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 audicoupeparts.co.uk/start.htm
Ever wanted to put a rover V8 in a Capri? Take a look at how its done, and what you'll need.
capri.fordever.cz/Main/uk.htm
Czechoslovakian X-Pack Capri! Plus Capri history and gallery
pipinhispop.mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk
Great site which shows how to put a Zetec into a Mk3 Cortina. Covers all aspects along with pictures - Mounting, Induction/Exhaust, Cooling, Clutch/Gearbox, Fueling and Electrics.
Highly Recommended
web.ukonline.co.uk/markshipman/car
Triumph Dolomite restoration with pictures
web7.150013.vserver.de/eng/indexskip.htm...
Austrian based Taunus site featuring a rolling restoration. Some sporadic model history, plus Taunus film & tv appearences
www.capri-lounge.netfirms.com/alteredhom...
The Capri Longue - Enthusiast site/mods to a laser
www.cookhaus.co.uk/vinegar/index.htm
Natures rust remover - Vinegear. I've tried this myself, and it really does work, and you can't go wrong for 19p a bottle
Highly Recommended
www.cortina1to5.force9.co.uk/tony.htm
Tony's Mk5 Cortina GLS JAR144Y.
www.cortina80.co.uk
Gail's red 2 door 'RS2000', 1.6 Crusader & 2door project. Lots of information, history, etc on MK4/5 Cortinas
www.cortinamk3.com/index1.htm
Australian based site for the Mk3 Cortina
www.cortinaownersclub.co.uk
The Ford Cortina Mk1 - 5 Owners club website
www.dominicbolton.freeuk.com/injection.h...
Fitting a 2.0 EFI Pinto into a mk1 Escort
www.fiestaturbo.com/forums/guide-to-fitt...
Fiesta Turbo topic guide to fitting a boot release (mk3)
www.fiestaturbo.com/forums/guide-to-fitt...
Fiesta Turbo topic guide to fitting central locking (mk3)
www.fiestaturbo.com/forums/guide-to-fitt...
Fiesta Turbo topic guide to fitting electric windows (mk3)
www.fordcapri.co.uk
Capri history, tech spec, special editions. The content never seems to have been updated, but good basic reference
www.ford-capri.fsnet.co.uk/whiterose
White Rose Capri Club website. Members cars, event listings, plus a good technical guide to installing a 6 pod dash, 5 speed 'box, electronic ignition...
Highly Recommended
www.ford-granadaguild.org.uk
Mk1 & 2 Granada Club website
www.fordscorpio.co.uk
Ford Scorpio information, extensive technical tips, guides, model information, buyers guide plus a forum. What more could you ask for!
www.geocities.com/bortaf2000/photopagesp...
Robs Cortina page. Info on his hearing aid beige 'cooltina', plus he recently put up a guide to a 5 speed conversion. If you need and advice/parts, then look no further.
Highly Recommended
www.geocities.com/kiethrobinsonuk
Kieth's documented/photographed restoration of his Mk3 Cortina
www.hargreave-mawson.demon.co.uk/Spittoo...
Maybe slightly over the top, but gives you an idea of what spares/tools its useful to carry with you.
www.lrcars.fsnet.co.uk/index.html
Online body and paint repair manual
Highly Recommended
www.mantav8register.org.uk/cars.htm
Site dedicated to V8 powered Opel Manta's
www.markthreeownersclub.com
Cortina Mk3 owners club website
www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
Tyre size calculator - shows what size tyres you need to fit to your new wheels to keep the same rolling radius as the originals so the speedo will read correctly.
Highly Recommended
www.mirez.co.uk/ModMenu.htm
How to modifications for Mondeos, mainly electrical. Everything from installing footwell lights to converting a manual sunroof to electric
www.network54.com/Forum/67242/thread/117...
