It's great to see the capri on the road being used rather than locked away in some dusty garage. I could quite easily go back to a capri 40 years on my first decent car mk 1 in blue 👌👌
Thanks for the comment, I appreciate it. I enjoy driving this Capri too much to lock it away in a garage, which is a big part of the reason I did not buy a minter. My Capri is a 'well used' example, but it is mechanically spot on and a joy to drove. I can understand why you would go back to a Capri, I hope the video brought back some memories. Another video coming on my Capri this week - hope to hear from you on that and future videos. 👍
As a fellow Capri owner, original owner 1979 Mk3 2.0 Ghia, so glad to see you improving the car., looking forward to some more work on it. I prefer the black grille, wasn’t keen on the early 80’s colour coding, I like the RS seven spokes but the pepper pots are an all time classic, so yes, excellent to fit them. Couple of clarifications The original radio worked on ignition position 1 and of course on position 2. the wiring should be fine if it hasn’t been “hacked” For the rear wiper, check the switch that’s on the rear panel on the left first! If the top of the switch is corroded it doesn’t make an electrical contact with the “plate” on the underside of the hatch, if that’s ok, check the connector on the bottom of the switch. Capri wiring is very good quality and reliable. Please get some mats for the carpets!!! Keep up the good work, I found your channel by accident, as a Ford fanatic, loving the Ford’s that you have. It’s just a shame today’s Ford as a company is absolutely nothing like the Ford that we all know and love. A real, real shame that it’s run by people and not true car enthusiasts and traditional Ford people. We will never see again the likes of the Capri, RS and XR Ford’s which catered for the everyday enthusiasts.
Thanks for the comment, the advice and the responses to some of the other comments - it is great to get questions answered, I appreciate you taking the time to do so. I also appreciate you following my Capri and my Channel - I have had my little car collection for 15 years (it has grown over the years) and remain pleasantly surprised people are enjoying watching and following my car antics here on RU-vid. As you say, modern Fords (and all other marques) have lost the magic / soul of the 70s, 80s and even 90s... it is a shame, but then it makes the older cars very special indeed. Look forward to hearing more from you on future videos.
Great video again on an absolute classic. Growing up in the 70s and 80s my dad worked for Ford and had Capri's as some of the many company cars he had. The capri was an absolute legend of a car and its great to see some left on the roads.
Thanks for the comment, it is great to know you enjoyed the video and I hope it brought back some fond memories. Stay tuned and look forward to hearing from you again on future videos.
That very Capri (same registration) was my late Dad’s back in the 1990s. He loved it but he had to sell it during hard times. He did always wonder what had happened to it and was gutted that he had to sell it, particularly because it was in decent condition at the time, but it was before it became a classic. But he would have been happy to know its found a home and is getting used.
Wow! Thank you so much for the comment, it is great to know the history of the Capri and to hear from a previous owner... your Dad must have been one cool chap! I really do appreciate you watching and getting in touch, I hope seeing the car has brought back some fond memories.
had to smile first 30 seconds in to the vid being a tad over fifty i owned a few capris 2.0, 2.8s, and a few 3.0 litres but the smile on your face was a capri smile i used to see it in my rear view mirror
Thanks for the comment and you are quite right, the Capri really does make me smile... it is not fast, it is just a lovely thing to drive. Looks like you've got some nice Capris in your car history. 👍 Thanks for watching.
What a luxury stereo! Haha! Better than my original Blaupunkt Nürnberg what is only a radio with two rear speakers from a Ford Siërra (wich fit on the original place at the rear). Just a little Pioneer subwoofer added to get some low tones 😆. Just kept that radio for years because it's the first radio that my dad used in his 1979 Opel Kadett and some Capri's had this radio too. He passed away 24 years ago and for me that is a nice memory. But i like your smile at 0:42 That is the Capri feeling!
That's the measure of how much you like a car... if you look back as you walk away, and like you I am doing it every time I park the Capri! Thanks for the comment and I appreciate you taking the time to watch.
