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by Fordoholic Nick
Thu Mar 03, 2016 11:05 am
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: dash facia clip
Replies: 6
Views: 1068

Re: dash facia clip

However, if you can't get hold of one, it's best to have the missing clip at the stereo end of the fascia. That way, it's held in place by the nuts that fasten the stereo to the fascia. Hi Andrew Thanks for your tip fella. Yep I would have done this very thing but now between the help from Steve an...
by Fordoholic Nick
Thu Mar 03, 2016 11:02 am
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: dash facia clip
Replies: 6
Views: 1068

Re: dash facia clip

stevemarl wrote:Is this what you`re after? If so PM your address...
PM Sent Steve :D
by Fordoholic Nick
Thu Mar 03, 2016 10:03 am
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: dash facia clip
Replies: 6
Views: 1068

Re: dash facia clip

Hi Steve.

Yes mate thats the one. You are a star !

Steve I am just about to leave the bus stand so i will pm you my address in about an hour.

Thank you very much indeed. Very much appreciated :)

All the best Steve

Nick
by Fordoholic Nick
Wed Mar 02, 2016 11:17 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: dash facia clip
Replies: 6
Views: 1068

dash facia clip

Hi all, I was just wondering if anyone here might be able to help me out a little please :) I need one of those spring clips that help to hold the dash facia in place please and wondered if anyone has a spare one they don't need. I am willing to pay for it of course. The facia I fitted recently only...
by Fordoholic Nick
Tue Mar 01, 2016 11:05 am
Forum: Projects and Restorations
Topic: dash repair
Replies: 27
Views: 7985

Re: dash repair

Nick, if you colour the lower dash panels let us know how it turns out Yes Rob will do fella. Having looked at your dash again it really is superb Rob. What a great job you did there ! My repair to my dash is ok but not perfect :) One day I want a 100% mint dash...one day...one day...one day.... :s...
by Fordoholic Nick
Mon Feb 29, 2016 10:19 pm
Forum: Projects and Restorations
Topic: dash repair
Replies: 27
Views: 7985

Re: dash repair

Thought I'd show you my attempt at using the halfords vinyl spray on my dash Hi Rob, WOW ! Thats stunning fella. What a result !! No wonder you are well pleased...it really looks like new . Nice one Rob ! Thanks for posting up the pics too. I got plans to spray my under trim with the dark grey flex...
by Fordoholic Nick
Mon Feb 29, 2016 11:53 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Front Door Speaker Mounts
Replies: 3
Views: 509

Re: Front Door Speaker Mounts

Yes, the bulge, if you will, fits over the top of the speaker Thanks Andrew. Cheers mate :) It sounds as though you're getting a lot of your winter job list done, nice one. You can't have much left to do now... Andrew I have made a "dent" in the jobs to do list" but still got a fair ...
by Fordoholic Nick
Mon Feb 29, 2016 11:03 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Front Door Speaker Mounts
Replies: 3
Views: 509

Front Door Speaker Mounts

Hi all. Bit of a silly question but as I aint done this I just wanna make sure I do it right. I got some original door speakers from Martin @ Capri Gear along with the plastic moulds they fit into when fixing them to the backing plate through the door card. My question is should the moulds be mounte...
by Fordoholic Nick
Fri Feb 26, 2016 9:27 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Classic Ford Article - Cabaret II
Replies: 1
Views: 715

Classic Ford Article - Cabaret II

Hi all, As title there is a fantastic article on a Cabaret II that is owned by Calvin from the Surrey Capri Club, who was one of the great team of organisers of the 45th Brooklands Anniversary show. This lovely Capri was at a RSFFE meet that John, Neil and myself attended last year so we were all lu...
by Fordoholic Nick
Fri Feb 26, 2016 8:37 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Aldi Stuff
Replies: 11
Views: 3166

Re: Aldi Stuff

It may be worth mentioning that B&Q have had a range of `stubby` tools, ratchet screwdriver (with 4 bits in handle!), ratchet handle (3/8 +1/4), hammer, in a bargain basket near exits for a couple of weeks Good one Steve. It's amazing how often stubby tools come in handy. At that price, I might...
by Fordoholic Nick
Fri Feb 26, 2016 11:47 am
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: speedo counter swap
Replies: 8
Views: 1822

Re: speedo counter swap

pbar wrote:
Fordoholic Nick wrote:please ask a responsible adult first :)