Capri Laser topic regarding setting the timing on a Pinto
www.phuc.me.uk
Plymouth home for unwanted Cortina's. 2 door and P100 projects underway with pictures.
www.scottishcapri.co.uk
Scottish Capri Club website.
www.southyorkshirecapriclub.com
South Yorkshire Capri club website. Members cars, events, forum
www.stealth316.com/2-alt-rebuild.htm
Alternator rebuild - handy to show whats inside them as a general overview
www.tomstickland.co.uk/astra/mods1/mods....
Interesting site that documents engine and suspension modifications to a Mk2 Astra. Gives a verdict on what real world differences are felt after each mod - handy before you start spending! £££
Highly Recommended
www.zetecescorts.bravehost.com
Guide to fitting a Zetec into a mk1/2 Escort
www.zetecinside.com/xr2/index.htm
How to put a Zetec in a mk1 Fiesta
zyworld.com/Steve_Cash/index.html
Cashy's excellent site with loads of gallery pics, scans of Ford brochures and history information. Just ask before using any pictures!
Highly Recommended
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| Forums |
buysellcortina.co.uk/forums/index.php
Links for cortina clubs, events, links to other cortina sites. Also great forum for technical questions, members cars, etc...
Highly Recommended
cortinaforums.com/forum/index.php
Mk3 Cortina forum
s6.invisionfree.com/Cortina80/index.php?
Forum of the Cortina Owners Club Mk1 - 5, P100 & Taunus
www.capriracing.co.uk/forum/default.asp
Rover V8 powered Capri
www.fordcortinaforum.com
Cortina mk3 owners club new forum
www.fordmondeo.org/forum/index.php?
Ford Mondeo owners forum. Technical section, members cars, etc…
www.granada-and-scorpio-online.com/forum...
Granada and Scorpio forums. Technical section, members cars, etc..
www.interford.co.uk/index.php
Ford community site - News/Classifieds/Forum and Gallery
www.network54.com/Forum/67242
Really good/active forum. Primarily it is for Capri's but its really good for anything pinto/cologne powered. You have to pay to post, but you can view for free.
Highly Recommended
www.oldskoolford.co.uk/phpBB2
Very active forum for everything oldskoolford. Tech section, members cars, for sale/wanted ads, plus a chance to put your questions to the people at Classic Ford & Retro Ford.
Highly Recommended
www.tickfordportal.co.uk/capripower/bboa...
Very active Capri forum
Highly Recommended
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mwrcapri.homestead.com/index.html
Capri service items - engine, body panels, trim, running gear.
www.247spares.co.uk
Linked to uk scrap yards - simple fill out the form for the part you want, and wait for the replies.
www.aldonauto.co.uk
Aldon distributors, coils, breakerless ignition kits for different applications.
www.astrali.co.uk
Astrali steering wheels & hub kits.
www.auto-paint.co.uk
Aerosols, Tins, 2k paint, filler
www.autosave-scotland.co.uk
Car audio, interior & exterior styling, seat covers, cleaning products, tools.
www.beeversautopanels.co.uk
Body Panels
www.bodyshopwarehouse.co.uk
Supplier of body panels and body prep materials and paint
www.boggbros.co.uk/index.html
Bogg Brothers have been featured in Classic Ford for their bike carb conversion for pinto engines.
www.brakeparts.co.uk
Online shop for brake pads, disks, shoes, calipers, master cylinders…
www.bresco.com
Suppliers of interior/exterior trim clips, fasteners and fixings.
www.burtonpower.co.uk
Huge range of Engine/Brakes/Suspension/Sytling components. A must for any classic Ford owner.
Highly Recommended
www.buypartsby.co.uk
General car parts - running gear
www.camskill.co.uk
Online shop for tyres as well as Jap tuning parts
www.caprigear.co.uk
Spares for Mk1/2/3 Capri's.
www.carbex.demon.co.uk
Carburetter reconditioning company based in Beds.
www.carpaint.co.uk/automotive_paint.htm
Supplier of single pack paints - Aerosol & various sizes of tins. "Smart repair" kits for paint, glass, aluminium and plastics catered for as well
www.cerberusracing.com
Australian based site which sells stainless steel dash overlays & chrome bonnet hinges
www.classic-car-accessories.co.uk/acatal...