Re the screws for the rear light clusters- the original black screws as fitted by Ford rust within a couple of years. Some owners replace them with stainless steel screws- which is what appears to have been fitted to your car. Keep hold of them so you can replace the soon to be rusty black screws! lol
Thanks for the comment and advice, I appreciate it. I have bought anodised black screws so fingers crossed I'll skip the rust, but time will tell. Hope you stay tuned and thanks for watching.
I used to own a 1973 1600 GT mk 1 facelift when I was young. I still miss it till this day, I hope one day I will get the chance to own another. I really enjoy watching your vlogs on yours. I used to be in the airforce, and seeing you install the sound system, reminds me of when I used to travel back to my unit in the dark winter evenings, and the sound of Grace Jones singing Private Life always sticks in my mind when I think back to that time. It seemed they always played it when I drove back. Keep up the good work, I subscribed after your first vlog so I'll be looking forward to more, thanks for sharing.
Thanks for the comment, I really appreciate you following my Capri and that the videos bring back some fond memories. 👍 You had a nice car back in '73 and I hope you get another one day. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for the comment and for subscribing, I appreciate it. The clock is not the best, but I was keen to source one and get it working... either a refurb or a new clock will be coming one day! Look forward to hearing from you on future videos, thanks for watching.
It’s looking good, the more I see your videos the more I begin to realise how fortunate I was to be paid to drive Range Rovers, Capris, XR4x4i, Astra GTE, Rover SDI, Cosworths, Rover V6 Sterling’s, and others I have forgotten ! Look after all those you have they are a part of motoring history.
Thanks for the comment and wow, you have driven some cracking cars! I know modern cars are very good but most are really lacking in the individuality, drama and soul when compared to our beloved 70's, 80's and early 90's cars. Thanks for watching.
I’m massively enjoying these videos of your wonderful Ford Capri. It’s bring back so may fond memories of my 2.8i that I reluctantly had to part with in 2003. If anyone knows if it’s still on the road I’d love to know. The reg was A834 PEW. I so desperately want another 2.8i in my life, it was the best car I ever owned a real real head tuner and a joy to drive. I will keep watching your videos. Thanks for sharing your journey with this amazing vehicle.
Thanks for the comment, it is great to know my videos and Capri are bringing back some fond memories. Hopefully you'll get another Capri in the future. As you say, they are fabulous to own and drive, and turn heads wherever you go. Thanks for watching and look forward to hearing from you again on future Capri videos.
It's easy to forget how lucky we are to live where we do. I am a cornishman just outside of Newquay. edit: few years ago I had an xr3i cabby in Grey n Silver. Also, that Bag4Life on the door is quite impressive.
Thanks for the comment - we really are very lucky to live in Cornwall (nowhere else I'd want to live). You had a two-tone XR3i? Very nice indeed. 👍 As for the Bag-For-Life... I have left it there for now, but will have to deal with it at some point! Thanks for watching, I appreciate the continued support.
I'm saving for a CAPRI now mate I've only got 3 grand saved so far I'm going to need at least 6 or 7 grand just for a Laser... I'll be happy with a. 1.6 or 2.0.. A 2.8 injection will be my next to save for in my collection. Thanks for uploading your capri videos it keeps me inspired
Thanks for the comment. I totally agree, these really are amongst the most satisfying jobs and I am just pleased people are enjoying watching. Thanks for watching and for tuning into my Capri. 👍
Thanks for the comment Phil, it looks to me that you had a fab car at 20 years old! I'd argue us Capri owners have always had a "rubbish" Capri at some point, but somehow we all still loved them! Thanks for watching, I appreciate it.
My Dad had a 2.8i Special. We both recommend the following. Sunroof wind deflector. K&N filters. JanSpeed manifold back exhaust (this is epic) 15mm lowering springs This will transform the Capri and still look standard 👍🏻
Well said, I have all these modifications + 4/2/1 Janspeed manifold & system on my 2.0 Ghia. I’ve fitted the 2.8i single leafs on mine and minus an inch on the front, sits level. The genuine sunroof wind deflector is the dog’s danglies!
