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Title: Having a little fun
Post by: JThw8 on April 25, 2011, 10:11:00 AM
Ok, dont hate me too much.  Waiting on some parts to further prep the Capri for the BABE rally and decided to tackle a little cosmetics.  The body on the car is in terrible shape and it looks like it was painted with a roller (looks oddly good in photos though)

Well the rally is all about cheap and fun (think Hot Rot power tour meets art car parade) so I decided to have a little fun with the paint.

When I start to fix her up properly after the rally she'll need a complete redo on the body so I figured this couldnt hurt anything.

Started with
 (http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/222324_10150595798565121_707995120_18473495_4882755_n.jpg)

Ended with


 (http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/222041_10150596073725121_707995120_18478446_2148940_n.jpg)
Title: Having a little fun
Post by: tonlaw71 on April 25, 2011, 11:18:00 AM
I bleeping love it! Great job!
Title: Having a little fun
Post by: Rad on April 25, 2011, 11:31:00 AM
Ya, my wife just saw it and wants you to do hers!
Beauty!
Title: Having a little fun
Post by: JThw8 on April 25, 2011, 11:39:00 AM
Im thinking faux PVC machine guns on the front fenders and some rocker panel missiles to finish it off  ;)
Title: Having a little fun
Post by: CapriTypeR on April 25, 2011, 11:45:00 AM
Niiiiice!  I think the machine guns and missiles will be the perfect accessories!
Title: Having a little fun
Post by: Heavensheros on April 26, 2011, 06:04:00 AM
I LOVE IT !!! I WANTS IT!!! ME WANTS THE PRECIOUS !!!!
Title: Having a little fun
Post by: JThw8 on April 26, 2011, 08:11:00 AM
Armed and ready!

  (http://misfittoysracing.com/images/capriarmedsm.JPG)
Title: Having a little fun
Post by: Rocketman on April 26, 2011, 08:23:00 AM
Those are just the auxiliary guns, right? Where's the dual 50 cal??
Title: Having a little fun
Post by: JThw8 on April 26, 2011, 08:30:00 AM
Yeah, everyone keeps telling me the guns should be bigger, I dunno I was trying to be subtle   ;)    

Should be lots of fun when I take it for state inspection.

I guess I could do a centrally mounted 50 Cal ala the A-10 Warthog...Time to see what other PVC I have laying around.

  (http://www.shutterpoint.com/photos/T/345758-A10-Warthog-and-Chaingun_view.jpg)
Title: Having a little fun
Post by: drbob on April 26, 2011, 08:36:00 AM
Oh dude, that's OUTSTANDING !!!  We are really hoping that you can somehow bring it to this years National Capri gathering.  I am sure you would bring home a trophy.
Title: Having a little fun
Post by: JThw8 on April 26, 2011, 08:45:00 AM
That's the one in September in PA?   Really just depends on the dates, Im travelling overseas alot for work this year but if Im around when it happens and the car is still chugging along (it *should* only get better now that someone is caring for it) I will try to make it there for sure.
Title: Having a little fun
Post by: Rocketman on April 26, 2011, 08:46:00 AM
Warthog gun would be AWESOME!Some plywood disks & pvc could shape up into a convincing replica real quick    (http://smile.gif)  

I was just messin with ya on the size - they look great! very badass.

Once I get my machine back on the road you me and John should go cruisin!

EDIT: The MACG that Bob is talking about is in FREEPORT Illinois on August 13th. I'll be there! I host the northeast meet locally here in September.

If you need a hand troubleshooting feel free to take a spin up here one day, I have tools, maybe spare parts, & I know these cars inside out   (http://smile.gif)
Title: Having a little fun
Post by: JThw8 on April 26, 2011, 08:50:00 AM
I was thinking an old bucket and some PVC cutoffs.  Just mold it to the front bumper but not actually into it (so far all of these "accessories" aren't damaging to the car)

Definitely be up for a cruise once I get her sorted out.  My dad my be borrwing for awhile (he's in MD) after the rally so I can work on his car but it shouldn't be away long.
Title: Having a little fun
Post by: drbob on April 26, 2011, 09:23:00 AM
Matt, the 10th Annual Mid-America Capri Gathering is in Freeport, Illinois not Rockford !!!  I think I've told you that a couple times before, lets get it strait  (http://smile.gif)
Title: Having a little fun
Post by: Rocketman on April 26, 2011, 10:43:00 AM
I stand corrected! I somehow always manage to mix the two up. FREEPORT. FREEPORT!

Was it held in Rockford in the past?
Title: Having a little fun
Post by: drbob on April 26, 2011, 10:58:00 AM
The speedway was in Rockford, then we came to Freeport for the food and fun.

I guess now is the time to start thinking about the gathering and to start working on logistics.

Part I

Hotel.....Sorry we don't have a free porn motel, or one like last years funfest.  Unfortunatly you probably won't have the fun we did last year without getting into trouble.  Motels in area are around 65-90 a night.
Title: Having a little fun
Post by: JThw8 on June 02, 2011, 01:23:00 PM
Well, sunday is the big day, time to head out on the rally.  Car seems to be doing pretty well these days.
I'll try to post some updates from the road if I can find any internet connections.

  (http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/253933_10150662453760121_707995120_19104853_406139_n.jpg)
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Post by: Gostlrs on June 03, 2011, 01:02:00 AM
Camo those wheels!
Title: Having a little fun
Post by: Colorado1 on July 02, 2011, 09:57:00 AM
Why Gostlrs? Those will make the enemy run away!!!
Or you could take it hunting & blast away with the top down(safely strapped to the inner door handle of course). Actually I talked to a guy that did the same thing jet fighter style & it was pretty cool-he raced it,Honda or something.
Title: Having a little fun
Post by: Gostlrs on July 02, 2011, 09:59:00 AM
To keep the theme, all colored then oem wheels....Hell i would just paint the tires too while at it..hahaha
Title: Having a little fun
Post by: Colorado1 on July 02, 2011, 10:08:00 AM
F..... We must be bored to be posting this weekend!
Title: Having a little fun
Post by: Gostlrs on July 02, 2011, 02:45:00 PM
I been living in a hotel for 2 months..so you know i am bored as hell. go home in 2 weeks