General accessories - wiper blades, washer bottles, chrome wing mirrors, filler caps, traditional air filters
www.classicrepro.co.uk
Repo badges, OEM stickers, stripes.
www.consumabulbs.com
Replacement car bulbs. Has a search facility which will show all the bulbs used on a particular model. Very handy when your not sure what bulb you need.
www.coverdalecarpets.com
Manufacturers of car carpets & mats for any make/model
www.discountcarparts.co.uk
Online shop for general car parts
www.etyres.co.uk/car-tyres-batteries
Online tyre supplier which also offers a mobile tyre fitting option
www.findagearbox.co.uk
Supplies gearboxes - you can request a part via the online form
www.gowerlee.dircon.co.uk
Watford based shop for caburettors, parts, linkages, manifolds, ram pipes, manual choke kits.
www.gxauto.co.uk/catalog/default.php
Alloy wheels, Bodykits, Spoilers, Side Skirts.
www.heatedwindscreen.com/index.html
Supplier of automotive glass. Also has a limited range of custom made heated from windscreens.
www.information.gb.com/bpjservices/frame...
Crate engines, machine services, throttle body kits, cylinder heads. Pinto, Zetec, Duratec, as well as gearboxes.
www.itmotorsport.co.uk/index.htm
Replacement Pinto stainless steel bolt sets/Capri TCA bolts
www.lpg-kits.com/index.htm
LPG kits listed by make/model. First chose the kit for your car, then the type/size of tank you require
www.machine7.com
VW spares, but also supply Pertronix electronic ignition kits and flamethrower coils.
www.mytyres.co.uk/start.html
Online tyre supplier
www.needforspeed.co.uk/pages/home.asp
General accessories - wheels, performance air filters, bodykits
www.oldpartstore.co.uk
NOS, used and reproduction parts for Fords. Good place for hard to find bits.
Highly Recommended
www.perfectpanels.co.uk/index_catalogues...
Replacement body panels, bumpers, fuel tanks, wing mirrors...
www.powerflex.co.uk
Powerflex polyurethane suspension bushes/bump stops and exhaust mounts.
www.raldes.co.uk
Perfomance parts, not just for Fords
Highly Recommended
www.retrosport.com
Retrosport's website. Project and full spec Escorts for sale
www.sapmotorparts.com
General cars parts
www.securon.co.uk
Aftermarket seat belt & harness manufacturer
www.sparkplugs.co.uk
Online shop for spark plugs. Has a cross reference search so you can find the other manufactuer alternatives.
www.speedshack.co.uk
New & used parts, tuning parts, can be handy for hard to find bits
Highly Recommended
www.sportexexhausts.co.uk/default.php
Performance exhausts - and I believe the Capri ones are the same as sold by CCI only cheaper.
www.steelpanels.co.uk/index.html
Expressed steel reporduction body panels
www.tickover.co.uk
Capri specialists, as well as suppliers of classic Ford parts - New/Reconditioned, Body Panels, Mechanical, Performance parts. Body shop services also available.
www.tjmotorsport.co.uk
General accessories - wheels, performance air filters, etc. Also mk1/2 Escort alloy parts available
www.top-gear.net
Car Accessories - Mountney/Astrali steering wheels, boss kits, roof boxes and cycle carriers
www.ultraleds.co.uk
LED's for all uses including automotive. LED's suitable for side, indicators, brake, tail and interior applications.
www.zyworld.com/caprisport
Caprisport site. You probably know about their brake upgrades/rear disc conversions and axle location kits
www9.qha.com/uk/default.htm
General cars parts
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| Shows |
www.classicmotorshow.com
Listings of car shows going on in London/Beds/Herts/Essex, etc... Entry forms also available for download.
www.classicshows.org
Details of classic car shows around the country - venues/dates.
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