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As some of you"s know I came across a nice 2.8 injection with a rover v8 fitted,I always liked capris after having mk2 escorts,mantas and so on so when I came across this I said I had to go for it  So last Sunday we jumped in the wagon and picked her up,we had to pick it up with the wagon as there wasn't a stitch of a brake on it,so first thing was first a few brake lines had to be repaired  the top rad hose had also seen better days and had to be replaced but nothing major for a car not in use 6 years the under neath is remarkably good and it has some kind of braced axel with adjustable arms if anyone's ever seen them before let me know what's the deal with them!  And my new waste oil burner sharing obviously showing the same kind of enthusiasm as I am for the crapi  |
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So far so good,couple of brake lines,rad hoses,flasher unit,few fuses,the usual really,took it out this eve,only bummer is the missing rim,the car came with three 8x13 compomotive ms and one 4 spoke rs rim which is snagging the arch badly.so may have to bite the bullit and buy a set of rims if I can't locate another penta style job  |
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Midas
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The bars are an axle location kit to triangulate the axle with the springs.
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The bars are an axle location kit to triangulate the axle with the springs. Skorpion I think was the supplier? |
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That's interesting to know lads,thanks
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Steve
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Me likey  Especially with the mk2 style front end Which motor is it? 3.5 or 3.9? |
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3.5 Steve ,yeah grill is cool
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The axle A-frames were really popular in the old days. A bolt on upgrade, unlike Panhard rods and the like.
Nice car! Can we see the wheels it has please? Maybe somebody on here has a spare one.
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1974 Skoda S100 tarmac car
1998 BMW 750 daily
1994 Mitsubishi Evo2
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Like this one,anyone help?  |
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Nov 14, 2013 19:01:37 GMT
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looks cool man whats the plan on this project?
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Nov 14, 2013 19:29:46 GMT
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Ive got a set of 4 13x7 compomotive penta alloys (ford fitment) with good tyres up for grabs if you want?
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Nov 14, 2013 22:15:25 GMT
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What sort of money
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Nov 17, 2013 17:40:22 GMT
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Sept 20, 2014 22:12:12 GMT
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Quick update after long time,
Finally bought a set of 7 x 13 penta rims to split them to make a set for the capri as it was fitted with 8x13"s but one was missing so the best I could manage was 8"s on the rear and 7"s up front
Also got them powder coated at the same time and ordered a set of new centres from compomotive,fitted new wheel studs at the same time as I was sick using four different sockets to open the wheels.
I had a serious job to get the 185/50 tyres blew up on the 8inch rims
The v8 needs a tune up and tappets adjusted and the gearstick bushings had it
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Last Edit: Sept 20, 2014 22:21:23 GMT by john911sc
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Sept 20, 2014 22:18:08 GMT
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Last Edit: Sept 20, 2014 22:20:57 GMT by john911sc
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Sept 21, 2014 3:38:07 GMT
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Please don't take this as a negative comment in any way, but do 13" wheels allow you to fit brakes big enough to manage the power you must be running? The car looks fantastic on the dishy rims above!
I'd change the decals to "3.5 injection" in the original font... love that front end!
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Sept 21, 2014 6:22:06 GMT
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More than likely yes, many a high bhp rally escort still roll on 13"s.
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Sept 21, 2014 6:38:15 GMT
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wow looking good another on my list of always wanted lol and defo with the v8 in it
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eternaloptimist
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Sept 21, 2014 7:06:05 GMT
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Blimey that looks good.
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Sept 21, 2014 7:16:56 GMT
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More than likely yes, many a high bhp rally escort still roll on 13"s. Cheers, Everyday's a school day - besides big wheels would spoil the car, it looks great as it is! |
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Especially with the mk2 style front end
