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by pbar
Fri Mar 13, 2015 6:41 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Capri Club International
Replies: 9
Views: 1659

Re: Capri Club International

I'm pleased that you have rejoined it Nick, it's well worth it I think. As regards to the free gift, I get one every time I renew. I sent the dash back in favour of a set of glossy Capri postcards.
by pbar
Fri Mar 13, 2015 6:39 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Clarke Low Profile Trolley Jack
Replies: 30
Views: 7623

Re: Clarke Low Profile Trolley Jack

That had me laughing Nick :D As regards to bringing the jack to a trolley jack meet, I would but it's just that I'm still aching for all the carrying around I did with it from the other night! Just wait til you go to collect it, it's not easy to carry in that big box, hope you're ready for a workout...
by pbar
Fri Mar 13, 2015 6:35 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: My first Capri..!
Replies: 66
Views: 11298

Re: My first Capri..!

Well it's worth a try!
by pbar
Fri Mar 13, 2015 5:51 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: My first Capri..!
Replies: 66
Views: 11298

Re: My first Capri..!

When I come to renew I have it in mind to try Lancaster and Heritage this time. Yes Andrew ok, I will also try Burt!
by pbar
Fri Mar 13, 2015 5:50 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: My first Capri..!
Replies: 66
Views: 11298

Re: My first Capri..!

That's (I think) five of us who would not recommend Adrian Flux.
by pbar
Fri Mar 13, 2015 5:21 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: 2.0 flywheel asap???
Replies: 5
Views: 1130

Re: 2.0 flywheel asap???

There is a Capri club in Kent. Maybe worth a call? -

http://kentcapri.co.uk/
by pbar
Fri Mar 13, 2015 5:13 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: My first Capri..!
Replies: 66
Views: 11298

Re: My first Capri..!

That's at least twice you have recommended Burt on this thread alone Andrew, you must really like him! :D
by pbar
Fri Mar 13, 2015 4:50 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Painting 2.8i Special Rocker Covers
Replies: 36
Views: 5781

Re: Painting 2.8i Special Rocker Covers

They have several branches, they actually advertise in my local car club magazine.
by pbar
Fri Mar 13, 2015 4:47 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: My first Capri..!
Replies: 66
Views: 11298

Re: My first Capri..!

They were very difficult with agreed value e.g. ignored CCI valuation. They said they would only give agreed value of purchase price plus a proportion of some of the labour costs of restoration. Interesting that Mike. They told me that in the first year (possibly two), they agree the value at the p...
by pbar
Fri Mar 13, 2015 4:45 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: My first Capri..!
Replies: 66
Views: 11298

Re: My first Capri..!

I'm glad I'm not the only one who would not recommended Adrian Flux then! I too had trouble with a (non Capri) claim. And trouble with a (Capri) small print.
by pbar
Fri Mar 13, 2015 11:35 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: My first Capri..!
Replies: 66
Views: 11298

Re: My first Capri..!

My insurers came back with £850.00!! and that's with 15 years no claims on my other car with them. As you will most likely now know, you can only have no claims on one vehicle. I would have thought that with some of the names mentioned (Lancaster, Heritage, etc. or your current insurer), that assum...
by pbar
Thu Mar 12, 2015 1:56 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Vin Plate UPDATE !
Replies: 91
Views: 19900

Re: Vin Plate UPDATE !

It seems to be cheaper on Play, as it's free delivery -

http://www.play.com/Books/Books/4-/6301 ... fer=search
by pbar
Thu Mar 12, 2015 1:37 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Painting 2.8i Special Rocker Covers
Replies: 36
Views: 5781

Re: Painting 2.8i Special Rocker Covers

stevemarl wrote:Be careful with the prep though `cos it is really shiny & any imperfections will show up.
Thank you Steve, I will do. I will myself aside 10 minutes to paint it. And a couple of weeks for the prep. Why don't they make low prep paint?!
by pbar
Thu Mar 12, 2015 1:31 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Bilt Hamber
Replies: 24
Views: 4227

Re: Bilt Hamber

stevemarl wrote:...228k not out
How brilliant is that.
by pbar
Thu Mar 12, 2015 12:07 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Bilt Hamber
Replies: 24
Views: 4227

Re: Bilt Hamber

stevemarl wrote:...I don`t need to go looking for rusty metal - I`ve got a Fiat! :lol:
You mean that it doesn't get the same kind of love, affection and well being that you give to the Capri!
by pbar
Thu Mar 12, 2015 10:20 am
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Very strange Number Plate
Replies: 30
Views: 6724

Re: Very strange Number Plate

I own RR1

But I like to keep that quiet.
by pbar
Thu Mar 12, 2015 10:19 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Painting 2.8i Special Rocker Covers
Replies: 36
Views: 5781

Re: Painting 2.8i Special Rocker Covers

stevemarl wrote: Yep, I`ve used that all over, never had any problem with heat.
Great, thank you Steve, I intend to do mine, will use the same. How about radiator top cover, same again?
by pbar
Thu Mar 12, 2015 9:16 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Painting 2.8i Special Rocker Covers
Replies: 36
Views: 5781

Re: Painting 2.8i Special Rocker Covers

stevemarl wrote:I`ve always used normal Smoothrite on rocker covers...
Is this the one which you would recommend Steve -

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by pbar
Thu Mar 12, 2015 9:14 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Bilt Hamber
Replies: 24
Views: 4227

Re: Bilt Hamber

Yes I think I saw the rust remover group test. But it would have been great to have seen one using Steve's situation.
by pbar
Thu Mar 12, 2015 7:18 am
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Vin Plate UPDATE !
Replies: 91
Views: 19900

Re: Vin Plate UPDATE !

I think it's just called rubbing, e.g. stone rubbing, gravestone rubbing, etc.