:D It isn't easy finding one though.
:wave: ....only joking Paul :drive:
by Fordoholic Nick
Fri Feb 26, 2016 11:45 am
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Aldi Stuff
Replies: 11
Views: 3166

Re: Aldi Stuff

pbar wrote:At that price, I might go and have a look for those.
Me too ! :)

I am popping up to my local B&Q after work this afternoon so will have a look for them. Hope they have some. Very handy are these stubby tools

Yep, Nice one Steve

All the best

Nick
by Fordoholic Nick
Thu Feb 25, 2016 10:47 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Aldi Stuff
Replies: 11
Views: 3166

Re: Aldi Stuff

Just in case anyone is interested, Aldi currently have stocks again of - Castrol GTX 10/40 oil, only the one litre size, but at £3.99 it's still cheaper per litre than almost anywhere else Thats a very good price Paul. I now use this in my Pinto after reading a couple of you chaps recomnending it a...
by Fordoholic Nick
Thu Feb 25, 2016 5:07 pm
Forum: Members Cars
Topic: A new chapter. My first Capri. 2.8 Injection.
Replies: 117
Views: 27613

Re: A new chapter. My first Capri. 2.8 Injection.

I did have a decent garage mate ! Reason car was out there in the pic was I was moving it to Mum and dads to store as we were moving out of that house! Just sold it ! Homeless at moment as next house sale hasn't gone through yet :doh: :oops: :sorry: Think I put my foot in it there fella. Sorry Lee....
by Fordoholic Nick
Thu Feb 25, 2016 4:54 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: speedo counter swap
Replies: 8
Views: 1822

Re: speedo counter swap

Hope this works now transferring numbers to a different speedo :? As long as the worm & wheel line up & numbers are held from spinning while transferring I don't see why it shouldn't. Definitely worth a try, let us know how you get off Nick. :goodluck: Hi Rob, Fella I cannot see any reason ...
by Fordoholic Nick
Thu Feb 25, 2016 4:39 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: speedo counter swap
Replies: 8
Views: 1822

Re: speedo counter swap

Good one Nick, very interesting, I'm sure that will help a lot of people out. Cheers Paul, Rob kindly put me onto this so I thought it deserved a bit of a thread on how to do it as I was having a play about and had my mobile handy to take a few pics :) You shouldn't play with knives though. Yep, yo...
by Fordoholic Nick
Wed Feb 24, 2016 9:59 pm
Forum: Members Cars
Topic: A new chapter. My first Capri. 2.8 Injection.
Replies: 117
Views: 27613

Re: A new chapter. My first Capri. 2.8 Injection.

Thank you to Andrew for that link RE adjusting the steering rack :D One 1/4 turn of the inner race and shes all sorted :D One job ticked off the list :D Nice one Lee, Glad you got this issue sorted mate. I must say your 2.8i does look fantastic in that picture and looks like you got a really decent...
by Fordoholic Nick
Wed Feb 24, 2016 6:47 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: speedo counter swap
Replies: 8
Views: 1822

speedo counter swap

Hi Chaps, Following on from an excellent tip from Rob (Freelanderfan) over on my "Dash" thread over on the Projects Forum regarding replacing my speedo I thought I would do this quick thread. I was going to post it on the Projects forum but posted it here as I was only really practicing to...
by Fordoholic Nick
Wed Feb 24, 2016 5:37 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Rear Seatbelt Locking
Replies: 14
Views: 2352

Re: Rear Seatbelt Locking

Well if anyone`s interested, here is the inside of a Capri inertia belt unit. I did have a VX one in the past which actually used a ball bearing, this one uses a brass weight with a semi -spherical lower half and an extended upper `stem` with a depression in the top surface. A pivoted arm has an ex...
by Fordoholic Nick
Wed Feb 24, 2016 11:41 am
Forum: Projects and Restorations
Topic: Project Dash, facia and Radio- Updated Pictures 22/2/16
Replies: 26
Views: 6437

Re: Project Dash, facia and Radio- Updated Pictures 22/2/16

It's a little fiddly to do, held in by a clip & be careful not to spin the numbers but it can be done. Worth practising on your spare one first so you're comfortable with it. :goodluck: Cheers Rob. I will have a practice on my spare one like you said. Mate it would def save me the hassle of dec...