Russ D
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Post by Russ D on Nov 25, 2013 20:16:01 GMT
Just found this page that shows a CA pickup prior to restoration. It also shows how pickup doors were hinged. www.dormobile.org.uk/phpbb/viewto....16e36b261dc1d3bMy CA had sliding doors (I welded the drivers shut and gull winged the passengers). I think I will now open the drivers and convert both to hinges. Russ - this is still old pic (not yet removed the years of accumulated junk)
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Post by Russ D on Nov 25, 2013 20:16:52 GMT
Lovin the 70's tash, you porn star you!! And oh how I wish that Capri had survived............
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Post by Russ D on Nov 25, 2013 20:17:31 GMT
If you look closely in this pic you can see the name Gregory, a clock number and the factory Uxbridge. This was under the rubber foor mat on the inner wing.
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Post by Russ D on Nov 25, 2013 20:18:18 GMT
Here's my 15 gal gas tank I made a while ago to sit across the rear axle cross member - Looking sad for itself up in the garage loft. Still if I let Russ loose on it, it would soon cheer up ;D ;D
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Post by Russ D on Nov 25, 2013 20:19:02 GMT
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Post by Russ D on Nov 25, 2013 20:19:55 GMT
More shiny stuff. Back packed in on Saturday - Too old for standing and bending over when polishing mi bits Anyway all the dust and crap is off the engine now. Just have to make a bit space so I can get to the starter motor. Still can't remember where the headers are, must have been all those beef burgers I used to eat. Doubles up as a neat bar stool as beer fridge just next to bench
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Post by Russ D on Nov 25, 2013 20:20:38 GMT
Now heres an idea - any good Someone might recognise the wheels/tyres
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Post by Russ D on Nov 25, 2013 20:21:16 GMT
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Post by Russ D on Nov 25, 2013 20:22:35 GMT
Now have a firewall for back of passenger compartment Just have to get it picked up from Dorset - Luckily I know someone who lives 5 miles away who will hopefuly collect it and send it on. This will probably test my sheet metalwork skills to fit it.
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Post by Russ D on Nov 25, 2013 20:23:12 GMT
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Post by Russ D on Nov 25, 2013 20:23:50 GMT
Given up on the £200 little Nipon starter and will stick with the good old British Lucas one - built like a tank to do the job
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Post by Russ D on Nov 25, 2013 20:25:38 GMT
Pickup suicide doors. Tipper normal front hinged doors Cut off pickup sliding doors
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Post by Russ D on Nov 25, 2013 20:27:35 GMT
Just order some 3"Ø alloy bar to make some bearing covers for the back of the blower to replace the two black steel ones currently fitted. Blower looks nothing like the corroded black finish in this old pic. Will post some new ones when polishing finished. I have sourced a nice oil cooler for the gearbox and looking into getting two small alloy rads to fit either side at an angle infront of the engine cooled by ducts from either the side of body or from the front.
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Post by Russ D on Nov 25, 2013 20:28:47 GMT
Already got all the van suspension but its pressed wishbones. Also have all the Jag bits but cannot find the crossmember, its a bit big to be hiding so I think I must have binned it. Anyone got one tucked away somewhere ?
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Post by Russ D on Nov 25, 2013 20:29:42 GMT
Thinking of just all Royal blue glowble as the capri. Pickup idea long gone, just got to decide on type of door opening and IFS and whether or not to have tilting body (nose diver). Already got the 3" and 12" Centerlines (back tyres on wrong way for Russ) Which one Russ - its a no brainer
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