I agree Wiggy that's up there with leaving the glass in Basic DYI and people attempt to restore a car these are the basics needed to even attempt any resto.. If taking those short cuts what's the rest of body work like. Do it once do it right .my 2 cents. Lol

 
ive gone thru nearly every panel on the capri  replaced quater's guards beaver sill floor scuttle  a posts etc etc
 
id like something to be original and untouched  and the tag is probably the only thing i havent touched ,,,, 
 
there still must be a few gt v6's left tho they seem to pop up once a month etc another one around the corner from me on gumtree for 12 gs  ... i think its way over priced for that money and needs full resto as soon as i see rust on lower fender's you could  bet the sill panels and sill ends are gone

That recent one on Gumtree must have gone as it's not showing up in searches. There are more ads wanting a v6 capri than there are ones for sale it seems.

Capris rust in many places and for many different reasons. A pillar rust and offending floor and sill rust can be from leaking window corners top and bottom through to mud build up between fender and A pillar to the worst which have both. Each Capri I've owned has its own issues, and has been cared for or neglected in various ways and varied results. Would be nice to see some pics of your resto of bringing your one back In Rod we trust and hope it's coming together for you. Still won't agree in leaving the comp plate untouched.

I also remove the plates for safe storage during a resto, stops someone trying to pinch them.

Wiggy333
Capris rust in many places and for many different reasons. A pillar rust and offending floor and sill rust can be from leaking window corners top and bottom through to mud build up between fender and A pillar to the worst which have both. Each Capri I've owned has its own issues, and has been cared for or neglected in various ways and varied results. Would be nice to see some pics of your resto of bringing your one back In Rod we trust and hope it's coming together for you. Still won't agree in leaving the comp plate untouched.

i think i found a capri that had rust in every place not to mention few hits .. ill get few pics up when i get some time hopefully i can get it painted very soon 
 
http://www.gumtree.com.au...c-2v-manual/1117766963

That's a beauty blaze blue awsome score.Yellowfire gt (Anthony) has one and for everyone that hasn't seen it .Be hands down probably best restored capri in Aust easily.Even down to the correct crayon checked on driveline.Would easily win concourse. So if you want info check his project.

hotboostgt
That's a beauty blaze blue awsome score.Yellowfire gt (Anthony) has one and for everyone that hasn't seen it .Be hands down probably best restored capri in Aust easily.Even down to the correct crayon checked on driveline.Would easily win concourse. So if you want info check his project.

you have a link to the yellow fire by anthony you mentioned eould love to see a pic
i didnt buy that one in the link that's on gumtree atm it was this morning anyway
 
my one is a yellow glow v6 gt

From the pics the gumtree blaze blue seemed pricey with no mention of matching numbers pics of rust etc. But who knows unless you see it in the flesh. Fortunately all of mine now are relatively rust free when I buy them (always need something done to A pillar and rear wheel arches) but aside from that rear boot well and rear valance doors boot lids and bonnets are good. When I was buying 20 years ago I saw some absolute shockers also bought a few and still remember being ripped off by an 80+ year old with a 1600 gt. The car was set up for a young fool like me to walk in at night and do a deal, took a mate who new it all and at the end of the day couldn't retrieve anything aside from the wheels and struts. Wisdom is wealth.

Hi all
 
it's been more than 4 years since the last mention of a Capri Register..................is that it ? No further progress in this direction ?
 
The register should be basic and owners can decide what info they divulge, but at least we'll have a register.
 
As a previous member said, "what is so bad about displaying your reg number ?"  ....Everyone can see it and photograph it or record it when you're on the road.
I think most are being over-cautious re theft of these cars so I can understand this thinking.
Even if we don't divulge sensitive info on line, I'd like to take this opportunity to highlight the following which is not meant to strike fear or make us paranoid, but to be ALERT and SAFE re ANY car , let alone a rarity or collectable................
1/ Park car as safely as possible, with some form of "fuel cut" or "ignition cut" PLUS an extra Steering Lock.
2/ If possible, park where it can be seen from your new position at a picnic or restaurant or other venue.
3/ Towards home, be vigilant as to any car that's following you to see where you live and therefore knows where your car may be when you're not home.
4/ At petrol station, always lock car before going in to pay for fuel, etc in showroom....... Keep keys in your pocket when checking tyres or under bonnet, etc
5/ Dash Cam may be a help to keep an "eye" out to help us identify criminals.
 
any other ideas Guys ?
 
Bernie