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    Default 85 Capri restoration

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    Default Capri resto

    Have patience but stay on top of the shop or your car can end up in limbo like so many others. I've had paint guys promise the world and come up very short where 3 months turns into 6 i pulled my Mclaren capri out of a shop about 10 years ago and it's still waiting to be finished. Good luck with the project can't wait to see photo's of the progress.

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    Default Disassembly Progress

    Here she is being disassembled









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    For your viewing pleasure...














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    Always love a good resto! Cant wait to see finished pics.

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    Yes, please keep updating!!
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    geez! he popped it apart like a jigsaw puzzle in a tornado!!
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    85 Capri 5.0L Sport Package (purchased new)
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    Making progress...













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    Default Getting primer

    Starting to get primer in areas. Pleased with the progress. Let me know what you guys think!

















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    Ok, I'll be the nozy one and ask. How much change does something like this cost?

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    You're always right there to answer my inane posts, so glad to oblige even though I got nothing constructive to add. lol

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    Comming along very nice.

    Looked like a very solid car to begin with.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Fearmont View Post
    You're always right there to answer my inane posts, so glad to oblige even though I got nothing constructive to add. lol

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    Like him ^^^, I have had nothing constructive to add. I am watching with interest as I plan on buying another Capri someday and need to know what to expect. Watching others is a good incentive for saving $ to restore, not just buy and drive. So keep the photos coming. Progress reports from any and all are very interesting, and much appreciated. Even if I don't add any inane comments guys!
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    He's doing great so far! Any engine mods planned while it's out? Or just some freshening up?

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    Quote Originally Posted by captnet View Post
    No real engine mods planned at the moment. Going on an engine stand for more detail check. What would you suggest freshening up?

    Doing the obvious such as clutch, rear main seal, valve cover gaskets (they are coming off for polish, engine getting painted, tune up stuff. I considered a crate motor replacement but this motor seems to be solid (is a replacement H.O. Ford 302 motor and not the original maybe about 70-80k on it)

    Any suggestions appreciated.
    Depending on your bugget, a set of heads will bring it to life real fast, if you want to go that far.


    How ever I was looking at the pics and was wondering if you have plans for any subframes or even battle boxs? I would think that now is the time to do that. But over all it looks good, hope you know how to put everthing back!
    If you blink at the end of the straight away you'll miss the twisties and what fun would that be!
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    Default 85 HO 302 engine mods suggestion thread

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