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by IbanezRG
Mon 15 Jun 2020, 13:29
Forum: Restoration
Topic: V8 ford capri project
Replies: 164
Views: 112602

Re: V8 ford capri project

So I managed to find a shifter for my auto box as well as the pedals. Got a quote for 25k to paint the car, so decided to stick with my plan and just do it myself. I'm in the process of buying a house which has a double garage, plan is to paint the car, get the engine and gearbox in and then move th...
by IbanezRG
Wed 27 May 2020, 08:15
Forum: Indroduce yourself/Welcome to new members
Topic: New - BoereAussie
Replies: 6
Views: 3670

Re: New - BoereAussie

welcome to the forum.

would love to see some photos of the project.
by IbanezRG
Tue 26 May 2020, 15:59
Forum: Restoration
Topic: V8 ford capri project
Replies: 164
Views: 112602

Re: V8 ford capri project

So, I had some leave scheduled in April to finally get paint on the car. Unfortunately COVID-19 changed my plans. Had to cancel my leave. I still want to paint the car once we are in level 3 or 2 of lockdown. However, I don't own a spray booth and I'm concerned that the cold weather will be a proble...
by IbanezRG
Tue 26 May 2020, 09:00
Forum: Parts wanted
Topic: Ford Capri parts wanted
Replies: 0
Views: 2621

Ford Capri parts wanted

Hi,

Looking for headlight surrounds and a shifter for a C4 auto box
by IbanezRG
Tue 26 May 2020, 07:57
Forum: Parts wanted
Topic: Capri rear axle wanted
Replies: 0
Views: 1638

Capri rear axle wanted

Hi all,

Looking for a 3l capri rear axle or perana rear axle that will work on my v8 Capri with C4 auto box.

think its a 3:08 ratio diff.
by IbanezRG
Mon 26 Nov 2018, 10:04
Forum: Restoration
Topic: V8 ford capri project
Replies: 164
Views: 112602

Re: V8 ford capri project

I'll have a look at mine and see which type they are. I'm pretty sure mine have the metal chrome surrounds. Here in the UK all the lenses I have seen don't have the screws visible in the lens, they are fastened from behind by the metal surround. I have a small crack in one of my reflectors so wante...
by IbanezRG
Mon 26 Nov 2018, 08:32
Forum: Parts wanted
Topic: 3l Capri rear axle
Replies: 2
Views: 2381

Re: 3l Capri rear axle

werner wrote:
Sun 25 Nov 2018, 14:45
Contact this chap.

I believe he has a lot of other spares as well
Thanks, he is a bit far from JHB, not sure how much postage will cost. Not sure how rare these are and if its worth the 3 hour drive
by IbanezRG
Mon 26 Nov 2018, 08:29
Forum: Restoration
Topic: V8 ford capri project
Replies: 164
Views: 112602

Re: V8 ford capri project

Thanks for the contact, he does great work. One question, are the lenses cast with the original lettering on them, hard to see in the pics? So there are two different types, the one I've got which is all plastic and the chrome border is part of the lens and then you get one that has a metal chrome ...
by IbanezRG
Sun 25 Nov 2018, 11:32
Forum: Restoration
Topic: V8 ford capri project
Replies: 164
Views: 112602

Re: V8 ford capri project

Hi Denis, glad to see you're back on the Capri again.Are those brand new tail light lenses and if so where did you get them from? Hi Paul, Yeah its been way to long, I’ve now committed to finishing this project. Yes they are brand new, after market though, its a guy here in Boksburg that makes cust...
by IbanezRG
Sun 25 Nov 2018, 10:48
Forum: Parts wanted
Topic: 3l Capri rear axle
Replies: 2
Views: 2381

3l Capri rear axle

Hi all,

Looking for a 3l capri rear axle or perana rear axle that will work on my v8 Capri with C4 auto box.