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SILLS IN MY 72 CAPRI FULL OF LOOSE DRY SAND: CANT FIND THIS IN THE FORD OPTIONS LIST !

Safe to assume sills full of sand was not in the Ford options list ! ............ it's dry sand and loose and easy to vacuum out at the inspection holes on the inside just a little above at floor level. As much as I try with flexible hoses on the vacuum cleaner pickup, I cant get it all out. Before ..
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2021/08/01 20:34:30
Timmo

Steering rack, advice please

Hi,The steering rack on my 1970 V6 had developed some play in it on the driver's side. I have never worked on a steering rack and am really not confident enough to dismantle it. I can find no where in Australia that supplies recon racks or offers to recondition them. The only source appears to be Bu..
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2021/07/25 17:34:35
krusto

Tramp Rods?

Hi all, What should I do with the rear tramp rods? ie;The rubbers look pretty good, but one of the metal crush tubes is worn. The factory rubber looks pressed into the tramp rod? Is that correct? Or will they come out? If they come out, shall I just replace with new bushes?..
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2021/07/22 18:12:34
MK1GTV6

50 Shades of Black

Hi all - I am nearing the paint stage (original Blaze Blue) of my '72 GT V6. Can anyone confirm the type of black paint for the bonnet bulge/stripes, rear tail light panel and the sills (matte/gloss/satin?). I remember the rear panel was shinier than the bonnet. Are the sills the same paint as the r..
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2021/07/20 22:09:19
krusto

A couple more questions (parts & recommendations)

Hi team, Whist I keep acquiring bits for the retore I have a few questions that I need help with please :) Roof lining;Can I source this locally in OEM spec? Mine is the off-white crater style Rear disc conversion;Can anyone recommended a kit out there? I really want to do this. Type of Diff;What di..
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2021/07/20 15:25:33
wombat2509

wanted: Indicator Horn Stalk

Hi, The horn in my Capri stopped working a long time ago, so I finally attacked it today when I got home from a drive which sadly was not to the All Ford Day in Brisbane. The a white wire in the stalk is broken so I’m in the market for a new Indicator / horn assembly, unless there is someone who can..
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2021/07/20 00:25:29
Den

Please help engine identification

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2021/07/17 20:15:37
krusto

Kelford Cam 152-A (V6) up for grabs

Hey guys, I kinda ended up with 2x Kelford cams (3.0l V6) ...my mistakeIts the 152-A - Mild Road cam I paid $450 delivered. Open to offers if anyone can use it?..

2021/07/01 14:49:00
GTV6

RS3100 Cam Specs?

Does anyone know the cam specs for the RS3100? My intake manifold sprung a small leak so I am going to fit my D port setup that's been in storage for a while and thought while its out I might get the cam cleaned up so am considering different profiles.Thanks..

2021/06/03 21:42:54
Timmo

Lime Glaze 1973 V6 Capri??

The latest Shannon's auction lists a Lime Glaze 1973 V6 Capri, guide price $45k - $55k. The car was sold by Thompson Ford in Sydney in May 1973. I presume that it's not correct to call it a 1973 model as the VIN plate says 11/72. Could this car have been sitting in the dealership for 5 months before..
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2021/05/26 16:17:22

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