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1970 mk1 Ford Capri
Join Date: Jan 2021
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I recently got myself a 1970 mk1 Ford Capri which is unregistered, and need to get it over the pits. Am I right in assuming that these did not originally come standard with hazard lights?
I managed to get myself a workshop manual for it (SP manual) but that fails to give any information on the dashboard controls. The previous owner seems to have made some some changes to what I think were blank spaces above the window wiper rocker switch; and most photos I see of the interiors don't have a hazard light switch that I can see. Sorry if this is a mundane question, just wanted some confirmation so I'm locked and loaded with answers if they bring it up ![]() |
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Apr 2008
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Hi. Unlike japanese cars, ford cars from england in the 70's didn't need hazard lights. People saw that it was an english ford and therefore recognized it as a hazard without any flashing lights. Cheers MD
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They were only just starting to be introduced here on some Japanese cars in 1970, a mostly unheard of feature at the time. