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Title: Gostlrs 91 XR2
Post by: Gostlrs on October 15, 2010, 01:06:00 PM

Well when the site took a hiccup i lost my thread that had my build. I will repost my pics for those new members. Sad to say the car looks nothing like this now. 2 days after it was sold it was literally hit by a lifted truck so the whole left side is all busted up and shit stains in the seats now..LOL

Here is how it looked when i bought it!
 (http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b293/gostlrs/XR2/DSCN0633.jpg)
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Title: Gostlrs 91 XR2
Post by: Gostlrs on October 15, 2010, 01:07:00 PM

Top was swiss cheese so first thing i did was put a new one on

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Title: Gostlrs 91 XR2
Post by: Gostlrs on October 15, 2010, 01:09:00 PM

Installed my DVD player....

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Title: Gostlrs 91 XR2
Post by: Gostlrs on October 15, 2010, 01:10:00 PM

Got the bubble cover......

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Title: Gostlrs 91 XR2
Post by: Gostlrs on October 15, 2010, 01:15:00 PM

Started to mess with the speakers some and made my trunk have some extra space. I could fit everything from Costco in there after I did that..LOL

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Title: Gostlrs 91 XR2
Post by: Gostlrs on October 15, 2010, 01:17:00 PM

First attempt at the Intake....Nice clear lenses and strut bars were installed. Cleaned engine bay up

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Title: Gostlrs 91 XR2
Post by: Gostlrs on October 15, 2010, 01:22:00 PM

I finally carpeted the trunk....

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Title: Gostlrs 91 XR2
Post by: Gostlrs on October 15, 2010, 01:25:00 PM

Removed the back seats and started to build a false wall so when the bubble cover was on it looked like a roadster and started adding some red trim

 (http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b293/gostlrs/XR2/DSCN1127.jpg)
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Title: Gostlrs 91 XR2
Post by: Gostlrs on October 15, 2010, 01:27:00 PM

Finally got rid of the red moo moo and found out why they did it. The rear corner was badly repaired. Started really liking how it was turning out.

 (http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b293/gostlrs/XR2/DSCN1120.jpg)
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Title: Gostlrs 91 XR2
Post by: Gostlrs on October 15, 2010, 01:31:00 PM

Had these rims sitting around for a long time and finally got tires for them 205/40/17s. Aftermarket rims really make a difference on these cars. especially getting rid of the crappy 91 rims.

 (http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b293/gostlrs/XR2/DSCN1177.jpg)
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Title: Gostlrs 91 XR2
Post by: Gostlrs on October 15, 2010, 01:33:00 PM

New front seats...Checkers special. Fit perfect and are actually good seats. I got both for 150 with the sliders. Normally $150 each plus sliders. Even at that price worth it!

 (http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b293/gostlrs/XR2/DSCN1285.jpg)
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Title: Gostlrs 91 XR2
Post by: Gostlrs on October 15, 2010, 01:34:00 PM

FMIC mock set up.....

 (http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b293/gostlrs/XR2/DSCN1352.jpg)
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Title: Gostlrs 91 XR2
Post by: Gostlrs on October 15, 2010, 01:36:00 PM

Final FMIC setup.....

 (http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b293/gostlrs/XR2/DSCN1359.jpg)
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Title: Gostlrs 91 XR2
Post by: Gostlrs on October 15, 2010, 01:38:00 PM

Finished off some red trim...

 (http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b293/gostlrs/XR2/DSCN1553.jpg)
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Title: Gostlrs 91 XR2
Post by: Gostlrs on October 15, 2010, 01:39:00 PM

Version 2.0 on the stereo.....

 (http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b293/gostlrs/XR2/DSCN1564-1.jpg)
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Title: Gostlrs 91 XR2
Post by: Gostlrs on October 15, 2010, 01:41:00 PM

Cat Back installed. 2.5in and glasspack instead of a muffler...Sounded SWEET!

 (http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b293/gostlrs/XR2/DSCN1667.jpg)
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Title: Gostlrs 91 XR2
Post by: Gostlrs on October 15, 2010, 01:44:00 PM

Added some white face gauges and picked up my 94 parts car for the bumpers and lights..

 (http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b293/gostlrs/XR2/DSCN0436.jpg)
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Title: Gostlrs 91 XR2
Post by: Gostlrs on October 15, 2010, 01:46:00 PM

Got the bumpers and lights swapped over..did all the body work and paint in the back yard. Not bad for first try!

 (http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b293/gostlrs/XR2/DSCN0464.jpg)
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Title: Gostlrs 91 XR2
Post by: Gostlrs on October 15, 2010, 01:48:00 PM

Finally painted the bubble cover and started converting the interior over to the 94 Interior as well....

 (http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b293/gostlrs/XR2/DSCN1432.jpg)
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Title: Gostlrs 91 XR2
Post by: Gostlrs on October 15, 2010, 01:51:00 PM

I even rewired the windows to work off the new switches. started to go a different route with the interior at this time.

 (http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b293/gostlrs/XR2/DSCN1544.jpg)
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Title: Gostlrs 91 XR2
Post by: Gostlrs on October 15, 2010, 01:53:00 PM

found a sweet hard top for super cheap...

 (http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b293/gostlrs/XR2/DSCN1568-1.jpg)
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Title: Gostlrs 91 XR2
Post by: Gostlrs on October 15, 2010, 01:54:00 PM

Swapped out the red for the white...was going to have the whole interior black with white trim when it was all done!

 (http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b293/gostlrs/XR2/DSCN1575.jpg)
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Title: Gostlrs 91 XR2
Post by: Gostlrs on October 15, 2010, 01:57:00 PM

So i started on the final stereo install and got it in...weeks later i decided to sell the car. I was night and day from the time i brought it home until i sold it. All this happened in just under a year and it was on a strict budget. Way worth it in the end..I may come back to the Capri world again. That was the second turbo one i owned. They say the third time is a charm!

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Title: Gostlrs 91 XR2
Post by: kelly270 on October 17, 2010, 04:12:00 AM

just wanted to add, that you can buy replacement carpet for our cars. My experiance was that they fit nicely but need to be trimed and fitted, (just like all carpet), I chose to put black in my car, cause i redid the seats black.
For those who dont know, go to

www.midcountymustang.com (http://www.midcountymustang.com)

and request a capri catalog, they have lots of parts and are good people in my book.

Title: Gostlrs 91 XR2
Post by: Gostlrs on October 17, 2010, 03:31:00 PM

Ebay has carpet as well....JC Whitney too...Cheaper i think then Midmustang.

Mine was from the 94, i cleaned it really good and then touched it up with the black interior paint..Looked just like new

Title: Gostlrs 91 XR2
Post by: CapriProject on October 17, 2010, 06:01:00 PM

...Gostlrs... When you cleaned the old stock carpet & touched it up with fabric paint... Did you do anything about the old pad under the carpet? I don't know if it is jute or foam rubber but I'm sure the one under my old carpet would be really dirty.  I'd like to get by cleaning the old carpet, touch-up any bad areas & maybe add a couple of mats. I'd rather spend the saved bucks on a new CANVAS convertable top.
Any cleaning suggestions would be great.

Title: Gostlrs 91 XR2
Post by: kelly270 on October 18, 2010, 12:48:00 PM

I think the carpet was only around $$200 shipped and what a nice differance it makes... I do realize how much a new top means, with out it the carpet is worthless!!!! I want a new top also and will get one, Lots out there to chose from. The only reason i want new is that the back window can come pre-tinted!!!! got to match the windows you know!!!! God, these cars are like funnels into which you pour money!!!!!!

Title: Gostlrs 91 XR2
Post by: CapriProject on October 18, 2010, 02:30:00 PM

Everything seems to be just around $200 (except the 'up-grade' canvas top which is around $300) I just thought cleaning & re-using the carpet would be an area where I could save some $$$.

Title: Gostlrs 91 XR2
Post by: Gostlrs on October 18, 2010, 06:10:00 PM

Foam in all the cars i pulled the carpet was fine.

Title: Re: Gostlrs 91 XR2
Post by: 94daves on March 28, 2014, 12:48:22 AM

Great pictures.  I enjoyed looking at the evolution of your car before you sold it.

In your reply #17 post, what is that egg crate material you put in the fog lamp and air scoop areas?  How did you attach it?