I have new bits ......

[Jasonmarie]

So can I just say that this is Nicks Fault but I seem to like this look ...

But guess what mr Postman gave to me Today .......

[Andrew 2.8i]

So can I just say that this is Nicks Fault but I seem to like this look ...

HI,
Very nice! I look forward to seeing a photo of them fitted to the car.

Andrew.

[Arya2.0S]

Very nice! You get these from Burtons? I got mine from them as an xmas gift, great quality.

[Jasonmarie]

Yes they are from burtons but I got them new from eBay was about £25 cheaper As somebody was selling who never fitted them . I did have this on my list but thought I would treat my self . Told the wife it was only a few pounds .....

[Arya2.0S]

Yes they are from burtons but I got them new from eBay was about £25 cheaper As somebody was selling who never fitted them . I did have this on my list but thought I would treat my self . Told the wife it was only a few pounds .....

Nice. They do look so much better than the orange lenses.

[Caprifan Rob]

So can I just say that this is Nicks Fault but I seem to like this look ...

But guess what mr Postman gave to me Today

Yes, Nick does have a lot to answer for , looking forward to seeing them fitted as my car is same colour & wouldn't mind these myself.

Told the wife it was only a few pounds .....

Why does that sound so familiar

[Jasonmarie]

I have been reading your story and the paint job you had done as I thought that's mercury grey . Also will just say yes looks the bees knees now with the pin stripes . So yes will try and get round to fitting them it is the daughters summer fair this Saturday so perhaps next weekend but will post up the pictures .

And yes that nick has got a lot to answer for .

So did you say the paint job was just a stone chip to the wife .

[Caprifan Rob]

So did you say the paint job was just a stone chip to the wife .

Sounds familiar..

[Fordoholic Nick]

Hi Jason,

Great buy fella !

These lens really do transform the Capri a treat. Gives a much more 'modern' look to the front end in my humble opinion
I really like these little tweaks that add a 'fresher' look to the Capri without taking anything away from it, if this makes sense ! I would go so far as to say they actually give the front end a better look than the original but this is only my opinion and totally respect why some might not share this view. I personally am always looking out to enhance the look with little tweaks like this so watch this space

So can I just say that this is Nicks Fault but I seem to like this look

Yes, Nick does have a lot to answer for

Glad to be of service chaps...wait till you see my plans for a foldable convertible roof that turns into a canopy for use at car shows

All the best

Nick

[Caprifan Rob]

wait till you see my plans for a foldable convertible roof that turns into a canopy for use at car shows

Have you been watching Transformers again ?

[Jasonmarie]

So might be a hold on fixings the new lights , I can't get the screws out and with my back and legs I would not risk going in to hard so I will have to soak in wd40 and get my son to have a go I would heat up but that's plastic and would melt .

Not going to be a 5 min job so will leave for a rainy day .

[timfromull]

On my shopping list too.. They are a very nice subtle (easily reversible) simple mod that compliments most colour Cappa's

[Jasonmarie]

So as I have a bad back & pair of legs that do not work my Son had a go with fitting the lights what should be a easy job .
So screws all come out with ease had them soaking in wd40 .
Then this is where we are stuck we can not turn the bulb holder Iam guessing that they come out clock wise I don't know if to spray like a silicon spray to help ? Also we could not get the light out under the bumper so does that need to be removed ? But that might be because we still had the light attach to the bulb holder so could not turn .

I think the light plug is in to a Male Female like connected behind the grill so might remove from there to get the whole thing out .

Might sound stupid but I was alway told that you should not false things apart as that it should be easy to undo . Also if we do go made we could break the bulb holder and I bet you can not pop to the shops and get one of them .

So this is still on going and it's only a 5min job . I will return soon with pictures of the finished job .



Edit ......
They are done and on the car and I must say it looks the dogs boll""ks . So what was wrong the old lenses had a metal clip on them that was to large took them of and " hey presto " yes there is one way in and one way out with the lights but once you have done one the second one is a 5 min Job .
I am very old fashion and like to keep things as they were made I repair clocks and pocket watches so you can't make a new part fit a old clock . But I must say with the Crome affect bulbs and clear lenses it lifts the face of the car . I will get some pictures up as soon as the sun is shinning and my back and legs start working again . But as normal I thank this great little Forum for the help and also that devil nick who keeps on coming up with some very good ideas.

[Arya2.0S]

Clear indicator lenses are one of the best "easy" mods you can do to liven up the front end of a Capri.
What bulbs did you get though, as I think mine aren't bright enough.

[Jasonmarie]

I got these from eBay and they really give a clean bright light also it keeps the lenses looking clear . They were £3.78

Here's the link for bulbs https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/151974384365



Picture of bulbs

[Andrew 2.8i]

once you have done one the second one is a 5 min Job

It's all a learning process....

I look forward to seeing some photos.

Andrew.

[Jasonmarie]

Sorry been a busy bee today but took some quick pictures of why I could not remove the lights



Iam guessing when the car had a full body restro in 2013 the guy must have broke the lights and did this quick fix , I think it worked ok and give him creadit because it worked and you could not tell .

I here is a really quick shot as it's the best I can do at the moment as we have family over and all the cars are squeeze in the drive .


When I get the car out for a run I will get some better pictures .

Edit
Also that black thing hanging down in the left of the shot is a bag strap as when I looked I thought what is that hanging from the car almost looks like the bag is not there . Might send it off to " bag caught on tape"

[Fordoholic Nick]

Sorry been a busy bee

Superb Jason

Those clear indicators look stunning fella ! Great job indeed. This us a lovely mod for the front end for sure

All the best mate

Nick

[Caprifan Rob]

Looking good , want some

[Jasonmarie]

Cheers

I need to take her out but they say rain today . As soon she's out I will get better pictures ....