New Wing, Electricals And The First Time On The Road In 25 Years! Will It Pass It's MOT?!

[@jeremypearson6852]

Paint it black with gold trim and make it look like the JPS Formula 1 cars from the 80’s. That would be really iconic. If you Google it, you can see a Capri in those colors.

[@370DatsunZed]

Oooooh, this is a damn fine suggestion....this is a REALLY good shout! 👌👌

[@z400b]

They did a 70's mk2 capri in those colours from factory.

[@Scotts23]

I have to agree it would look good in the JPS LIVERY but and a BIG BUT capris are getting quite rare nowadays so I personally believe it needs to stay looking as standard as possible and we all know that Ben will have it looking absolutely fantastic by the time he finishes just look at the quality of the spray job he did on the mini

[@jeremypearson6852]

@@Scotts23 I’ve lived in the US for about forty years, so I don’t see any here, but I always remember that color combo growing up in Essex.

[@user-m-q9f]

Some, would say a tribute car!!! BUT noooooo!!!! Fake!!!!😂😂😂😂

[@andrewskinner8455]

Keep original black, reinstate the laser stickers and make it a sleeper !

[@glenysblowers]

Hello Ben love your vlog I can't stop watching them I'm a pensioner of 76 I think you are so clever what you do with cars good luck and than you, Alan from Suffolk.

[@neilsheffield8486]

Keep it black Ben it’s the best colour for a Capri. Get yourself a 2.8 special rear axle with the LSD and bigger drums, 2.8 servo and master cylinder High Spec 4 pot front callipers with 280mm discs if you’re sticking with 13 inch rims. Braided hoses also a must. All round poly bushes and lower it no more than about an inch. Some people also swear by rear axle braces

[@tastyclassics]

Brilliant comment thanks mate!

[@neilsheffield8486]

@@tastyclassics great fit on the front wing by the way. You’ve inspired me to replace mine now 👍🏻

[@TheFusedplug]

Ello mate I agree @ keeping it black. I don't know if you're with me on this but if a Capri is white they look great too so if it's white 🤍 keep it white and same goes for black . Capri club have an "anti tramping" system just wondered if it's worth Ben consulting with Capri club International on the handling side of things?

[@jazzyfizzle687]

Top lad 👍

[@caprilaser3]

I own a black Capri Laser myself and think that’s the best colour. Therefore I’m going to say keep it black with original Laser decals on the outside and make it a sleeper. I got my wheels diamond cut with back inserts and it’s a huge improvement on the standard silver, especially on a black car. I’m interested to see how the engine conversion goes as it might give me ideas of my own!

[@370DatsunZed]

Keep it looking as much like a Standard Laser as you can...but with the significant horses under the bonnet. Standard ALL the way!

[@Scotts23]

I 100percent are with you on that 👍

[@andrewmorton3177]

Been following you since the Bedford Rascal & love the videos! I’d keep it externally standard 1.6 Laser & respray it factory black with new decals etc. Back in 86 my brother had a Paris Blue C reg 1.6 Laser (I was 10 years old) & I absolutely adored the look of it but even then I knew it wasn’t fast 😂 Great memories & really looking forward to the next video.

[@grantmckendry3323]

A Sleeper Laser.

[@matthewwagg4030]

That hole by the steering wheel that you've mounted the screen wash is for the choke lever, leave it black. Capri for me!!

[@Robert-mt9jw]

I came here to say the same, manual choke pull / push.

[@stevenmoran4060]

⁠but proper Capris had twin choke webbers fitted, well the 3.0 litre Ghia ones did anyway. Lasers were the very basic model. Only 2 models had the two exhausts, 3 litre, later 2.8, and the Dutch 2.3 v6.

[@stevenmoran4060]

Aren’t the 2 inner headlights the main beam? One rear fog light is the legal minimum but 2 is better, especially as most of the times the manufactures only fitted a bulb on one side to save money, so you might just need to fit a 21w bulb. Safety is irrelevant if you can save 50p a car. Bit like new cars, no spare wheel but a can of rubbish that needs a pump to blow in the tyre. Only problem with that theory is with a hybrid that always start in electric mode, the ignition turns off after 30 seconds unless you are in drive. On your own impossible to use the “puncture kit”! Only took RAC 4 hours to turn up!

[@stevenmoran4060]

Take the windscreen out and before you fit the new one it makes life easier for the body repair on the scuttle. I’d keep it in a Ford Laser oricolour but do the rear disc conversion and brake hoses so, the performance stuff. Makes the sleeper so much better until you press the go pedal and, Capris never had decent brakes ever. My 3 litre was rubbish on brakes, all you noticed was the bonnet dipping long before you felt any braking.

