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by Fordoholic Nick
Tue Dec 27, 2016 9:43 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Blow the cobwebs away !
Replies: 15
Views: 2255

Blow the cobwebs away !

Hi everyone, hope you all had a great Christmas Day :) Was bleeding cold today but I fancied a nice drive out in the Capri as the missus was at work, so out it came :D https://c4.staticflickr.com/1/622/31920181075_09ffc127ca_b.jpg 20161227_151744 by nicholas bowler , on Flickr https://c3.staticflick...
by Fordoholic Nick
Mon Dec 26, 2016 10:31 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: RIP Rick Parfitt
Replies: 22
Views: 5019

Re: RIP Rick Parfitt

Yep, very very sad loss.

I was never into Wham but after a few beers always found myself up dancing to their stuff at weddings and parties back in the time :wave: :lol:

RIP George....

Wake me up before you Go-Go.......
by Fordoholic Nick
Sat Dec 24, 2016 10:08 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: RIP Rick Parfitt
Replies: 22
Views: 5019

Re: RIP Rick Parfitt

Yep, very sad to hear Rick passed away.

RIP Rick.
by Fordoholic Nick
Fri Dec 23, 2016 1:22 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Christmas wish list
Replies: 40
Views: 12470

Re: Christmas wish list

andyd wrote: :D Sadly pretty sure 'Top Deck' are sadly long gone.
I don't really drink it now :lol:....... It was good though
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4CTFjkFuu3w :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CpMHbFLuxzU :)
by Fordoholic Nick
Thu Dec 22, 2016 9:22 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Christmas wish list
Replies: 40
Views: 12470

Re: Christmas wish list

andyd wrote:Unfortunately the strongest beer I drink now is http://www.canmuseum.com/Staging/Images/Cans/26862L.jpg
Hey Andy if you have any spare "Top Deck" beer towels I will take them off your hands at Beaulieu. They will compliment the others you kindly gave me last time :wave:
by Fordoholic Nick
Thu Dec 22, 2016 3:32 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: OFAH Quiz
Replies: 11
Views: 3159

Re: OFAH Quiz

Got 7/10...flipping eck ! :banghead: :lol:
by Fordoholic Nick
Tue Dec 20, 2016 2:34 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Looking for front bumper, urgent.
Replies: 13
Views: 4004

Re: Looking for front bumper, urgent.

pbar wrote:
Fordoholic Nick wrote:Were your old shoes repaired too ?? :lol:
That's cobblers Nick.
I "walked" into this one didn't I Paul... :wave:

Some of the younger guys here might not know the story of the Elves and the Shoemaker... :lol:
by Fordoholic Nick
Sun Dec 18, 2016 12:32 am
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Christmas Greetings !
Replies: 7
Views: 1689

Christmas Greetings !

https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5604/31709209065_d4731e940f_z.jpg 2016-12-17_11-53-40 by nicholas bowler , on Flickr Picture is taken from The Ace Capri Day 2016 - Four Capris from the Laser Page Forum ! HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO YOU ALL ! - Thanks for another great year on this simply brilliant forum :wave:
by Fordoholic Nick
Sat Dec 17, 2016 10:32 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Capri wont start with bonnet shut
Replies: 50
Views: 12547

Re: Capri wont start with bonnet shut

Yeah think that's best, let a fresh mind with a different way of thinking take a crack at it :agree: This must be driving you bleedin bonkers Mr B, especially as you have had so many possible causes thrown up by the great advice here....and still no joy. Its very strange indeed but everything has a...
by Fordoholic Nick
Sat Dec 17, 2016 10:03 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Windows 10
Replies: 65
Views: 8666

Re: Windows 10

Hi, Another annoying issue with Microsoft Edge has come to light. For some reason, several "Microsoft Edge Content Process" applications run in the background when using Edge. These are extremely memory intensive and use up to 1.5GB of the available memory. As my desktop has only 3GB of D...
by Fordoholic Nick
Fri Dec 16, 2016 8:22 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Christmas wish list
Replies: 40
Views: 12470

Re: Christmas wish list

Arya2.0S wrote:I've asked for a pair of clear indicators for the front of mine.
Got these fitted to mine mate. They really "sharpen" up the front really nicely :)
by Fordoholic Nick
Thu Dec 15, 2016 8:48 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Laser Page Forum "Product of the Year 2016"
Replies: 20
Views: 7187

Laser Page Forum "Product of the Year 2016"

My vote is for.........Halfords Flexible Vinyl Paint :)
by Fordoholic Nick
Thu Dec 15, 2016 8:39 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Moron who got his licence in a lucky dip ruined my Capri.
Replies: 34
Views: 7320

Re: Moron who got his licence in a lucky dip ruined my Capri.

i decided to tackle an issue thats been bothering me for a very long time, the dull sun-faded and scratched up dash board. After a good clean with a grey Scotch Brite pad and some panel wipe, i used some Halfords dark grey flexible vinyl spray paint only applying very light coats (about 2 or 3) unt...
by Fordoholic Nick
Tue Dec 13, 2016 8:49 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Looking for front bumper, urgent.
Replies: 13
Views: 4004

Re: Looking for front bumper, urgent.

Arya2.0S wrote:Went down my dad's yard today (where we are working on the car) to find a brand new bumper sitting there waiting for me. :D Was a nice surprise.
Nice one ! What a nice surprise indeed :) Were your old shoes repaired too ?? :lol:
by Fordoholic Nick
Mon Dec 12, 2016 11:30 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Christmas wish list
Replies: 40
Views: 12470

Re: Christmas wish list

Paul G wrote:For me it would be to hear that one of the panel making companies had started making all the hard to get and expensive panels eg front panels, bonnets, inner rear wheel arch repair sections etc.

Oh well, dream on!
Jeepers :shock: ! Imagine wrapping all those up Paul :lol:
by Fordoholic Nick
Mon Dec 12, 2016 9:51 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Christmas wish list
Replies: 40
Views: 12470

Re: Christmas wish list

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201170469593 I been looking through the wardrobes to see where Mrs Fordoholic Nick has "hidden" these from me. Not found them yet :cry: ......suppose I will just have to wait for the "surprise" on christmas day as she must be playing games with me preten...
by Fordoholic Nick
Sat Dec 10, 2016 3:37 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Looking for front bumper, urgent.
Replies: 13
Views: 4004

Re: Looking for front bumper, urgent.

This is a lot cheaper than the CCI one http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CAPRI-MK3-1978-1987-FRONT-BUMPER-CENTRE-BRAND-NEW-/351605182920?fits=Car+Make%3AFord%7CModel%3ACapri&hash=item51dd4d51c8:g:gb0AAOSwkNZUkY9O I saw that one, kinda trying to see if anyone around here had one far cheaper first as im ...
by Fordoholic Nick
Fri Dec 09, 2016 9:37 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Simply Ford 2017
Replies: 32
Views: 7024

Re: Simply Ford 2017

andyd wrote:
Fordoholic Nick wrote:Hear Hear ! :applaud:
Here Here ! :whistle: :lol:
I'll see you on the green plains of Beaulieu sunshine :boxing:....ermmmm....to buy you a Mr Whippy of course :wave: :lol:
by Fordoholic Nick
Fri Dec 09, 2016 6:18 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Simply Ford 2017
Replies: 32
Views: 7024

Re: Simply Ford 2017

andyd wrote:A big thanks to Admin for posting this thread permanently near the top of this section so it can be found easily :D

:cheers:
Hear Hear ! :applaud: