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Bertie wrote:Glad to be of service Rob.... :D hopefully we will start putting her back together in the next couple of weeks if she turns out close to yours I'll be happy...
Really looking forward to seeing it Des, keep us posted on your build thread, hope the rebuild goes smoothly. :goodluck:
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Andrew 2.8i wrote:I've seen Rob's car now, and it's just as stunning in the fleshImageFord Capri 2.8 Injection Special D281WYJ by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr
Great picture of Robs 2.8 fella. It certainly looks stunning in this picture. Nice one !
Andrew 2.8i wrote:Sadly, I didn't manage to catch up with Rob.
Caprifan Rob wrote:Can't believe we were having breakfast while you were by the car :doh:
:lol: Some things just have to be done Rob, and one of them is a fry up breakfast ! :lol:

Really glad to see your 2.8i is back on the road mate :applaud:

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Fordoholic Nick wrote: Some things just have to be done Rob, and one of them is a fry up breakfast ! :lol:
Especially as it's free if you turn up in a Capri! :whistle: :lol:

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Andrew 2.8i wrote:Especially as it's free if you turn up in a Capri! :whistle: :lol:
Bother ! I keep missing the Capri Owners fry up ! The lady in the cafe did not know what I was on about when I demanded one last time I was in QS !!
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Hi Rob,
Have you put the stripes back on yet? If so, do you have any photos for us to drool over?

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Andrew 2.8i wrote:Hi Rob,
Have you put the stripes back on yet? If so, do you have any photos for us to drool over?

Cheers,
Andrew.
Not yet Andrew, found someone local-ish to put them on, but been flat out on getting some shape on my garden, so haven't had the time to arrange anything. Want them on now, thanks for the kick up the arse, I'll get it sorted, just for you ;) :D
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Caprifan Rob wrote:I'll get it sorted, just for you ;) :D
Make sure you do!
:lol: to gr
Have you definitely made up your mind to fit the side stripes?
I was looking through the many photos I took of your car at QS, and I think that the colour of your car could carry off not having them.
If you do fit them, you're doing the right thing getting professionals to do it. It looks like any easy job to mess up......

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Andrew 2.8i wrote: Have you definitely made up your mind to fit the side stripes?
Yes, thought about leaving it as is for a while, but my eldest bought me the stipes in 2015 for Father's Day, so it would be rude not to fit them.
Taking a break from garden duties tomorrow as it's just too flaming hot, so I'll ring & arrange fitment, looking forward to finishing it off :D
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Andrew 2.8i wrote: Have you definitely made up your mind to fit the side stripes?
Yes ! Capri passed it's mot today, so to celebrate I had them fitted. Wasn't sure which way to go, so asked the wife what she thought. Her answer, ' it now looks like a resprayed car, if you fit the stripes, it'll look like a good condition standard car '.
I couldn't argue with that logic :) Happy now.

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They make all the difference, the car looks a million dollars.
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Paul G wrote:They make all the difference, the car looks a million dollars.
Thanks very much Paul, have to fit the rear :ford: badge now to finish it off. Cheers.
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That finishes it off :applaud:
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Hi Rob,
Caprifan Rob wrote: so asked the wife what she thought. Her answer, ' it now looks like a resprayed car, if you fit the stripes, it'll look like a good condition standard car '.
I couldn't argue with that logic :)
That makes perfect sense! :D

I thought your car looked great without the stripes........but it looks superb now! 8-)

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andyd wrote:That finishes it off :applaud:
Had to be done, cheers Andy.
Andrew 2.8i wrote: I thought your car looked great without the stripes........but it looks superb now! 8-)
Thanks Andrew, very happy with it.
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Looks lovely.

Definitely going to re-stripe mine now, after its back to having black grille and headlight surrounds, that will be the finishing touch.

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Noel wrote:Looks lovely.

Definitely going to re-stripe mine now, after its back to having black grille and headlight surrounds, that will be the finishing touch.
Cheers Noel, very happy with it, putting back the stripes is the way to go I think. Good luck with yours, looking forward to seeing it.
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Andrew 2.8i wrote:Have you definitely made up your mind to fit the side stripes?
Caprifan Rob wrote:Yes ! Capri passed it's mot today, so to celebrate I had them fitted
Hi Rob,

:sorry:

I completely missed this mate ! Was away in a caravan last week so did not get much chance to browse the forum :(

First up great news on the mot fella, but no surprise there as your Capri really does look stunning now Rob. I agree with Andrew. It looked great without stripes but yep they really do finish off the paintjob an absolute treat now mate. You much be well chuffed with the results. Stunning job there old chap :applaud:

Full credit to you Rob as your dedication and hard work with your resto has rewarded you with a simply stunner of a Capri !!

All the best Rob

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Fordoholic Nick wrote:You much be well chuffed with the results. Stunning job there old chap
Thanks Nick, I am happy with how it's turned out, especially when I've looked back to how it was when I bought it. Still plenty to do though ( I've seen your engine bay so I know how much there's still to do ;) ) but for now I can enjoy putting more miles on it while the good weather is here :drive:
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