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by ESSEXV6ESSEX
Sat Dec 24, 2022 6:28 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Who Remembers?
Replies: 1318
Views: 1845121

Re: Who Remembers?

pbar wrote: Sat Dec 24, 2022 3:50 pm If your mansion house needs haunting just call -

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Rent a Ghost. Think Grotbags dies this year. Excellent programme wasn't it, this Grange Hill and Blue Peter for me.
by ESSEXV6ESSEX
Sat Dec 24, 2022 6:25 pm
Forum: Projects and Restorations
Topic: FORD CAPRI 3.0S RESTORATION
Replies: 71
Views: 48422

Re: FORD CAPRI 3.0S RESTORATION

Just caught up with your progress Paul and I have to say it looks sh*t, you must be disappointed. I am a charitable sole so if you want I will take it off your hands so you can start again with something else. 👍 🤣🤣🤣 Looks excellent.. Have you got rid of the Cortina Lotis or started a collection? Se...
by ESSEXV6ESSEX
Sat Dec 24, 2022 3:43 pm
Forum: Projects and Restorations
Topic: FORD CAPRI 3.0S RESTORATION
Replies: 71
Views: 48422

Re: FORD CAPRI 3.0S RESTORATION

Just caught up with your progress Paul and I have to say it looks sh*t, you must be disappointed. I am a charitable sole so if you want I will take it off your hands so you can start again with something else. 👍
by ESSEXV6ESSEX
Sat Dec 24, 2022 3:36 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Merry Christmas Everyone
Replies: 12
Views: 2273

Re: Merry Christmas Everyone

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Same to all and everyone on here.
by ESSEXV6ESSEX
Fri Dec 23, 2022 12:51 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Build records
Replies: 0
Views: 29910

Build records

Do Ford keep build records of our cars? I sometimes use to find build spec sheets on the rear seats etc. I just wondered whether anybody had contacted Ford and asked?

Also how accurate are build plates and sheets - how far did Ford keep to the specs excluding dealer fit or intervention?

Cheers
Mark
by ESSEXV6ESSEX
Thu Dec 22, 2022 12:06 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Famous Capri Owners
Replies: 85
Views: 24178

Re: Famous Capri Owners

Caprigear wrote: Tue Dec 20, 2022 10:52 pm I'm pretty sure that Phil Thompson the Liverpool captain used to own one and also Jimmy Saville, probably best not to dwell for too long on that one !!
He did indeed and had his wheels nicked.
by ESSEXV6ESSEX
Tue Dec 13, 2022 7:57 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Ford Mustang
Replies: 0
Views: 29956

Ford Mustang

https://youtu.be/W73HhNiBO08

I know it's not a Capri but it is related.

One thing I love about old cars is the story behind them. Whether it's a 1.3L bought by Mr Parker down the road or this ex Henry Ford Mustang, they all have importance.

https://youtu.be/O5Yg710IZ-8

Enjoy.
by ESSEXV6ESSEX
Thu Oct 20, 2022 7:33 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: 3.0S JANSPEED TURBO
Replies: 4
Views: 699

Re: 3.0S JANSPEED TURBO

Andrew 2.8i wrote: Sat Sep 24, 2022 3:31 pm Hi Mark,
Your car looks amazing!
I much prefer your car to the only other Janspeed 3.0 I've ever seen (you probably know the one).

Andrew.
Thanks mate. Yes I know the one you mean. I know it was for sale at one time. I haven't seen it in the flesh yet.
by ESSEXV6ESSEX
Thu Oct 20, 2022 7:31 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: 3.0S JANSPEED TURBO
Replies: 4
Views: 699

Re: 3.0S JANSPEED TURBO

andyd wrote: Sat Sep 24, 2022 3:18 pm Hi Mark,

Lovely example of a rare car and good to hear you have been using it :D

As you say summer nearly gone with most of the shows so roll on 2023!

