Tackleberry Posted May 13, 2018 Report Share Posted May 13, 2018 So, about 5 years ago I purchased a Capri that was in a sorry state. Put time, money, effort, tears, more money, skin loss, a few more tears and a bit more money to get Eddie back to his former glory. "That's it, never doing that again".........bugger, until now. I recently found a mk3 3.0S manual tucked up, rusting away in a corner....not been on the road for 10 years give or take....and after a bit of wheeling and dealing I bought it. Initially didn't look to bad but found more the harder I look...even so, my aim is 18 months to get it back on the road.....and a lot lighter in the bank balance I feel....but, it's another one saved in my eyes so sod it, who needs savings anyway. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khanlad Posted May 13, 2018 Report Share Posted May 13, 2018 Like it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eeb43 Posted May 13, 2018 Report Share Posted May 13, 2018 good job i dont get voices telling me to buy more cars!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colr6 Posted May 13, 2018 Report Share Posted May 13, 2018 14 minutes ago, eeb43 said: good job i dont get voices telling me to buy more cars!!!!!!!! Didn't think you need the voices, you buy them anyway!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eeb43 Posted May 13, 2018 Report Share Posted May 13, 2018 but its not my fault! people pick on me and make me buy things!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWL81P Posted May 13, 2018 Report Share Posted May 13, 2018 3.0s the ultimate and best capri! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khanlad Posted May 14, 2018 Report Share Posted May 14, 2018 Paint it silver and call yourself bodie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephens_xpack Posted May 15, 2018 Report Share Posted May 15, 2018 Nice, another one saved from death by scrap yard - hope it doesn't hit you too hard in the wallet... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rally Pack 2000 Posted May 15, 2018 Report Share Posted May 15, 2018 They told me the medication would stop the voices. Shhhhhhhhh it didn't really. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herb capri Posted May 21, 2018 Report Share Posted May 21, 2018 I have already a few Fords in my garage but my voice made me buy it I bought a type 2 Volkswagen minibus which is a 24000 mile ex Hamburg police riot loudspeaker van ! yes you read it right 24000 mile white van is the 2L engine I must say in mitigation that I only bought it because I could see many pound signs flashing up to then allow me to buy more Folds! it's a poor excuse I know but it's the only one I've got It was converted new by a Germany company for Hamburg police and was in service with them until 2001 I will post a photograph of what I bought and the other one which is in the bully museum in Germany 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herb capri Posted May 21, 2018 Report Share Posted May 21, 2018 I am so sorry to show that I would rather show my bits being nailed to a park bench but I want you all to know that even the pure can be turned by pure greed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vista Posted May 21, 2018 Report Share Posted May 21, 2018 On 15/05/2018 at 05:06, stephens_xpack said: Nice, another one saved from death by scrap yard - hope it doesn't hit you too hard in the wallet... Is that a selfie in your Avatar? I don't remember you looking quite so well endowed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephens_xpack Posted May 23, 2018 Report Share Posted May 23, 2018 On 21/05/2018 at 15:20, Vista said: Is that a selfie in your Avatar? I don't remember you looking quite so well endowed! If only......Just trying to brighten up the site....... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich T Posted May 23, 2018 Report Share Posted May 23, 2018 On 21/05/2018 at 13:32, herb capri said: I have already a few Fords in my garage but my voice made me buy it I bought a type 2 Volkswagen minibus which is a 24000 mile ex Hamburg police riot loudspeaker van ! yes you read it right 24000 mile white van is the 2L engine I must say in mitigation that I only bought it because I could see many pound signs flashing up to then allow me to buy more Folds! it's a poor excuse I know but it's the only one I've got It was converted new by a Germany company for Hamburg police and was in service with them until 2001 I will post a photograph of what I bought and the other one which is in the bully museum in Germany Very nice. I had a 70 early bay up until 2014 when i suddeny became single after 19 years and had to sell it. Then last year i chose a different direction, ala Escort. Enjoy it, they are very cool ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colr6 Posted May 23, 2018 Report Share Posted May 23, 2018 On 21 May 2018 at 15:20, Vista said: Is that a selfie in your Avatar? I don't remember you looking quite so well endowed! 31 minutes ago, stephens_xpack said: If only......Just trying to brighten up the site....... I knew it wasn't him in his avatar, you would have to stay in one spot for the camera to capture THAT much !! Stephens xpack is not capable of that ! ....Ask RAY....lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk2Jo Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 Fantastic ... well done and nice find 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyspencer Posted May 27, 2018 Report Share Posted May 27, 2018 I would of heard the voices too if i'd seen it. I love it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tackleberry Posted July 4, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2018 So, the 3.0ltr is off to the garage today. Getting it thoroughly checked back to front to see what it's going to cost to get it roaring again.... I think I'll have to pick the mechanic up from the floor through him laughing too much....but who cares, it's only money...and you can't take it with you when you die....what better cause ay....that's right...isn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troppo Posted July 25, 2018 Report Share Posted July 25, 2018 I`m a dyed in the wool OSF fan and support breathing life into some poor old girl thats been forgotten or ignored for a long time. As far as the van goes i am a fan of anyone who tries to bring life back into the corpse of a classic vehicle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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