83 capri work in progress

[cb650]

Here is what I started with. Got the floor mostly done already. Not happy with it but will be solid for now. Any one with cheap dash parts let me know. Also looking for a stock twin snorkel air cleaner. Might have to break down and get one off ebay.

[ccurtin]

Nice start. What are the plans for her?

[onetrackrider]

pm sent....what dash parts are you looking for? & I have a spare air cleaner..

[STANGMAN116]

cant wait to see the progress!! good start

[mustangxtreme]

The floor pan cracking like that is common. The only way to truly fix it is to install subframe connectors with seat supports. Also look for cracls on top of the hump just in front of the back seat.

What I can see from your dash hull, it doesn't look too bad. I see some one had cut out the radio for a din style. The hull in my 83L was cracked and broken quite extensively but what was visible looked perfect so I repaired it using epoxy and aluminum roof flashing.

[cb650]

I have subframe connectors to put in but not happy with them either. They a straight with no curve. Looked at the ones unter my 82 and they are curved and remember I just set them in place and welded. Going to have to bend these.
Plans are to just make it functional and mostly stock. PO says there was some perf parts done inside the engine. Some day will go with duals and maybe a 5 speed. Runs real good. Had to take her out yesteday around the block. Here are a few more pics. Oh yea mostly want to take the dash apart to clean all the mouse $hit out. Going to leave the trim out in the rear and visit the car wash a few times. 4 dead mice and several pounds of crap. Need to get the build plate here so someone can decode it for me.

[PIGBOY]

So this is a cRimson kitty kat ? AT LEAST YOU HAVE A FAIRLY RARE CAR THERE.

[cb650]

Here is the build tag if someone can make it out. Also I'm assuming it a OD 4 speed. What are the ratios?
The rear has already been replaced with another 7.5 out of a stang.
Starting to wonder if it is a cat. Missing "CAT"on the build and no hint of emblems on the front. Everything else seems to be there.

[PIGBOY]

Fox look here and wow us with amazing facts please ?

[cb650]

Yes please someone!!!!!! I'm starving for info. I'll post the build tag in the registry and see if anyone looks there.

[TopGear85]

According to the buck tag it doesn't look like it is a crimson cat. It should have the "cat" on the tag,and the CC's have a special interior code amd I'm not seeing a that either. I'm not an expert on Capri's, but I don't think this is a CC. We will need Foxchassis to confirm though, I could be wrong.

[FoxChassis]

It is not a Crimson Cat.

Only way to tell on the buck tag is the "CAT" code, which this one does not have. Buck tag only has trim color code "A", which is the same as every other black interior car.

On the build sheet the interior trim code for this car is "FA", whereas a CC would be code "KA".

[FoxChassis]

cb650: Can you post a larger image of the build sheet? Is the door tag still on the car? How may miles on the odometer?

[cb650]

You mean the mouse food? lol 77,500 on it. This was the only sticker left on the door. Have to go back to the seller to now as he messed up the title.

[STANGMAN116]

Door tag says ka???

[cb650]

yea I caught that. It does look like the others posted just no "cat" on the tag. Also what would be best to "paint" the new panel and all the welds with? Someone here or another site posted using bed liner. I like that Idea but dont want to make problems if it is a cat and has a future resto possible.

[STANGMAN116]

build sheet also looks like KA maybe make that piece of the build sheet bigger to see??? it just to the right of the 27, looks like that piece is not on the blown up pic

[FoxChassis]

Yeah, I wasn't totally sure I was seeing the interior trim code on the build sheet correctly - I had to blow it up to try to read it - that's why I asked for a larger pic (later ones posted still don't show the int trim code). Door tag does show KA though. I double checked the Capri literature, just to make sure the KA trim wasn't optional on other models, and I can't find anywhere that it was, so it looks like this one is a CC but the buck tag is not stamped with CAT like it should be.

[cb650]

I figured I would leave a vital clue out. The mice almost got to this part.

[FoxChassis]

There ya go...build sheet say KA trim code too.

[STANGMAN116]

so does that make it official???

[onetrackrider]

The "CAT" stamper must of been out to lunch when this one rolled through..lol...

[FoxChassis]

What is the four digit number by the screw hole in the buck tag? If you can't read all four numbers , flip the tag over and read them from the back.

