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~FrankenStang~
09-30-2008, 08:30 PM
Oh yeah... when was the last time y'all have seen one of THESE? :D

Ok, so my Ex husband had this bright Idea back in the early '90s to take a Mercury Capri and turn it into a Mustang. He was successful and to be quite honest, the car looked fabulous. It took several junked aero Stangs to build this car.

I don't have many pictures but, here are the few I have...


The one and only pic I have of it before the aero stuff was installed
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w68/Franken_Stang/NakedCapri.jpg

After paint
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w68/Franken_Stang/Capri1stpaint.jpg
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w68/Franken_Stang/Capri1stpaint4.jpg
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w68/Franken_Stang/Capri1stpaint2.jpg
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w68/Franken_Stang/Capri1stpaint3.jpg

As you can see, it was built with care and not just cobbled together. The interior was swapped also, as well as the drive train/suspension. EVERYTHING on this car is '87+ Mustang. The 5.0 that was put in is an '89+ because it's mass air. I'll be keeping the engine. :D

The interior needs restored so, I might as well go retro there too. :D
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w68/Franken_Stang/90Mustangdash.jpg

Needs cleaned up but, runs strong
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w68/Franken_Stang/capriengine.jpg

As it sits today
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w68/Franken_Stang/100_1837.jpg
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w68/Franken_Stang/100_1839.jpg

At this time, I am merely hunting and gathering parts. I should have the nose in a week or two, complete with headlights and reinforcement. I'll post pics of the parts as they come..

These two just might become a part of this project
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w68/Franken_Stang/capris.jpg
SchoolBoy
09-30-2008, 08:56 PM
Sweet deal! Looks like those two have everything you need, unless your going for the early capri look. What year is your car?



Mybe this will get the other members of the site to do theirs as well.
~FrankenStang~
09-30-2008, 10:06 PM
Sweet deal! Looks like those two have everything you need, unless your going for the early capri look. What year is your car?



Mybe this will get the other members of the site to do theirs as well.

Well... ummm.... *reads title of thread*... oh yeah, it's an '80... :D

Here's the front end I should see on my doorstep soon. A couple guys on Stangnet pitched in and bought it for me cause, yeah, I'm a whiner, lol.
http://forums.stangnet.com/7639491-post16.html

Yeah, it would be neat if this inspired others.
SchoolBoy
10-01-2008, 01:50 AM
Ok I am off my sugar rush from work and I see that now.lol I also had to go back through your post to figure out who you are, even after the pm's. Ya I know how lame that is now, but when people change their avatars I get screwed up. I am just spaztic like that.:hsdance:

So back on track here, that front cover is from a 83-86 basically. The only real difference as far as I know is that instead of a 3 bar grill on the later capris, the early cars had a five bar like dad's and mine do. Do you know if the car was a RS? What exactly are you planing on doing to it?
~FrankenStang~
10-01-2008, 03:52 AM
Ok I am off my sugar rush from work and I see that now.lol I also had to go back through your post to figure out who you are, even after the pm's. Ya I know how lame that is now, but when people change their avatars I get screwed up. I am just spaztic like that.:hsdance:

So back on track here, that front cover is from a 83-86 basically. The only real difference as far as I know is that instead of a 3 bar grill on the later capris, the early cars had a five bar like dad's and mine do. Do you know if the car was a RS? What exactly are you planing on doing to it?

LOL, I won't change my avatar again. It's not an RS. It started its life as a brown, four banger. Actually, it was the exact same color as the nose I'm getting.

My goal is something close to this
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w68/Franken_Stang/Capriofallthatisgood.jpg
I want to add one of these too
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w68/Franken_Stang/XN3127_big.jpg
killrfords
10-01-2008, 11:50 AM
Why take those capri's apart to save just one? put those back together as well...
capriman86
10-01-2008, 12:12 PM
Why take those capri's apart to save just one? put those back together as well...

They are in a junk yard.
~FrankenStang~
10-01-2008, 01:56 PM
Why take those capri's apart to save just one? put those back together as well...
See below and notice I said MIGHT. I'm trying to avoid that.
They are in a junk yard.
~FrankenStang~
10-01-2008, 02:09 PM
My first "parts" shipment just arrived! :lol:

http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w68/Franken_Stang/capriemblems.jpg
evlgt85
10-01-2008, 02:42 PM
Hey, they messed up on that top one, it says CAPR- ! :lol:
~FrankenStang~
10-01-2008, 03:13 PM
:lol:

I'm really excited about this project.
capriman86
10-01-2008, 03:46 PM
Are those the PPI emblems?
BigTang
10-01-2008, 03:59 PM
i had no idea Saleen built sedans. must be a rare gem!
~FrankenStang~
10-01-2008, 06:01 PM
That wing was just sitting there. Wasn't bolted down. :lol:
83rsturbo
10-01-2008, 06:42 PM
was your trim changed because the trim for the 79-83 are different then the 84-86
killrfords
10-01-2008, 07:55 PM
They are in a junk yard.


