Capri mk3 1978 1.6 Project
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Capri mk3 1978 1.6 Project
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...
And new wheels bought. Trialfitted on my mates Capri.
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...
And new wheels bought. Trialfitted on my mates Capri.
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Re: Capri mk3 1978 1.6 Project
Hi,
Welcome to the forum.
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,
Andrew.
Welcome to the forum.
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,
Andrew.
Re: Capri mk3 1978 1.6 Project
Hi,
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???
All the best
Neil
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???
All the best
Neil
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Re: Capri mk3 1978 1.6 Project
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£ 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.
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£ 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.
Re: Capri mk3 1978 1.6 Project
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.Tha_fryguy wrote: I work in spareparts, so i got both left and right wing 120£ 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.
All the best
Neil
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Re: Capri mk3 1978 1.6 Project
Neil,sheff wrote: I'd be interested in knowing that manufacturer if you could find out.
The wing is from these people:
http://www.klokkerholm.com/xProductCata ... oup=836763
Andrew.
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Re: Capri mk3 1978 1.6 Project
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
Neil
Keep keeping us posted on your progress
Neil
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Re: Capri mk3 1978 1.6 Project
looks rad mate, got any more pictures of the brown one, would love to see more =)
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Re: Capri mk3 1978 1.6 Project
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.
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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Re: Capri mk3 1978 1.6 Project
Looking good
Wings, hmmmm. I am thinking group buy and shipping over in a van!
Wings, hmmmm. I am thinking group buy and shipping over in a van!
Plans have changed to just make a good fun Track Car