VIN
1ME = Mercury vehicle manufactured in USA
B = active belts, no airbags
P = passenger car
79 = Capri 3-dr hatchback
F = H.O. 5.0L V8 engine
5 = VIN check digit
D = 1983 model year
F = Dearborn Assembly
607386 = 7,386th 1983 Mercury scheduled for production at Dearborn Assembly

Door Tag
Date - 11/82 = November 1982 scheduled build
F0132 = 132 lbs front accessory reserve load
R0052 = 52 lbs rear accessory reserve load
Exterior Paint Colors - 27 = Bright Red
DSO - 51 = Denver district sales office
Body - 61D = Capri 3-dr hatchback
Int Trim - KA = cloth Sport seating with Red inserts (K), Black interior color (A)
A/C - [blank] = no manual air conditioner
R - 7 = AM/FM stereo cassette
S - [blank] = no sunroof, no T-roof
Z = 3.08:1 axle ratio, Traction-Lok (limited slip) differential
4 = manual overdrive transmission (Tremec 4-speed SROD)
KK = front springs
HH = rear springs

Buck Tag
CAPRI = Capri model line
607386 = 7,386th 1983 Mercury scheduled for production at Dearborn Assembly
61D = Capri 3-dr hatchback
F = H.O. 5.0L V8 engine
0273 = body & paint rotations # 0273
277 = Bright Red exterior paint color
DF
ST
06
HB = heated backlite (rear defrost)
S = fingertip speed control (cruise control)
MOD = manual overdrive transmission (Tremec 4-speed SROD)
02
V = visibility (light group)
-A = Black interior color

Build Sheet
Line A
Rotations Number - 0954 = trim & chassis rotations #0954
Line - F = Capri model line
VIN - P79DF607386 = [decoded above]
Body Type - 61D = Capri 3-dr hatchback
Tops, Roof - [blank] = no sunroof, no T-roof
Ext, Paint, Body - 27 = Bright Red exterior paint color
Int, Trim - KA = cloth Sport seating with Red inserts (K), Black interior color (A)
Int, Trim, Dev - [blank] = no interior trim deviation
Type of Order - 2 = dealer stock order
District/Region - 51 = Denver district sales office

Line B
Engine - F = H.O. 5.0L V8 engine
Trans - 4 = manual overdrive transmission (Tremec 4-speed SROD)
Air Cond - [blank] = no air conditioner
Engine, Tag Number - DK333AD = 49-state 1983 model year (D), Thermactor emissions (K), 302 engine (333), calibration level A, revision level D
Transmission, Part Number - E2ZR AA = manual transmission (R) originally engineered for 1982 (E2) Mustang (Z), calibration and revision level AA
Seats, Type - 5 = Sport front bucket seats
Belts, Color - A = black seat belts

Line D
Electrical, Wipers - W = interval windshield wipers
Electrical, Defroster - E = electric rear window defroster
Electrical, Audio, Radio - R = AM/FM stereo cassette
Electrical, Audio, Spkrs - Z = 4 speakers for premium sound system
Electrical, Lights, Light Group - V = visibility/light group
Moldings, Bodyside, Color - G = Gold bodyside molding inserts
Power Aids, Locks - [blank] = no power locks
Power Aids, Windows [blank] = no power side windows
Glass, Tint - ? (T = tinted glass, [blank] = no tint)
Mouldings, Bodyside, Color - G = Gold bodyside molding inserts

Line E
Battery - DC = heavy duty battery (54 amp-hour)
Driveline, Rear Axle, Tag Number - 271D = 3.08:1 axle ratio, Traction-Lok (limited slip) differential
Brakes - P = power brakes
Suspension, Springs, Front, Left/Right - KNO = [spring code KK on door tag]
Suspension, Springs, Rear, Left/Right - NOL = [spring code HH on door tag]
Pkgs, Hndlg - X = Handling Suspension package

Line F
Wheel Area, Wheel Covers - 6 = Mercury wheels covers for Gold TRX wheels
Wheel Area, Wheels, Code 1/2 = ZZ = Gold TRX wheel
Tires, Size - 220 55R = TRX P220/55R390 tires
Tires, Color - [blank] = black sidewall
Speed Control - S - fingertip speed control (cruise control)
Front End, Cover/Pad & Steering Wheel/Column Type Wheel - DR = leather wrapped steering wheel w/ cruise control
Front End, Steering Wheel/Column, Typ of Col - T = tilt steering wheel
Hood Scoop - [blank] = no hood scoop

Line G
Accent Stripe, Type - G = Gold tape stripes
VIN - 1MEBF5 = [decoded above]

[STANGMAN116]

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[cb650]

Thanks 0273 is by the screw hole. i wish it had the original rear.