I know it,...I couldn't help myself...
~FrankenStang~
10-01-2008, 08:15 PM
was your trim changed because the trim for the 79-83 are different then the 84-86
The trim on it now is from an '87+ car. I will need to get trim to match the fromt end I'm getting.

The only thing that remained Capri on this car is the frame, hatch and fenders. Everything else is Mustang. I mean, EVERYTHING. :(

I know it,...I couldn't help myself...

Feel better now?
~FrankenStang~
10-01-2008, 08:16 PM
Are those the PPI emblems?

PPI? What's that?

*feels stupid*

:(
FoxChassis
10-01-2008, 08:43 PM
Performance Parts Inc (.com)
capriman86
10-01-2008, 08:55 PM
I know it,...I couldn't help myself...

If your joking, its one thing, but if you trying to stir the pot, just don't.



~FrankenStang~
ppi, yes Performance Parts Inc

I was just curious if that is where you got those and how the quality were.
~FrankenStang~
10-01-2008, 10:03 PM
If your joking, its one thing, but if you trying to stir the pot, just don't.



~FrankenStang~
ppi, yes Performance Parts Inc

I was just curious if that is where you got those and how the quality were.

I'm not sure. I got them off of EvilBay.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT&viewitem=&item=130256054607
capriman86
10-01-2008, 10:16 PM
yes those are the ones

Look good?
~FrankenStang~
10-02-2008, 12:02 AM
Yeah, they do. Can't wait to put them on. :D
Hissing Cobra
10-02-2008, 06:25 AM
Keep on going! We need people to see more of these ex-conversions that return to their roots. Good luck!
Blackened Capri
10-02-2008, 10:31 AM
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w68/Franken_Stang/Capriofallthatisgood.jpg

Does this car belong to someone on this site? Add a front air dam and this is the same look I'm going for. Would love to see more pics.
~FrankenStang~
10-02-2008, 02:05 PM
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w68/Franken_Stang/Capriofallthatisgood.jpg

Does this car belong to someone on this site? Add a front air dam and this is the same look I'm going for. Would love to see more pics.

It belongs to this lucky guy.

http://forums.corral.net/forums/showpost.php?p=8081039&postcount=3968

Yeah, after seeing those pics again, I think I'm going to look for those tail lights and wing too. Gawd I love that car.
83 V8 RS T's
10-02-2008, 05:59 PM
Thumbs up. Sounds like quite the job,should be fun!!!Good-luck with it.
SchoolBoy
10-02-2008, 08:02 PM
Hit this guy up and see if there is anything left you might want or can use...... http://vb.foureyedpride.com/showthread.php?t=64918
~FrankenStang~
10-03-2008, 10:33 PM
Sail panels and quarter windows! :D (...and a silly cat:))

http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w68/Franken_Stang/sailpanels.jpg
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w68/Franken_Stang/qwindows.jpg

Disclaimer: The SVO that these were carefully removed from will probably be finding itself a home and brought back from the dead. :D
SchoolBoy
10-04-2008, 12:21 AM
Sweet it will make a good donor canidate for a svo that was recked beyond repair.
~FrankenStang~
10-04-2008, 12:29 AM
Sweet it will make a good donor canidate for a svo that was recked beyond repair.

LOL at your sig. :lol:

5 aeros died THEN became a part of my Capri...

Oh, the irony. :(
NTAHORS
10-04-2008, 11:13 AM
SVO Sails, good choice.
RichV
10-04-2008, 12:26 PM
Looks good!

The inspiration car looks very cool. A tough road race look to it.

I can use your front end sheetmetal/clip on #71. I'm sure it would be a costly ship tho.
~FrankenStang~
10-04-2008, 03:07 PM
SVO Sails, good choice.
Thanks. :D
Looks good!

The inspiration car looks very cool. A tough road race look to it.

I can use your front end sheetmetal/clip on #71. I'm sure it would be a costly ship tho.
Yeah, it would. I'm only removing the nose and hood. Keeping the Capri fenders and using the hood and Saleen airdam on my '89 Notch since it's got a dent in the hood. So, basically the only thing available is the LX nose/headlights.
~FrankenStang~
10-04-2008, 05:16 PM
Quarter window trim primed courtesy of Darkwriter77. :D

http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w68/Franken_Stang/qwindowtrim.jpg
~FrankenStang~
10-07-2008, 01:59 PM
Sail panels are on.
http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb105/darkwriter77/SVOsails1.jpg
http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb105/darkwriter77/SVOsails2.jpg
It still needs the trim around the doors, the interior piece needs to be replaced and the whole car will be repainted at some point but here's a couple pics. :)
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w68/Franken_Stang/yaysailpanels.jpg
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w68/Franken_Stang/yaysailpanels2.jpg
86capriASC
10-07-2008, 09:13 PM
It belongs to this lucky guy.

http://forums.corral.net/forums/showpost.php?p=8081039&postcount=3968

Yeah, after seeing those pics again, I think I'm going to look for those tail lights and wing too. Gawd I love that car.

Man, that car is wicked looking.

I really need to get my 83 back in the garage and get working on it.