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by capribud
Sun Feb 15, 2015 11:51 am
Forum: Members Cars
Topic: artwork Not sure ,what do you think ?
Replies: 3
Views: 2164

Re: artwork Not sure ,what do you think ?

Thank You Andrew ,, Vote is noted , :drive:
by capribud
Sun Feb 15, 2015 1:44 am
Forum: Members Cars
Topic: artwork Not sure ,what do you think ?
Replies: 3
Views: 2164

artwork Not sure ,what do you think ?

Hi all , Am rebuilding a 2.0ltr Laser for her who must be obeyed at any cost ,, she insists the laser must remain as ford intended ,,Just by pure luck I met an ole fella who had a mint set of minilite wheels , so cheep I had to have them , After much Groveling she has allowed me to fit them ,, So he...
by capribud
Fri Nov 28, 2014 12:19 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Feeler gauge for plugs
Replies: 9
Views: 3201

Re: Feeler gauge for plugs

Dave means the cardboard that makes up a fag packet. Not the whole thing. Don't make this age-old mistake. http://s24.postimg.org/mcj1jsl5x/fag_packet.jpg Ha HAAAAAAAAAAA !!! Thank you Adlen 85 ive had a real crap day and thats the best Larf ive had ...Nearly fell off me chair ...Thank you ...he he...
by capribud
Wed Nov 12, 2014 10:40 pm
Forum: Projects and Restorations
Topic: Ford Capri Laser 2.0 Full resto (new member)
Replies: 8
Views: 3316

Re: Ford Capri Laser 2.0 Full resto (new member)

Nice work diplo matt and very thorough , You will have a nice Capri for your wife when completed , I am doing the very same as you at the moment for my wife ,
Looking forward to seeing your next progress posts ,
by capribud
Sun Nov 09, 2014 11:57 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Where is everyone from?
Replies: 296
Views: 279889

Re: Where is everyone from?

Hi all ..I was from london and I now live just on the south Lincs Border to cambs and Norfolk,
Wisbech .. Been here 30yrs , I have A 3.1 Mk 1 and am restoring A 2.0 Laser For the Mississ
My Name is Ian , And a fairly new Member my self ,,
by capribud
Sun Nov 09, 2014 11:26 pm
Forum: Projects and Restorations
Topic: LASER DRIVER SEAT REPAIR
Replies: 5
Views: 2403

LASER DRIVER SEAT REPAIR

Hi All ..Probably been done before , but if not this is how we fixed my driver seat,, Purchased a rear driver side backrest (well a pair in my case from e bay) using the driver side , there is just enough material by removing and unpicking the stitching from the from the rear seat , then likewise fr...
by capribud
Tue Oct 21, 2014 11:27 pm
Forum: Members Cars
Topic: Another newbie Hi all , My 3.1
Replies: 12
Views: 4498

Re: Another newbie Hi all , My 3.1

Ah yes I can see the arches in the "before" pictures. Will have a look for that YouTube clips. The wheels are 13"? How wide? What ride height you running? Hi Craig The wheels are 7x13 Front / 8x13 Rear ..Tyres have been a problem to find though I have 235 /55/13 at the rear , I was l...
by capribud
Tue Oct 21, 2014 11:06 pm
Forum: Members Cars
Topic: Another newbie Hi all , My 3.1
Replies: 12
Views: 4498

Re: Another newbie Hi all , My 3.1

Hi Ian, smart capri mate, that's one tough looking car, the bodywork mods really enhance the good look of the mk1 & is a great home for that 3.1 motor. Remember seeing a customised bullitt mustang with the film cell murals back in the day in Street Machine magazine, stunner, not the same one is...
by capribud
Tue Oct 21, 2014 8:43 am
Forum: Members Cars
Topic: Another newbie Hi all , My 3.1
Replies: 12
Views: 4498

Re: Another newbie Hi all , My 3.1

Hi Craig ..Thanks for the comments , The Car its self was built during the mid seventys and was once owned by Chris from Burton Engineering. If you go to you tube then on to the car is the star (capri ) its in two parts, Near the end of part one you will see two Greek chaps talking about street raci...
by capribud
Mon Oct 20, 2014 9:39 pm
Forum: Members Cars
Topic: Another newbie Hi all , My 3.1
Replies: 12
Views: 4498

Re: Another newbie Hi all , My 3.1

Thank you for the welcome Fellas .. and thank you Peter-s for the upload info I think ive done it this time .. :applaud:
by capribud
Sun Oct 19, 2014 11:48 pm
Forum: Members Cars
Topic: Another newbie Hi all , My 3.1
Replies: 12
Views: 4498

Another newbie Hi all , My 3.1

:oops: Hi All , My name is Ian I have been restoring cars for many years , (mostly American) Here is my recent resto, Its the Capri from the TV show the car is the star from long ago. I got it as a rear end smash and total rotten , I was going to just use the Burton 3.1 engine for another project , ...