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Hi Rob
Very, very nice indeed, I'd be over the moon driving that Special.....
Great attention to detail and lots of work done only serves as inspiration to those of us trying to keep up....well done.
Des
Very, very nice indeed, I'd be over the moon driving that Special.....
Great attention to detail and lots of work done only serves as inspiration to those of us trying to keep up....well done.
Des
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Hi Rob,
Fella your 2.8i Special is looking simply superb mate. Wow ! You certainly have been busy recently, but as has been said your attention to detail is simply stunning. I really love the colour mate. Looks dam fine ! Rob your interior is absolutely spot on ! Those seats are lovely, as is the dash/trim/radio etc... Did you use the Halfords Flexible Vinyl Paint Dark Grey on the boot trim in the end, as it has come up like new. Looks superb !
Mate, how did you restore your rear boot spoiler. Its looks mint !! Did you restore it yourself or get a professional company to do it. Its these amazing details that sets your capri off a treat. I bet you are enjoying every minute of working on it and now when it flies through the MOT there will be no stopping you fella.
Really looking forward to seeing it in the flesh at some stage...maybe even before the year is out Rob, who knows
All the very best and keep up your stunning work
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Fella your 2.8i Special is looking simply superb mate. Wow ! You certainly have been busy recently, but as has been said your attention to detail is simply stunning. I really love the colour mate. Looks dam fine ! Rob your interior is absolutely spot on ! Those seats are lovely, as is the dash/trim/radio etc... Did you use the Halfords Flexible Vinyl Paint Dark Grey on the boot trim in the end, as it has come up like new. Looks superb !
Mate, how did you restore your rear boot spoiler. Its looks mint !! Did you restore it yourself or get a professional company to do it. Its these amazing details that sets your capri off a treat. I bet you are enjoying every minute of working on it and now when it flies through the MOT there will be no stopping you fella.
Really looking forward to seeing it in the flesh at some stage...maybe even before the year is out Rob, who knows
All the very best and keep up your stunning work
Nick
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Thanks Matt, appreciate it. Pictures always make things look better, it's not perfect but just hearing it run has given me a big boost, looking forward to driving it.MattMe wrote:Car is looking amazing. It's been a while since the last updates, but it's good to see the extremely high quality finish to everything you're doing.
Cheers Des, won't be long and you'll be driving a better one ! Yours is in safe hands, keep those updates coming mate.Bertie wrote: Very, very nice indeed, I'd be over the moon driving that Special.....
Hi Nick, thanks for comments, makes the long hours worth it. I spoke to a sprayer at work who recommended I use plastic paint & primer on the boot liners. The first one I bought was too light, made sure I bought dark grey second time , I used 'forever black' rubber cleaner & dye on spoiler, took 2 coats but came out nice.Fordoholic Nick wrote:I really love the colour mate. Did you use the Halfords Flexible Vinyl Paint Dark Grey on the boot trim in the end, as it has come up like new. Looks superb !
Mate, how did you restore your rear boot spoiler. Its looks mint !! Did you restore it yourself or get a professional company to do it.
All the best,
Rob
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Hi Rob,Freelanderfan wrote: I used 'forever black' rubber cleaner & dye on spoiler, took 2 coats but came out nice.
Thanks for your reply mate. Is this the stuff you used mate ?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Forever-Black ... i1asS0pS_Q
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Yes, that's the stuff Nick, works a treat.Fordoholic Nick wrote:Thanks for your reply mate. Is this the stuff you used mateFreelanderfan wrote: I used 'forever black' rubber cleaner & dye on spoiler, took 2 coats but came out nice.
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Nice one Rob. Cheers fellaFreelanderfan wrote:Yes, that's the stuff Nick, works a treat.
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Hi,
I've never heard of that black stuff before, is it some kind of paint?
I'd be interested to hear how it works out, as the rear spoiler is one of those parts that nothing seems to work on.
Andrew.
I've never heard of that black stuff before, is it some kind of paint?
I'd be interested to hear how it works out, as the rear spoiler is one of those parts that nothing seems to work on.
Andrew.
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Very nice Rob I look forward to seeing it at one of the Queens Square meets before the Summer is over!
All the best
Neil
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Hi Andrew, this stuff comes as a kit, you clean spoiler first to remove any silicone then paint on with supplied brush, you can see the rubber soak it in, 2 coats was plenty. Saw it on here in an old thread somewhere and can recommend as it works fine.Andrew 2.8i wrote:Hi,
I've never heard of that black stuff before, is it some kind of paint?
Thanks Neil, yes would like to make a Bristol meet, can't make this months, but looking forward to it, going for a drive now as it just passed its motsheff wrote:Very nice Rob I look forward to seeing it at one of the Queens Square meets before the Summer is over!
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Hi Rob,Freelanderfan wrote: it just passed its mot
Brilliant! Although I was in no doubt that it would.
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Cheers Andrew, took it for a victory run to the Brecon Beacons, felt so good to be behind the wheel of a Capri again, don't think the car knew what hit it after its long hibernation but it better get used to it as there'll be more to comeAndrew 2.8i wrote:Hi Rob,Freelanderfan wrote: it just passed its mot
Brilliant! Although I was in no doubt that it would.
Andrew.
All the best,
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Hi Rob,
Out of interest, what make exhausts have you got on the car?
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Out of interest, what make exhausts have you got on the car?
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It's a stainless system that was on the car when I bought it, believe it was made by long life exhausts, would like a janspeed after hearing all the good reports but as these ones should last I can't see it being any time soon, was going to modify the tips for round ones but these will do for now.Andrew 2.8i wrote:Hi Rob,
Out of interest, what make exhausts have you got on the car?
Andrew.
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Hey Rob,Freelanderfan wrote: going for a drive now as it just passed its mot
Simply superb fella ! Thats thats brilliant news. You must be over the moon...or should that be the Brecon Beacons
Stunning photo of a stunning Capri in a stunning location....bet you are "stunnned" yourself you can now finally get it out where it belongs....on the open road. Nice one.
Now as its been so long Rob just wanted to let you know 4Star Leaded is no longer available
Rob I am well chuffed for you mate
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I am now , didn't think it would get that reaction, thanks NickFordoholic Nick wrote: Stunning photo of a stunning Capri in a stunning location....bet you are "stunnned"
They still sell it in the sticks ..Fordoholic Nick wrote: Now as its been so long Rob just wanted to let you know 4Star Leaded is no longer available
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As rob says, it's still available at a select few independent garages. Costs an arm and a leg though!Fordoholic Nick wrote: just wanted to let you know 4Star Leaded is no longer available
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Well done Rob, you finally made it. The car looks incredible. Enjoy!
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Hi Rob,Freelanderfan wrote:would like to make a Bristol meet, can't make this months
Are you going to St Fagans the week after, 17th July?
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Thanks Mike, used it every day this week, going out in it later, I'll take your advice & enjoyMS Injection wrote:Well done Rob, you finally made it. The car looks incredible. Enjoy!
Cheers, Rob
Hi Andrew, will be going but later in the day & just to look this year, if you're making the trip I'll see you there.Andrew 2.8i wrote: Are you going to St Fagans the week after, 17th July?
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Hi Rob,Freelanderfan wrote: will be going but later in the day & just to look this year, if you're making the trip I'll see you there.
I was planning on going to a more local show, but it's nowhere near as good as the one in St. Fagans, judging by the photos you posted last year. I'm torn between the two.....
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