jacko
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| posted on 10/4/21 at 09:19 AM |
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Wow wrayvon the car is very nice in the new colour you have taken the car to a different level to when I built it
With the new engine / colour change / windscreen etc
Keep up the good work and enjoy it
Graham
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ragindave
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| posted on 10/4/21 at 01:20 PM |
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That looks great it does need the wheels in black now they would really finish it off.
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wrayvon
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| posted on 16/4/21 at 08:31 AM |
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Thanks guys! And glad you approve Graham 
I have no added some vinyl to it:
And yes, wheels will be changing, or at least colour changing 
(oh I put my personalised plate on it too, so it really does look like a different now car!)
[Edited on 16/4/21 by wrayvon]
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Edwardo
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| posted on 16/4/21 at 08:52 AM |
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Looks great! I do like the vinyl racing stripes on a kit.
I think the change of wheel colour will really finish it off
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jacko
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| posted on 16/4/21 at 04:50 PM |
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Looking good and a new number plate
If you don’t mine me saying I think others on here are right about the wheels black would look good
Graham
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perksy
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| posted on 16/4/21 at 09:43 PM |
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That looks very nice and the colour change really suits it
definitely needs black wheels now to finish it off 
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jps
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| posted on 17/4/21 at 10:26 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by wrayvon
Do those headlights have integrated indicators? They look great, the whole car does.
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wrayvon
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| posted on 4/5/21 at 08:24 AM |
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Thanks everyone!
Completely agree, the wheels will be changing or at the very least the colour will be
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The headlights do indeed have built in indicators - they are super bright! One of my next plans is to replace the rear lights as they are a little
dull. Will probably be getting LED ones... in fact I've found some lovely ones but need to figure out if they will cover the existing holes.
Thanks again for the positive feedback everyone!
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wrayvon
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| posted on 15/9/21 at 08:01 AM |
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Quick update:
I replaced the rear lights!
Also had to replace 1 of the rear bushes so got some new poly ones for both sides.
Went to blyton:
Question for Graham... did you by any chance use a Capri clutch cable? It snapped on me at the weekend and have been trying to find one with the
correct fittings on each end. I may private message you so you see this sooner!
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jps
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| posted on 15/9/21 at 10:31 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by wrayvon
did you by any chance use a Capri clutch cable? It snapped on me at the weekend and have been trying to find one with the correct fittings on each
end. I may private message you so you see this sooner!
Incase it helps and you need options - part QH1010 (P100 / Cortina clutch cable) might be useful to know about - pictured here:
https://www.qhwebcat.com/en/clutch-cable/9996-clutch-cable-brand-quinton-hazell-and-reference-qcc1010-5016593065918.html
I know a lot of people use Capri clutch cable (1.3 is popular from memory -and if you need one of those I can sell you one - PM me!). But I found it
too short, the QH1010 part is much longer, so can be routed well in my application (Haynes roadster, with Type3 gearbox).
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wrayvon
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| posted on 15/9/21 at 10:53 AM |
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JPS you are a genius - it's the 1.3 version I need as it's shorter!
https://www.burtonpower.com/clutch-cable-ford-capri-mk1-mk2-mk3-2-8-3-0-v6-69-87-qcc1045.html
This confirms it's 95cm which is the closest I've seen to the measurement I did yesterday (on the broken cable) which was around 76cm. The
others I've seen look to be way longer!
To be honest it just means slightly larger looping than the existing setup but there is space there so I'm not too concerned.
Thank you!
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jps
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| posted on 15/9/21 at 11:40 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by wrayvon
Also - just read this thread in full. The skyline/horizon in the pic above looks very familiar to me, but I can't place it. Assume it's
looking across to the Dark Peak somewhere and the skyline looks like something you'd see looking across the Penistone/Holmfirth area, but the
tower blocks in the valley make me think Sheffield? Can you satisfy my curiosity/put me out of my misery?
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jps
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| posted on 15/9/21 at 11:51 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by wrayvon
JPS you are a genius - it's the 1.3 version I need as it's shorter!
https://www.burtonpower.com/clutch-cable-ford-capri-mk1-mk2-mk3-2-8-3-0-v6-69-87-qcc1045.html
This confirms it's 95cm which is the closest I've seen to the measurement I did yesterday (on the broken cable) which was around 76cm. The
others I've seen look to be way longer!
To be honest it just means slightly larger looping than the existing setup but there is space there so I'm not too concerned.
Thank you!
I've PMd you - but adding here incase others use 'search' in future! I've got a QCC1056 (also 1.3 Capri) going spare - which
is slightly shorter, mine is 81cm (full length of the inner) - so nearer your original cable length. Readily available on eBay too -e.g
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/233147053377
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wrayvon
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| posted on 15/9/21 at 12:48 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by jps
quote:
Originally posted by wrayvon
Also - just read this thread in full. The skyline/horizon in the pic above looks very familiar to me, but I can't place it. Assume it's
looking across to the Dark Peak somewhere and the skyline looks like something you'd see looking across the Penistone/Holmfirth area, but the
tower blocks in the valley make me think Sheffield? Can you satisfy my curiosity/put me out of my misery?
Well the Yorkshire part is correct! This is actually near silsden / on the back of ilkley moor. I think the view is overlooking Keighley of all
places! 
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wrayvon
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| posted on 23/6/22 at 01:02 PM |
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Latest updates:
Carbon front arches
Black front suspension parts
... not sure if I mentioned new rear lights and side repeaters, but they're on
Removable steering wheel
MK gear knob
Updates still to come:
New dash and gauges etc
New wheels/black wheels
New side decals
New cams.... maybe/probably
New wipers
New rear brakes (already purchased)
New front brakes
Few pics:
[Edited on 23/6/22 by wrayvon]
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wrayvon
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| posted on 15/8/22 at 07:29 AM |
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Mini update: fitted carbon arch protectors yesterday.
(black bolts are on order don't worry!)
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snapper
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| posted on 20/8/22 at 02:58 AM |
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Looking good
[Edited on 20/8/22 by snapper]
I eat to survive
I drink to forget
I breath to pi55 my ex wife off (and now my ex partner)
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wrayvon
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| posted on 7/2/23 at 08:59 AM |
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Couple of recent pictures showing my changes. Keep forgetting to update in here
Also I just noticed my grill has dropped on the last picture... guess I have another job to do!
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jacko
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| posted on 9/2/23 at 05:51 PM |
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Hi mate long time
I’ve just been looking at the wonderful pictures you have taken and I must say the car has come on a long way from when I built it .
It looks fantastic what you have done to it 😀 one photo you missed is the engine bay maybe in the future 👍
Graham
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wrayvon
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| posted on 3/3/23 at 09:33 AM |
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Will do Graham!
Current list of upcoming changes:
Wheels (still not found any that are doing it for me)
Expansion tank and new hoses
Rear brakes (they're binding a tad and MOTs are getting nervy because they're rubbish)
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Going to do an oil change this weekend then I think it'll be taxed and back on the road
Has anyone ever swapped glass for perspex also? As long as you get the strong stuff (similar to safety glass) I can't think of any issues...
interested to know as I think it'll be a good weight saver.
Thoughts?
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