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by Brooksy
Mon Sep 24, 2018 7:05 pm
Forum: Gallery
Topic: Haynes Breakfast Meet September 2018
Replies: 27
Views: 8430

Re: Haynes Breakfast Meet September 2018

That's sound like a plan Andrew and thank for the heads up. :) :cool: Great to know Andrew. Exeter isn't too far away so I'll have to come along one month. Ps, your 2.8i looks fantastic. Thanks Nige! We are hoping to get a few forum members to go in April or May next year. Hopefully you'll be able t...
by Brooksy
Mon Sep 24, 2018 6:23 pm
Forum: Gallery
Topic: Haynes Breakfast Meet September 2018
Replies: 27
Views: 8430

Re: Haynes Breakfast Meet September 2018

:cool: Great to know Andrew. Exeter isn't too far away so I'll have to come along one month. Ps, your 2.8i looks fantastic. Nige Great photos Andrew; love the old Lancia's. :cool: Thanks! I loved those two cars as well, especially the Fulvia. This meet is highly recommended if you ever find yourself...
by Brooksy
Sun Sep 23, 2018 10:05 pm
Forum: Gallery
Topic: Haynes Breakfast Meet September 2018 (Ford)
Replies: 10
Views: 3442

Re: Haynes Breakfast Meet September 2018 (Ford)

A fine selection of photos Andrew. That Corsair convertible must be rare; Crayford? The Capri's look superb but good to see a Fiesta, Orion and Sierra's too.
by Brooksy
Sun Sep 23, 2018 9:57 pm
Forum: Gallery
Topic: Haynes Breakfast Meet September 2018
Replies: 27
Views: 8430

Re: Haynes Breakfast Meet September 2018

Great photos Andrew; love the old Lancia's. :cool:
by Brooksy
Sun Sep 16, 2018 7:04 pm
Forum: Members Cars
Topic: New purchase 2.0 laser & new member.
Replies: 43
Views: 10560

Re: New purchase 2.0 laser & new member.

Looks very nice Nigel :D Plenty of local car shows to attend if you like that sort of thing :goodluck: Cheers Andy :cheers: We've always enjoyed going to Powderham, Killerton and the newer one at Darts Farm so we'll see. Just managed to get the dash lights working and the exhaust sealed properly (n...
by Brooksy
Sat Sep 15, 2018 8:28 pm
Forum: Members Cars
Topic: New purchase 2.0 laser & new member.
Replies: 43
Views: 10560

Re: New purchase 2.0 laser & new member.

Just looked threw your pictures very clean and looks great , yes there’s a few shows on next year also there’s the Capri club international any parts your find Martin who always seems to have that part your looking for from Capri Gear and the great brothers I use as there on my doorstep Tickover . ...
by Brooksy
Sat Sep 15, 2018 4:23 pm
Forum: Members Cars
Topic: New purchase 2.0 laser & new member.
Replies: 43
Views: 10560

Re: New purchase 2.0 laser & new member.

:welcome: from another Exeter :ford: fan :wave: This assumes you have a pic on your computer (for example on your desktop) already - 1. Go to https://postimages.org/ (you do not have to be a member or login) 2. Click Choose Images 3. Browse to the pic you wish to use and double click ... Hi Andy fr...
by Brooksy
Sat Sep 15, 2018 3:09 pm
Forum: Members Cars
Topic: New purchase 2.0 laser & new member.
Replies: 43
Views: 10560

Re: New purchase 2.0 laser & new member.

:welcome: from another Exeter :ford: fan :wave: This assumes you have a pic on your computer (for example on your desktop) already - 1. Go to https://postimages.org/ (you do not have to be a member or login) 2. Click Choose Images 3. Browse to the pic you wish to use and double click ... Hi Andy fr...
by Brooksy
Sat Sep 15, 2018 2:41 pm
Forum: Members Cars
Topic: New purchase 2.0 laser & new member.
Replies: 43
Views: 10560

Re: New purchase 2.0 laser & new member.

Hi and welcome aboard. Plenty of knowledgable Capri guys on here. Looking forward to seeing pictures of your Laser. Hope you enjoy your new purchase & your planned repairs are straightforward :goodluck: Hi and thanks. I'm already seeing the wealth of knowledge and expertise on here, which is am...
by Brooksy
Fri Sep 14, 2018 8:12 pm
Forum: Members Cars
Topic: New purchase 2.0 laser & new member.
Replies: 43
Views: 10560

Re: New purchase 2.0 laser & new member.

Hello welcome to this great site there’s loads of information on here , good old Exter we do have a member there who drives ( all can’t remember now cortina ? ) hope you can make some meets for nextyear . Hi and thanks for the welcome. :) Would be great to go to some meets next year and make new ac...
by Brooksy
Fri Sep 14, 2018 8:07 pm
Forum: Members Cars
Topic: New purchase 2.0 laser & new member.
Replies: 43
Views: 10560

Re: New purchase 2.0 laser & new member.

Hi, Welcome to the forum. :welcome: From what you've wrote, it sounds like you've bought a really nice original Capri, having all that documentation and history is a good indication that the car has been cherished by it's former owners. It's good to hear that you are enjoying owning a Capri again, ...
by Brooksy
Fri Sep 14, 2018 4:26 pm
Forum: Members Cars
Topic: New purchase 2.0 laser & new member.
Replies: 43
Views: 10560

New purchase 2.0 laser & new member.

https://postimg.cc/gallery/3f34qoynk/ Update: Managed to get the original torch key light working (new battery and bulb). Pleased to have both car keys, locking fuel cap keys, aerial key and original dealer key fob :) https://i.postimg.cc/mhn22nj4/DSC-1684.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/nCvbbSw0/DSC-1685....
by Brooksy
Fri Sep 14, 2018 3:53 pm
Forum: Members Cars
Topic: Me new laser 2.0 may 1987
Replies: 34
Views: 13836

Re: Me new laser 2.0 may 1987

Very smart laser and I enjoyed see the pics!
Last Friday I became the owner of a May 1987 registered 2.0 laser too!
by Brooksy
Fri Sep 14, 2018 3:27 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Rubber gear lever gaiter.
Replies: 4
Views: 1428

Re: Rubber gear lever gaiter.

Thanks and yep I could well have got it confused. When time allows, I'll remove the centre consol and have a look. It's just that I'm getting road noise coming up from what appears to be the gear lever area, when driving.
by Brooksy
Thu Sep 13, 2018 10:36 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Rubber gear lever gaiter.
Replies: 4
Views: 1428

Re: Rubber gear lever gaiter.

Cheers and thanks for your reply Peter; I think I'll adapt another to fit like you've done.
Great profile pic of a Lanc btw!
by Brooksy
Thu Sep 13, 2018 7:45 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Rubber gear lever gaiter.
Replies: 4
Views: 1428

Rubber gear lever gaiter.

Hi, I've just joined having purchased a 1987 2.0 laser last week and am busy reacquainting myself with the marque. Can anyone advise if there should be a rubber gaiter that covers the hole where the gear lever goes through the transmission tunnel? The grey interior centre consol gaiter is in place b...
by Brooksy
Thu Sep 13, 2018 6:47 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: The ultimate Engine, gearbox and axle oil guide + Coolant and brake fluid guide!
Replies: 14
Views: 7000

Re: The ultimate Engine, gearbox and axle oil guide + Coolant and brake fluid guide!

Very useful and information that I will refer to, especially as I've just bought a Capri after a 20+ year hiatus. Cheers.