TeamCapri
General => General => Topic started by: chrispoe on June 03, 2016, 09:48:24 AM
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IMHO this has to be the most unique Capri I've ever seen! They're asking $6500 for it on craigslist.
(http://i1382.photobucket.com/albums/ah279/chrispoe_/00T0T_gZgqeySKWJi_600x450_zpsuxehhsww.jpg) (http://s1382.photobucket.com/user/chrispoe_/media/00T0T_gZgqeySKWJi_600x450_zpsuxehhsww.jpg.html)
https://wausau.craigslist.org/cto/5580840657.html
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Hey, there's your v6 swap, poe! err...
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It's rear wheel drive too!
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You found this in the dictionary beside the definition of ugly, right?
Jack
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Sheesh, that's bad. But I wonder where the seats are from? Does anyone recognize them?
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Looks euro. I'd wager Saab or VW...
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Unique... I guess. Appears well executed compared to most of the other stuff out there.
Very interested in the RWD conversion of it... looks like he needed to blast the front end way out to make the engine fit.
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I'm hoping to go look at it this weekend....if I do, I'll shoot ALL KINDS of pictures!
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Awesome! Can't wait!
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S10 or Ranger frame?
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I'm pretty sure he's using the Ranger frame, suspension, and the Vulcan V6 drivetrain. That would explain why the front wheels are pushed forward and from the interior pic, the use of the stock speedometer.
If I was converting a Capri to RWD, I'd use the early 90's Ranger frame due to the nearly identical track width to the Capri and would have shorted the frame and driveshaft to make the wheelbase match.
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We can do almost anything with enough information, willpower, resources and time, but as a famous figure skater said once, "why, why?"
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I'm pretty sure he's using the Ranger frame, suspension, and the Vulcan V6 drivetrain. That would explain why the front wheels are pushed forward and from the interior pic, the use of the stock speedometer.
If I was converting a Capri to RWD, I'd use the early 90's Ranger frame due to the nearly identical track width to the Capri and would have shorted the frame and driveshaft to make the wheelbase match.
Nothing on that car is Ranger or S10.....frame, suspension or drivetrain!
I drove 3 1/2 hours (one way) to go see this thing today....I literally just walked in the door. I took some pics for everybody - I will try and get them posted tomorrow some time.
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Thanks Russ!!!!
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I was half wrong in my previous post about no Ranger parts.....although a Ranger was not used in any way, the drivetrain WAS available in a Ranger. Alvin used the drivetrain from a 1988 Ford Aerostar van - 3.0 V6 engine/trans/rear axle. He welded subframes on to get everything to mount, and used a Mustang 2 front suspension/steering set-up.
The body work is 100% metal - there is NO fiberglass in this build.
Seats are out of a late-model Volvo.
I can post more info next week.
Here is a link to a bunch of pictures...feel free to ask questions, and if I can't answer them, I will ask Mr. Bunge next weekend....
http://ImageEvent.com/roosport/mercorod (http://ImageEvent.com/roosport/mercorod)
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Thanks for the pics and info!
I figured it was using the Vulcan V6 and tranny. The narrow engine bay was suggesting the use of a SOHC engine.
The Aerostar rear axle is 5 inches or so longer than the Ranger’s axle, so that would explain why the fenders in the rear were flared.
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Needs headers!
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The workmanship on this car is excellent....this guy knows what he's doing, and it's obvious he loves doing it! Again, the bodywork is all metal, and he used stainless steel everywhere he could. There are a number of things I would change, but overall, the car shows very well.
Yes, Rocket - it needs headers....as well as a lot more chrome under the hood, wire wheel & white walls, as well as something different for the hood ornament...
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I guess it's a matter of taste, but I consider that an amazing piece of artwork. I would be honored to own that car! Amazing craftsmanship and unbelievable vision. I am amazed at the level of skill it takes to create things like because I know I would never be able to do anything close to that. Totally in awe....
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I guess it's a matter of taste, but I consider that an amazing piece of artwork. I would be honored to own that car! Amazing craftsmanship and unbelievable vision. I am amazed at the level of skill it takes to create things like because I know I would never be able to do anything close to that. Totally in awe....
I agree! I get that it's not everyone's taste, but after the seeing car close-up & in person, the workmanship is incredible!
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A little bit of an update:
I swapped out the stock black door handles/door locks with chrome units. replaced the silver painted rub strips with chrome-covered 94 strips, and added the side pipes. Next up on the outside, is a set of hand-built chrome wire wheels w/whitewalls, and chroming the front/rear bumpers.
On the inside, I swapped the 93 gray interior out for the black interior from a 94 XR2, & installed a modern stereo and new speakers. Next up for the interior: Brand new black carpet, custom built center console, swap the gray dash out for a black one, wood steering wheel, and wood/wood grain gauge/radio bezels.
(http://photos.imageevent.com/roosport/mercorod/websize/2016-08-04%2015.02.26.jpg)