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> OT: Arne’s post-teener projects, Retirement project #7 - 1974 Capri V6
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post Mar 20 2024, 07:34 PM
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post Mar 20 2024, 08:01 PM
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Wow that turned out great. Is that the original color or did you add some blue to it? Either way it looks awesome.
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post Mar 20 2024, 09:16 PM
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QUOTE(Chris H. @ Mar 20 2024, 07:01 PM) *

Wow that turned out great. Is that the original color or did you add some blue to it? Either way it looks awesome.

In theory, it's the original color. 1974 Mercury paint code 3, listed as either Stardust Silver or Stardust Blue, depending on what paint book you look in. Description was a light silver-blue.

In the real world with today's paints, it is more blue than I expected, based on the door jambs and such. But it's possible that all the paint on the car has faded over time, as I've seen period photos of this color that look more like what I have now.

As you said, it does look good, and appropriate for a car of this vintage.
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post Mar 22 2024, 08:40 PM
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Paint looks very flat. Assuming you’re doing all the wet sanding and polishing on this project? Looks great.
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post Mar 23 2024, 06:55 PM
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Paint looks very fat. Assuming you’re doing all the wet sanding and polishing on this project? Looks great.

Nah, I pay people to do that work. Not fun for me at all. And these projects are all about the fun.

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post Mar 23 2024, 06:58 PM
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I’d have a hard time letting that one go.
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post Mar 23 2024, 10:27 PM
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I’d have a hard time letting that one go.

It is a really great example. I doubt I'll ever see one as dry and solid ever again. But I don't keep these projects when complete. I have to sell them to make way for the next one.
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post Mar 24 2024, 09:44 AM
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I’d have a hard time letting that one go.


(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Those are so hard to find in decent shape.
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post Mar 26 2024, 09:06 PM
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Back on the ground again, with almost all of the exterior trim installed. Installed the new steering rack internal bushing yesterday. Starting on one of my less favored jobs now—new headliner.

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post Mar 27 2024, 08:42 AM
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I’d have a hard time letting that one go.


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Grew up with a V6 Vega. Small car, decent power = fun.

Looking very good!
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post Mar 28 2024, 07:21 AM
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QUOTE(KELTY360 @ Mar 23 2024, 05:58 PM) *

I’d have a hard time letting that one go.


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Grew up with a V6 Vega. Small car, decent power = fun.

Looking very good!

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) you won't find another one like that. As long as that plastic timing gear thing is addressed it should be very reliable and a lot of fun to drive. Plus it's a manual which is awesome.
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post Mar 28 2024, 07:42 AM
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The car looks fantastic now you have a blue turd
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post Mar 28 2024, 09:55 AM
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I had a 1971 Road/race Capri and was just a ton of fun.

Enjoy the process.

And yeah, I’d be interested when time comes to sell it @arne
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post Mar 28 2024, 04:32 PM
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And yeah, I’d be interested when time comes to sell it @arne

I'll add you to my contact list, @Tdskip
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New headliner install has been postponed due to mis-boxed product. Vendor is handling the issue well, but there is still going to be some delay before the correct item arrives.

In the meanwhile, I've started fitting the new carpet instead.

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Side glass and trim is all in place now. Still waiting on more parts.

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post Apr 8 2024, 03:54 PM
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New headliner snugged into place and glued from the B pillars forward. Will begin final stretch and fit on the rear half tomorrow.

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My brother bought a Capri, V-6, 5 speed, brand new. It was a cool car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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My brother bought a Capri, V-6, 5 speed, brand new. It was a cool car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

Must have been a 4 speed. Ford didn't offer 5 speeds in North American Capris.
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ace looking car (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

but i sure am glad aussie capris never copped the collision bumpers. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif)

but its looking good regardless. .
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