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Re: CAPRI ON EBAY
2015/09/12 19:43:38
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Hey Spud, I've got a 71 GT bonnet currently in spray putty that I hope to finish soon, once I learn to spraypaint.
It has the original XY twist locks same as yours (I've just bought a new kit from rarespares to freshen it up), and I have the steel mount brackets also.
Being a non GT car though, I'm expecting some head scratching figuring out the correct locations to drill the mounting holes for the lock brackets, short of taking the engine out or limboing in there. Any suggestions or know if theres some location dimensions somewhere online?
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Re: CAPRI ON EBAY
2015/09/12 19:57:54
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☄ Helpfulby deano 2015/09/12 20:20:47
deano
Being a non GT car though, I'm expecting some head scratching figuring out the correct locations to drill the mounting holes for the lock brackets, short of taking the engine out or limboing in there. Any suggestions or know if theres some location dimensions somewhere online?
Even V6 GTs came without the bonnet locks occasionally (probably specially ordered that way). For location of the brackets, see pics at the end of this thread: http://www.classic-ford.org/cfp/tm.aspx?m=26242Cheers Jamie
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Re: CAPRI ON EBAY
2015/09/12 20:20:41
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thanks Jamie, perfect!
Sorry Spud, your up to the fun part now.
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Re: CAPRI ON EBAY
2015/09/12 20:37:48
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Yes I've put the clear coats on today. If u need any more pics/ measurements re the twist down latches let me know - I've brought a new set for this one - surprisingly cheap
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Re: CAPRI ON EBAY
2015/09/14 17:20:47
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Looking good Spud ,I love the silver.What colour stripes you going to put on it?
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Re: CAPRI ON EBAY
2015/09/14 19:50:24
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It was a delete option but I'm putting stripes and gt badges on it. Thinking orange stripes may be best
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Re: CAPRI ON EBAY
2015/09/15 09:48:11
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The XW s of the day had silver fox paint with orange stripes- good looking combo. Mate of mine has an old and new falcon in that colour combo, stands out in the crowd. Len
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Re: CAPRI ON EBAY
2015/09/15 11:56:29
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I third the orange stripes Spud.
Any decision on rims? Anthracite superlights/minilights would be me.
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Re: CAPRI ON EBAY
2015/09/15 12:24:13
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It was a delete option but I'm putting stripes and gt badges on it. Thinking orange stripes may be best
Orange stripes with silver is a good combo, but remember the interior is dark red. Maybe a red or dark red stripe would be more harmonious. IIRC the 68 xt gt falcon came in silver with a red stripe.
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Re: CAPRI ON EBAY
2015/09/15 12:57:47
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ok Ron - never thought of that. Ill have a look. The mags are magnum eliminators - I figure the smooth alloy dish will look good with the pewter.....
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Re: CAPRI ON EBAY
2015/09/16 15:03:27
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Silver with red looks good, I first saw this used on a VB C H ?? commodore and recall thinking yes theres an alturnative colour stripe to use with silver
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Re: CAPRI ON EBAY
2015/09/16 15:18:10
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The gt stripes r fairly wide - very in your face with red? ( I still have that orange set you sold me JR - but I do that silver fox I could use them on). I'll see how the car looks when it's in colour ....
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Re: CAPRI ON EBAY
2015/09/21 14:49:34
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