ITS STILL ALIVE

Just some video to let everyone know that the Capri is still alive and kickin'

I'M SORRY...I'M SORRY...OK

I know. I don't need you to tell me that I have neglected the Capri. Its 5:04 a.m. and I have been working on it. The ceramic coated headers are on and hopefully when the neighbors are awake, I will fire it up and the won't leak. I realized that it will be another year before the Capri is really ready to hit the track. So, I have sold my truck and I will not be going to the track this year.(unless I rent a truck???) U-haul??? The headers look good. I don't know if they added any power. Maybe I can get Belinda to shoot a video of me taking off???

CRANK IT UP!!!

My first attempt at uploading a video. Since my family doubts my Holley addition, I must resort to video proof, much like Bigfoot, to prove that it does exist.LATER...

DOUBLE PUMPER

There it is in all its glory. The Holley 650 double pumper.
I have spent the last several hours placing a new carburetor to help deliver a bit more fuel down the cylinders of the old Capri. Let me tell you...WOW... I need to get to the track, as I can feel the extra power it has given the Capri. I spent about an hour fixing all of the leaks that the damn thing had. I think I have it adjusted pretty good. It may take some time, but this thing really could add some speed down the track. Now if I can fix the brakes. LATER...

STILL WANNA SEE MY REAR???

It has been some time since I've taken the time to post about the Capri. The back is doing much better, but I still haven't been working on the car. I did realize that I never finished explaining the new item that is in the photo above. The suspense can now end for all of you hanging on the edge of your couch waiting to know what the hell is Paul doing now. What we have is what will soon go under the Capri and help me move down the track a little quicker. It is a 8.8 Ford differential loaded with 4.10 gears, Moser 31 spline axles, Moroso exrta-long wheel studs, and a Detroit Locker unit to finish it all up. Now the big task will be to drop out the old one and get the new one in. If you remember what a task it was to get the lower control arms out, this should be a SUPER FUN experience. LATER...

WILL IT EVER END???

It's been almost a year to the date since I was confined to my bed with a herniated disk. Guess what? Its happening again and its really making me mad. It has been acting up and its actually causing pain in my right leg this time, along with the lower back. When will it end? I'm just posting to keep everyone informed and included a picture of the Capri to tide you over. Who knows when I will get back to work on the car. I might just give up and forget the car stuff all together. I'M FRUSTRATED!!! I HATE PAIN!!!
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WARMING THINGS UP

Old man winter has arrived and I am behind the 8-ball, but I was able to get the shop a little warmer yesterday. I managed to put insulation in the pockets of the garage door. Its amazing the difference that made. You can put your hand on the doors and not feel the outside weather. My little propane heater raised the temp in the garage by 12 degrees on the low setting. When I get done doing some additional weatherproofing, I'm going to put that thing on high and see what it will do. It cranks out 80,000 BTU on the high setting. I won't get the ceiling complete, so I know lots of that heat is setting up in the rafters, but it stayed a comfortable 55 degrees. I'm thinking if I can keep a nice 50-60 degrees in the shop, I'll be getting several things done this winter.
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