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by Major_Tom
Mon Mar 25, 2024 9:25 am
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: First drive in an MG
Replies: 32
Views: 610

Re: First drive in an MG

Hi Peter Hope you guys have a lovely holiday mate. NZ looks an absolutely stunning country to visit. Some are lucky enough to live there !! 😊 Thanks guys and Nick. Yep NZ is grand so far. Have kept my eyes peeled for Mr McTool but no sightings as yet! Have spotted the odd classic, mainly souped up ...
by Major_Tom
Sun Mar 24, 2024 12:16 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: First drive in an MG
Replies: 32
Views: 610

Re: First drive in an MG

The most egregious thing to me about modern vehicles is that they are so difficult to fix by the owner. Well, that and the arsenals of sensors and cameras helping accustom us to this Orwellian nightmare of indiscriminate surveillance we're walking into.
by Major_Tom
Sun Mar 24, 2024 9:53 am
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Capri Assembly Line
Replies: 64
Views: 1065

Re: Capri Assembly Line

Glyn swapped an engine in a Capri in a field at one of the first meets I went to, CoCC. Think he had it done in an afternoon, even had a few beers during the task :lol: 👍
by Major_Tom
Sat Mar 23, 2024 2:59 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: MK1 on ebay
Replies: 19
Views: 345

Re: MK1 on ebay

I would love a Mk1, but well and truly missed the boat regarding skyrocketing prices.
by Major_Tom
Sat Mar 23, 2024 11:43 am
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: First drive in an MG
Replies: 32
Views: 610

Re: First drive in an MG

Andrew 2.8i wrote: Sat Mar 23, 2024 9:01 am I hope your enjoying your hols, Peter. The weather looks good, judging by that blue sky.
Seconded, have a good one Peter :wave: if you see a one-legged man riding a fast motorbike.. just steer the conversation towards Capris and fishing.
by Major_Tom
Sat Mar 23, 2024 11:35 am
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: First drive in an MG
Replies: 32
Views: 610

Re: First drive in an MG

My theory is that everybody likes the commanding driving position, being so high up. That's all an SUV offers that an estate or hatch can't. Andrew. That would make for a funny comedy sketch, the next generation of SUVs being slightly higher and therefore more commanding to see over the older SUVs,...
by Major_Tom
Sat Mar 23, 2024 11:28 am
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: First drive in an MG
Replies: 32
Views: 610

Re: First drive in an MG

I was curious though to see if I could get why everyone wants an SUV. Others will of course be different to this but generally I'm bemused. I think that in the main, it's the fad aspect of it and the keeping up with the Joneses. Neighbour comes home in a big shiny status symbol and it spreads. :agr...
by Major_Tom
Fri Mar 22, 2024 5:15 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: MK1 on ebay
Replies: 19
Views: 345

MK1 on ebay

..https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/256452629461

Has this had a sunroof covered over? It's rusting in a really weird way on the roof, I've never seen one go like that before.
by Major_Tom
Thu Mar 21, 2024 11:39 am
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Capri For Life
Replies: 11
Views: 251

Re: Capri For Life

While it is nice that the car has a bit of an iconic thing going on and turned up on this bag ...........but look at it ...guys , I mean how gay do you wanna look :xd: :P . I aint saying I wouldnt buy one , being Capri an all , but you would never see me within 20 feet of it in public :lol: I'll ha...
by Major_Tom
Wed Mar 20, 2024 5:06 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Fitting kenlowe electric fan in 2.8i
Replies: 29
Views: 510

Re: Fitting kenlowe electric fan in 2.8i

My pinto mysteriously started doing this for a few months. Yes it's an unnerving experience isn't it. In mine it was a dodgy earth in the rear light cluster.
by Major_Tom
Wed Mar 20, 2024 3:51 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Capri For Life
Replies: 11
Views: 251

Re: Capri For Life

pbar wrote: Wed Mar 20, 2024 2:08 pm This 'bag for life' is being sold in TK Maxx. Looks great I think.

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Good spot I'll be having a couple!
by Major_Tom
Wed Mar 20, 2024 10:30 am
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Passenger door mirror
Replies: 11
Views: 410

Re: Passenger door mirror

Thank you lads! Yes will probably go for the repro standard one.
by Major_Tom
Wed Mar 20, 2024 10:15 am
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Capri Assembly Line
Replies: 64
Views: 1065

Re: Capri Assembly Line

Andrew 2.8i wrote: Tue Mar 19, 2024 8:17 pm
SCP440 wrote: Sun Mar 17, 2024 12:24 pm Is there any pictures of the assembly plant in Cologne or even videos?
I found this:

Andrew.
That is a great find :applaud:
by Major_Tom
Wed Mar 20, 2024 9:52 am
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: A funny forum passtime...
Replies: 53
Views: 1383

Re: A funny forum passtime...

Could this be Glyn :lol: the windup merchant traits are strong.
by Major_Tom
Tue Mar 19, 2024 7:24 am
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Passenger door mirror
Replies: 11
Views: 410

Re: Passenger door mirror

I've frequently heard that Hackney taxi cab mirrors fit, never tried one though. I heard this too, but thought it wouldn't be fare :sorry: But seriously does anyone have a picture of one installed? If it's not too TAXIng a question.. don't give up the day job :D :lol: :lol: :lol:
by Major_Tom
Tue Mar 19, 2024 7:16 am
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Passenger door mirror
Replies: 11
Views: 410

Re: Passenger door mirror

I seem to remember it being an FX4 passenger mirror which was a mirror image ( :xd: ) of the larger, drivers side (int. adjust) one. So the front aspect would then be symmetrical rather than the un-matched pair fitted? Problem is that the FX4 is now pretty obsolete itself I`d have thought, so parts...
by Major_Tom
Mon Mar 18, 2024 10:52 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Passenger door mirror
Replies: 11
Views: 410

Re: Passenger door mirror

pbar wrote: Mon Mar 18, 2024 5:38 pm I've frequently heard that Hackney taxi cab mirrors fit, never tried one though.
I heard this too, but thought it wouldn't be fare :sorry:

But seriously does anyone have a picture of one installed? If it's not too TAXIng a question..
by Major_Tom
Mon Mar 18, 2024 4:59 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Passenger door mirror
Replies: 11
Views: 410

Passenger door mirror

..heil gents 🙋

As per the above, what options are there other than standard Capri ones? Mine has long since rotted off at the base. And the mirror has also come off.
by Major_Tom
Sun Mar 17, 2024 7:38 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Public Information Films
Replies: 17
Views: 416

Re: Public Information Films

And my favourite, teenager gets distracted by Hitler

by Major_Tom
Sun Mar 17, 2024 6:52 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Capri Assembly Line
Replies: 64
Views: 1065

Re: Capri Assembly Line

SCP440 wrote: Sun Mar 17, 2024 4:13 pm
Major_Tom wrote: Sun Mar 17, 2024 3:41 pm
They do 'Educational Tours' too, from £16 per pupil, but I think we're a bit old for that :lol:
We could lie about our age ? :xd:
Dress up in ill-fitting blazers and trousers that are too short :lol:

Who will masquerade as the teacher though 🤔