Thanks.
On the gas. The only place that sells the Hobbyweld gas locally is closed for lockdown so only using the disposable bottles as I have a weekend off and thought I could get practicing and on to the car.
I used a cutting disc to take the bits off.
As far as teh gas goes. I have to wait...
Thanks. I have some little pieces of scrap metal kicking around I could use for that. Cheers.
I am ony using the disposable gas bottles until D&A opens up again as that is where I get my gas from. Pretty bad timing to run out of gas. So the Carke bottles will have to tide me through till then.
I have done a couple of practices on an old Capri door. It is 1mm thick. I ran out of gas during the first practice.
Got some of the Clarke disposable gas for my second attempt.
I tack welded then stitch welded between tacks. The line at the bottom of number 2 was just me setting it back to...
I acquired this the other day from my pal. Seems to have been left behind as it was there when he moved in and he knew who just to call to take it off his hands.
I have attached pictures. There doesn't seem to be any markings on it. It is quick release and it all works. (Not seized)
Nice. I should get my name down for one. Going to need a new sender unit I think...entirely likely!
Just went to Capri Power to see about them. There is a post that says the prices are incorrect and will be revised.
I've been on the Frosts website and thought about getting a restore kit from there and ding it myself. But it will wait until after body panel work. Don't want to pay for anything until I get past the body work stage...it might break me!! :laughing:
I'll wire brush the outside and check to see if there is any holes or pinholes etc. Then it is not beyond me doing it myself.
My tank was bone dry thankfully. Didn't fancy messing about with a tank with any amount of fuel sloshing about.
Fuel Tank Removal
Back after a long break due to life taking over but decided to take advantage of some time off work to get cracking on it.
I decided to remove the fuel tank for two reasons. First is to check the general condition and deal with any holes etc. Secondly, there is lots of...
I've used Gumtree, it's alright. I don't like the fact folk will haggle the price before they even come to see it. But I've bought and sold stuff with relative ease on it.
I find it best to use on stuff to big to post. Amazon allows sellers but their fees are astonomical. eBid as well, their...
Yeah, pretty much identical to the one pictured. I don't mind paying for quality as long as it is quality and not just an expensive dud!
I admit I haven't read all 83 pages of this thread but will no doubt find some crackers by looking back!
Since this is the second time I hhave had a vice break, I think my needs are beyond what cheap vices can handle. On the plus side I did fill out the Lifetime Warranty form.
However, I am in the market for a new vice. Will post in the Wanted section. But not sure what I am after so would be keen...
Thanks guys. One of my thoughts initially was the flexible wiring connection;
The OEM struts did work and I, wrongly, assumed the new ones would. The rear wiper has bigger electrical issues though!
Although the contact idea is not something I thought of. Seems worth investigating because, as...
I have full respect for people who can look at a rotten car and see a minter. Unfortunately as time goes on the become more rotten, more scarce and parts become really expensive. So I'd better crack on!
The problem is the struts don't conduct the power needed like the old ones did. So will...
So far it has been tiny jobs on the Capri. The New Year will bring new progress. In the meantime, here is another post from Tumblr.
Cosmetic Purchase
So, much much earlier than planned. I mean this isn’t even something that was on my radar till way down the line. But you know how it is when...
Boot Gas Struts
Small but important job.
I had already taken the old ones off before I took a picture. The old ones had wires attached for the rear wiper motor and rear heated screen.
The pictures show both sides separately.
It is a straight forward job. I unscrewed the bolt and changed...
It Has Begun
The shopping has started. Admittedly I have been putting it off as I put a plan together and try and work out priorities.
I have decided that I need to get an MOT for the Capri. Once that has been achieved I can get on with preparing the Capri for the full respray.
The first...
Thanks. Yeah, keeping it white. Going to try and keep it as original as possible.
I suspect I will need new fuel tank straps. As long as the fuel tank is fine though!
Same. But it's outside the front of the house now. So can't avoid it. Threads like this and friends and neighbours will make...