EvanB
EvanB GRM+ Memberand HalfDork
10/21/09 7:19 p.m.

http://richmondin.craigslist.org/cto/1391984087.html

Not mine, I was considering buying it but am probably going to hold off.

Email from the seller: "yes i still have it and its a four speed and no rust on the body but the frame has minor rust"

Woody
Woody GRM+ Memberand SuperDork
10/21/09 8:03 p.m.

I love Capris. Even Capri II's.

aussiesmg
aussiesmg SuperDork
10/21/09 8:11 p.m.

me too, might have a look this weekend

EvanB
EvanB GRM+ Memberand HalfDork
10/21/09 8:13 p.m.

I asked if there was any frame or floor rust and he said "yes, but I fixed it" so who knows what it could be like.

JohnW
JohnW Reader
10/21/09 8:37 p.m.

Here's another one located in the middle of the country:

http://joplin.craigslist.org/cto/1419729326.html

MostExaltedPotentate
MostExaltedPotentate Reader
10/21/09 8:46 p.m.

noice!

I know how to fix that left-turn signal problem. Put on a fedora and drive in the left lane at 5mph less than posted...

RossD
RossD HalfDork
10/21/09 8:48 p.m.

JohnW: You should buy it and I'll trade you some stock Capri II rims for the rims that are on that car - Straight up!

TWHansen
TWHansen New Reader
10/21/09 8:59 p.m.

That's a cracking motor, innit? Stand on me, my word is my bond.

stan
stan GRM+ Memberand SuperDork
10/22/09 6:25 a.m.

I was thinking about this one too. What kind of parts availability are we talking about with these? Does BAT have much?

RossD
RossD HalfDork
10/22/09 7:21 a.m.

Rock Auto has some parts. There are more parts in Europe and in Oz's side of the world since they had for like another 10 years. Norm Murdock has Team Blitz but I dont know if they're around anymore since they've never answered an email from me. The nice thing is my '77 capri was just ratty enough inside and just rust free enough on the outside that I dont care if I keep anything stock. I want to throw different ford drivetrain parts at it. Just make sure that the glass and all the door and window seals are decent or you'll have to have them shipped from across the pond.

John Brown
John Brown GRM+ Memberand SuperDork
10/22/09 7:31 a.m.

4.0L SWAP.

aussiesmg
aussiesmg SuperDork
10/22/09 11:46 a.m.

I will post up after I go see it, it has a title and drives, I will bring it home if it isn't too rusty.

Any hints on where to look for rust on these babies

Woody
Woody GRM+ Memberand SuperDork
10/22/09 12:07 p.m.
aussiesmg wrote: Any hints on where to look for rust on these babies

B-Pillar.

RossD
RossD HalfDork
10/22/09 12:18 p.m.

Suspension mounting points. Leaf springs in the back and struts in the front.

pres589
pres589 Reader
10/23/09 6:31 a.m.

Places these cars like to rust; rockers, A-pillars, windshield cowling panel, trunk subframe, rear quarters / wheel wells, floor pans.

You could basically say "everywhere" and have it over with. I've not heard of B-pillar rust actually but maybe I'm just not remembering another spot.

capri73
capri73 New Reader
10/24/09 10:11 p.m.

In addition, the front fenders have "eyebrows" over the headlights that can hold grime that can cause rust on a car that hasn't been well cared for,

stan
stan GRM+ Memberand SuperDork
10/26/09 1:34 p.m.
aussiesmg wrote: I will post up after I go see it, it has a title and drives, I will bring it home if it isn't too rusty. Any hints on where to look for rust on these babies

Did you go see and/or buy it?

Stan

aussiesmg
aussiesmg SuperDork
10/26/09 8:47 p.m.

Got hung up, still trying we have been very busy

stan
stan GRM+ Memberand SuperDork
10/27/09 3:37 p.m.
aussiesmg wrote: Got hung up, still trying we have been very busy

It happens.

Go this weekend. It even looks like a pumpkin...

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