Texas Kitty wakes up from hibernation

[eeprete]

Since my 86 5.0L Capri arrived in October from Texas (thanks Scott), I didn't want to take it out with the potential changing weather and immediately put it away upon it's arrival.

Well, I finally got to take it out of hibernation today as we had mid 50s temps, so I put the registration paperwork in the window, and took it out to meet some LI buddies. Joe, Dan and myself met at Joe's favorite photo spot where we took a few pics but chatted it up for hours.

Next up for the 86 should be prepping the sun-worn silver paint, bringing this cat to life with fresh new paint (silver as well). I am also mulling over the idea of also adding some pearl to the paint. the red pinstripe will be left off the car, but I also have a set of Jeffrestored Marchal covers that will be right at home on the front of the foglights.

The only other thing the car will need right now, is either a nice cleaning or replacement of the carpet. This car is a good example of how our foxes can last well into the 200K mile range (this car has 181 and shows no sign of weakening).

[escogt]

It is truly remarkable how well these car stand up to the test of time when properly cared for. I can't wait to see it in person Ed. Next time bro.

[wannabe82]

nice capri , looks good !

[79notchback]

Very nice congrats

[Capriman86]

Awesome Ed, can't wait to see her shine again!

[02Z06]

looks fantastic! Great color combo, I'm glad that car ended up in such a great home.

[79rsx5.0]

eeprete.....BEWARE ! You appear to have "CAT SCRATCH FEVER" !!

+1 for the MERCURY FANS ! > CATS RULE......

[eeprete]

eeprete.....BEWARE ! You appear to have "CAT SCRATCH FEVER" !!

+1 for the MERCURY FANS ! > CATS RULE......

thanks everyone for the kind words.

I've had cat scratch fever since high school, so it's been with me almost 20 yrs. My first "Mustang" was a Capri, I still miss her to this day (Black Magic 9D option, 1 of only a couple of hundred). And none of the Mustangs I've had since have given me the same feeling that car did.

I even had the nickname "Kid Capri" in high school and college with my car buddies. I was hooked the second I saw a black 86 t-topped RS pull into our high school parking circle way back in 1990. My jaw dropped in amazement.

This is my 3rd Capri and it isn't going anywhere. She's safe in my possession and she will shine in all her glory pretty soon. The weather is finally cutting us some slack in the northeast so, she's getting all the trim pulled soon for the paint.

Other things that will be going on this cat will be polished ten holes with newer Bridgestone G009 tires (courtesy a very good buddy here), along with an MGW short throw shifter courtesy eric50h. I also just picked up a set of old school Motorsport valve covers, black with the finned aluminum. They should look pretty cool under the hood.

I've also got a scoop and an asc spoiler for the car, but I am likely saving those for another project.

[K PONY]

I really like it... that is my favorite color combo on the Capris... I remember the Lincoln/Mercury dealer in my home town back in 85-86 had a few of that color instock.

[tORMENtOR]

Ed I'm so glad you brought it out yesterday and the pics look great. I had a goodtime hanging out yesterday and Dan was in his glory also. Goodtimes

[onebadgl]

sweet ride, I dig the color combo!

[escogt]

Next up for the 86 should be prepping the sun-worn silver paint, bringing this cat to life with fresh new paint (silver as well). I am also mulling over the idea of also adding some pearl to the paint. the red pinstripe will be left off the car

Are you gonna stop 'Post Auto Body' & speak to Ed Ross soon?

[eeprete]

Are you gonna stop 'Post Auto Body' & speak to Ed Ross soon?

I am hoping Saturday to go speak to ed, thanks again esco.

[Capriman86]

Ross????

Your going to have pretty little trees and a pretty little stream painted on your car???????

oh wait....thats BOB Ross isn't it?

[escogt]

Ross????

Your going to have pretty little trees and a pretty little stream painted on your car???????

oh wait....thats BOB Ross isn't it?

[Mad Max]

Ross????

Your going to have pretty little trees and a pretty little stream painted on your car???????

oh wait....thats BOB Ross isn't it?

He scares me.....


He still around?

[eeprete]

He scares me.....


He still around?

been gone for about 10 years or more. died of cancer. his son tried to take over, but I guess his happy little trees weren't as good.

I used to come home from school in elementary school and high school watching him...... LOL

[scoutdrivinrebel]

I'm so jealous, I want an 86 Capri in a bad way.

[gdniel]

Very nice Capri.

[escogt]

I used to come home from school in elementary school and high school watching him...... LOL

Me too Ed...

[gdniel]

Any more pics? Seeing all these Capris makes me want one bad.

[Capriman86]

Any more pics? Seeing all these Capris makes me want one bad.

you'll never be one of "us" ...the cool kids

[GT-86]

Very Nice Ed, I feel honored to be amongst the Capri Cogniscenti now as well. Looking forward to us all prowling the streets together someday!

Todd

[gdniel]

you'll never be one of "us" ...the cool kids

I would have to move up to your neck of the woods to be in that club, but does "cool" mean freezing during the winter?

[Capriman86]