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Jewel green 71 GT
Finally the shell has been returned home. Over the past 5 months it has undergone a full bare metal respray. I wish to share some pictures of the specialised work they do, it’s awesome,I’m extremely happy.
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Re: Jewel green 71 GT
2022/08/18 23:33:39
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OH!.........WOW!.....Reeni.........so.beautiful!,,,,,Fantastic.Colour!
Congratulations..........keep.sending.photos.with.every.bit.added.as.u.go.along
..............no.excuses.!
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Re: Jewel green 71 GT
2022/08/19 21:20:52
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Thanks Bernie Ide be happy to show anyone in the area just how nice it looks. Done by Pryce refinished Hume canberra. My mother and I will attempt to put what we can back onto the shell. Could surprise you all just how far we take it. This forum provides much more info than we first thought. Thanks guys
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Re: Jewel green 71 GT
2022/08/19 22:30:59
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I.have.every.confidence.you.and.Mum.will.re-fit.the.Capri.just.fine.
Dont.forget.to.spray/brush.rust-proof,liquid.EVERYWHERE.inside,every,surface,before.re-fit
,,,,,,,and.pictures!
Bernie
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Re: Jewel green 71 GT
2022/08/20 09:03:25
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Looks fantastic, keep posting updates
Capri The car I always promised myself
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Re: Jewel green 71 GT
2022/09/10 09:50:35
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Little has been done We first attempted the head lining Thought we had done great until came time to glue around map light. Every thing well glued we found that to stretch the lining back was impossible with out releasing glued areas from the door jam area. Did so in damaging the fabric a little. Then tried holding it into position with light fitting till glue dries . Cracked the light in two. Laughing about it now at the time very upset. Linning has been removed and now going with white to keep original looking. Wasn’t able to send a picture of what has Been done. Rear of the car has been fitted with its original re chromed bumper bar all it’s lights key lock trims etc Only thing not done is it’s Ford Capri and gt badge I’ll try send a picture later in the day
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Re: Jewel green 71 GT
2022/09/10 12:43:56
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Well.done.guys............we.learn.from.our.mistakes.Thats.life!
Good.to.laugh.about.it(tears.only.make.mascara.run!)
Waiting.for.pictures!
Cheers
I've.installed.all.NEW.Crash.Pad.and.Instrument.Pod.surround.plus.all.new.Parcel.Shelf.in.my.Wild.Plum.GTV6
Now.doing.rear.axle.Stabilizer,"Dog-Bone".Bushes,which.had.Nolathane.RUBBISH.in.them
With.real.rubber.they'll.never.need.doing.for.many.decades.if.ever!
Our.1965.Valiant.we.purchased.new.is.just.showing.signs.of.some.rubbers.going.for.the.first.time!!!!
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Re: Jewel green 71 GT
2022/09/18 17:34:11
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Still no luck in being able to send pictures of further work we have done. Crossmember brake booster and front bumper bar. Dad came across some guy today. Said there was a small Ford car show next month in Canberra. Not sure if Mum and I are able to take it out as an finished project. She will do her best find out if we’re allowed to take it.
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Re: Jewel green 71 GT
2022/09/18 21:38:38
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Dont.sweat.it.re.the.Pictures.............you.can.send.them.when.you.find.time
Important.to.stay.focused.on.finishing.re-fit.of.your.beautiful.Capri.so.you.can.make.the.Canberra.Show
Good.luck
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Re: Jewel green 71 GT
2022/09/19 13:04:59
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Looks good Reeni.
Keep it hidden away until complete, then you can stun everybody when its done.
Enjoy the fun part of putting it back together.
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Re: Jewel green 71 GT
2022/09/24 20:19:55
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Not so fun at the moment I’ve spent 4 hours trying to clean sponge and glue from inside the heater box. I’ll be replacing felt sponge. Dad will finish off the silicon paint have it back together next week. Front bumper bar is on, Look to buy a right hand side head light housing and the rubber gasket for the fuel tank can’t seem to find them new or any second hand.
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Re: Jewel green 71 GT
2022/11/01 16:31:38
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Changed our minds about using a white head lining so ordered another in black. Looks good. Also put underlay and carpet, steering column, brake and clutch peddles,fuel tank, reconditioned steering rack and sway bar, Heater. Hoping dad will have time this weekend complete suspension and brakes. He doesn’t think we are capable I guess. Anyone needing the white head lining can have it for free.
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Re: Jewel green 71 GT
2022/11/01 17:14:52
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Great choice, black lining is best 👍
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Re: Jewel green 71 GT
2023/04/23 13:20:48
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Thought I would try send threw some pictures
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Re: Jewel green 71 GT
2023/04/24 08:28:40
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The car is back at home After having the engine and gearbox rebuilt. Still long way away from starting it up. An exhaust battery radiator hoses etc. I’ve taken on the easy work like fitting the radiator this weekend. And hopefully have the doors assembled over the next month. It’s booked in mid year to finalise the mechanical wiring, twin tail shaft, and complete break system. Exceed the budget. Still far from finishing soon
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