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RE: Ford factory special
2012/08/14 15:11:57
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Is there an easy way to determine whether a Capri is a BBS special ? I have come across a rather late model Capri of interesting paint and trim colour combo (not that that may mean anything) - can I tell from the ID number ?
regards Paul
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RE: Ford factory special
2012/08/14 16:58:07
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Hi Paul, yes in fact the only certain way to tell is by the numbers. Eleven cars, as far as I know four have been accounted for.
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RE: Ford factory special
2012/08/14 17:05:01
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RE: Ford factory special
2012/08/14 17:29:37
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is that Batu or Jarrah ?? 
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RE: Ford factory special
2012/08/14 17:53:12
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OK  easier to just type in the numbers of the seven cars still unacounted for. CK17ME 33191 CK17ME 33190p CK17ME 33194p CK17ME 33193p CK17ME 33192c CK17ME 32747p CK17ME 33054p
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RE: Ford factory special
2012/08/14 19:37:03
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mac1capriis that Batu or Jarrah ??
LOL, I just had to give you a thumbs up for that post. Lucky it wasn't a boudoir picture Ron. ;)
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RE: Ford factory special
2012/08/15 12:39:38
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Thanks for the info Ron - the car I found is in a poor state and it isnt one of the numbers you have stated above. It is a June 72 so probably to old by about 4 months. BTW I accidenty gave you a negative vote on your last comment - I was just playing around and couldnt undo it - it was a bit of a Monty Python moment on my behalf
thanks Paul
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RE: Ford factory special
2012/09/24 19:24:21
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A guy turned up yesterday at our Concourse, tells me he bought a V6 capri minus the bonnet years ago and left it in his shed. Now its time to restore it and needs to get hold of some of the yellow and black stickers as he'll have to strip the engine bay etc. Mmmmm I say what colour is it? Its a mustardy yellow he says. Pulls out the ID plate from his pocket build date 11/72, forgot to write down the chassis number didn't I......anyway he has my number for parts so I'll get it. Looks like another one has surfaced, thats 2 in 2 years after the Lime Glaze on that popped up in Warnambool last year
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RE: Ford factory special
2012/09/24 19:35:34
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Fantastic! If his engine/body number is one of those above I will gladly give him a couple of the stickers free of charge.
post edited by ronsmallford - 2012/09/25 06:59:15
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Re:Ford factory special
2012/09/25 13:44:22
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Hi John,
I have e-mailed you the graphics for the stickers you require. Ron if you would like a copy of the graphics just let me know
regards Paul
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Re:Ford factory special
2012/09/25 17:12:36
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Thanks for that Paul.
I gave an original to a nephew of mine that works in a signwriting shop and got some done.
regards, ron.
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RE: Ford factory special
2013/09/07 09:02:24
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Looks like yet another Stilwell Special one may have surfaced, a Wild Plum one, looks to possibly have been delivered in Delete Option trim, I have a few pics and and waiting for the owner to call to discuss
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Re: Ford factory special
2013/09/08 19:45:02
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Very interesting read, all 17 pages, epic.... Nice to see more of these rare cars are being found, great recource you guys have got, I'll be sure never to pass another capri without checking it's numbers.
Cheers Drew
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Re: Ford factory special
2013/09/23 16:54:51
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It sure is nice to hear of more specials being found. Im not sure why they are all turning up in vic tho, time will tell. Of course pics and numbers will be eagerly looked forward to.
On another note, my car was used as a wedding car recently and the four guys involved were impressed that the capri was so capable, if a little bit squeezy. They drove it for about an hour to get to the wedding with no mishaps, so number one son (groom)..... is forging his own memories with the capri.
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Re: Ford factory special
2014/01/02 22:05:23
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Hi Ron
My new acquisition will allow you to "account" for another lost Capri...........CK17ME33191P which I posted today as a NOV1972 incorrectly......it's SEP1972 built,,,,,,,,,,,,,,did you see my post from earlier this arvo ?
cheers
Bernie
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