[@MarkyBoy-z5w]

​@@stevenmoran4060"proper Capri's" oh so 4 pots are not proper then? Had a load of v6's back in the day and never liked that snob statement. Most sold were 1600's but did those owners not love their cars? All Capri's are dead cool.

[@paulmoore6345]

The ex-pressed panels are possibly the best of all the pattern panels

[@leepodger3331]

You could create the Capri that was never made and turn it into a Capri ST and finished in ST orange and stuff. I do love a sleeper, but think you could work your magic on this long term project and make it unique. Great video as always.

[@peteredwards338]

Forgot it's Friday! What joy.! Tasty Classic,s night 😋

[@michaelhayes1205]

Metallic black/purple. Thy look amazing. Reflections really catch the light. A muted black that turns to shine in the light. The patterns change in different light conditions. Love your down to earth, relaxed style. Keep up the content

[@peteralderton4029]

Hi from Australia. Can i suggest that you zoom in to some of the stuff you're doing? Maybe when you're editing? Im watching on a 55 inch tv and cant see what you're up to. Ive watched a lot of your videos and love them . Keep it up. 😁👍

[@GrantHughes-s1g]

Thanks Ben, great format, graft with humour- love it! I’m no mechanic but appreciate what you’re doing. Best of luck with that Capri, it’ll be awesome when it’s done!

[@tastyclassics]

That's really kind of you! It's aong road ahead but it will be something to behold when it's done 😍

[@clarky2609]

Personally, I'd leave it looking a standard black Laser, lower it a tad and upgrade the brakes as we all know they aren't known for their great brakes. A 2.8 lsd, make it a proper sleeper. I've got an st170 Focus remapped, and it goes really well, yours should fly

[@chriscummings741]

Leave it black but base and clear easier to polish and will give a nice deeper look.

[@TheFusedplug]

Or....SPORT stickers etc and lose the Laser rails /stickers? Less is sometimes more.

[@djm9937]

I am so envious. I had a Capri in the 90's should never have got rid as I have regretted doing so ever since. Am loving this series as i do all the other videos

[@T010180]

I had one early eighties, Thanks to this restauration I'm now looking for one again. But they are really expensive in my country.

[@jagvette1]

I had a 73 MKI 3 litre GT I miss it so much

[@TheFusedplug]

I'm saving for another I'm only 4 grand saved ...gonna need 10 at least but not spending any more than 7 or 8 and only looking at 1.6 or 2.0 with an MOT... I'm sick that I spent so little buying several back in the day . My Capri is for LIFE this time around .. LESSON LEARNED.

[@TheFusedplug]

​@@T010180Expensive here too I'm sooooo kicking myself for not storing one away ...lack of support back in the day is partially why I had to sell /lose my Capri

[@RailwayWorld_2023]

Love the Capri, especially this version of the Laser! It just looks so meaty and ready to attack, its just such an iconic british car. Great job in restoring this beauty, keep up the work :)

[@chrislloyd7324]

I think the Capri looks really good in black. My suggestion would be Ford Panther Black - will give it a nice sparkle in the sun. As Ford the rear brakes (see what I did there 😆), given the likely performance, and the fact you won’t be able to resist a trip to the ring lol, save up a bit more dosh and go for the rear disk conversion 😊

[@robandchristheateam5053]

Still pulling out bamboo grove roots. Stop every half hour and watch the brilliant Tasty Classics . Only thing keeps me going. It’s addictive.

[@LeonardMagnusson]

westport wa state here sir. a man that knows his limitations. is a wise man.

[@LordClunk]

48:20 That blanking plug, I am sure it was for the choke on the lower end models.

[@scottcallis3491]

Some great suggestions already for the colour, I'd stay with Black, detailed stock as a Laser with the twist being the engine. Love the Capri had a 2 litre Ghia as a 19 year old. Absolute class it was. Enjoying this series.

[@DF-gd4sc]

Loving this episode and the Matt Armstrong reference! A collaboration between the two of you would be such a head on collision in terms of ethos and approach… and car choices! 😊

[@papalaz4444244]

It looks great in metallic black. My Dad had a Capri around 1972, it was bright yellow.

[@matthewbacon5734]

My 2.0 Sport had a crack from left to right on the windscreen. Love it.

[@paulrussell5770]

Paint it Ford Signal orange, it’ll look ace. Leave the drum brakes and spend your money on the front brakes, lots of choice out there and it will make more of a difference.. Rear suspension, single leafs, poly bushes and an axle location kit makes a big difference. Love the project so far, just got a 2.0 laser on the road after 21 years for a mate of mine!!