I fitted the same Alpine 4x6 speakers to my Capri 2 Years ago. Very pleased with sound.Also fitted Hertz dcx100 4in under rear shelf supports. Found that both these speakers were the best to keep factory look with only a small amount of bracket mods. Fitted Blaupunkt Stockholm 400 dab cd player as it looks retro and my dash was also cut.
Re the rear wiper not working, try cleaning the contact between the hatchback and the boot, usually a rub on the bottom contact with emery paper will clean up the connection and have the wiper working again.
Thanks @trevdean540, I appreciate the advice on the rear speakers - I am definitely going to swap them out as the Alpine 4x6 sound great, but I now need the depth of sound achieved through sorting the rears. Thanks for watching and hope you stay tuned.
Thanks for the comment and for the advice on speakers - I'll get a pair and fit them during the winter. Really enjoying the new front speakers, but need to do the rears. Thanks for watching and hope you stay tuned to see the progress.
Hi Andy, another great video on your Capri. I've been following your videos of this car for a while. Im a massive Capri enthusiast. I own a couple myself, I have owned 3, and I've got another one on my radar in the future. I'm also heavily involved with the Capri Club. It's a bit late now but you could of got your original tailgate struts re-gassed quite cheaply by a company in Derbyshire I know. It was nice of the fellow Capri owner to send you a new pair for free, though. As for your radio and speaker upgrade, they're a nice upgrade, and it's your car, so you can do what you want to it. I like how you've hidden the front speakers and got them to fit. If you wanted to eventually go down the original route, it's not cheap. An original working ford radio will probably set you back about £400 and an uncut decent dash facia would be £80+. A little niggle of mine that I dont know if you've noticed or not, Is that the rear bumper over riders are in the wrong position. They should go through the inner bolt hole for the bracket. Let me know if you need any Capri parts, as I've got a set of refurbished Pepperpot alloys in the garage I may part with. I look forward to seeing the next video on the car. By the way are you attending the NEC classic car show next month? 🙂👍
Thanks for the comment Daniel, I appreciate you following the videos on my Capri and advice. Well done also on keeping your Capris... I know that it is like a drug, once you have 1 you want another, and 2 turns into 3 and so it goes on! 🤣 We are not the strange ones, it is everyone else! Thanks for the advice on tailgate struts (useful to know on some of my other cars) and I have spotted the position of the rear bumper over riders and will address it in a future video (well spotted!). I am after a set of pepperpots - feel free to connect with me on Instagram or Facebook as I am always after parts for this car! Thank you for watching and support.
Thanks for the comment; if you attend any of the local shows then I am certain you will have seen me and seeing as I always take a photo of any 280s at the shows then I probably have a photo of your car. 👍 Thanks for watching the video and please do pop over and say "hello" if you see me.
Re the rear wiper not working usually if you rub the contacts between the body and the rear tailgate with a bit of emery paper, once they're clean hopefully the wiper will again work.
Or just gentle tap the motor body with a rubber mallet, my was not used for ages and stopped working, a few taps on the motor body, and it sprung into life.
Hi Andy hope you are keeping well brilliant video on the capri and good to see the improvements coming the new speakers look great and well done for getting such a close fit don’t worry about putting your stamp on the capri it’s yours to enjoy as well as care for it will get better and better every time! All the best and keep up the good work Daniel
Thanks as always Daniel for the comment and support, I appreciate you continuing to tune into my Channel. Great to know you enjoyed the video and following progress on the Capri... still lots more to do. 👍
Brilliant update 👍 Nice to see you are putting your own stamp on the Capri. I dont blame you getting some more sunny driving miles before winter and salty horrible roads.Hope you have some where nice and dry to store the Capri over winter? Also the MK3 RS looking good in the background 😍 👌
Thanks for the comment, I appreciate the feedback on the video and am glad you enjoyed it. The Capri is going away either in a garage or my barn... either way it will be dry stored for the winter. Thanks also for noticing the Mk3 RS, which is now also SORN'd. Thanks also for the continued support for my Channel, I am grateful and look forward to hearing from you on future videos.
