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by cavebloke
Fri Apr 06, 2007 9:28 pm
Forum: Body & Strengthening
Topic: Fibreglass Wings
Replies: 1
Views: 9900

Fibreglass Wings

I've seen fibreglass front wings for sale but it seems like the the front wings might give strength to the front of the monocoque. Would fitting them reduce front end rigidty? I like the idea of the weight reduction but not if it's at the cost of handling. My front wings are a little corroded but co...
by cavebloke
Fri Apr 06, 2007 9:25 pm
Forum: Body & Strengthening
Topic: Inner Wing To Bulkhead Corrosion
Replies: 1
Views: 9326

Inner Wing To Bulkhead Corrosion

Hi Guys, Having just stripped out all the interior sound deadening I've found I can see daylight out of both footwells. It's where the vertical weld was on the outermost edge of footwell. I guess this is a common problem since all kinds of crap seems to collet in th back of the innner wings. So I wa...
by cavebloke
Sat Feb 24, 2007 2:41 pm
Forum: Engine Conversions
Topic: Rover V8 Conversion
Replies: 18
Views: 45562

We idiots need help too. I have sent a fresh email minus all the dum questions I asked last time. Thanks for the help.
Simon
by cavebloke
Fri Feb 23, 2007 3:53 pm
Forum: Engine Conversions
Topic: Rover V8 Conversion
Replies: 18
Views: 45562

Hi Guys, I'm doing a Capri 3.9V8 conversion at the moment and I'm in a similar situation to Tom (ie not having £6000 and wanting to do the work mostly myself). I've tried to email you guys at Caprisport but I didn't get a reply (I did the aaa thing). There's no info that I could find on the website ...
by cavebloke
Fri Feb 23, 2007 3:34 pm
Forum: Body & Strengthening
Topic: Battery tray and Rad Mounts
Replies: 1
Views: 5405

Battery tray and Rad Mounts

Hi Guys, I'm currently trying to shoehorn a 3.9V8 into the front of my capri. I'm thinking I'll put the battery in the boot. The battery tray looks like it's been spot welded in. Is that right? and is the best method of removal just to drill out the welds? Also the V8 really needs a larger rad than ...