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by rshyndy
Tue Feb 08, 2011 6:43 am
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: CoC 2011
Replies: 37
Views: 7181

Re: CoC 2011

Sorry if iv missed something but I thought id ask to make sure. Is the meet at marston still on in the 1st,2nd and 3rd weekend in july. So what is happening the weekend after??? Is it a capri owner club meeting or something. Where will this meeting be held to. Im in north devon so am unsure wether I...
by rshyndy
Mon Jan 31, 2011 9:40 pm
Forum: Projects and Restorations
Topic: new project(by rousecapri) this time its for myself
Replies: 59
Views: 28173

Re: new project(by rousecapri) this time its for myself

looking really good mate. iv managed to get a black laser now and have got that in bits at the moment. started at the back and am just waiting for the diff bearings ect then all that will be going back together. got to turn it round and attack the front then. i need to buy a new welder but im on a m...
by rshyndy
Sun Jan 30, 2011 9:09 am
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Capri Rally And Party Weekend 1st 2nd 3rd July
Replies: 102
Views: 21250

Re: Capri Rally And Party Weekend 1st 2nd 3rd July

Call me a fool.but iv been banned for 12months for speeding and get my licence back on july the 8th I think. My capri is in bits at the moment but will hopeefully be rebuilt and running for the event.bodywork wont b finished but it will be mechanically sound. if I aint driving then im sure I will ha...
by rshyndy
Mon Dec 20, 2010 6:17 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: blue dash lights
Replies: 5
Views: 1776

Re: blue dash lights

Ideal.thanks for that.thats another job on my to-do list ha
by rshyndy
Sun Dec 19, 2010 5:02 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: blue dash lights
Replies: 5
Views: 1776

blue dash lights

While my capri is in bits and im waiting for money to buy other parts i decided i want to attack the interior.dash is coming out coz its cracked and i need to replace the heater motor. Iv got all the bits i need for a nice looking interior but i was wandering if anyone knows where to get blue dash b...
by rshyndy
Wed Dec 08, 2010 8:33 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: rear axle overhaul
Replies: 5
Views: 2195

Re: rear axle overhaul

Fuckin hell mate.haha thanks for the tip.ill keep that in mind.i defo dont want that happenin. Im 23 and this is my
first capri, I got it in memoery of my dad coz iys the only car I can ever remember him having so I want it 2 be perfect.no problems hopfully ha. Cheers again people
by rshyndy
Tue Dec 07, 2010 8:55 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: rear axle overhaul
Replies: 5
Views: 2195

Re: rear axle overhaul

Thanks chaps. I been quoted around 190 for all the parts il need,im gonna try attack it myself so ill keep you updated on how I get on. Does anyone know how to put a project file on this site???

Cheers again
by rshyndy
Sun Dec 05, 2010 6:47 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: rear axle overhaul
Replies: 5
Views: 2195

rear axle overhaul

Another question for you all.i got the ass end of my capri in bits. A d reg 2liter manual. I want to go through it and replace all the bearings. And seals. I have been looking in the trusty haynes manual and the job seems kwite involved when removing the inner bearings (the ones closest to the diff)...
by rshyndy
Thu Nov 25, 2010 8:04 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: how the ~#*%$ do you get the front wings off a mark 3
Replies: 10
Views: 3801

Re: how the ~#*%$ do you get the front wings off a mark 3

thanks the big sham. i only have a small area of rust and pepper pot holes in the usual placees on the very front of the wing. there is only 2 or 3 small areas uner the car that need repairing and as far as i can see there has been no other repairs, so pretty solid really. but there has been some st...
by rshyndy
Wed Nov 24, 2010 9:17 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: how the ~#*%$ do you get the front wings off a mark 3
Replies: 10
Views: 3801

Re: how the ~#*%$ do you get the front wings off a mark 3

cheers for the response. my wings arent that bad on the outside. i could probably repair them but if replacements are cheap enough it might be easier to get new. im fairly confident that it wont be to bad underneath the wings but i wont know until im in there. does anyone have a price or a company w...
by rshyndy
Wed Nov 10, 2010 8:57 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: how the ~#*%$ do you get the front wings off a mark 3
Replies: 10
Views: 3801

how the ~#*%$ do you get the front wings off a mark 3

i used to consider myself a good mechanic and welder but im absolutly stumped. how do the sodding things come off and where can i get replacements. i have a small ammount of rot on the top of the n/s and the bottom of the o/s is split all up the front. i will try upload pics. whats the chances of fi...
by rshyndy
Fri Sep 17, 2010 6:47 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale/Wanted
Topic: WANTED FORD CAPRI 2.0 IN BLACK!!!
Replies: 2
Views: 1186

WANTED FORD CAPRI 2.0 IN BLACK!!!

Ford Capri 2.0 Pinto wanted in BLACK!!! this is my first restoration attempt so dont want anything tottally knackered because time, money and girlfriend will not allow it ;) but i am happy to do a medium restoration project. got some good ideas in the pipeline for it when i get one. anyone with any ...