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Title: Gostlrs 1994 XR2 (#350) Build
Post by: Gostlrs on January 09, 2013, 04:37:00 PM
I should have it at my house in 2 weeks... So i figured its time to get back on the board after a almost 3 year "break" from the Capri world. I always said I would get another one if I could find the "right" 94 XR2.

Well for the price... Its the right one..HAHAHA

I am getting a 94 XR2 & 93 NA in the deal. The guy was in the process of parting the 94 to do the turbo swap on his 93 NA.

Body is great....Interior is trashed. Bad head gasket but been in the open so will need a complete rebuild.

Build List: Always More to Come once I get working on it....

Exterior:
Paint TBD
Door Shave
Shaved Ant
Shave & Tuck Eng Bay
Bubble Cover
Cloth Top
Clear Corners
17in Wheels & 205/40/17 Tires
Hard Top - 15 Feb 2013

Interior:
Seats
Stereo
Steering Wheel
Black Interior Bits
Rear Seat Delete

Performance:
1.8L Escort GT BP-T
DSM Turbo 16g FTW
Lower Springs
Strut Bar
FMIC
2.5in Exhaust


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Title: Gostlrs 1994 XR2 (#350) Build
Post by: Captain on January 09, 2013, 04:50:00 PM
Can't wait.

My plan for this year is bondo and paint.
Title: Gostlrs 1994 XR2 (#350) Build
Post by: Gostlrs on January 09, 2013, 04:58:00 PM
I think I will get it running...then strip it all the way down for the Shave / Tuck & Paint. My goal is to be at the 2014 Meet.....


Going to be splitting time & money with my 94 Hardbody as well. I plan on boosting it this year. Once the summer hits...I will have the time & cash hopefully to move both along nicely
Title: Gostlrs 1994 XR2 (#350) Build
Post by: Gostlrs on January 10, 2013, 12:02:00 PM
Here is a transformation of my last Capri. I Did it once..can do it again..LOL

Terrible graphics, top was Swiss cheese
 (http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b293/gostlrs/XR2/DSCN0644.jpg)


Put DVD system in it...TV was in glove box
 (http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b293/gostlrs/XR2/DVD12.jpg)

Bubble cover & rear seat removal was next
 (http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b293/gostlrs/XR2/Mar509.jpg)

Got rid of all the graphics....
 (http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b293/gostlrs/XR2/DSCN1128.jpg)

New Seats
 (http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b293/gostlrs/XR2/DSCN1286.jpg)

FMIC & cleaned up bay some
 (http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b293/gostlrs/XR2/DSCN1553.jpg)
Title: Gostlrs 1994 XR2 (#350) Build
Post by: Gostlrs on January 10, 2013, 12:04:00 PM
Gauges
 (http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b293/gostlrs/XR2/DSCN0013.jpg)

94 Conversion
 (http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b293/gostlrs/XR2/DSCN0445.jpg)

 (http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b293/gostlrs/XR2/DSCN0473.jpg)

 (http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b293/gostlrs/XR2/DSCN0466.jpg)

 (http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b293/gostlrs/XR2/DSCN1425.jpg)

Hardtop
 (http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b293/gostlrs/XR2/DSCN1570-1.jpg)
Title: Gostlrs 1994 XR2 (#350) Build
Post by: Gostlrs on January 10, 2013, 12:06:00 PM
Final days of the car...did a complete 94 swap on the doors & center console, rear lights, bumpers and side molding. Sold it shortly after the hardtop & redoing of the interior.

  (http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b293/gostlrs/XR2/DSCN1577.jpg)

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You can see all the old photos here....
http://s21.beta.photobucket.com/user/gostlrs/library/XR2 (http://s21.beta.photobucket.com/user/gostlrs/library/XR2)
Title: Gostlrs 1994 XR2 (#350) Build
Post by: azgtx on January 10, 2013, 12:30:00 PM
Yea..I just talked to that kid last night...He said they were pending...I thought you were in Florida? That guy should be shot for taking such great care of the 94 huh. Nice score Jamie but a butt load of work.
Clay
Title: Gostlrs 1994 XR2 (#350) Build
Post by: Gostlrs on January 10, 2013, 02:52:00 PM
Ya, the place they are stored to is terrible, I think he has about 10 dogs at least...Body is great shape...the rest will be easy enough to take car of. I should have them at my house around the 24th
Title: Gostlrs 1994 XR2 (#350) Build
Post by: Gostlrs on January 22, 2013, 05:15:00 PM
This weekend I should have them at the house...Can't wait!
Title: Gostlrs 1994 XR2 (#350) Build
Post by: Gostlrs on January 24, 2013, 02:47:00 PM
Everything is scheduled for tomorrow, Hopefully I get them home without any setbacks....
Title: Gostlrs 1994 XR2 (#350) Build
Post by: Gostlrs on January 25, 2013, 04:46:00 PM
Got the cars home... Took 14 hours to get them there. The 93 both wheel bearings were shot. So it took for ever to get it on the 2 wheel dolly.

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 (http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b293/gostlrs/1994%20Mercury%20Capri%20XR2/IMAG1505_zps332fcdb0.jpg)

 (http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b293/gostlrs/1994%20Mercury%20Capri%20XR2/IMAG1506_zpsc32ff458.jpg)

 (http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b293/gostlrs/1994%20Mercury%20Capri%20XR2/IMAG1507_zps6159320a.jpg)

 (http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b293/gostlrs/1994%20Mercury%20Capri%20XR2/IMAG1508_zps170fc096.jpg)

 (http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b293/gostlrs/1994%20Mercury%20Capri%20XR2/IMAG1509_zps54cee4a6.jpg)

 (http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b293/gostlrs/1994%20Mercury%20Capri%20XR2/IMAG1510_zpsf65df68a.jpg)

 (http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b293/gostlrs/1994%20Mercury%20Capri%20XR2/IMAG1511_zpsdf088e1d.jpg)

The 93 NA (Green one) will be parted out. So anything that is NA specific is up for sale. PM me only please asking for parts!