Wonderful stuff. Thought I'd check in to see the latest as been following since you picked this up. Anything that features this car are my favourites of yours.😊PS How's the Sapphire??????
Thanks for the comment Michael and for continuing to follow my Channel, I appreciate it. Sapphire update will be coming in November - I dropped it off over 3mths ago to have the wiring all sorted. Garage have done an amazing job and I am due to collect it at the beginning of November, so you can expect an update. Thanks for watching. 👍
Good update, and car is looking sharp. I think it looks better on the RS wheels than on the original pepperpot wheels. One question, is the head unit Bluetooth or do you have to plug the cables in from the phone?
Thanks for the comment, it is great to know you enjoyed the video and like the Capri. I agree with you, I prefer the 7-Spoke wheels over the pepperpots (and the bodycoloured grille over the black), but I feel I need to put the car back to the original look... but I will keep the wheels and grille which are on the car. Please do stay tuned to see where I do fit the original wheels (and if I do, for how long!). Head unit is not Bluetooth, it requires a cable but means it charges the iPhone as well. Thanks for watching. 👍
@@cornishcarcollectors the original look requires the pepper pots The sum of differences between the two cars is what sets them apart For example, the pepper pots look wrong on the Specials which have the colour coding The 7 spokes were an option on the launch 2.8i ( they were in the Accessories catalogue)
Lovely vlog as usual. However, and I could be wrong, but I think your Capri is 2.8 special and as such had those 7 spoke wheels as standard and not the peppperpots. Hope this helps.👍 👍
It has the body colour grill and headlight surounds but doesn't have the half leather interior that a special would have, so I would think it's just a standard 2.8i that's had the grill, light surounds and alloys from a 2.8i special fitted to it.
Thanks for the comment @bigphilswheels 👍 I think your questions has been answered by @johnmurray5274 and @arthurdalis thank you. I am glad you enjoyed the video, I appreciate you taking the time to watch and look forward to hearing from you on future videos.
Thanks for the comment and for following both the Capri and Sierra, I appreciate it. 👍 The Sierra has been with the same garage now for three months whilst they have carried out a complete refresh on the wiring. We are due to start the car next week and, assuming all goes well, it will be back to me at the very end of October when I promise to do a video update. Thanks for your patience.
Hello Rob, thanks for watching the video. Still working on chasing back all of the electrical connections, including a strange aftermarket switch that I found buried in behind the dashboard. Stay tuned as I'll feature more on the electrics over time. Appreciate the continued support. 👍
Thanks for the comment and for watching, strange though that you tuned in minded the Capri design has not aged well. Are you a closet Capri fan? Thanks also for the constructive feedback on the Capri... I take it your Capri has better paint?
@@cornishcarcollectors I apologize for any offence and I will concede that what I'm seeing may well be due to the silver just not showing up very well on camera, particularly with all those flat planes that the Mk2 facelift/"Mk3" presents. But I do remember the Fords of that generation all seemed to suffer from flat, dull paint, especially when compared with later cars, and what's on screen here looks just like I remember. I've loved the Capri ever since I was a teenager. I do wish Ford could make a new one but every time they have tried, the designer has tried to do their own thing and has completely missed the point. The wonderful thing about the Capri is that low, sleek shape with the long bonnet, the swoop at the back and the truncated tail. Give me that or give me death. The 80's facelift was I suppose inevitable that it should be like it was but that folded paper look - in my humble opinion - doesn't look quite as classic as the Mk1. That said, it *can* be made to look great. My favourite restomod is Rusty Kennedy's mallard green Mk3 shell dropped onto a 4x4 Sierra Sapphire Cosworth floorpan, I think he might have flared the wheel arches a little to accommodate wider wheels. Imagine driving one of those with a 5 litre V8 Coyote powering it. 😍 It will remain a dream though; projects like that require skills I will never have. So I settled down with a 2018 BMW X3 xdrive Msport. I'm not complaining.
Thanks for the reply @@X-boomer Sadly we are about to see a new Capri and true to modern Ford’s forum, they are breathing life into an old model name to help shift soulless electric SUVs. 🙄 Thanks for watching my video. 👍
