Glad to hear you and that lovely Capri made it safely to Ireland Steve.

Also glad to hear you have work as I've been reading about how bad things are over there. I've been admiring the property market, lots of bargains it seems. You planning to buy once you settle in?

Hi Ron, yes new door trims are on my wishlist. I have heard that the Aldridge ones are excellent but slightly different to the Aussie spec ones. Do you know if they are noticeably different? I don't care really as long as they look good - will surely look better than the ones I have.

Glenn, how's things? What's on in Feb? Parts finding mission maybe?
I don't think you can ever guarantee good weather anytime in this neck of the woods, let alone in Feb!

Mud, yeah things are grim over here in the economy but the price of houses has dropped heaps and are back to a realistic level. Nobody is really sure if the prices have bottomed out though.
We will look at buying once we have settled in a bit more and when we decide on the area we want to live. My only criteria is a GARAGE [:x)] The wife of course has a much longer list!


I went to a classic car show on Sunday and scored a NOS front bumper for only 80 euro. Bargain! Still had the stickers on it, the chrome isnt perfect but close to it.

More progress soon hopefully.

Hi Steve, I too am glad to hear that your Capri has made it to the other side, of the world. Keep chipping away and she'll be finished and out on those Irish boreens before you know it! Now I really do have an excuse to re-visit the land of the Walsh's, down Kerry way, and you too of course. Your name came up on Wednesday at the newsletter night and we'll surely talk about your latest happenings in Ireland. Great news about the work situation for you also. Cheers, Terry

Hi Steve, yes I have a set of the aldridge door trims. If you look at the pattern on the interior plastics(arm rests, console, the bit that goes where the glovebox would normaly be and steering shaft cover) it is the same pattern as found on the aldridge trims. So when put together it all makes perfect sense.
Makes one wonder why the aussie spec is like lizard skin when it doesnt match anything else.

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Hi Steve, I too am glad to hear that your Capri has made it to the other side, of the world. Keep chipping away and she'll be finished and out on those Irish boreens before you know it! Now I really do have an excuse to re-visit the land of the Walsh's, down Kerry way, and you too of course. Your name came up on Wednesday at the newsletter night and we'll surely talk about your latest happenings in Ireland. Great news about the work situation for you also. Cheers, Terry

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Hi Terry,

Good to hear from you! Yes, slowly but surely I will get the car done. I'm not going to cut any corners with it so it won't be finished anytime soon. I can't wait to get it on the road though!

Yes, there are plenty of Walshes over here! And there is a good pub here in Dublin by the same name which is known for the quality of its Guinness [:p] If you make it over here I'm sure we could test out a pint or several.

I have already been to a car show over here - they had a Capri display to celebrate the 40th anniversary. Not a bad selection of cars too. I have a few pics I will be posting soon.

I am also heading to Mondello Park this weekend (Irelands only international standard racing circuit) where they are holding a track day for classic fords. (over here, almost all Fords are small Fords so they don't differentiate!)
It should be a fun event, especially the Ford Transit race that is being arranged - can't wait for that. I will be taking plenty of pics and will be posting them for anybody who is interested.

Cheers

Steve.

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Hi Steve, yes I have a set of the aldridge door trims. If you look at the pattern on the interior plastics(arm rests, console, the bit that goes where the glovebox would normaly be and steering shaft cover) it is the same pattern as found on the aldridge trims. So when put together it all makes perfect sense.
Makes one wonder why the aussie spec is like lizard skin when it doesnt match anything else.

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Thanks for the explanation Ron. That has made my mind up for sure. Definitely on the shopping list now.
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Hi Steve,

I've just found this thread thanks to buddy living in Oz.

I'm the chairman of the Capri Club Ireland and I must say that I'm really looking forward to seeing this car in the flesh.

Hope you enjoyed our Retro Track Day in Mondello.

We're meeting up next Month in Naas (30Km from Dublin) if your available.

Check us out on Facebook for all the updates.

Hi Michael,

News certainly travels far and wide in the Capri world! As you would know by now I have posted on the Irish forum and am trying to get myself to Naas to meet you all - just need someone to look after the kids for the day as the wife will be away!

Welcome to this forum anyway. There is a huge amount of Capri knowledge here and a really friendly bunch of people too.

Thanks for getting in touch and I hope to meet you soon.