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Re: Ford capri 1977 3.0s resto

Posted: Thu Jan 18, 2018 6:34 pm
by Jasonmarie
Love the car I love the silver paint job and I must admit that “ S “ is in the wrong place as you don’t say 3.0 S

Re: Ford capri 1977 3.0s resto

Posted: Thu Jan 18, 2018 6:52 pm
by Paul G
Jasonmarie wrote:Love the car I love the silver paint job and I must admit that “ S “ is in the wrong place as you don’t say 3.0 S
No that is correct. Here's a link to a 1977 Capri brochure. That should clear all questions up.

EDIT Link not working. Picture from brochure instead.

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Re: Ford capri 1977 3.0s resto

Posted: Fri Jan 19, 2018 3:39 pm
by Jasonmarie
Your right as I was going threw pictures today and found a side shot of my Nan and grandads jps 1.6 here’s the picture .

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Re: Ford capri 1977 3.0s resto

Posted: Fri Jan 19, 2018 3:40 pm
by Caprifan Rob
The car looks fantastic all striped up. A top job, a stunner of a 3.0S. Although the brochure shows the sills as black, I prefer the look of yours being body colour, the car actually looks lower & sportier for it. Glad you're now out & enjoying it.

Re: Ford capri 1977 3.0s resto

Posted: Fri Jan 19, 2018 5:32 pm
by tazla
Great pics them .thanks for posting them up.is it you holding your nans hand. :)

Re: Ford capri 1977 3.0s resto

Posted: Fri Jan 19, 2018 5:38 pm
by tazla
Thanks rob.i think so too.i dont like the black sills as i always think its there because uve had work done..then again haha.cars got single leafs and 2.8 suspension.lsd too.it had already been fitted so thought id leave it.think its a bit lower.not original but how far do you go.
Thanks for replies guys much appreciated.



Ive got a tester for the car in a week.i live in oldham lancs and im moving to cornwall.so im driving her down
345 mile.only got 4 gears as well.and she likes a drink haha :drive:

Re: Ford capri 1977 3.0s resto

Posted: Fri Jan 19, 2018 5:40 pm
by tazla
Done the bloody mirrors silver .so they need doing black

Re: Ford capri 1977 3.0s resto

Posted: Sat Jan 20, 2018 10:03 am
by Lord Flasheart
Your car looks really fab mate, the mirrors can wait a while ;)

I will be the first to admit that I normally struggle to find the love for a mk2 but yours looks the dogs, you should be mighty proud of your efforts :cool:

Re: Ford capri 1977 3.0s resto

Posted: Sat Jan 20, 2018 11:42 am
by andyd
Lord Flasheart wrote:Your car looks really fab mate, the mirrors can wait a while ;)

I will be the first to admit that I normally struggle to find the love for a mk2 but yours looks the dogs, you should be mighty proud of your efforts :cool:
:agree:

Re: Ford capri 1977 3.0s resto

Posted: Sat Jan 20, 2018 12:29 pm
by tazla
Cheers chaps :D

Re: Ford capri 1977 3.0s resto

Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2018 1:22 pm
by andyd
tazla wrote:


Ive got a tester for the car in a week.i live in oldham lancs and im moving to cornwall.so im driving her down
345 mile.only got 4 gears as well.and she likes a drink haha :drive:
:welcome: to the Westcountry :wave:

Might see you and the Capri around sometime :)

Re: Ford capri 1977 3.0s resto

Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2018 6:04 pm
by tazla
Cheers andy.im moving a mile out of truro.where abouts are you.cheers mel

Re: Ford capri 1977 3.0s resto

Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2018 6:06 pm
by tazla
Just had a look at your profile.haha.il be driving past your neck of the woods somewhere along the line

Re: Ford capri 1977 3.0s resto

Posted: Fri Jan 26, 2018 7:27 am
by andyd
tazla wrote:Cheers andy.im moving a mile out of truro.where abouts are you.cheers mel
I'm about an hour and a half from Truro,

We usually do a couple of shows in Wadebridge during the summer. Will PM you dates nearer the time and if you can make it great :)

Re: Ford capri 1977 3.0s resto

Posted: Fri Feb 02, 2018 6:45 pm
by tazla
Thanks andy.that would be great.we,re settled now.but the cars still up north.next week maybe for the big outing cheers mel

Re: Ford capri 1977 3.0s resto

Posted: Sat Feb 03, 2018 11:31 am
by andyd
tazla wrote:Thanks andy.that would be great.we,re settled now.but the cars still up north.next week maybe for the big outing cheers mel
You will be getting withdraw symptoms :lol:

Re: Ford capri 1977 3.0s resto

Posted: Sat Feb 10, 2018 11:36 pm
by tazla
Ive got em andy haha.ive booked a flight from newquay to manchester airport next saturday.the big drive is sunday .ive worked it out i think £140 petrol.its a hell of a drive 340 odd mile at a steady 60 :crying:

Re: Ford capri 1977 3.0s resto

Posted: Sun Feb 11, 2018 7:35 am
by andyd
tazla wrote:Ive got em andy haha.ive booked a flight from newquay to manchester airport next saturday.the big drive is sunday .ive worked it out i think £140 petrol.its a hell of a drive 340 odd mile at a steady 60 :crying:
Here's to dry weather.

Pop in for a cuppa on the way past :D

Re: Ford capri 1977 3.0s resto

Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2018 7:49 pm
by tazla
Cant wait for the big drive .although i might get to birmingham and break down and do the rest of the way on the aa truck.save a fortune in juice . :? Or just tickle it down all the way to see how many mpg i get.im thinking two fuel stops.il take a few pics of the trip

Re: Ford capri 1977 3.0s resto

Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2018 7:52 pm
by tazla
Furthest the cars been in 18 years is 90 miles to wales to see my mam.oh shit ! Haha