davehedgehog31 Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 Gave the little C1 a full service. A mere 3.2L or golden nectar required. The brake discs were pitted or something, most annoying. Got new discs and pads from ECP this morning and swapped over. All good. Total cost for all service materials and brakes, £66. Can't grumble really... The wheel trims were a bit fucked, so jettisoned those. I think the bare steel wheels suit the utilitarian baseness of the car. It's size and modernness make going between this and the 405 quite a good change either way. dome, egg, Floatylight and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 Over t'bridge. Squire_Dawson, GrumpiusMaximus and Bucketeer 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jollysmart Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 Over t'bridge. IMG_20180818_160730.jpg I recognise that bridge and if you are doing 50 you will be the first one ever, I have it second hand that at least once in excess of 140mph has been achieved on it, allegedly and it is only a mile long. Not far from destination now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 Aaand again... egg, dome, Lacquer Peel and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkyarddog Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 Today I haz been mostly stripping the paint of a used MK2 Capri wing. Bought this a couple of weeks ago.Bloody expensive for what it is,but that's Ford tax for you.Still it's rot free,Just surface spots here and there.Some filler in there too,as it's been twatted in the past.Looks like it was a replacement at some point as it appears it was bolted on.Hopefully it will fit ok. Bonus smoll dog content too. egg, danthecapriman, Squire_Dawson and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 Where Junkmen fear to tread. egg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 I went to Capel show in the x1/9 today, the clutch is now fine, but the rear off side caliper is sticking on. Wheel is black and very hot! I’ve had the wheel off just now and nothings leaking, but the disc is very hard to turn by hand. I’ve ordered a new pair of hoses from Eurosport. Some nice cars and owners, some not so much. The owner and I measured the mercury park avenue, it’s a full 6ft longer than the fiat! Sigmund Fraud, MarvinsMom, spike60 and 10 others 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordperv Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 Today I haz been mostly stripping the paint of a used MK2 Capri wing. Bought this a couple of weeks ago.Bloody expensive for what it is,but that's Ford tax for you.Still it's rot free,Just surface spots here and there.Some filler in there too,as it's been twatted in the past.Looks like it was a replacement at some point as it appears it was bolted on.Hopefully it will fit ok. 20180818_122922.jpg 20180818_125537.jpg 20180818_132514.jpg Bonus smoll dog content too.Got any pictures of the capri to share? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hooli Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 Today I haz been mostly stripping the paint of a used MK2 Capri wing. Bought this a couple of weeks ago.Bloody expensive for what it is,but that's Ford tax for you.Still it's rot free,Just surface spots here and there.Some filler in there too,as it's been twatted in the past.Looks like it was a replacement at some point as it appears it was bolted on.Hopefully it will fit ok. 20180818_122922.jpg 20180818_125537.jpg 20180818_132514.jpg Bonus smoll dog content too. smoll dawg appears to know to stand clear. junkyarddog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skattrd Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 Where Junkmen fear to tread. IMG_20180818_173546.jpg Is that Lincoln mate?If you're passing Bourne (doubtful on your way to Norfolk) give me a shout if you want a brew. wuvvum 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 Oh the Renault 5 Turbo 2 is for sale at £85000! They_all_do_that_sir 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkyarddog Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 Got any pictures of the capri to share? There you go.1978 German built Mk2 2.0 ghia auto,in gold with brown vinyl roof. Plans are to weld up the crispy bits,repaint in original colour,refresh the engine,new vinyl top,convert to 5speed manual,refurbish and refit original wheels. Then use and abuse it.I want it nice,not mint. spike60, JeeExEll, catsinthewelder and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordperv Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 post-5543-0-68918500-1534013272.jpg There you go.1978 German built Mk2 2.0 ghia auto,in gold with brown vinyl roof. Plans are to weld up the crispy bits,repaint in original colour,refresh the engine,new vinyl top,convert to 5speed manual,refurbish and refit original wheels. Then use and abuse it.I want it nice,not mint.Ooooffff what a colour combo, that looks lovely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkyarddog Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 Ooooffff what a colour combo, that looks lovelyNever have seen another one like it. Although I'm sure they exist. I kinda consider a mk2 more of a GT type car,as they are a great cruiser.Quite a handsome design too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 Made it back to Norwich. Now to swap over to the Toyota and collect my bike from the station before heading home. Then a 15 mile bike ride back into Norwich to pick up the Rover. When I said it'd be a long day... catsinthewelder, Lacquer Peel, LabRat