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by crayonbox
Tue Nov 29, 2016 1:07 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale/Wanted
Topic: black jps wanted
Replies: 23
Views: 9999

Re: black jps wanted

Can you pm me a photo of the VIN and paint tags please. I want to see what they say on them and what they look like. Thanks.
by crayonbox
Mon Nov 28, 2016 1:44 am
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Is this a real JPS 3.0?
Replies: 0
Views: 4872

Is this a real JPS 3.0?

Hi Guys, I have just about bought the attached JPS. But there are some issues verifying it's authenticity. See video attached. https://youtu.be/wuJwcCLhIXE wuJwcCLhIXE 1. It does not have the 'JP SPECIAL' Paint code tag - it says R BLACK S BLK suggesting it is a CAPRI S made after the end of the rea...
by crayonbox
Wed Sep 02, 2015 1:07 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: For sale 280 wheels
Replies: 2
Views: 1464

Re: For sale 280 wheels

I bet you have sold these by now? I need a set but am unable to find any. Probable too hard from Australia. Can you help or tell me where too look?

Thanks,
Stew.
by crayonbox
Fri Apr 10, 2015 12:12 pm
Forum: Members Cars
Topic: My Brooklands from several 'different' perspective
Replies: 6
Views: 2541

Re: My Brooklands from several 'different' perspective

We call 'beer towels' bar mats. And yes i had thought of that but could not find a plain black one, and while looking, i came across non fray plastic backed auto carpet for a great price.... Perfect.
I first made a template from paper and starting a rough cut. Then sized to fit.
by crayonbox
Sat Apr 04, 2015 7:06 am
Forum: Members Cars
Topic: My Brooklands from several 'different' perspective
Replies: 6
Views: 2541

Re: My Brooklands from several 'different' perspective

Thanks for the comments guys. I know of 2 other 280s in Australia, so i am not alone. The dash has been taken care of with a black dash mat that i made. Works really well. This car is so clean underneath i am never wanting to drive it on wet dirty roads, so you could say it's semi retired and just c...
by crayonbox
Fri Dec 12, 2014 12:53 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: How do you tell it's a280???
Replies: 19
Views: 6879

Re: How do you tell it's a280???

There is at least 2 in Australia now, and 1 in New Zealand... 280s that is.
by crayonbox
Mon Dec 08, 2014 12:53 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Anyone with their own WEBSITE?
Replies: 6
Views: 2336

Re: Anyone with their own WEBSITE?

Mine is here.... Http://www.stewartphotography.com.au

Its very basic as i made it myself, and have been thinking about doing something with it.
by crayonbox
Wed Nov 19, 2014 10:14 pm
Forum: Members Cars
Topic: My Capri 280 in Oz
Replies: 6
Views: 2598

Re: My Capri 280 in Oz

You are exactly right. The Mark 1 was made/assembled here, but no mark 2 or 3 were imported or sold. The only way to get one is privately import - or find one that already has been. People seem to think I have an escort :roll: When I say I have a Capri, I also have to say it's not the convertible ve...
by crayonbox
Wed Nov 19, 2014 9:32 pm
Forum: Members Cars
Topic: My Capri 280 in Oz
Replies: 6
Views: 2598

Re: My Capri 280 in Oz

Thanks Andrew. The page will be very dynamic as things happen and it was fun to do. It will help me keep track of when repairs, mods and servicing were done. Easy to forget after several years. I also created it for people in Australia that do not know what this car is. Many don't.
by crayonbox
Wed Nov 19, 2014 2:28 am
Forum: Members Cars
Topic: My Capri 280 in Oz
Replies: 6
Views: 2598

My Capri 280 in Oz

For those interested, I have started documenting Brooke's history as of her arrival in Australia. This will be a documented history of the retirement to Queensland.
https://www.facebook.com/Capri280inOz
by crayonbox
Thu Nov 13, 2014 12:22 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Center Caps for Brooklands
Replies: 4
Views: 1627

Re: Center Caps for Brooklands

All sorted now. Wont need photos. Thanks.
by crayonbox
Wed Nov 12, 2014 7:53 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Center Caps for Brooklands
Replies: 4
Views: 1627

Re: Center Caps for Brooklands

Willing to refurbish. Can you send photos of them to me and prices, plus postage to australia 4655.

Thanks.
by crayonbox
Wed Nov 12, 2014 1:39 am
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Center Caps for Brooklands
Replies: 4
Views: 1627

Center Caps for Brooklands

Hi All,
I need at least 2x 7 spoke 15" wheel center caps for 280. Anyone have or know where to get?

thanks
by crayonbox
Mon Nov 03, 2014 8:45 am
Forum: Members Cars
Topic: Hello Capri People - New Member
Replies: 15
Views: 3971

Re: Hello Capri People - New Member

The Capri 280 has been here now for a week. Here the 280 is conveniently beside a container like the one it arrived in. Fun fun fun.

Image
by crayonbox
Wed Oct 22, 2014 12:25 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Capri 2.8i not starting
Replies: 3
Views: 1470

Re: Capri 2.8i not starting

Problem solved. Air lock in the fuel lines to the metering unit. Bled air out and fuel flow fixed. Car starts. Likely caused by low tank fuel level and motion and time during shipping. Also more likely due to tow truck drivers trying to start the car with low fuel and car at unusual angles on truck.
by crayonbox
Tue Oct 21, 2014 12:55 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Capri 2.8i not starting
Replies: 3
Views: 1470

Re: Capri 2.8i not starting

Tomorrow we are going to check fuel flow and spark, but I now have a sneaky feeling about condensation/moisture in the distributor after the quarantine steam clean!

Cross fingers for a good start tomorrow.
by crayonbox
Tue Oct 21, 2014 7:18 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Capri 2.8i not starting
Replies: 3
Views: 1470

Capri 2.8i not starting

I have just shipped a Mark 3 2.8i into Australia and it is at the workshops for road compliance work. But, it wont start. It was driven onto the tow truck in the UK 7-8 weeks ago, so I know it was working. It has a Taurus 1000 immobiliser system. The engine will only crank after this has been succes...
by crayonbox
Mon Oct 20, 2014 12:20 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: 2.0 litre Capri on Antiques Roadshow
Replies: 8
Views: 2086

Re: 2.0 litre Capri on Antiques Roadshow

You saying I should have bought jewellery? :xd:
by crayonbox
Sat Oct 18, 2014 10:50 am
Forum: Members Cars
Topic: Hello Capri People - New Member
Replies: 15
Views: 3971

Re: Hello Capri People - New Member

Yeah i remember the Sullivans. Wasnt my type of show... I was about 10.

The 280 arrived 1 week ago today, and i am still yet to see it. It is still in customs and quaratine. Might.... Should get it in another 12 days all going well..... And counting.