Hopefully in about 2 weeks I can get over there and start stripping down the Xr2.
Title: Gostlrs 1994 XR2 (#350) Build
Post by: Gostlrs on February 15, 2013, 03:37:00 PM
So I bought a 91 NA just for the hardtop & traded/sold it to Sherman. Now he is back on the road & I will tackle his old cars starting problem.

So this was my first official purchase for the 94..LOL Pretty clean hardtop!

 (http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b293/gostlrs/1994%20Mercury%20Capri%20XR2/IMAG1536_zps4209dfe8.jpg)

 (http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b293/gostlrs/1994%20Mercury%20Capri%20XR2/IMAG1535_zps6de30a6a.jpg)

 (http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b293/gostlrs/1994%20Mercury%20Capri%20XR2/IMAG1542_zpsb0d00faa.jpg)

 (http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b293/gostlrs/1994%20Mercury%20Capri%20XR2/IMAG1544_zps0582d8bd.jpg)

 (http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b293/gostlrs/1994%20Mercury%20Capri%20XR2/IMAG1543_zps9f678281.jpg)

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Title: Gostlrs 1994 XR2 (#350) Build
Post by: Gostlrs on March 17, 2013, 05:35:00 PM
We decided to keep this one & get it ready for my son's 16th in a year & half...Saved from being parted out..LOL

 (http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b293/gostlrs/1994%20Mercury%20Capri%20XR2/20130317_133725_zps7126c1b0.jpg)

 (http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b293/gostlrs/1994%20Mercury%20Capri%20XR2/20130317_133711_zps0c4b6c04.jpg)

 (http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b293/gostlrs/1994%20Mercury%20Capri%20XR2/20130317_101453_zps9bc9b8d8.jpg)

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Title: Gostlrs 1994 XR2 (#350) Build
Post by: Gostlrs on March 17, 2013, 05:36:00 PM
This one on the other hand... Almost ready for the scrap yard. We got most of it torn apart today!

 (http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b293/gostlrs/1994%20Mercury%20Capri%20XR2/20130317_152832_zpsad267d9b.jpg)

 (http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b293/gostlrs/1994%20Mercury%20Capri%20XR2/20130317_152811_zpsa855863e.jpg)

 (http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b293/gostlrs/1994%20Mercury%20Capri%20XR2/20130317_152802_zps86dfaffe.jpg)

 (http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b293/gostlrs/1994%20Mercury%20Capri%20XR2/20130317_152756_zps29a80feb.jpg)

 (http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b293/gostlrs/1994%20Mercury%20Capri%20XR2/20130317_152750_zps40cb7be5.jpg)

Let me know if there is anything you need before it's gone!
Title: Gostlrs 1994 XR2 (#350) Build
Post by: Gostlrs on April 17, 2013, 01:33:00 PM
Test fitted a different bumper today & pretty happy with the results. I will be moving forward with this idea.

   (http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b293/gostlrs/1994%20Mercury%20Capri%20XR2/20130417_130524_zps4237a006.jpg)

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Title: Gostlrs 1994 XR2 (#350) Build
Post by: Captain on April 17, 2013, 04:03:00 PM
Good find!
Not wrap around huh?
I see Nissan logo on there.
Title: Gostlrs 1994 XR2 (#350) Build
Post by: Gostlrs on April 18, 2013, 07:32:00 AM
This one was an OEM bumper to get an idea how whe whole thing looks. The bumper I will use will have the added extention on the bottom like yours. I plan to mold the whole bumper in.
Title: Gostlrs 1994 XR2 (#350) Build
Post by: Captain on April 18, 2013, 10:49:00 AM
Can't wait to see it.

Same time, can't wait for this freakin rain to be over with so I can work her.
Title: Gostlrs 1994 XR2 (#350) Build
Post by: Gostlrs on May 01, 2013, 05:44:00 PM
Got these bad boys coming in a few weeks....

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Title: Gostlrs 1994 XR2 (#350) Build
Post by: Rocketman on May 02, 2013, 01:49:00 AM
What are they from?
Title: Gostlrs 1994 XR2 (#350) Build
Post by: Gostlrs on May 02, 2013, 05:50:00 AM
R32 Skyline... Still got friends in Japan..LOL
Title: Gostlrs 1994 XR2 (#350) Build
Post by: Gostlrs on May 08, 2013, 05:31:00 PM
Picked up a Daily Ride... So now I can focus on the Capri. No need to always be working on several cars just to get to work. LOL

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Title: Gostlrs 1994 XR2 (#350) Build
Post by: CapriTypeR on May 09, 2013, 05:27:00 PM
Give me a good, detailed review in a couple months...I've been looking at those.
Title: Gostlrs 1994 XR2 (#350) Build
Post by: Gostlrs on May 09, 2013, 05:41:00 PM
For the price... Been awesome. The 1.4L turbo is the same HP (160) as my 2.0L & Had about 30lbs more torque but I felt the turbo was way underpowered.

The 2.5L GT will be out soon. But I am sure it will cost a bit more. Sticker on mine was 23K but I got it at 19,900 after rebates.
Title: Gostlrs 1994 XR2 (#350) Build
Post by: Gostlrs on June 14, 2013, 12:36:00 PM
2 more weeks & I will be with my cars again!
Title: Gostlrs 1994 XR2 (#350) Build
Post by: Gostlrs on July 12, 2013, 04:44:00 PM
Got the lights, Love how they fit. I think the end results will be what I wanted.

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