[@jmaximus1uk]

My brother used to have two 2.8i capris, one was metallic purple, the other one was midnight blue. Both lovely colours...

[@robandchristheateam5053]

Ben you were born to entertain. You reach out from the screen with generosity and human warmth. Plus deep experience. Brill!

[@ianpreece2739]

Black is hands down the best colour for a Capri

[@chriscooks9850]

Happy this is nearly back on the road. I would paint it in the same black as your mini so it isn't too far from standard. Looks awesome. Or yeah, just keep it standard

[@BarryHyett]

Ben your videos are awesome best thing on KZbin the time and effort you put into your projects is amazing.

[@peter3234]

Great vid as usual Ben. Keep the Capri the original standard gloss black. Don’t bother with rear discs. I’m sure you know only 30 percentage braking done on rear wheels. Four pot callipers on front for sure. Not princess conversions, too heavy and hard to notice any difference. Probably a lot of fabricating needed for coil over rear suspension. Just saying.

[@elainethompson3660]

Tasty classics all i could say i have loved this build. Cant wait for a next vid on the turbo capri!

[@craigvalberg7397]

You can get inner wing panels where you've put the bracket..they stop loads of shite, they're cheap too, just a thought for later Ron.. 😊

[@craigjohnston1194]

Yeah they were originally steel but you can buy plastic ones now which are more durable. The originals rot out and that’s why almost all Capri wings rot at the top corner.

[@thetrailhunter4469]

I will probably be watching your vids all day mate. Excellent stuff, really want a Capri now.

[@darrenjones9504]

Great job 👍 I would say the rear brake conversion is a must. I remember how difficult it was to stop my 1.6 L in the distant past and was forever replacing or lathe cutting the front discs. God knows what it would be like with a 300-400 BHP engine 🤔🤔

[@colinhumphreys2116]

Hi Ben, Just discovered your great channel a couple of weeks ago and I'm now completely absorbed in every episode of every car especially the glorious Audi TT (I have a mk1 3.2). I especially like the extended video format. Keep up the good work!

[@thetruthwillout3347]

I once had a 69 Mustang Mach 1 that I had painted in the original colour of Black Jade. It's a very dark metallic green and looks stunning especially with the satin black hood. However I like the idea of your Capri in black with original decals for the sleeper look or as someone else mentioned black with JPS decals. Whatever you choose to do it'll look great.

[@TurboTimsWorld]

Back in 1988 I worked in an Arther Daily style used car lot, we had our own paint shop anyway we had a capri needing a quick refresh to match the miles on the dash cough cough so we did a blow over paint job to tidy it up. The capri started off that deep metallic blue and due to a slight slip in the paint mixing room ended up more Cadbury's purple and there was some perl in it so we put the clear coat on thinking the perl would lift the blue but the next day OMG we was going to have to repaint...we sat it to fully cure and get a slot back in the paint booth, but sold it in the purple ish paint, a guy come in saw it with even the end caps off loved it !

[@jonathanbowles2577]

Good Evening Ben. What a Superb Project to begin. I reckon all round Disc Brakes with Braided Pipes, Sports Lowered Suspension and Coil Over Springs, All rust holes and areas cut out and replaced with new metal plating, replace all Lights all around, replace the Windscreen, set of new Tyres and old style Pepper Pot Hole Rims, brand new Exhaust System Double Pipes at the rear, brand new Bonnet, Complete refurbishment of the Interior and Dash Board with new Dials and Gauges. Sports Rally Steel Steering Wheel. Gate Shift Titainium Gearbox 5/6 Speed Manual, Seating could be re-upholstered in the Original Style and Design. As for the new Bodywork Respray and her Unique colour Ben, i thought a Lovely Ocean Blue Metalic two tone with a Silver Metalic half and half. To Finish off her Beautiful look, some Gold Decals on the rear of her. How does that sound to You Ben????

[@carlbell1715]

Too rite ..if your doing go all in. Awesome motor to revamp and individualise

[@GeneCox-gz2tf]

Hi Ben you have done a wonderful job on the Capri where you put the washer switch was where the choke used to go before they went automatic

[@sarahkempster8098]

Lime green with black stripes 😎😎 for the Capri.

[@steveadams6183]

Keep it looking like a standard 1.6 laser in my opinion. Can’t improve on the classic Capri look. Ultimate sleeper car. Thanks as usual for another great episode. 👍👍

[@6petrolhead6]

You could put 2.8 capri single leaf rear springs and shocks the rear drums are 9 " so good size braided hoses are a good move and poly bushing too

[@petervaughan4591]

Had one years ago, Daytona Yellow V6 straight piped sounded like an F1 car loved that car.😛 Should have asked the machine shop to be your sponsor for the build of the engine for the channel, (just a thought)👍🏻

[@garywilson6047]

When you were driving to the MOT place, you were definitely connecting with her.

