Hello everyone,
I found a 1976 Ford Capri in a storage unit that has been closed up since 1985! What a find. I plan on putting it for sale, probably on eBay. But first I have to figure out some things. I'm hoping someone on this forum can help me. I've been able to decode the Vin number but I'm having a problem figure out what "Q3" under Poist Trim means. Any ideas? Also, how do I know if its a "Black Cat", "White Cat", "Crimson Cat" etc?
It does have the Chastain body kit added.
The Vin number is GAECSR21547, if that helps.
Thanks for any help you can offer!
Trying to figure out exactly which Ford Capri I have...
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Put up some pictures of the whole car/trim/engine etc, you'll have all the answers you need quicklyMoxee2ndHandMarket wrote:Hello everyone,
I found a 1976 Ford Capri in a storage unit that has been closed up since 1985! What a find. I plan on putting it for sale, probably on eBay. But first I have to figure out some things. I'm hoping someone on this forum can help me. I've been able to decode the Vin number but I'm having a problem figure out what "Q3" under Poist Trim means. Any ideas? Also, how do I know if its a "Black Cat", "White Cat", "Crimson Cat" etc?
It does have the Chastain body kit added.
The Vin number is GAECSR21547, if that helps.
Thanks for any help you can offer!
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Re: Trying to figure out exactly which Ford Capri I have...
Hi,
You can decipher the build codes here:
http://www.fordopedia.org/body-plates/static
I've had a quick look and Q3 appears to mean steel grey trim for the Capri Ghia (USA).
Hope it helps.
All the best,
Andrew.
You can decipher the build codes here:
http://www.fordopedia.org/body-plates/static
I've had a quick look and Q3 appears to mean steel grey trim for the Capri Ghia (USA).
Hope it helps.
All the best,
Andrew.
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viewtopic.php?f=10&t=2216&hilit=Don+Haulsee
You might need to press ctrl + to be able to read the printed text.
Try to get hold of Don from Capri Club North America for more info.
You might need to press ctrl + to be able to read the printed text.
Try to get hold of Don from Capri Club North America for more info.
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Would like to see pics also. I take it that you're in the US?
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Hi,
There's an 8 page review with photos and specifications of the Chastain S/3 in the book "High Performance Capris Gold Portfolio" by Brooklands books, it might help you identify what you have. It's a reprint of an article in Road Test magazine from March 1977.
I also would like to see your photos, please!
All the best,
Andrew.
There's an 8 page review with photos and specifications of the Chastain S/3 in the book "High Performance Capris Gold Portfolio" by Brooklands books, it might help you identify what you have. It's a reprint of an article in Road Test magazine from March 1977.
I also would like to see your photos, please!
All the best,
Andrew.
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Hello here are some photos of A 1976 Capri 2.8 V6 With 4 speed Manual.That I pulled out of a storage Unit Car has Been there Since 1985.
Photobucket link: http://s1198.photobucket.com/user/tazia ... rd%20Capri
Photobucket link: http://s1198.photobucket.com/user/tazia ... rd%20Capri
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Its a Chastain s/3 capri - built by Roger Chastain (California). Someone has blended the add on panels in. I could send u a pic of how it should look but don't know how to upload pics
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Hi,spud15 wrote:I could send u a pic of how it should look but don't know how to upload pics
Have a read of the tutorial on this thread:
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You're in Moxee WA? That's about 5 hours from me. Plus SWMBOs has cousins livingMoxee2ndHandMarket wrote:Hello here are some photos of A 1976 Capri 2.8 V6 With 4 speed Manual.That I pulled out of a storage Unit Car has Been there Since 1985.
Photobucket link: http://s1198.photobucket.com/user/tazia ... rd%20Capri
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