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  1. #1

    Default Joining again after ~20 years!

    Hey everybody!

    Just wanted to drop in and introduce myself.

    I had an 86' Capri 5.0 as my first car when I was 15-16 years old, and regretfully asked my dad to sell it (so I could drive in the winter) shortly afterwards. I have been wishing and on the hunt for another similar car for years.

    In fact - I believe there may be a member here on the forum lurking somewhere that purchased that very car. If you purchased a red 86 Capri with an automatic transmission in West Michigan ~20 years ago, let me know!

    Well. I finally found something and pulled the trigger.....an 86' Mustang GT 5-Speed in Canyon Red that's in better condition than I could have ever imagined. The wait was well worth it.

    I'll post some photos in another section of the forum shortly, but I just wanted to say I'm glad to be back. I can't wait to dig through these pages and pick your brains!

    http://vb.foureyedpride.com/showthre...ecent-pick-up!


    Cheers!
    Last edited by ITdude87; 09-22-2022 at 11:02 AM.

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    FEP Super Member webestang's Avatar
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    Welcome back. Your 86 looks super clean.

    Scotty
    1985 Fox Notch 4-banger Ranger tube header Eastwood Royal Blue
    1988 Fox LX 5.0 AOD Vert BBK 170mph speedo Candy Apple Red
    1999 Mustang Coupe V6 Auto Chrome Yellow -Daily Driver.
    Past Pony's.....
    68 Coupe Inline-6 3-Speed-Man. Primer
    78 II Hatch 302 3-Speed-Auto Sunroof Black
    81 4-Eye Coupe 4-Banger 4-Speed-Man. White

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    Quote Originally Posted by webestang View Post
    Welcome back. Your 86 looks super clean.
    Cheers! Thank you!

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    Well, I'm that guy that bought your Capri back then and still have it. Had the car repainted earlier this year in the factory colors.
    Your new purchase looks awesome, can't wait to see it person someday.

    Welcome to the forum.

    Zen
    Last edited by ZEN50; 09-23-2022 at 08:52 AM.
    '86 GT - weekend driver
    '86 Capri 5.0
    '86 Turbo Coupe
    '17 Mustang GT
    '23 BRONCO

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    Thanks Zen!!

    Wow. It makes me super happy to know that it went to someone that has appreciated and cared for it so well through the years. What are the odds? I was just a 'kid' at the time, but I treated that car with white gloves and knew it was something special even back then. I couldn't tell you how many times I washed and waxed it in the driveway.

    The 86 I just picked up could definitely use some paint work. It looks good when you're standing 6 feet away, but up close there's definitely some 'checking'. The jury is out whether I'll have it painted at some point. I think it adds a nice patina for the time being.

    PS - I have something for you that I've held onto all these years

    https://imgur.com/cOkUPQV
    Last edited by ITdude87; 09-23-2022 at 10:31 AM.

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    Would love to have that original key!
    '86 GT - weekend driver
    '86 Capri 5.0
    '86 Turbo Coupe
    '17 Mustang GT
    '23 BRONCO

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    Quote Originally Posted by ZEN50 View Post
    Would love to have that original key!
    If we ever meet up sometime, it's all yours!

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    Welcome back!

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