Finally started my 280 xpack project.
I've been collecting genuine nos parts for this since early 1990 after seeing an E reg xpack 280 parked up in Southampton High St in the late 80's when I was at college and vowed then to own one, one day.

Here's a pic of my 3 280's together. I couldn't decide which one to do it too as they are all low mileage, but one had just started to show signs of rusting on the wing rails so that made my mind up as the wings needed to come off.




I've started stripping it to a bare shell and started sandblasting the engine bay ready for any welding repairs.





I'm really busy at work at the moment but hopefully going to get the wings off before xmas and the bay finished and then get it on the 360 spit to completely strip it back to bare metal to carry out any repairs before the body kit is trial fitted.

 

I haven't decided on engine spec yet, I was going to stick in a low mileage 24v lump but I didn't want to chop up anything in the engine bay or relocate the battery to the boot. As I like the factory look of things when the bonnet is open.
So I will either run the standard 12v v6 with either an efi turbo or efi throttle bodies, but I know the lump will end up being stroked.
The wheels I have already got which are 9x16" Compomotives split rims, but this may change as I may get Image wheels to make a one off set of deep dish RS 7 spokes.
Here's a pic of the Comps.

 

Awsome, another Capri project. Looking forward to it.

 

Great project love 280's your lucky to have 3. I've always wanted to x pack my car but its to good to x pack all original panels etc. look forward to progress on this.

 

Cheers mate, I've been collecting for a long time.
I've also got 2 Tickfords build no 38 and 39
3 other 2.8i specials and a standard 2.8i.
plus other fords!

There my pension plan, as my proper pension is not worth the paper its written on!.

 

Would love to loose a few projects of my own, but looks like ones enough for me along with a mrs 5 kids and work
Come on lotto be mine! Lol
Will be keeping eye on this one
Good luck mate!

 

Cool . Project. I like the wheels.

 

Got to love a brookie! Im currently in proccess of having mine painted, very jelous of all your cars cant wait to see your project progress

 

Nice collection u have there! Thought I had a few with 3 capris and 3 sierras. Have u got any photos of the other capris?

 

Cheers mate, What build number is your brookie?

 

Hi Lee, I'll post some pics up later in the gallery/garage section when I get some spare time mate.
You got a nice collection too mate, I had a quick peak the other night.

 

I dont know, how do you find out?

Cheers

 

http://www.brooklands280.com/calc1.php

Build number calculator.

 

Finally got time to spend up my unit this weekend, but didn't get chance to work on the xpack as my D plate brooky needed a new starter and a rear wheel bearings sounded a bit noisy when she went for her last mot.



I Gave her a wash after I had finished, surprised how dirty they still get while in storage. She don't come up that bad considering I've never even waxed this one since I've owned it, she's 59k original paint and panels.



Think I had better invest in some more indoor covers as the other one needs a good clean too. I'll do that tomorrow as I will actually get time to work on the xpack.

 

very nice indeed another topic I will be keeping a eye on

 

You have a very nice collection there , good luck with the build and if ya wanna sell those wheels just give us a shout

 

This is one to watch the best of luck with your project.

 

Gotta love a Capri. Will be keeping an eye on this build

 

Cheers mate, I just bought another 2.8i special last month with a set of brooky wheels on it, even a spare in the boot.






A mate was after a set so he has first dibs, if not there yours.
I'll give you a shout in the week if so.
What will they be going on?

 

I was on about the sexy comp splits

 

I spent some time up the unit this weekend and nearly got the engine bay stripped. I'll be spending most evenings up there this coming week to get the wings off and prep the rest of the front end ready for paint.
She's in good condition, but I was surprised of the amount of rust that was hidden under the seam sealer. It looks like it traps moisture?!?
The bitchumen sound deadening on the bulkhead lived up to its name and was a right bitch to get off!

A few pics of how I left it tonight.







Can't wait to trial fit the kit.

 

Some great cars there mate, very nice

 

Nice work mate mines been sitting like this for about 6 years still not touched it thinking of maybe moving it on but think it would break my heart

 

Love these cars, always wanted one, just out of my price range

 

Cheers mate.

 

She looks in good nick John, Keep it mate as they are good investments.
If you need any panels, I have a large selection of genuine ford panels that I've collected over the years.
But if you did ever want to sell it, let me know as I would be interested.

 

You do still get the odd bargain out there mate, but they are getting far and few between now.

 

Subscribed!!!

Lovely collection.

 

what did you strip the paint off with?

 

Cheers Mark, nice RS by the way

 

I no longer own it mate, Sold it to a guy in Lituania. car is now being raced and is LHD.

 

Hello mate, I started with my sand blaster but it just makes so much mess and with the weather I usually wheel it outside but where its been raining for the last errrrrr 2 months I went back to some nitromors but to be honest that was a pain as you have to wash it down after.
So I went for a wire wheels and then detail sander and various grades, which was the better option.
I will use my sandblaster just to go back round all the seams and any bits of rust that is left.
What part of Southampton are you from?
Woodmill/Riverside Park here

 

opposite side of eastleigh to you ...

 

i was looking for someone that could do some blasting on my shell but no luck so have started with paint stripper and wheels etc

 

In post #14 on this thread you can see my sandblaster and soda blaster in the left hand corner infront of the oven doors. If you've got a large compressor in your garage/workshop I could bring them around one weekend if you want to have a blast?
Or if you can get your shell up to my unit your more than welcome to use it up mine.

 

mate that is lovely for you to say and i may just take you up on that , i am just starting on my capri and its a bit of a mission

 

Is that a mk1 you have?

 

yes it is, its in the resto section same as yours on here

 

https://passionford.com/forum/restor...i-project.html

 

Nice....