MK3 2.0L Laser chop and change

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Capriscott
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MK3 2.0L Laser chop and change

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Hi i have a Ford Capri 2.0L Laser and have had it for 5 years now. I first used as a an everyday car and then decided to strip it out and give a new coat of paint and parts. This took 4 years to complete due to my four ski seasons and not wanting a real job. I eventually grew up a little bit a got a big boys job recently so no more mucking about for me i am staying put.

Here is the car when i bought it.

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This was the picture i had of it when i was testing a few styles and had messed around with it. WOW it looked terrible, what was i thinking!!!!!!!!!

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I found plenty of rust!!!

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So in it went for a re-spray, welding, cutting, chopping and removing. I had all the trim around the out side removed. The aerial removed and welded. The rear wiper, spoiler, badge and boot button welded over. The battery tray was removed. Finally i had the passenger side wing mirror taken off and welded up.

I tried to save everything i could and it all got sent off for sand blasting and a new coat of paint.

New Alloys and tyres were added

I was very happy with the result.


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As you can see i bought a new set of twin 40 webber carburetors. Next was to send off the interior for a some new vinyl/leather. Again i tried to do as much as i could myself by spraying the plastic interior black myself as well as the carpet.

Not a great photo

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Re: MK3 2.0L Laser chop and change

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I had bought new coilover springs and drilled brake discs. There are new braided hoses and complete new copper brake pipes fitted. The calipers and drums have had a complete overhaul. I have added the Land Rover master cylinder for improved braking (still not sure if there's much difference).

Almost every nut, bolt and screw is brand new with polyurethane bushes.

I have added an electric pump with mechanical pump. A king filter is in place and a pressure guage.

So heres the result

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Re: MK3 2.0L Laser chop and change

Post by Andrew 2.8i »

Hi,
Looking good, I see you're going for the clean uncluttered look with the body.

Is that white car on the drive a Metro/ Rover 100?

All the best,
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Re: MK3 2.0L Laser chop and change

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Thanks very much. This is my first attempt so i think its not too bad.

Its a Rover Metro 1.4si think its quite a rare model and its only done 36000. I still have it but its not on the road.

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Re: MK3 2.0L Laser chop and change

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looks rad mate, i like the wheels, interior and the de-side timming
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Re: MK3 2.0L Laser chop and change

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:cool: That looks nice.
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Re: MK3 2.0L Laser chop and change

Post by MOTHPRINCE78 »

Looks great!

Where do you get custom seat covers like that from?
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