tigran
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In rust we trust. Amen.
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1979 Ford Capri Mk3tigran
@tigran
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Aug 27, 2006 15:05:42 GMT
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Well a bit more evilness visited the capri. P.S. the 'speed holes' are there for the bonnet pins - they're not hactual speed holes. Really hoping to get it sprayed this week after the re-test.
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1964 Rover P5 i6 1987 BMW 525e - The Rusty Streak 1992 Micra K10 2001 BMW E46 316i 2002 BMW E46 330Ci 2013 BMW F31 320d 2018 BMW G31 530d
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Aug 27, 2006 17:15:14 GMT
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awesome! ithought "blue badge buying" was summat to do with disabled badges!!!!
Rich
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1974 Fiat 130 Coupe 1987 Saab 900 turbo 1988 Mercedes 300ce coupe 1988 Skoda Classic Trials Car 1988 Skoda road rally rapid 1990 Saab 9000 Carlsson
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Aug 27, 2006 17:30:18 GMT
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Hang on a minute... by removing the bumper you've removed the indicators? Does it not need them to pass the mot?
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1997 TVR Chimaera 2009 Westfield Megabusa
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Aug 27, 2006 17:43:17 GMT
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Looks quality. Never owned a capri properely. I was given one a few year ago but it was dog rough. I toyed with the idea of putting it back on the road but then I chucked a rod through the sump of my escort so it donated its engine so the scrote could live
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Hirst
Posted a lot
This avatar is inaccurate, I've never shaved that closely
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Aug 27, 2006 17:55:19 GMT
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Is it just me thinking this would be excellent if you did the Boso-style oil cooler with the piping going through one missing headlight?
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Aug 27, 2006 18:19:31 GMT
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Did you remove one headlight then decide it was too much effort and cover the others up?
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1997 TVR Chimaera 2009 Westfield Megabusa
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tigran
Club Retro Rides Member
In rust we trust. Amen.
Posts: 6,444
Club RR Member Number: 142
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1979 Ford Capri Mk3tigran
@tigran
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Aug 27, 2006 21:56:19 GMT
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Re headlight - no just rusted away so need another one. The bumper is staying off I am making up a couple of plates to fit the bulbs into the front panel. Errr...oh oil cooler - missed one on ebay this evening so will have to find another one - will be hidden in the cavernous cowling for the rad though.
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1964 Rover P5 i6 1987 BMW 525e - The Rusty Streak 1992 Micra K10 2001 BMW E46 316i 2002 BMW E46 330Ci 2013 BMW F31 320d 2018 BMW G31 530d
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tigran
Club Retro Rides Member
In rust we trust. Amen.
Posts: 6,444
Club RR Member Number: 142
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1979 Ford Capri Mk3tigran
@tigran
Club Retro Rides Member 142
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Aug 28, 2006 22:20:54 GMT
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It's plodding along. Stripping the boot down tomorrow, out with the glass, sand it all down to bare metal etc etc etc, today's (limited) work:
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1964 Rover P5 i6 1987 BMW 525e - The Rusty Streak 1992 Micra K10 2001 BMW E46 316i 2002 BMW E46 330Ci 2013 BMW F31 320d 2018 BMW G31 530d
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Aug 29, 2006 10:03:17 GMT
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your capris is looking good already. as soon as the bumpers come off they turn into a muscle car in my eyes, they're great. my dad had an orange one
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tigran
Club Retro Rides Member
In rust we trust. Amen.
Posts: 6,444
Club RR Member Number: 142
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1979 Ford Capri Mk3tigran
@tigran
Club Retro Rides Member 142
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Sept 2, 2006 22:44:40 GMT
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+ + = Not much chance of losing!
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1964 Rover P5 i6 1987 BMW 525e - The Rusty Streak 1992 Micra K10 2001 BMW E46 316i 2002 BMW E46 330Ci 2013 BMW F31 320d 2018 BMW G31 530d
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tigran
Club Retro Rides Member
In rust we trust. Amen.
Posts: 6,444
Club RR Member Number: 142
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1979 Ford Capri Mk3tigran
@tigran
Club Retro Rides Member 142
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Sept 21, 2006 23:02:06 GMT
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Such a laugh to pick it up. I didn't drive it to the MOT place so didn't know what it felt like after a new steering rack, polybushed front, new pads, discs, brake lines and new fluid and a good bleed. Damn all swearing and sweating was worth it - a changed beast! Now for the mondy brakes and the rebuilt unleaded head...
