Why oh why would you put that beauty on a 4x4 chassis? jk... I'm just jealous. I still have a roof skin to replace on mine.
Why oh why would you put that beauty on a 4x4 chassis? jk... I'm just jealous. I still have a roof skin to replace on mine.
Dave
If common sense was common wouldn't it just be sense?
1983 Capri L T top 5.0 efi aod
1983 Capri RS Turbo
1981 Black Magic 400 c6
93 F-250 351 5sp 4x4
Hello everyone, its been a few months since my last update. Things have been going very slow. I rebuilt the engine, it is a 95 5.0 with a E303 cam, GT40p heads , and a performer rpm intake. The valve covers are only temporary until I find a good set of originals. I have upgraded to a 10.5 inch clutch, but I am still running the SROD trans until I get some money saved up for a T5.
Looking good. Good to see someone making progress.
88 Turbo Coupe auto
88 Turbo Coupe 5spd
79 Fairmont Futura 4.6
79 Capri RS - 2.3/5spd restomod
80 Capri 5.0/5spd project
79 Zephyr Z7 factory 5.0 sunroof
79 Pace Car 5.0/5spd project
85 LTD LX factory 5spd?(not documented)
86 GT conv 5.0/5spd
79 Pace Car 2.3/4spd - needs new home
Agreed. Progress on a Black Magic is something to be proud of. Good on ya.
conmech - aka Marshall
Pending build-1983 Mercury Capri RS NOT staying as it left the showroom floor......
Sonic blue pearl, sand beige, netted halos, FR500 wheels and shiny under the hood.
Wow, great progress. Keep up the good work.
Robert
1986 ascMcLaren SC 5.0 -red
1985 Capri GS (w/ 5.0) - red
1985 Capri 5.0L - black
1984 ascMcLaren SC 5.0 - white
1984 Capri GS (w/ 5.0) - white
1983 Capri RS Crimson Cat - red
1982 Capri RS Black Magic - white
1982 Cougar wagon
1982 Mustang GT - red
You are making me regret not snagging this Black Magic when I had the chance!
Seriously looks Great!
Trey
"I Don't build it hoping for your approval! I built it because it meets mine!"
"I've spent most of my money on Mustangs, racing, and women... the rest I just wasted."
Mustangs Past: Too many to remember!
Current Mustangs:
1969 Mach 1
1979 Pace Car now 5.0/5 speed
1982 GT Stalled RestoModification
1984 SVO Still Waiting Restoration
1986 GT Under going Wide Body Conversion Currently
Current Capris:
1981 Capri Roller
1981 Capri Black Magic Roller Basket Case
1982 Capri RS 5.0/4spd T-top Full Restoration Stalled in TX
1984 Capri RS T-top Roller
1983-84 Gloy Racing Trans Am/IMSA Body Parts
Glad to see this car did not go to the land of the lost. Progress is good, slow or not!
1983 Mustang G.T. No-option stripper- I like strippers.
5.0, GT40P heads, Comp Cams XE270HR-12 on 1.6 rockers, TFI spring kit, Weiand 174 blower, Holley 750 mechanical secondarys, Mishimoto radiator, Edelbrock street performer mechanical pump, BBK shortys, T-5 conversion, 8.8 rear, 3.73 gears, carbon fiber clutches, SS Machine lowers, Maximum Motorsport XL subframes, "B" springs.
Wow, it's actually pretty nice to see this car. I haven't been on the site in a long time. But I remember this car, and if ARJ can verify, I think he got it from me, I remember the rusted rear floor and the spot on the C pillar on the driver side. I too had to give it up after saving it from a known Mustang/foxbody butcher. Great progress, keep it up.
*John*
1982 GT-$old
1984 Mercury Capri RS-5.0L, 5 speed, T-Tops-FOR SALE
1979 Coupe-357ci, auto? stick? COMING SOON
http://www.cardomain.com/id/At1Maverick
Any updates on progress? Would kill to see another BM on the road... Last time I actually saw a BM being driven (other than mine) was more than 20 years ago.
Sorry its been so long since I have given any updates. Progress has been slow because of limited funds. I am not sure when I will be able to paint the car because I need to start driving it asap. My daily driver is on its last leg and I don't have the money to by another vehicle.
Protect all of your hard work on the body by putting a coat of something on it. I'm not suggesting rattle cans, but something. Primer IS NOT water proof.
Back when money was tight and I had a lot of rust repair to do on my 1986 I went with to Ace Hardware and picked up a gallon of their Gloss Black metal paint and some rattle cans of primer and sealer.
I primed it, blocked, it, sealed it, and painted the areas that needed it all in my dad's garage in Wichita on weekend in 96. Cost me $75 all in for materials. I thinned it just enough that I could get it to spray and no more.
The car held up and looked nice all the way until around 2007 before visible rust started showing up in problem areas again and that time I didn't get back at it in time. Now I have a real mess, but that's another story.
When you get around to redoing it, your black paint will make a good guide coat as your blocking out.
Good luck with your car! I really like it.
The Capri looks good!
I agree that if you have to drive the car then you either want to spray it in a catalyzed epoxy primer, a catalyzed sealer, or some type of catalyzed paint.
You don't need a lot of paint/material. If you are careful you can spray the entire car with 2 quarts. You might be able to do it with one quart, but I would recommend two coats for better sealing. Good Luck!
Trey
"I Don't build it hoping for your approval! I built it because it meets mine!"
"I've spent most of my money on Mustangs, racing, and women... the rest I just wasted."
Mustangs Past: Too many to remember!
Current Mustangs:
1969 Mach 1
1979 Pace Car now 5.0/5 speed
1982 GT Stalled RestoModification
1984 SVO Still Waiting Restoration
1986 GT Under going Wide Body Conversion Currently
Current Capris:
1981 Capri Roller
1981 Capri Black Magic Roller Basket Case
1982 Capri RS 5.0/4spd T-top Full Restoration Stalled in TX
1984 Capri RS T-top Roller
1983-84 Gloy Racing Trans Am/IMSA Body Parts
Hello everyone, I have made a little progress on the Capri. I got the running a couple of weeks ago and the engine sounds good, but the transmission is leaking badly. I tore down the trans and found the countershaft had gouges in it causing it to leak out of the front of the case. So right now I have to decide what to do for a trans. I can rebuild the srod or try to find a reasonably priced T5. I am also waiting on my MAC LT headers that are on back order. There is still a lot to do, but its slowly getting there.
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