What did you do to your four eye today? 2017

[NY5speed]

Plastidip'd the center of the hood. Not perfect but better than the paint underneath.


Next step is to clean up all the trim and rub it down with back-to-black.

[HurricaneJesus]

Plastidip'd the center of the hood. Not perfect but better than the paint underneath.


Next step is to clean up all the trim and rub it down with back-to-black.

I don't know art but I know what I like. I like this.

[NY5speed]

Thanks!

Now if only i could find a way to un-fade the front fascia...

[HurricaneJesus]

Added a little peace of mind just in case I'm not a master carb rebuilder. Zip-tied the mounting bracket to the seat bracket since the Velcro wouldn't work on my carpet.
She seemed to do well on today's day-care run and a trip to town and back. Oh I also slapped a bitchin UF sticker on my back window because Go Gators, that's why.

[cb84capri]

Would be interesting to know what it is. Usually it's a broken set of keys.

Yeah, it was pretty random. I have been having a fueling issue I've been working on that arises before I even get to fourth under power, so it's not like I've been beating on that gear. The backup trans swap went smoothly and it's behaving a lot better. I think I have to look at the rail selector finger in the old trans as well, just didn't feel right. Didn't want to go into 1st or reverse.

Plastidip'd the center of the hood. Not perfect but better than the paint underneath.


Next step is to clean up all the trim and rub it down with back-to-black.

That car looks like it's the same color as mine. Is the code 5C? I dig it!

Cale

[tonysilver82]

made a 355 mile road trip today to get a mint driver's side door glass

[4-barrel Mike]

Ooooooh! Mikee likee!

[81coupe]

Well lately, nothing really. Been running so good that I have just Been enjoying the summer Weather and driving the crap of it on the weekends. Hopefully this Fall I can rebuild the C4 trans with some extra goody's. But for now, She's running great.

[HurricaneJesus]

Messed around adjusting my carb a little. What do you guys set your idle at? When I bought the car it idled around 5-600 and I just never messed with it. Today I set it around 800-900 and it seems happier especially after I leaned it out a little. Any thoughts there?

[Hammer Down]

Mines at 900-1000

[wraithracing]

Well i went and did it again! I couldn't resist a local deal to pick this up!



1982 Capri RS 5.0/4spd T-top

The car is rough and neglected, but it's all there. Been parked since 1995. Second owner that bought it in 1985 and has owned it ever since.

[gr79]

79 2.3T 1000 rpm, 19+ or so vac. Both rock steady once warmed up.
If a large ele load like winter night time, rain, defog, stereo, may go down to 900.
Carb gets minor adjustments seasonally as needed. Fuel blend change i suppose.

Anyway, in process:
Annual September bodywork and overall maintenance.
First, rust spots, panel paint while weather is moderate.
Using fresh Bondo Gold is like frosting a cake. Bondo Glass for the small rustouts.
Diablo hook/loop 5" 80-120 for the plastic 220-400 for paint prep. Ryobi 18v random orbit sander.
Lacquer. Spray can primers, quart of Dupli-Color Jet Black then Dupli-Color Clear.
This time allowing more time between steps than prior years.
No more one day quick jobs or heavy handed sanding.
No show car finish, just inexpensive respectable shine.

[racerxmd]

Nice!

[ZephyrEFI]

Well i went and did it again! I couldn't resist a local deal to pick this up!



1982 Capri RS 5.0/4spd T-top

The car is rough and neglected, but it's all there. Been parked since 1995. Second owner that bought it in 1985 and has owned it ever since.

I assume you drove it home.

[86vert]

Changed out the positive and block ground cables from the battery as they were completely rotted. Now troubleshooting a no power problem to the power windows.

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[brian.aughe]

Well i went and did it again! I couldn't resist a local deal to pick this up!



1982 Capri RS 5.0/4spd T-top

The car is rough and neglected, but it's all there. Been parked since 1995. Second owner that bought it in 1985 and has owned it ever since.

That almost exactly the car i was looking for prior to what I bought. I can never stumble upon those. Good luck with it.

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[wraithracing]

I assume you drove it home.

Why YES I did! The ride was much pretty rough! I think it might need new shocks and struts! I brought 4 decent wheels and tires, had those swapped and on the trailer in less than 45 minutes and head to my shop with it after that!

That almost exactly the car i was looking for prior to what I bought. I can never stumble upon those. Good luck with it.

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I still can't believe it actually worked out. I specifically didn't post anything here on FEP until the $$ had changed hands and I picked it up! I was too worried about jinxing myself!

[NY5speed]

That car looks like it's the same color as mine. Is the code 5C? I dig it!

Cale

It is 5C, mostly original paint. There are a few spots that have been poorly touched up and a few more spots that need to be touched up. It's not too pretty that I'm afraid to drive it at least haha.

[Tcapper]

I finally finished installing my new stock intake manifold (right code for my car) and connected my vintage air. Now just waiting to get my air conditioning gauge from my buddy to charge the system so I can see if this AC works.

[dtmilsap]

Just received my sve rear control arms and torque box renforcements from LMR. Seeing mechanic tomorrow about installation


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[cb84capri]

It is 5C, mostly original paint. There are a few spots that have been poorly touched up and a few more spots that need to be touched up. It's not too pretty that I'm afraid to drive it at least haha.

I have come to really love that color. Do you have a link to more pictures?

Cale

[NY5speed]

I really like the color too... I took her out for pizza this evening. It's practically fall here already so it's almost time for hibernation. I have more pictures, I'll have to start a member's ride thread for this one.

[cb84capri]

I like it! Here's an older pic of mine:



For things I did today to it... Got a warranty replacement Edelbrock 1725 fuel pump being sent to me since the one I just put on it isn't keeping up with the fuel demands.

Cale

[erratic50]

Added what little would fit of a cold air kit.... see V8 area cold air kit thread.... not good

[HurricaneJesus]

Put the big steel brace on my garage door to hopefully protect her from this Irma chick.