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1964 Rover P5 i6 1987 BMW 525e - The Rusty Streak 1992 Micra K10 2001 BMW E46 316i 2002 BMW E46 330Ci 2013 BMW F31 320d 2018 BMW G31 530d
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JC
Part of things
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Sept 22, 2006 13:31:46 GMT
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Ahah, knew i'd seen your car before, i read this thread a few weeks ago. like the wheels, should really suit it. whats the spray in the second pic?
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tigran
Club Retro Rides Member
In rust we trust. Amen.
Posts: 6,444
Club RR Member Number: 142
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1979 Ford Capri Mk3tigran
@tigran
Club Retro Rides Member 142
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Sept 22, 2006 21:32:05 GMT
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Chalkboard paint - it's the shizzramnastazz!
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1964 Rover P5 i6 1987 BMW 525e - The Rusty Streak 1992 Micra K10 2001 BMW E46 316i 2002 BMW E46 330Ci 2013 BMW F31 320d 2018 BMW G31 530d
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tigran
Club Retro Rides Member
In rust we trust. Amen.
Posts: 6,444
Club RR Member Number: 142
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1979 Ford Capri Mk3tigran
@tigran
Club Retro Rides Member 142
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Sept 29, 2006 20:43:48 GMT
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Well the coolant is all flushed, ATF topped up, new hoses fitted and missing ones replaced, oh and oil cooler fitted (no bozo style here). Ultimate test tomorrow - 150+ miles on motorway to uni accomodation.
Here goes nuttin!
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1964 Rover P5 i6 1987 BMW 525e - The Rusty Streak 1992 Micra K10 2001 BMW E46 316i 2002 BMW E46 330Ci 2013 BMW F31 320d 2018 BMW G31 530d
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tigran
Club Retro Rides Member
In rust we trust. Amen.
Posts: 6,444
Club RR Member Number: 142
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1979 Ford Capri Mk3tigran
@tigran
Club Retro Rides Member 142
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Well blow me and call me susan - it made the journey without a glitch (apart from a shoddily tightened union on the oil cooler - soon sorted), even touched 3 figure speeds quite happily. I must get that head off an see if all the valves are the size mr ford intended them to be ;D Now let the strippage (of the car ) begin!
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Last Edit: Oct 2, 2006 10:27:56 GMT by tigran
1964 Rover P5 i6 1987 BMW 525e - The Rusty Streak 1992 Micra K10 2001 BMW E46 316i 2002 BMW E46 330Ci 2013 BMW F31 320d 2018 BMW G31 530d
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JC
Part of things
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Chalkboard paint - it's the shizzramnastazz! wth is chalkboard paint? never heard of it before?
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tigran
Club Retro Rides Member
In rust we trust. Amen.
Posts: 6,444
Club RR Member Number: 142
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1979 Ford Capri Mk3tigran
@tigran
Club Retro Rides Member 142
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It's the same concept as matt paint/satin paint but without the shine. Proper light absorbing - which is what i'll do the ghost flames with on the satin black paint.
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1964 Rover P5 i6 1987 BMW 525e - The Rusty Streak 1992 Micra K10 2001 BMW E46 316i 2002 BMW E46 330Ci 2013 BMW F31 320d 2018 BMW G31 530d
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JC
Part of things
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It's the same concept as matt paint/satin paint but without the shine. Proper light absorbing - which is what i'll do the ghost flames with on the satin black paint. flames?! and black less shiny than matt black! sounds absolutely awesome, can't wait to see it!
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tigran
Club Retro Rides Member
In rust we trust. Amen.
Posts: 6,444
Club RR Member Number: 142
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1979 Ford Capri Mk3tigran
@tigran
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Oct 17, 2006 21:48:08 GMT
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1964 Rover P5 i6 1987 BMW 525e - The Rusty Streak 1992 Micra K10 2001 BMW E46 316i 2002 BMW E46 330Ci 2013 BMW F31 320d 2018 BMW G31 530d
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So much shabby chic it hurts.
Fill the interior with empty beercans and other tat, fit a mahoosive whip ariel and two-way radio and always drive around wearing a trucker hat, checked shirt and aviators, like some dirrty hick inbred.
HARDCORE.
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