[@LordClunk]

I have a set of retro spotlights that would look awesome on that Capri. Coincidentally, they came off of my Capri. My Capri was a blue colour that was reasonably close to the Cadbury colour. As I was working as a screen printer at the time, I made Capri stickers in the Cadbury font. Looked awesome.

[@bertoltb1358]

Don’t rush your decision mate, you have got time to think. You will probably have a brilliant San Miguel inspiration! Great video as always.

[@Neilcapri]

Great video. Had a few capris and done lots, headlight relay I was shouting at the video, did you hear me. Brings back good memories. 2x rear fog lights. Carefull with the windscreen two sizes. Sunroof and non sunroof windscreen as I found out the hard way .

[@garywilson6047]

Top tip told to me by a mad old man who rebuilt classics. Half a bottle of baby oil inside each side of the bottom of the doors. I’ve always followed that, and I’ve got to say, he was spot on. But still mental.

[@martinfawdry]

My brother owned a mark 3 on a 79 T reg it was painted in Ford Midnight blue, and from a distance, it looked black ..so many people commented on the colour especially when they were fooled up close noticing that it was blue not black ..fantastic motor really nice colour too...

[@DavidPullum-x5t]

JPS black & gold😮

[@jumo114]

Deep dark metallic blue Rear disc conversion Love the channel, keep it up!!

[@johnmcmahon4364]

Love the video Ben, the wind screen crack only fails if in the drivers view, keep it black

[@kevintucker5364]

Fantastic!! I'd take the bumpers off it,drop it and spray it at orange.

[@carlbell1715]

My old man rip used to always de bumper and lower and frow some spots on

[@Mzungu_matt]

The C A P R I Resurrected by the Tasty Man of Classic Taste.

[@markf3619]

Ben, don't forget a badass sound systen sub, amps, speakers . 🔊😽

[@jamesmattimore4004]

Loving the content raw and to the point keep it up 👍

[@AdeyThatCapriGuy]

Right then! Your list... Rear disc conversion, not really necessary, slightly cheaper to upgrade the fronts to wildwood m16 powerlite 4 pots, using 2.8i vented discs. Braided hoses, yep Suspension, single leaf 2.8i springs, with an axle location kit, Coilovers eventually, or 1" lowering springs for now. Weld the rear diff! Fuel tank, 2.8i tank or use standard tank with pumps and swirl pot. Engine swap, definitely! Paint, gloss black, with a subtle tasty classics livery...Google 'brutt 33 capri'! 😋

[@kimemu1635]

Capri's make me wet ❤

[@DJ_K666]

I did this with the other side of mine. Had to take the door off and dismantle half the dash, so I've been here before. To be fair, X Pressed Panels are one of the better manufacturers. Ford formed their panels rather than forging them so theres always going to be a bit of fettling to get the best fit, as you said in previous videos, taking the time to get it right pays dividends. Of course, if youre going to putva better engine in it, make sure you uprate the brakes and maybe lower the suspension too. Caprisport of Didcot, run by Neil Crane Shepherd is definitely worth speaking to. Original mirrors are like hens teeth but you can get them. Even if I did have to make up one good one out of two.....less good ones.

[@rogerfreeman5176]

I would paint it Performance Blue to match the Focus ST....that would look stunning 💙👌🏻😎

[@roastdinner23]

My mind instantly went blue!

[@paulwood6579]

I thought exactly the same

[@kimnorrgren9468]

Awesome work and great fun, thanks

[@phil65nottingham]

Ben I've done many engine swaps and upgrades do the disc conversion and uprate the suspension mate you'll be glad you did sticking an ST170 even standard without these basic upgrade will see you in a lot of trouble when giving it a boot full 😊

[@GrevilleRyan]

Make that wing fit Ben... Thanks for another great video

[@scottforrest7058]

Burnt orange with a black vinyl roof. Would look awesome.

[@nealtyson3342]

Definitely do the brake conversion and the suspension upgrades and paint it black with all original looking decals. Proper sleeper style. Be insane 👌 wish I was wealthier to help you out.

[@LeeFradley]

Another brilliant video mate. I think a sleeper is the way to go with the capri definitely.

[@leefearn8596]

Bright yellow with black accents would look the nuts on this.

