Search found 92 matches

by capriandyb
Sun Mar 22, 2015 11:48 am
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: mk2 front bumper
Replies: 5
Views: 1861

Re: mk2 front bumper

Hi all I'm after a mk2 front bumper with brackets would be great...as long as its straight not bothered if its rusty..... Pick up possible with in reason from Barnsley area...I'm also after rear too Thanks andy Hello I've just removed a pair from a '78 mk2. They're very straight and have the bracke...
by capriandyb
Thu Mar 12, 2015 12:54 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: mk2 front bumper
Replies: 5
Views: 1861

Re: mk2 front bumper

OK thanks I'll get in touch see what's what
by capriandyb
Wed Mar 11, 2015 5:42 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: mk2 front bumper
Replies: 5
Views: 1861

mk2 front bumper

Hi all I'm after a mk2 front bumper with brackets would be great...as long as its straight not bothered if its rusty.....

Pick up possible with in reason from Barnsley area...I'm also after rear too

Thanks andy
by capriandyb
Thu Mar 05, 2015 7:43 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: rover v8 to essex gearbox or type 9 gearbox
Replies: 0
Views: 565

rover v8 to essex gearbox or type 9 gearbox

Hi all basically I'm after a bell housing to mate a rover v8 to either type 9 or v6 Essex gearbox....pick up possibly from Barnsley area

Hope someone can help
by capriandyb
Thu Mar 05, 2015 7:14 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: 2.8i and mk2 2.0 GL dismantling
Replies: 43
Views: 11192

Re: 2.8i and mk2 2.0 GL dismantling

Hi mate have you got the front and rear bumpers off mk2?
by capriandyb
Mon Jan 19, 2015 11:55 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: essex bellhousing
Replies: 0
Views: 578

essex bellhousing

hi has anyone got a rover v8 to essex 4 speed gearbox bellhousing

collection possible
by capriandyb
Fri Jan 02, 2015 4:35 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: wanted mk2 capri bumpers
Replies: 3
Views: 986

Re: wanted mk2 capri bumpers

how much for the rear?if u could source a front out that would be good
by capriandyb
Thu Jan 01, 2015 11:07 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: rover v8 conversion
Replies: 16
Views: 3807

Re: rover v8 conversion

i know what you mean.iv looked into other v8s myself,lexus,bmw etc and im in the same mind set as you....i dont want to open bonnet and just see plastic i like the old school approuch
by capriandyb
Thu Jan 01, 2015 4:12 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: rover v8 conversion
Replies: 16
Views: 3807

Re: rover v8 conversion

i think the main problem over here now is most specialist shops have disappeared and the rover convo is quite a old style of conversion and the companys that did do the kits and are still about no longer have them in there stock.... If worst comes to worst i'll convert to hydraulic clutch but i pref...
by capriandyb
Thu Jan 01, 2015 4:02 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: wanted mk2 capri bumpers
Replies: 3
Views: 986

wanted mk2 capri bumpers

hi all im after a set of mk2 bumpers with brackets realy but not a problem if aint...all they need to be is straight im not bothered if there pitted or anything as ill be reconditioned anyway or let me know where i could get them from second hand or new pick up with in reason from barnsley area hope...
by capriandyb
Tue Dec 30, 2014 10:00 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: rover v8 conversion
Replies: 16
Views: 3807

Re: rover v8 conversion

sorry for late reply thanks for info mate.iv rang round acouple of places and it looks like i might be able to use a 2.8 5 speeed box with uprated bearings im just after a bellhousing to suit with machanical clutch if anyone can help?
by capriandyb
Thu Dec 18, 2014 10:22 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: rover v8 conversion
Replies: 16
Views: 3807

Re: rover v8 conversion

i think im going to try and modify the ford clutch arm in conjunction with the lt77 box and belhousing and see where we go from there :roll:
by capriandyb
Thu Dec 18, 2014 10:11 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: rover v8 conversion
Replies: 16
Views: 3807

Re: rover v8 conversion

Caprisport used to do the V8 conversion years ago. Not sure if they still do now. Maybe worth a try contacting them. Failing that I'm sure plenty other members on here will have the answer for you. :goodluck: the conversions not a problem mate i used to be a fabricator before i went on coaches so a...
by capriandyb
Thu Dec 18, 2014 10:04 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: rover v8 conversion
Replies: 16
Views: 3807

Re: rover v8 conversion

I have a Toyota 5 speed behind my 3.5 and I moved the clutch lever pivot and made my own lever so I could use the capri cable set up http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy291/bordi1/DSC01998_zps5f0677ec.jpg It was to much dicking about to convert the crapi to hydraulic. what toyota box did you have ...
by capriandyb
Tue Dec 16, 2014 3:48 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: rover v8 conversion
Replies: 16
Views: 3807

Re: rover v8 conversion

yeah i have a lt77 complete in shed didn't want to go down the hydraulic route though,mmmm maybe i can convert the lt77 to manual clutch
by capriandyb
Mon Dec 15, 2014 8:41 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: rover v8 conversion
Replies: 16
Views: 3807

rover v8 conversion

hi all im going to put a 4.6 rover engine in my capri with a performance cam ported heads,perfomane inlet,exhaust manifolds and a 500 cfm carb iv got built up already,my question is iv got a essex gearbox that im thinking of mating to it.but what bellhousing should i use so i can still use the mecha...
by capriandyb
Sat Oct 25, 2014 1:37 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Wanted 2.8 or 3.0 axle
Replies: 2
Views: 1551

Wanted 2.8 or 3.0 axle

Hi all I'm after a axle from a 2.8 or 3.0 capri for my v8 conversion
Pick up from barnsley within reason

Thanks
by capriandyb
Sat Oct 25, 2014 1:32 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Atlas 2.8/3.09 axle
Replies: 8
Views: 2691

Re: Atlas 2.8/3.09 axle

Ok mate if you've already sold it I'll keep looking
by capriandyb
Fri Oct 24, 2014 8:23 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Atlas 2.8/3.09 axle
Replies: 8
Views: 2691

Re: Atlas 2.8/3.09 axle

You still got this ?
by capriandyb
Thu Jan 30, 2014 11:43 pm
Forum: Members Cars
Topic: New to forum
Replies: 9
Views: 3216

Re: New to forum

welcome mate and look forward to seeing some pics of your mk1