and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spike60 Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 The 944 I bought last year as a bit of a project now has forced me to get my arse into gear as its test runs out 25/8, not 25/9 as i thought. Shit. As soon as you get rolling the ABS light pings on, Internet wisdom says this is wheel sensor/ cables etc. After finding nowt the matter there I looked a little further and found this behind the arch liner. That is the remains of the ABS pump. I may have found the problem. Why the fuck did Porsche think the wheel arch was good place for an aluminium pump and electrics? The shiny bolt at the bottom was me clutching at straws and fitting a new earth. Of course it didn't fucking work! richardmorris and DeeJay 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpiusMaximus Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 Went to my Grandad's 90th, as mentioned earlier. Mechanic brother-in-law turned up with my Cousin (his wife) and 5-year-old son in this: Having driven from Devon to Shropshire. This was also his wedding car, nearly 10 years ago when it was driven by my other cousin in a full chauffeur's outfit and has owned it for a long time. It's a favourite of mine, too. egg, yellowperil, DeeJay and 13 others 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 The 944 I bought last year as a bit of a project now has forced me to get my arse into gear as its test runs out 25/8, not 25/9 as i thought. Shit. As soon as you get rolling the ABS light pings on, Internet wisdom says this is wheel sensor/ cables etc. After finding nowt the matter there I looked a little further and found this behind the arch liner. august 18 036.JPG That is the remains of the ABS pump. I may have found the problem. Why the fuck did Porsche think the wheel arch was good place for an aluminium pump and electrics? The shiny bolt at the bottom was me clutching at straws and fitting a new earth. Of course it didn't fucking work! Looks like it’s been on the titanic for a bit! spike60 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spike60 Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 Looks like it’s been on the titanic for a bit!I live on the coast and looks like something i would have found on the beach when I was a kid. I guess the brake pipes are canny for 30 years old though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panhard65 Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 Well what started out looking for Panhards in France then Corvairs in New York has lead to me making an offer on this.A 1965 Thunderturd !!!!. It's in LA so I might need some shitter assistance if it comes off. Bucketeer, mercedade, GrumpiusMaximus and 21 others 24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hooli Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 Looks like it’s been on the titanic for a bit! Makes sense, her ABS didn't work either. dome, yellowperil, LightBulbFun and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamworthbay Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 Well what started out looking for Panhards in France then Corvairs in New York has lead to me making an offer on this.01414_9zVHI5ihMzR_1200x900.jpgA 1965 Thunderturd !!!!. It's in LA so I might need some shitter assistance if it comes off. it’s no Panhard, but still a very cool thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordperv Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 Never have seen another one like it. Although I'm sure they exist. I kinda consider a mk2 more of a GT type car,as they are a great cruiser.Quite a handsome design too.I have got a soft spot for the mk2 they are a handsome car, I don't know why they are the unloved capri though compared to mk1 or mk3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 The purest Capri is a Mk2 with a four cylinder engine. BorniteIdentity and danthecapriman 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hooli Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 Sorry but in a very non-bASe view the only real Capris have V6s as they sound so much better. *awaits youtube to zacspeed turbos* puddlethumper 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 That's not what the Capri is for, running a V6 engine in a Capri completely misses the point of the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 I went to a car show at a Jaguar restoration company today. Here are my pics. Firstly, the official shot of our 'stand,' in which I just about managed to sneak both the Dacia and a pair of Fiat Cinquecentos. Proper Land Rover. Six-cylinder fuel muncher. Some lovely old things. And an MGB. RayMK and danthecapriman 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 I went to a car show at a Jaguar restoration company today. Here are my pics. Firstly, the official shot of our 'stand,' in which I just about managed to sneak both the Dacia and a pair of Fiat Cinquecentos. Proper Land Rover. Six-cylinder fuel muncher. Some lovely old things. And an MGB. Oddly at Capel today there were actually very few MGBs. A couple of nice BGTs and that was it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hooli Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 Series IIB FC, that is a rare old beast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holbeck Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 Err... I just bid on something with AS secret santa in mind. DeeJay, loserone, The Moog and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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