In reply to Tora :
Haven't worked out the attachment on the hood side yet. May do something with a bolt through the hole that's already there for the hood pins...?
In reply to Tora :
Haven't worked out the attachment on the hood side yet. May do something with a bolt through the hole that's already there for the hood pins...?
In reply to pres589 (djronnebaum) :
Previous owner did the 8" swap, and probably many years ago.
These days, I would think seriously about an 8.8, for better parts availability/ brake choices, etc. IMHO a 9" is probably overkill, and on the heavy side. When I was shopping for the 8" third member, I only found two vendors in the US selling complete center sections.
In reply to Rodan :
8.8" makes a lot of sense but would need to be custom narrowed to fit a vehicle where the Atlas is a good fit. They're so narrow... I wonder what the weight of each, the Altas vs 8" vs 8.8" is if similar brake hardware is considered. 8.8" definately has the upper hand on costs besides needing to be narrowed which I think is a big issue; it's new axle shafts and having someone do it properly etc.
In reply to pres589 (djronnebaum) :
I guess it all depends on your goals for the car... There's still stuff available for the Atlas, but if you want a wider choice in brake/diff/gear options, shortening an 8.8 might make for easier solutions and may be less expensive in the long run. For a street car the Atlas is probably fine.
The rear suspension on mine was also heavily modified so changing to an axle with more options probably made a lot of sense to the builder.
I have for a long time said, that I would like to swap out the Capri hinges for a Volvo 740/940 style (or Mercedes I think), where you can flip a stop and put the bonnet (hood?) 90 degrees straight up. That is my dream.
My MkII/III Capri glassfibre bonnet was made with all original attachment points, that is so nice. The 4 pin method gets old very quickly...
Took the Capri to a car show today... first time I've entered a show in probably 30 years. Got to park next to a 2nd cousin...
In reply to therealpinto :
I recall watching an old video about stage rallying Renault 5s, and they modified the hood side of the hinge to be slotted.
Open the hood then just pull it off.
Not sure I'd want to do that for a REAR hinged hood, though.
I saw this a couple weeks ago at a cars n coffee in Burtonsville MD
In reply to AngryCorvair (Forum Supporter) :
Nice. I'm guessing V8 swap from the badging (looks like Cobras on the fenders)?
I have seen that black Capri in Ocean City! It has the original V6 that is heavily modified. The owner is a nice guy .... I headed straight for it when I saw it pulling in!
Side view ...
In reply to TurboFource :
Ooh! 2600 or 2800? The 2600 is supposed to be a real screamer.
I think 2600 because 2800 started in 1974 and I think he told me it's a '73 thus the chrome bumpers (last year).
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