gtcapri Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 thanks mate from what i am learning thats the kit most people are using for a pro st look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaguar man 21 Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58 Impala Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Cool build, saw a lot of those when I was stationed in Germany. Always liked the body style, but looks way better as a pro mod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeatMan Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 I agree 58Impala, I almost bought one from my Sargeant in the Army but he backed out at the last minute. And it does look better as a pro mod!!! Especially one this sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 bad55 stan Posted June 16, 2014 Author Share Posted June 16, 2014 I got a bit done over the weekend,got the cage almost done.I modified the chassis to get the correct wheel base. Comments and suggestions are welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yahshu Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 Very nice. I had a friend with one of these Capri's with a V8 Rover motor in it, BLAH_BLAH_BLAH_BLAH that thing used to hammer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwrass Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 Bad55 Those are some awesome looking builds!!!!!!!! As I see you are from New Zealand. What kind of vib are you looking to do? In the states in the 80's those would have been some bad ass Pro Street Cars. In those days guys were running full out Race Cars on the street. I know some of your Drag Race Cars run different classes than we do here. What class would those run in ? Again great skills!!!!! jwrass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
am73grand Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 looking good man!! Keep it going!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtcapri Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 looking good man, are you going to make your own windows Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 bad55 stan Posted June 16, 2014 Author Share Posted June 16, 2014 Very nice. I had a friend with one of these Capri's with a V8 Rover motor in it, BLAH_BLAH_BLAH_BLAH that thing used to hammer. Thanks mate,we had lots of these cars here,and many had small blocks(Chev & Fords)in them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 bad55 stan Posted June 16, 2014 Author Share Posted June 16, 2014 Bad55 Those are some awesome looking builds!!!!!!!! As I see you are from New Zealand. What kind of vib are you looking to do? In the states in the 80's those would have been some bad ass Pro Street Cars. In those days guys were running full out Race Cars on the street. I know some of your Drag Race Cars run different classes than we do here. What class would those run in ? Again great skills!!!!! jwrass Thanks for your comments,I'm going for a street n strip sort of thing!We are pretty lucky over here, if its got a wof & reg you can drive it on the street.As for what class it would run in ,to be fair i don;t really know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 bad55 stan Posted June 16, 2014 Author Share Posted June 16, 2014 looking good man!! Keep it going!!! Thanks Ron,i finished up my impala,and have nearly done a ford bonus,so its full steam ahead... looking good man, are you going to make your own windows Thanks Tim,Yes i'll be making the windows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Lynch Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 Cool project! . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 Cool build, saw a lot of those when I was stationed in Germany. Always liked the body style, but looks way better as a pro mod. I lived in Pirmasens, Germany on the army post from 1969-72. The guy across the hall from us had a big Pontiac wagon as the family car, but regularly traded interesting Euro cars for their second car. He had a Fiat 500, a Karman Ghia Type 34 and a Capri like the subject of this thread, and this was before they were imported into the US. My father just had a Beetle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 bad55 stan Posted June 16, 2014 Author Share Posted June 16, 2014 Cool project! . Thanks Daniel. I lived in Pirmasens, Germany on the army post from 1969-72. The guy across the hall from us had a big Pontiac wagon as the family car, but regularly traded interesting Euro cars for their second car. He had a Fiat 500, a Karman Ghia Type 34 and a Capri like the subject of this thread, and this was before they were imported into the US. My father just had a Beetle! Thanks Tom.These cars were imported new back in the day over here.they had 1600,2000,and the v6 which was a 300litre.Not alot around now though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtcapri Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 i am currently restoring 1 here in oz its a 3000gt, but it will be a v8, i have mini tubbed it and its currently getting painted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filthyish Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Paint it yellow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwrass Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Stan, I think your build is very unique, great out of the box thinking (that was a bad pun but you know what I mean) I had a friend in high school who had a brand new 73 it was almost like a school bus yellow. He beat the snot out of that thing and never had a problem, it truly was a fun car! Seeing that it's a early 70s car why not do paint from the era! Maybe Funny Car themed, paneled out with Candies, Pearls, Candy Pagan Gold (HOK) over White Pearl looks awesome. The term Gold is kind of a misnomer, When shot over the White Pearl it is a Super looking Yellow. I will continue to watch this build!!!! GREAT JOB Mate. jwrass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 bad55 stan Posted June 17, 2014 Author Share Posted June 17, 2014 i am currently restoring 1 here in oz its a 3000gt, but it will be a v8, i have mini tubbed it and its currently getting painted Sounds good,how about posting a pic or 2 on here for us all to see.A mate had a mini tub capri,had a real strong 289 in it.totally street legal it would click of 11s all day...then he would drive it home... Paint it yellow not sure yet what color it will go... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 bad55 stan Posted June 17, 2014 Author Share Posted June 17, 2014 Stan, I think your build is very unique, great out of the box thinking (that was a bad pun but you know what I mean) I had a friend in high school who had a brand new 73 it was almost like a school bus yellow. He beat the snot out of that thing and never had a problem, it truly was a fun car! Seeing that it's a early 70s car why not do paint from the era! Maybe Funny Car themed, paneled out with Candies, Pearls, Candy Pagan Gold (HOK) over White Pearl looks awesome. The term Gold is kind of a misnomer, When shot over the White Pearl it is a Super looking Yellow. I will continue to watch this build!!!! GREAT JOB Mate. jwrass Thanks JW,I don't think that(HOK)paint is available here in NZ.I 'm still not sure on paint work yet.Good idea though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 bad55 stan Posted June 17, 2014 Author Share Posted June 17, 2014 Minor update, I have the stance set,Next up is the engine.Hope you like it so far... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwrass Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Stan, Outstanding!!!!! So much talent in your mind and skillful hands!!!!! thanks for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 bad55 stan Posted June 17, 2014 Author Share Posted June 17, 2014 Thanks James,here is a couple of shots with the body and frame together.Almost fits like a glove...almost... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwrass Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 Stan, Looking really great Mate!!!!! Something to consider......With the Race Car/Pro Street theme you are going with I would consider removing the lower molding on the body vs paint or foiling it. If you shave it,it will give the illusion of the stance being lower, If you keep it and leave it the same color as the car it will more or less give you a shadow line. If you paint it a different color than the body or foil it, it will give the illusion of the stance being higher. I have done shaved molding on 1:1 many times and it does make a difference on how the car looks. Same thing with custom paint. Darker colors on the bottom give the illusion of the body being less tall vs lighter colors on the bottom make the body look taller. Look at some race car paint work and you will see what I mean. Again this is just food for thought!!!! I love this build great job Stan. jwrass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-409 Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 I've always thought Ford Capri is a really nice car and I think it looks amazing as a Drag Car, too. With your skills I'm sure this will turn out fantastic, as it looks very good already. The chassis fits really nicely and roll cage looks good, too. I can't wait to see more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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