1.6 laser newbie (outside high Wycombe)

Laser84 · Post by **Laser84** » Thu Jun 30, 2016 6:52 am

HI all I've just got a 1984 ford capri laser 1.6 and couldnt be happier these cars a awesome !! as usual there's bits that need doing like bodywork and twin choke weber conversion, I'll post a picture later when I get to my laptop but thought I'd say hi anyway

pbar · Post by **pbar** » Thu Jun 30, 2016 7:45 am

Welcome!

Post by **Peter-S** » Thu Jun 30, 2016 8:08 am

Welcome

If you feel like saying 'hi' in person

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Paul G · Post by **Paul G** » Thu Jun 30, 2016 8:25 am

Laser84 wrote:HI all I've just got a 1984 ford capri laser 1.6 and couldnt be happier these cars a awesome !! as usual there's bits that need doing like bodywork and twin choke weber conversion, I'll post a picture later when I get to my laptop but thought I'd say hi anyway

Hi there, Im in High Wycombe too and also have a 1984 Laser, Lacquer red and undergoing renovation at present. Private message me and we could perhaps meet up and compare notes.

Post by **Andrew 2.8i** » Thu Jun 30, 2016 3:02 pm

Hi,
Welcome!

There's a lot of combined knowledge on here, you'll find all the info you need on this forum.
I'm looking forward to seeing some photos of your Capri.

Andrew.

Laser84 · Post by **Laser84** » Thu Jun 30, 2016 9:08 pm

Hopefully that worked lol but this should be a picture of my caprI

Laser84 · Post by **Laser84** » Thu Jun 30, 2016 9:11 pm

And here's another angle of her

Laser84 · Post by **Laser84** » Thu Jun 30, 2016 9:14 pm

Paul G wrote:
Laser84 wrote:HI all I've just got a 1984 ford capri laser 1.6 and couldnt be happier these cars a awesome !! as usual there's bits that need doing like bodywork and twin choke weber conversion, I'll post a picture later when I get to my laptop but thought I'd say hi anyway

Hi there, Im in High Wycombe too and also have a 1984 Laser, Lacquer red and undergoing renovation at present. Private message me and we could perhaps meet up and compare notes.

Sounds good I haven't got much spare time at the moment after just having a baby and trying to work on the capri but when I get a spare day I'll let you know, it would be good to meet some local knowledge

atomic4 · Post by **atomic4** » Fri Jul 01, 2016 5:22 am

Greetings and welcome aboard. Used to live in Wycombe till 2011. Nice place too!!!!.

Caprifan Rob · Post by **Caprifan Rob** » Fri Jul 01, 2016 11:45 am

Welcome to the forum, you've made a good choice, both in the car & joining the forum. Some great friendly advice & years of knowledge available here. Good luck with it.
Rob

NaisiaN · Post by **NaisiaN** » Sat Jul 02, 2016 9:04 am

from a fellow newbie!

The guys on here are a good bunch, very helpful!

Post by **Fordoholic Nick** » Mon Jul 04, 2016 6:38 pm

Hi mate, a belated

to the forum

Thanks for uploading the pics of your Laser. Nice one fella ! Looks very nice indeed. Good luck with whatever you plan to do with it but it certainly looks very tidy indeed. Lovely colour too.

As said this is a really friendly place, great bunch of folk here and the wealth of knowledge here is amazing.

All the best and look forward to hearing more from you and seeing more of your Laser

Nick

Laser84 · Post by **Laser84** » Tue Jul 05, 2016 7:29 am

Thank everyone for the warm welcome, I'm currently preparing the car for the mot !!! Worrying times lol
But things I've got planed are:

Twin weber conversion
Spray blast and powder coat the alloys
Polybush all round
Free flow exhaust system
And possible respray

I'll be sure to upload more pictures as and when work gets done

Laser84 · Post by **Laser84** » Tue Jul 12, 2016 5:08 pm

So it failed !!

Binding brakes which I'm not suprised as it's only done just over 100 miles since the last MOT
And faulty indicator stalk which needs replacing

So not to bad but still very annoying

Post by **Andrew 2.8i** » Tue Jul 12, 2016 6:29 pm

Hi,
It could have been much worse!
Still, two easy problems to sort and then you'll be ready to roll.
Try Martin at Caprigear for a replacement indicator stalk.

Andrew.

Laser84 · Post by **Laser84** » Tue Jul 12, 2016 7:38 pm

Andrew 2.8i wrote:Hi,
It could have been much worse!
Still, two easy problems to sort and then you'll be ready to roll.
Try Martin at Caprigear for a replacement indicator stalk.

Andrew.

That's so true ! At First I was really annoyed but then realised how many capri's I've seen In the past fail for serious welding issues so felt lucky really lol I will call capri gear tomorrow and see if he's got anything and then spend saturday sorting out the brakes ready for a relaxing test next week

Caprifan Rob · Post by **Caprifan Rob** » Tue Jul 12, 2016 9:11 pm

As you said, that's pretty good for a car you don't really know yet. Good luck with fixes then you can start enjoying it :drive:

Post by **Fordoholic Nick** » Sat Jul 16, 2016 11:52 pm

Yep, as has already been said fella that aint nothing to get worried over at all for its first MOT under your ownership. Its always a big worry with the first MOT, so you must be very relieved there are no major issues to report. Let us know when it passes next week and you are driving it around with a big

on your face. Nice one ! Be prepared for lots of attention which I am sure you have already received

Laser84 · Post by **Laser84** » Thu Jul 21, 2016 7:23 pm

Cheers guys your right it really isn't that bad at all, I've got the brakes all sorted now and will fix the indicator stalk on Saturday all ready for Monday if they can fit me in for a re-test so fingers crossed

Laser84 · Post by **Laser84** » Tue Jul 26, 2016 3:53 pm

Woo hoo she passed and all fixed for £6.60 haha
I really wanted to drive it but I've been working away for 2 weeks so my dad dropped it off and picked it up after the mot so he's drove it more than me hahaha but come the weekend I shall be on the road !!

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