my 3.0s restoration
- Craigorypeck
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MK1 resto- 2.3 Turbo or Charger, both probably
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Scandalous bit of resto! Very nice!
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thanks for comments.heres a few more pics
- Peter-S
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Blimey! Seriously impressed with that. How long has it all taken?
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thanks mate.i have my own body shop,so only work on it at weekends or if i havent much work on,il do a bit.5 months to this stage,atb paul
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Jaysus wept. That's some job.
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shes painted.a very long day but shes painted
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that is amazing paintwork! i cant wait until mine looks gleaming!
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soundproofing in and wiring back in place
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This Capri is going to be amazing
Great work dude, keep it up im loving the pictures!
Great work dude, keep it up im loving the pictures!
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thanks jake.heres some more pics.doors on and fuel tank in
- Peter-S
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Almost looks too good to use. Will it just be a show car or is going on the road?
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summer use only but will use as much as i can
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finaly got a good tailgate.a few dents but no rust.repaired and painted tailgate and fuel flap,and painted bonnet
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I'm amazed by this! Amazing work.
I'm the one who leaves all those shoes in the carriageway.
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WHOA. From mint aero (green, brown and bubbly) to minter. Cracking work. What are your rates?
Total number of friends who have so far managed to open the passenger door first time: 1.
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started fitting up the engine bay yesterday and this morning.also put the bonnet/tailgate and steering column on.got to line up the bonnet and tailgate
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