[@marklittler784]

Be really nice to see it sail through an MOT doubt it would take you that long with those fails.😊

[@MatthewCEBamber]

I would have it black personally if your going to paint it go for whatever you want. Make it truly unique

[@paultinker1963]

Thé Green you used on the Spit would look epic on the Capri. Or that glorious yellow/orange they use on the modern STs

[@richpolecat6527]

Braided hoses, rear disc conversion and black paint 🤙

[@docgramps1]

If you're going to drive it, do it the colour you'll love. You'll have to look at it every day and feel that pang in your heart that you should've gone green. I was gonna say the dark metallic Capri blue, but green would be lush!

[@kask0411]

Hey Ben, i love the idea of the Focus ST orange color, great compliment to your blue ST, classic style with modern paint color and turbo engine, make it a standout as you say plenty others doing a standard restore would love to see yours unique!

[@1975adamg]

Great episode ben, i look forward to them every Friday its the highlight of my week, paint it Brooklands green like the 280.

[@barrymouton7570]

Tasty Classics Green with gold trim. Rockin!

[@2NatoStandard]

Starting to take shape Ben. Maybe wrapping it as a semi track style paintwork, or just a flat black and many stickers? Whatever you decide, it's gonna be right 👍👍👍

[@glenngreenall8839]

Love and enjoyed watching this build mate. I think as you have time and a place for it to keep it standed but upgraded oem+. Bit at a time mate its going to be your pride and joy for years to come. All the best 👍 🫡

[@MrHuismeester]

Great video and make this a long project and give us now and then a great video about the restoration of this great car. Love this video and always looking forward to see the next one. I am absolute no car expert so don t expect nothing about all the technical options you talk about, but for the color i like a deep dark red metallic for this car, nice with the contrast with the black bumpers and trim....but we will see what it will be at the end of this project witch color it will be. Thanks again for sharing and see you next Friday !

[@Breene17]

Defo do a disc conversion very cool project, I've seen one before that has had coilovers all around, the mustang built green would be a cool look for it

[@MrNeilypops]

Nice episode. Thank you.

[@peterdevreter]

I like it as it is. Fix the MOT things and keep it as it left the factory with a new paint job. Would be awesome if you can find the laser stickers. And with that standard engine the rear axle with new hardware for the drums will do the job just fine ;) Cool project!!

[@anthonypearson760]

Purple would look unbelievable. There are lots and lots of black out there so purple in my humble opinion 😊

[@GeorgeMurrayMuirhead]

The Ford Mustang green would be cool as hell , the old mustangs are my favourite American car , I’d love to get myself one to restore, love watching your show , I’m glad I found you a could of months ago , watching from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@stuartgraham4894]

the same blue you used on the focus st would look stunning!!!

[@scottb926]

Expressed panels for very well. You pay for it mind… I’ve used them for Hillman Imp bits.

[@blodbock]

Dont worry about doing old or "new" classics - we wanna see them all!

[@3383Woody]

Id like to see it in British racing green! Same as my dads from the late 80s!

[@markclifton14]

I think your capri with the upgrade engine would look good in the ford racing colours white and blue like the touring and rally cars had. Stainless steel exhaust system and the brakes upgraded. Great video, not bad fail on the MOT considering the cars been off of the road for years. Keep up the great videos Ben 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@Oyvind88]

Finaly Friday and tasty video and car😀🍿

[@Thanos.m]

I would absolutely paint it dark green and may see if you can get orginal laser decals in bronse it would look great on the green still keeping a somewhat sleeper look.

[@phillottley3828]

Keep it a fast laser Ben. Sleeper lol. Loving the channel 👍👍

[@turloughmarshall6038]

Leave it black mate love the channel keep up the good work always wanted one dad had a few in the 70s and 80s this was the car made me love cars

[@offgriduk5261]

Love the capri vids ❤

[@amarcd1986]

Awesome video as always, best on KZbin and all of TV. Thank you Ben, 😊

[@JamesBarlow-t1e]

Great vid Ben , I'd go same colour totally original.

[@trevdean540]

Bigger front disc conversion with 15 in wheels with the engine your putting in! I only run a fast road 2.0 pinto in my Capri & the front disc conversion was the best money i spent! Don"t wory about the rears! I use 2.8i single rear leaf springs & have poly bushed all round.Keeps cost down & works well.

[@yahoodlums]

Metallic green with gold wheels and a big engine

[@0615peanut]

Standard looking out side, but upgraded brakes and suspension all round, bigger wheels and low profile tyres. Basically build the car you want and keep it forever. And another brilliant Video keep up the good work

[@bazabiker4870]

Add wheels & tyres to the list, those standard sized rear tyres will disintegrate with the potential power of that new engine. Look oh so cool for the 1st 30 seconds though!😎😎