the man with a plan
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| posted on 3/6/04 at 10:44 PM |
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Capri as a donor?
Hi,
I understand that the Capri has a live axle, is this correct? If so is it the right width for a book +4" chassis, and can it be modded in the
same way as in the book?
How about the rest of the car, eg front uprights, propshaft, steering rack etc
Thanks
[Edited on 3/6/04 by the man with a plan]
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Screwy
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| posted on 3/6/04 at 11:01 PM |
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Well my capri rearaxle is +4 inch (iirc the Escort axle is 48" back plate to back plate mine measures 52" ) there have been some threads
regarding the capri as a donor maybe try the search function ?
As far as i can remember its a suitable donor except for the front uprights (use Sierra uprights possibly) and i think you need the escort rack ,but
i,m sure someone with more experiance than myself will reply 
[Edited on 3/6/04 by Screwy]
[Edited on 3/6/04 by Screwy]
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zilspeed
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| posted on 4/6/04 at 09:01 AM |
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There'a lot about the capri the capri that you could use.
Axle - my car uses capri
Engine
Gearbox
Clocks - behind a panel in the dash- why not.
You could use the struts cut down -just like sylva did with the striker.
It will have a useful set of brake calipers as well - M16s.
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