sunburntangel Posted February 2, 2010 Report Posted February 2, 2010 Hi, as stated in the subject line, I've just joined the site and I'm looking for infomation as to how to go about fitting cologne rear arches i.e. where to cut - how much to cut - how to re-join it all back together - and if i should really be cutting up pretty damn solid rear arches on a Mk1 capri at all!!!! The car in question is a tatty looking (but very sound) MK1 facelift with a stage 4 2.1 pinto. went a bit mad the other week and bought a WST RS2600 style cologne kit with the intention of building a fairly accurate rendition of an early style Le Mans / Spa E.T.C. replica. (project has been stallling as I have all the bits to finish a really good road car [lots of N.O.S.], but craved something in race colours - but race colours without the wide arches never look right to me) Thinking that the 2.1 might make way for a 2.9 V6 Cosworth, not much bhp increase, but think it would be more drivable - think the 2.1 is more suited to an escort 1/2. I also have a Ford Model CX (1936) - was going to fit a Flathead, but over-run with projects so this one is up for sale. a MK2 Consul (1959/60) also up for sale, as I have other oldies to tend to, and just haven't had the time to drive it much the past couple of years. A couple of Yanks, a Vespa, and a Tall Landcruiser that the local kids call a Monster Truck - I guess it is if you're 8, but its only sitting on 35's and i can still get in the drivers seat without the aid of a ladder!! Anyway, back to the capri, If anyone has experience to share regarding the rear arches - point me in the right direction of any articles in old magazines, or has any pictures of interior and underside/under bonnet detail, or recomendations for reference books - all helpful info would be gladly appreciated.
lotusless Posted February 2, 2010 Report Posted February 2, 2010 welcome to the site, i cant help with the fitting of the kit but i'm sure the capri room is your best bet for a poll. my opinion is keep it as is but everyone will have their own point to make + its your car to do whatever you want with m8
Trevmk3 Posted February 2, 2010 Report Posted February 2, 2010 Welcome to the site as said above you may be better asking that in the capri room as more people will see it who will be in the know on it
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