Rude not to really. 75 Viva, 79/80 Capri, 2003 Focus.

[Tigran]

I have a WIP 1975 Viva.

 

The capri - which is an almost-runner. Hopefully will be a proper runner after tomorrow when her MOT is being done:

 

 

 

Now:

 

 

 

And my daily hack is a 2003 Focus

 

So yeah that's me.

 

*goes off to rest his mouse-clicking finger*

[Jimbob-Squarepants ©]

Go On The Capri's

 

I like the Viva & Focus as well!

[Cookie]

always quite fancied the viva, also have a soft spot for a manta if the truth be told

 

good luck with the cappers mot m8

[Tigran]

I'll need it - having forgotten about the rotten headlamp

 

Done everything else (quite a list) and I bet you any money they will fail it on that poxy little thing. Wait and see.

[Tigran]

Capri's got some nice new shoes:

 

 

 

[marky4]

like the capri m8

[Mr Sam]

that capri's amazing you gotta leave it that colour

[arch]

i had a 72 viva it was light blue 1300 but i got it for nothing an sold it for 30 quid cos it was to roten for me!!!

[Tigran]

sam.

 

Arch if they're not waxoyled from the off (like mine was) they don't stand much chance.

 

Sam - sorry, mr satin and madamme chalkboard are getting busy on the capri

[V8ian]

I think the HC with the matt black and green RS type stripes looks well cool, just to confuse the hell out of everybody de badge the car, redrill the hubs to ford patern and fit capri 4 spokes, just tell em its a ford prototype

[Tigran]

Really liking that idea!

 

V8 rumble and RS looks - have I died and gone skywards?

[Danmex]

That Vaux will look ace if it ends up looking like your photoshop pic

[Tigran]

 

Well the rears are on. Hopefully mocking up the V8 today - here goes.

[rs2000_gb]

Seen this parked around P/Bar ....looks good

[Tigran]

Seen this parked around P/Bar ....looks good

 

Think that might have been with the previous old boy owner. Either way tis cool to hear of a local OSF'er. You RS isn't the one I see outside of Kimberley motors every now and then is it?

[rs2000_gb]

Nope but it is a black one Seems to be a few osf kicking around now seen a black capri driven by a young guy floating around also a couple of mk2 tinas

[Tigran]

Nope but it is a black one Seems to be a few osf kicking around now seen a black capri driven by a young guy floating around also a couple of mk2 tinas

 

Oh the black 24v capri. That's what gave me the idea for these revo wheels. Shame I've not got enough time to nick his engine idea as well

[Tigran]

Well progress was Sh*te whilst at uni, doing no more than de-bumpering it totally and odds and sods.

 

Now the fun stuff has started arriving:

 

 

Pistons, block and other assorted goodies are winging their way to me riiiiight now.

 

 

Don't think it's possible to get a bigger set of valves, steel, triple angle valve seats, some nice porting in the ports and a fresh looking polish. Cannot wait to see what this bad boy'll make on a certain set of rollers.

 

Some mahles

 

 

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Me looking for any engineering firms in Dorset.

Oh and the first decent pic I have of the car, thanks to a mate of mine in southampton for it:

 

 

Bored of sitting around one evening so went out and finished stripping the car out:

 

 

Didn't find as much rust as i expected - only a bit by one of the driver seat mountings:

 

[Pipster007]

A bit of T-Cut and the Capri will look lovely

[Tigran]

*hopes that was humour*

 

[Gareth]

Didn't find as much rust as i expected - only a bit by one of the driver seat mountings:

 

 

Mine had gone there too, exactly the same way....

 

Looks like a weak spot.

 

Lovin ur ideas for the Viva dude

[Tigran]

Good news is i went to speak to the local capri/osf nut round here about getting the double plates welded for the cage and he said he can plate up the tiny bit of rust on the pass. side and that thing on the seat mount for very little wonga. Don't trust my cakhanded Mig'ing to keep me in the car during a crash

[looney_mom]

That viva brings back memories. Up until 1979 my dad was a driving instructor and we had succession of these as his tuition cars. Infact it was what I learnt to drive in as well. I know its not OSF but it great to see it nevertheless

[Tigran]

Well got some warm, dry working space sorted:

 

 

and subsequently got the head stripped:

 

 

will have it rebuilt with the new bits by late afternoon. Was trying to get it done for tomorrow as there is an RR day i am going to but will just have to use it as a 'before' run.

 

Excuses excuses.

[Tigran]

Not had time to get the bits n pieces on as I have been busy enjoying the car. But now I am back home I have a second car I can use so I am starting to get the work done to get the engine to a decent spec. Anyhoo went to a local retro meet and someone took a couple of pics, thought these were cool.

 

p.s. the body and overall look is staying like that for ever!