The Ford Capri Laser Page

We are all so busy, that's all I ever seem to hear these days, with everything! Longer lead times for stuff, longer on hold times when you phone someone, longer waiting times when you need something. Was at the dentist recently and a guy come in with a problem, he was told there's a wait of around ...

Do you happen to be on any medication at the moment.

Actually looking at the original pic, I can clearly see the face too. I need a lie down.

It's a very good point Andy. I can imagine the classic car mechanic will become a very specialist thing. Like now, if you have a gramophone from a hundred years ago that needs a repair then I'm sure you could find someone. Might not be easy but they're out there. Otherwise it'll be teach yourself to...

Halfords is exceptional for some stuff, such as their spray paints, I've found them to be superb colour matches. But I wouldn't speak to anyone in there if I can help it.

You can still get stuff like that, it's just that the shops have changed. The pound shop types and the bargain stores for example, I was surprised recently whilst in a Wilco to see a range of spray paints including exact colour codes for a car of mine. Nice retro can, not being thrown away is it?! A...

They do get to an age where it's just one thing after another, especially if it's a daily. Most people, especially 'non car' people would get rid as the trouble begins, for obvious reasons. So well done for hanging on!

That's so true as regards to how we survived back then, kids playing on building sites and rubbish dumps, playing out all day covered in mud and going home only for tea, then back out again somehow having a game of football in the dark. And going everywhere on your bike with no safety gear. Yet if a...

Nice story. And it's never too late you know, you could still recreate that little escapade and finally complete the adventure.

nemo wrote: ↑Mon Apr 08, 2024 3:46 pm Jesus! I`m afraid I`d have been the kid in the window watching!!!

I'd have been the one on the ground, looking after the mattresses.

They call it parkour now, back in the day it was just called having fun

SCP440 wrote: ↑Sun Apr 07, 2024 8:44 pm

pbar wrote: ↑Sun Apr 07, 2024 7:21 pm

SCP440 wrote: ↑Sun Apr 07, 2024 5:33 pm I can now drive at above the legal limit on a motorway

Ermmmm, probably best not to mention that to too many people!

71 mph is above the limit but within the law as I believe we are aloud 10% plus 1 mph.

Tell it to the judge!

SCP440 wrote: ↑Sun Apr 07, 2024 5:33 pm I can now drive at above the legal limit on a motorway

Ermmmm, probably best not to mention that to too many people!

It doesn't help at all but that was funny!

Have you tried CapriGear, even if he doesn't have one he may be able to offer some help/advice.

Andrew 2.8i wrote: ↑Sun Apr 07, 2024 12:16 pm

Fordoholic Nick wrote: ↑Sun Apr 07, 2024 12:13 am now you want a whole bedroom in the woods

If it's good enough for Bear Grylls....

Andrew.

Sounds decidedly dodgy!

I can only imagine, I get withdrawal symptoms if it's only been a couple of weeks!

Cool looking bike Paul. Wasn't it great to just get out there on your bike, nowhere to go but just ride for the fun of it.

millerlite wrote: ↑Sun Apr 07, 2024 8:35 am people say the capri lights

Ignore them, and see for yourself I would say. I'd wager you'd have no issues, like me and many others. Good luck with your progress, bet you can't wait to get driving.

SCP440 wrote: ↑Sun Apr 07, 2024 5:36 am

pbar wrote: ↑Sat Apr 06, 2024 7:10 pm I didn't realise you could do that with a dynamo?! You must have been travelling at some speed.

I was keeping up with the cars so probably 40 ish. It was a Puch Pursuit racing bike. Do Puch still make Bikes ?

40mph on a bike, frightening! Good times though I bet, such fun.

Just standard for me, honestly don't have an issue at all.

Excellent Mags Kids round our way used to improvise with various things in the spokes, to make as much noise as possible.