Capri mk3 1978 1.6 Project

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Capri mk3 1978 1.6 Project

Post by Tha_fryguy »

Hello, I'm new on here. :)

I have just bought my first Capri, been on the look for a while, but they seemed out off my reach(££).

But then I stumbled over this one. 1978 1.6 maybe a S-model. It has overriders on the bumpers, a stripe on the side and rev.counter. I'm not sure we even got the 1.6S here in Denmark...

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And new wheels bought. Trialfitted on my mates Capri.

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Hi,
Welcome to the forum. :welcome:

It's good to see that another Capri has found it's way into the ownership of somebody who has the ability and means to restore it to it's former glory.
However, it's sad to hear that the prices of Capris in Denmark are going the same way as the prices over here....

Good luck with the restoration, I look forward to seeing how it progresses.

All the best,
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Hi,

:welcome: to the Forum. Looks like you've got a great little project there :)

Out of interest........ Where did you buy the front wing? Is it a Veng wing by any chance???

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Thanks guys :)

Prices are a bit steap, payed apx. 1500£ for her. But thats very cheap, and I know the guy I bought her from.

I work in spareparts, so i got both left and right wing 120£ :lol: bargain. There were no markings on the wings, so I dont know the make. But the guy i bought them from works at Klokkerholm, if you know that company, they sell bodypanels all over Europe.

Plans for the car, is to get it running and MOT'd and enjoy it for a few years, before I start the big restauration. :)
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Tha_fryguy wrote: I work in spareparts, so i got both left and right wing 120£ :lol: bargain. There were no markings on the wings, so I dont know the make. But the guy i bought them from works at Klokkerholm, if you know that company, they sell bodypanels all over Europe.
That's a good price for 2 wings. Did you find they fitted quite well without too much problem? They look a good fit at the top by the scuttle panel. I'd be interested in knowing that manufacturer if you could find out.

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sheff wrote: I'd be interested in knowing that manufacturer if you could find out.
Neil,
The wing is from these people:
http://www.klokkerholm.com/xProductCata ... oup=836763

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Time for a little update. The car has now been welded in the crispy areas, and new wings have been mounted. :D

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And I got the car home yesterday, and it now sits in my garage avaiting some loving and care :)

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Looking good..... As said earlier those wings are a good fit! Currently trying to find a supplier in the UK to get one myself.

Keep keeping us posted on your progress
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looks rad mate, got any more pictures of the brown one, would love to see more =)
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Update time 8-)

I have started attacking the surfacerust with an anglegrinder, and giving it som Zinkcoating. Seems to be in fairly good condition, and not much work rust wise.

Lots of pics :)
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And some interior shots. Not the original :(
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And on request, the Brown one. 8-)
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Small update. I testfitted my TH Line's, and i cant wait to get the tires on. Unfortunately 2 of the lips are pretty damaged. So i need 2 new ones... :(

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And i moved it to a new habitat. Much more space :D

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Let the work commence! 8-)
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Some great work there fella.

As said those wings look to be a good fit and the car is looking like it is fairly solid and coming on well.

Keep up the good work and keep the photos coming.
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Thanks, I will do :)

I started to remove all the bits from the enginebay. I will try to make the bay a lot cleaner, and remove all unneeded holes/brackets an such.

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Next i will be taking out the engine and start the smoothing og the bay 8-)
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Small update, engine is out, and will be getting some attention, i.e new gaskets and a 2.0 cam.
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Empty bay :)
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Let the smoothing begin 8-)
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A small update, still working in the bay. I have painted hammerite between the front valance and the radiatorschroud(?). :)

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A small update.

I have been messing around in the engine bay, smoothing and welding.

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Started with the spraycan.
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Funky colour on the camcover and brakeservo 8-)
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More soon. :)
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Looking good :)

Wings, hmmmm. I am thinking group buy and shipping over in a van! ;)
Plans have changed to just make a good fun Track Car :)
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