1983 Mercury Capri 5.0 5 Speed From North Carolina on 2040-cars
Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States
Body Type:Hatchback
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:5.0 4V
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Mercury
Model: Capri
Trim: GS/RS
Options: Sunroof
Drive Type: 5 speed
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Power Locks, Power Windows
Mileage: 124,873
Exterior Color: Brown
Interior Color: Brown
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
When I bought the car it was a V-6 automatic I brought it back from North Carolina. I pulled the engine,transmission and complete interior out of the car. I dropped the complete fuel system (tank and lines). I replaced the 7.5 non-locking rear axle with 7.5 traction lock slapper bar axle. I pressure washed the complete car inside and outside. I flushed the fuel lines and replaced the tank with a good used one (old one was full of varnish). Then went back together with the car.
The engine is a 98 5.0 roller cam engine with a 85 5.0 H.O cam it was a Ford Motorsport short block (nothing special, selling excess inventory) rebuilt heads and all new gaskets. The intake is an Edelbrock performer with a holley 600 vacuum secondarys. The headers are equal length shorties (dont recall brand they were used). It has a good used 85 H.O dizzy. MSD 6AL and coil. New water pump. I used the serpentine belt system from an 85 also.
The clutch was a new when installed. 10.5 Motorsport unit.
Transmission is a 83 V-8 T-5 that I pulled down and inspected replaced 1 synchro (3rd I believe). Shifts great. Stock short throw shifter.
The 7.5 stock slapper bar unit 3.08.
Exhaust is an off-road h-pipe with stock 91 5.0 mufflers. I have the stainless tailpipes but have not welded them back on. There is a exhaust leak at the passenger side header to h-pipe. Double hump crossmember.
Suspension is 85 rear sway bar with HD shocks (forget the brand,used) the front has the original struts and sway bar, but I have an 85 5.0 sway bar for the car. The car has Motorsport B springs in the rear, I have the front springs too, but they have not been installed.
Brakes original 83 parts. The need some work, very soft.
Interior is walnut. I bought another interior and used the best parts. The left overs are included. I have 2 walnut cargo covers. The door panels and seats are great for the age. I bought a new 2 piece carpet set almost installed (i don't care for the fit, but hey it's walnut), new sun visors (color is slightly off). I have the headliner cardboard but no fabric. The dashpad has been dyed and is cracked.
The body is very solid! The floor, shock towers door bottoms and rear hatch are super great (no rust)! The body does have dents all over, they can be repaired. There is a small rust hole behind each rear wheel. There is surface rust from the paint fading (no hole issues). The windshield is broke looks like someone did it on purpose. Factory Ford sun roof. I have an 84 RS upper on the car with foglight bracket. The foglights are Marchal amber 759's, I have a backup light too. There is a switch mounted for the foglights, but wiring has not been run. I have a poor shape lower and attaching parts, I was hoping to find a better lower. The fender extensions are rough, I was going to buy some from John's Cougar parts. Also included is a 83/84 RS hood with a factory cut opening and hood scoop that has been cut out in front. The rims are ford 10 holes with Mercury center caps. Tires are fair to poor. There is a host of extra parts included. (see pictures)
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