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- Fri Apr 06, 2007 9:28 pm
- Forum: Body & Strengthening
- Topic: Fibreglass Wings
- Replies: 1
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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...
- Fri Apr 06, 2007 9:25 pm
- Forum: Body & Strengthening
- Topic: Inner Wing To Bulkhead Corrosion
- Replies: 1
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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...
- Sat Feb 24, 2007 2:41 pm
- Forum: Engine Conversions
- Topic: Rover V8 Conversion
- Replies: 18
- Views: 45562
- 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 ...
- Fri Feb 23, 2007 3:34 pm
- Forum: Body & Strengthening
- Topic: Battery tray and Rad Mounts
- Replies: 1
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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 ...