:cheers:
Cheers mate and I agree. I hope to do a few more next year.
by ESSEXV6ESSEX
Thu Oct 20, 2022 7:09 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Rear Seat belt advive
Replies: 2
Views: 518

Rear Seat belt advive

Hi all, My car a MK3 'S' has no rear belts. I want to retro fit them so I bought the shelf supports with the cut outs. I realise I am going to have to cut a hole in the boot plastics. Has anybody any experience in buying belts? I have seen these on ebay. Is there anything else that I need? https://w...
by ESSEXV6ESSEX
Thu Oct 20, 2022 7:02 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: A few questions for the floor.
Replies: 14
Views: 4476

Re: A few questions for the floor.

Cheers ffokes.
by ESSEXV6ESSEX
Mon Oct 10, 2022 6:33 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: A few questions for the floor.
Replies: 14
Views: 4476

Re: A few questions for the floor.

Also my 3 litre has a none LSD axle. I believe that somebody does a LSD conversion for these, is this correct? Hi Mark, I'll say from the start that I know nothing about what's involved in an LSD upgrade, but Burton sell Quaife LSD diff internals for the Atlas. I imagine any axle specialist should ...
by ESSEXV6ESSEX
Mon Oct 10, 2022 6:16 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: A few questions for the floor.
Replies: 14
Views: 4476

A few questions for the floor.

I have been offered an Anti Dive Kit. Anybody know what this does and where it fits on a 3 litre MK3? Is it worth fitting? Also my 3 litre has a none LSD axle. I believe that somebody does a LSD conversion for these, is this correct? Last but not least, are axle location kits worth fitting? Thanks i...
by ESSEXV6ESSEX
Mon Oct 03, 2022 5:35 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Matthewsons Sales Pitches
Replies: 21
Views: 3835

Matthewsons Sales Pitches

https://youtu.be/eAXw47NeM1k I bet the owners of the restored cars were pleased to be hear him slag off thier cars. Yeah it's unrestorred but it has a rusty bonnet, been painted badly by the owner. The rubbers and seals will be knackered, as for just changing the cambelt??? How about stripping the e...
by ESSEXV6ESSEX
Sat Sep 24, 2022 3:00 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: 3.0S JANSPEED TURBO
Replies: 4
Views: 699

3.0S JANSPEED TURBO

Well after 12 years of ownership and a lot of restoration issues I have finally been able to get my Capri on the road this year and attend a couple of shows. It's nice to be out and about but due to being really busy I have not been able to get out as much as I would have liked. I used to go to the ...
by ESSEXV6ESSEX
Tue Sep 06, 2022 8:24 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Ultra rare models
Replies: 11
Views: 2178

Re: Ultra rare models

Andrew 2.8i wrote: Tue Sep 06, 2022 7:26 pm On the subject of ultra rare models, an observation quiz.
Can anybody see what's unusual about this Orion?

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Andrew.
Is it a wide bodied GARTRAC RWD version? Oh and it's using the 3 door Escort Tub.
by ESSEXV6ESSEX
Tue Sep 06, 2022 6:51 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Ultra rare models
Replies: 11
Views: 2178

Ultra rare models

I know there is always talk on here of the ultra rare FORD CAPRI 2.8 S LASER but how many other rare Ford's are there. How about the FORD ORION RS TURBO?
by ESSEXV6ESSEX
Sat Jul 30, 2022 9:02 am
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Dash question
Replies: 2
Views: 600

Re: Dash question

Caprigear wrote: Fri Jul 29, 2022 6:46 pm Be just as easy to keep the grab handle Mark . I doubt if filling the holes would make for a permanent repair.
Yeah I was thinking the same thing to be honest. You just can't find a decent dash this days without needing a second mortgage.
by ESSEXV6ESSEX
Fri Jul 29, 2022 12:40 am
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Dash question
Replies: 2
Views: 600

Dash question

Hi, has anybody ever used a Ghia dash in a S and removed the grab handle? If so how did you fill the holes?

Cheers
Mark
by ESSEXV6ESSEX
Wed Jul 27, 2022 6:01 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Steel timing gear noise
Replies: 20
Views: 3160

Re: Steel timing gear noise

Dare I ask how much the kit was.... £235 Inc postage. There is one on ebay at £205 but ebay is ebay isn't it. Could be the same one though. Its at home so when I get home this evening I will take a pic and post it up. Very fast delivery, over night really UPS I think that's a good price to be hones...