE CAPS??

Cheers...nxt question...does anyone know were i can get the :ford: centre caps from instead ov the rs ones???
by cloughy434
Sat Nov 10, 2012 9:06 am
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Anyone else going to the all Capri banger meet???
Replies: 7
Views: 2775

Re: Anyone else going to the all Capri banger meet???

Really...hehehe. I dnt know if thats a gd thing or bad thing. Better start lookin for an old shed thats passed goin bk on the road. Dnt worry fellas, the cortina handles far better than the capri....so on my part, the apri is safe. :drive:
by cloughy434
Fri Nov 09, 2012 8:42 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Anyone else going to the all Capri banger meet???
Replies: 7
Views: 2775

Re: Anyone else going to the all Capri banger meet???

The all cortina meeting was this year at swaffham making the 50th birthday of the tina...i raced there. BOOM! Now ive jumped ships, restore restore restore (hmmmm, shud i or shunt i?)
by cloughy434
Fri Nov 09, 2012 8:40 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Insane insurnace
Replies: 23
Views: 5976

Re: Insane insurnace

Haha..i will do. Thanks, i will contact them and see what they say...hopefully ill get insurance. Cheers
by cloughy434
Fri Nov 09, 2012 8:38 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: CENTRE CAPS??
Replies: 4
Views: 1842

CENTRE CAPS??

Are the 13" and 15" centre caps for the brooklands / rs 7 spoke alloys, the same size? Will they fit either or?
by cloughy434
Wed Nov 07, 2012 1:11 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: joblot of Parts £50
Replies: 11
Views: 3374

Re: joblot of Parts £70 ono

Can i be honest..id say the steering wheel, if in good condition, will be worth atleast £40 alone. More to someone who wants one. Get it all on ebay....i didnt noticed were u lived, i should of looked properly before asking.
by cloughy434
Wed Nov 07, 2012 12:52 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: joblot of Parts £50
Replies: 11
Views: 3374

Re: joblot of Parts £70 ono

have u still got this stuff?
by cloughy434
Wed Nov 07, 2012 12:35 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: ATTEMPTED THEFT IN NORTHAMPTON
Replies: 16
Views: 4786

Re: ATTEMPTED THEFT IN NORTHAMPTON

In reply to the ALL CAPRI BANGER MEETING!! YES...THERE IS! British beef. Being a banger driver myself, i wud knwo this. But i totally despise anyone who goes and steals someones pride and joy to put on the track!!! All i can say is up your security, although you shouldnt have to!
by cloughy434
Mon Nov 05, 2012 9:18 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: thefts and nosey people!!!
Replies: 2
Views: 1414

Re: thefts and nosey people!!!

And dnt tell a soul.....too many sneaky bastards! They will do owt for a quick penny!
by cloughy434
Mon Nov 05, 2012 7:18 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: VOSA inspectors can they get nasty?
Replies: 5
Views: 2050

Re: VOSA inspectors can they get nasty?

Just browsing this post...what is the point thingy?? lol. I am 24 and new to most of this classic stuff, but i guess it knowledge worth having.