BudgieV8 Posted May 27, 2007 Report Posted May 27, 2007 Transit sold, cash in pocket, itchy spending hand, thought I'd have a 'browse' to see whats 'interesting' (need to pay bills - not buy OSF's - LOL!) - saw the ad on T'internet (For my ULTIMATE CAPRI MK1 - Had to go see! ), 400 mile round trip to view, agreed to buy but pick-up later date. - travelled another 400 mile round trip - 200 with the CapperV8 on an A-Frame on the Astravan, back home now. I'VE GOT A CAPPER MK1 V8!!!!!! DOGGZ DANGLY BITTZ!!!!! - VERY HAPPY BUNNY!!! 1970 Capper fitted with a Rover SD1 V8. Needs all the wiring done, & a few suspension mods, but hope to be at Brighton with it [/img] BRING IT ON ..........................!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - Anyone know where I can get a Holley 4 barrel carb & manifold for a V8 Rover? - 'coz I want to do the OSF Drag thing with this beasty...
BudgieV8 Posted May 27, 2007 Author Report Posted May 27, 2007 Cmpod83 - Cheers M8! Still about the Corty Estate - but given the choice, I had to think long & hard - but a Capper V8......., WHAT CAN YOU SAY?
bomber1 Posted May 27, 2007 Report Posted May 27, 2007 www.speedshack.co.uk might have carb and manifold or point u in the right direction lovley looking car btw
BudgieV8 Posted May 27, 2007 Author Report Posted May 27, 2007 Cheers M8 , rang Steve at Speedshack y'day, had sold a V6 setup, but no V8's - anyone else can help?
BudgieV8 Posted May 27, 2007 Author Report Posted May 27, 2007 B*gg8R - Forgot about REALSTEEL CHEERS M8!
Doc Posted May 27, 2007 Report Posted May 27, 2007 Thats been for sale a good while now glad its in good hands ! I know it wasnt cheap
V8ian Posted May 27, 2007 Report Posted May 27, 2007 Nowt wrong with a RV8, Places to look, http://www.v-8.org.uk/forum/index.php http://www.rodandclassicmart.co.uk/partsforsale.htm http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/forum.asp?FORUM_ID=38 http://www.eurodragster.com/classifieds ... category=9 Ian
BudgieV8 Posted May 27, 2007 Author Report Posted May 27, 2007 Thats been for sale a good while now glad its in good hands ! I know it wasnt cheap Dont know whether to say Cheers M8 , or what do you mean? -( reference) - got a good deal I'm happy with, - always wanted a V8 MK1!! - Mk1 Capper 3.0GT up 4 sale shortly to finance the V8 - Wild n Willin project! V8Ian - will be onto you for tips via here or BuySellCortina M8! (My Corty GXL is seen regularly around Gosport/Portsmouth - still keeping tabs on it!!!)
Doc Posted May 27, 2007 Report Posted May 27, 2007 Its all good mate ! means i think its hard as nails .... Cant wait to see this car ..
BudgieV8 Posted May 28, 2007 Author Report Posted May 28, 2007 Do like a Yellow car - My mates said it was sold before I even saw it 'coz its yellow!
Mr.Sumo Posted May 28, 2007 Report Posted May 28, 2007 Do like a Yellow car - My mates said it was sold before I even saw it 'coz its yellow!
thefatcapri Posted May 28, 2007 Report Posted May 28, 2007 - Anyone know where I can get a Holley 4 barrel carb & manifold for a V8 Rover? - 'coz I want to do the OSF Drag thing with this beasty... Just sent you a PM
rooky1 Posted May 28, 2007 Report Posted May 28, 2007 i have re-built one of those rv8s the sound really good. i built mine for a mate a few years ago now and is currently sitting in the front of a special morris minor traveler.
BudgieV8 Posted May 28, 2007 Author Report Posted May 28, 2007 Lovin' your Fat Capri m8 Have dropped you a PM also
Gonzo Posted May 28, 2007 Report Posted May 28, 2007 Few more places for go-faster bits: http://www.rpiv8.com/homepage.htm http://www.v8tuner.co.uk/ Very nice-looking car mate. don't like the wheels though.
BudgieV8 Posted May 28, 2007 Author Report Posted May 28, 2007 Wheels are going to be sold as I dont like them either. Probably put some Wolfy slot mags or Allycats on.
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