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I have used Zephyr Mk3 hubs on my capri hubs. You will need to use the Zephyr bearings though. This will be "American" 5 stud (114.3 PCD), not Granada (112 PCD). The trouble is finding a pair of the tw@ts!!!

I think that looks spot on! For me its not so much the diameter itself, but it is how it is combined with the stance/ride height. The 18's look massive off the car, but when fitted, and the car lowered, they look right. Having said all that, there may be other issues like steering (previously mentioned) with bigger rims. Not easy.

To be honest, we would be looking for around £2500 to £3000 to respray a fully stripped out shell, both inside and out. Obviously the amount of repairs to be carried out and the standard of finish can be a major factor. A lot can depend on what you actually want. Some people are quite happy for the car to be just one colour and shiny, others want trophy winning standard. Its the proverbial "how long is a piece of string" !!! Good luck

Nice collection !, will definitely be at the next one , can't believe i missed it......

Fantastic turnout, and the weather not too bad neither! Some pics form the day

Hi When i was looking at the ST orange, the cost of materials (i think it was a 3 stage paint?) was off putting, but the paint supplier suggested a Lamborghini orange which was very close in shading, but about half the price!! Trouble is, i can't remember the name of the colour, other than it was one of the new ones!!! cheers kevin

Hi, bought one of these for my capri mk3 before christmas. Fits a treat and feels very sturdy. It is worth the money, lets you access areas of the car you never knew existed!!! cheers

love a mk1, very classy!

I think they will touch old skool stuff. They have a couple of 944's in at the minute, and speaking to the guys, i genuinely get the impression that they would. We can only but ask!

There is a newly formed car restoration company in the North East called AA Restorations. Been talking to the owner (a very enthusiastic chap) as they have moved into the next unit on the industrial estate. They do all types of restoration, to all types of cars including Aston Martins!! Had a quick poke about, and the work looks top notch!! I must point out that i am not connected to this company in any way, but it is so hard to find companies like this, i thought people would like to know. Here is the link to their website http://aarestoration...uk/default.aspx

Not sure about the mk1 engine bay, but i have had a sbc in a mk3 with no cutting or bashing the bulkhead. The key to this is using the right distributor. To be honest, the sbc did actually look a little lost!! There is a 350 sbc with autobox on e bay for £800, add to that bthe engine mounts , gearbox mounts and prop you have mentioned, and it should be in for less than a grand! go for it!!

Thanks, The last pic was outside a bodyshop and it had filler all over It does not look as if it has moved since i saw it at the end of May. Passed it on the bus going to the airport!!!

You are a star!, cheers!!!!

I am converting a mk3 capri to 5 stud hubs, and the zephyrs etc have the american ford pcd that i want cheers

I have only the mk3 hubs myself! I was once told only the mk4 hubs would fit capri struts, yet someone stated that the mk3's would fit as well (the bearings are the same). Just scared of fitting the mk3's in case they are not quite right, and ends up being dangerous........ Thanks for the offer though!! cheers

Help!! Can anyone tell me if there is a difference in the front hubs for these models? I know the bearings are the same, but does that mean the hubs are the same???? Sorry if thus is in the wrong section, please move if nec. cheers

Many thanks kevin

Hi Trying to get in touch with Lee Capri, anyone have any contact details (i have tried a PM)?? cheers

Errrrrrr could'nt quite see them for the dress..........any chance you could get a picture without? gulp Even just a picture of one of them......i could imagine the other!!

It almost feels like the minority ruling the majority!!!! Hardly a democracy or e free world is it? There has been an uproar locally where a restaurant owner is taking flak for calling his new businees the "Fat Buddha". The thing is , he is a buddhist himself!!! and takes no offence!!!! it is seen as happiness!!! It will not be long before we will be banning fat jokes, thin ones, tall ones, ginger ones, irish, blonde etc etc..... Then there will be no humour left in the world, it will be emotion free, we will have all been turned into robots, which means no shagging, no reproduction, which will lead to the end of the human race!!! Sorry lads (and lasses, sorry!), the Stella is just starting to kick in....

Christ almighty, just realised, what about......................... THE WHACKY RACES!

How about Smokey and the Bandit, and the Dukes of Hazzard (the series not the film, so not Burt Reynolds!)

How about...... Fear is the Key, Two Lane Blacktop, Dirty Mary, Crazy Larry Mad Max