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    Default My next Capri

    Well, about three weeks ago, I found an 81 Black Magic on Craigslist. Unfortunately payday was one week away. So I patiently wait for payday (yeah right), try to contact the seller and get an undeliverable message. Great... here I am thinking someone beat me to it. As I'm browsing Craigslist Sunday morning, there's the Black Magic listed again. Cool, I still have the cash set aside so I email the seller. Here I am waiting again... Check email several times during the day, nothing. Monday rolls around with me checking my email through out the day. Still nothing. #%@!*#. Maybe the email didn't make. So I send another email Tues morning. No response. Nothing on Wednesday either. By now I'm thinking it's not going to happen. So here I am at work today and I receive a phone call about Noon. YEAH!!! I take a look at her after work crawling over, under, inside, well as much as I can. The body's fairly straight and not alot of visible rust. There is no engine or transmission. I was told the engine was a 6 cyl and it had an automatic. The interior is rough and there was at least one family of mice making it their home. After all that drama, what's a guy supposed to do?


    Now all I need to do is come up with a way to get her home.
    Dave

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    That's her.
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    buy it and fix it up, to be a road worthy ride! just take lots of photos to keep us in the loop!
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    The car will be super light without the motor and trans so get a trailer and a truck from a bud! The car will be well worth the time and effort..these cars are gorgeous!

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    Buy It Keep it blackmagic lookin and rod the hell out of it, she would make a nice street screamer
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    Quote Originally Posted by theemustangman View Post
    Buy It Keep it blackmagic lookin and rod the hell out of it, she would make a nice street screamer
    x2!!!!

    Black Magics have an essence of sexiness.

    Just look at Bryan's (85bubblebackboy) Black Magic. OMG
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    Indeed good save! I belive you could color back, paint the stripes like a member here did, and wax the beast and not need to do a full paint job. Also did you know there are enough parts in the shed to make a complete running 2.3T 5spd 8.8 combo for that car?
    If you blink at the end of the straight away you'll miss the twisties and what fun would that be!
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    That was my plan for now. He said he had several 2.3T's but I'm not sure what I'm sticking under the hood yet. There are so many combos I'd like to have that I'll probably wait until something falls into my lap.
    Dave

    If common sense was common wouldn't it just be sense?

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    1983 Capri RS Turbo
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    Well let me know when your down this way and I will take you for a ride in the svo, should help you make up your mind.
    If you blink at the end of the straight away you'll miss the twisties and what fun would that be!
    1982 Capri RS 5.0L
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    Dyno stats and exhaust install http://vb.foureyedpride.com/showthre...Dyno-d-finally
    My FMIC build http://vb.foureyedpride.com/showthre...-amp-D-project
    Electronic boost controller and bypass valve
    http://vb.foureyedpride.com/showthre...d-Bypass-Valve
    Opperation SVO Tunes http://vb.foureyedpride.com/showthre...51#post1148551

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    Dave - I saw the car a couple of weeks ago. Glad someone picked it up. I told the guy to let me know if he couldn't find any takers - I didn't want to see it go to the crusher.

    Did you get it home yet?

    Jerry
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    Not yet. My son is trying to borrow a trailer from work so hopefully tomorrow.
    Dave

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    1983 Capri L T top 5.0 efi aod
    1983 Capri RS Turbo
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    congrads good choice nice car im lookin at anotrher one tomorow good luck with it.
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    Thanks
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    If common sense was common wouldn't it just be sense?

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    1983 Capri RS Turbo
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    Quote Originally Posted by mustangxtreme View Post
    Not yet. My son is trying to borrow a trailer from work so hopefully tomorrow.
    Let me know if you need some help. I can't do anything this weekend, but I could bring my truck and trailer up next Saturday and haul it for you if you want. I got a portable winch the other day that I'm just dying to try out!

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    Thanks for the offer Jerry. One way or the other, she's coming home this weekend.
    Dave

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    1983 Capri L T top 5.0 efi aod
    1983 Capri RS Turbo
    1981 Black Magic 400 c6
    93 F-250 351 5sp 4x4

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    Great! Just let me know if you need any help, since I plan to be up that direction next weekend anyway.
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    85 Bright Red RS
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    Damn It!! Get it home we need MORE PICS!!!!!! ha ha ha h
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    I went and looked at the briefly
    I live in Everett. I could perhaps help you out If you want.
    PM me if you need
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    Still got the '80 capri. Covered and kept in storage until i finish my IBEW apprenticeship and move back home. In the meantime I'll lurk around here or you can catch me on Powerstroke.org OR Fullsizebronco.com

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    My son was able to borrow a trailer & friend so the new baby is home safe and sound.

    I would like to express my heart felt gratitude to all of your offers of help. It warms the heart and helps restore some faith in mankind.

    Thanks again
    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

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    Congratulations, Dave!
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    Nice find. congrats

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    pics pics pics pics!
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    I'm currently workin' on the "Honey Do" list so... I'll try to get some pics up this weekend.
    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
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    93 F-250 351 5sp 4x4

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    any pics to see yet
    current stable:1981 blackmagic capri gt40 crate engine 5spd 12.7@109mph.150 shot nos gt40 heads 3.55 gears
    1981 blackmagic capri 2.3 liter 5spd project car goin turbo , daily driver 2004 chevy silverado 4x4

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