I'll start an official post on this car so people can see the progress.
While it was born an '81 Capri RS Turbo, it doesn't exist in that form any longer. The 2 previous owners (the first of whom bought the car new) have both run V8's in place of the turbo 4. While I don't know much about the car when it was a 4 cylinder, I do know that the first V8 to grace it's underhood was a 351 Windsor with approximately 450 - 500hp. It was drag raced for quite a few years in Saskatchewan and Alberta before being parked for approximately the last 12. A good friend of mine managed to contact the owner and bought the chassis as a roller in which he installed a 302 / 4speed combo. My intention will be to keep it a V8 car. The 302 that is currently in it is strong and solid. The 4 speed will be going in favor of a WC T5 or, budget affording, a Tremec. I have recently purchased an '86 RS front bumer and airdam.
^^^ is why I want to put the '85 RS nose on my '81. I have it and it's in great condition. The car will eventually be all black w/ copper and gold factory badging and decals. The door moldings will be removed so the mismatched molding is a non-issue.
I'm hoping that the original owner didn't do too much damage to the dash hull. I haven't gotten to tearing it appart yet, but you can see why I'd like to return it closer to stock. I have the passenger side dash insert already, and a clean black console to replace the "race" gear that the first owner had installed.
Parts that I have already purchase for the building of this car:
-1985/86 RS front bumper.
-1981 RS dash insert.
-1983 center console (black).
-2.5" 409 Stainless Flowmaster cat-back.
-Set of Black Magic front seats.
Parts that are needed:
-T5/Tremec 5 speed gearbox.
-T-top and hatch weatherstripping.
-95 GT/Cobra 8.8 differential.
-95 Cobra/Big Brake front spindle 5 lug conversion.
-BBK longtubes.
-Hurst shifter and vanity plate.
-Marchals
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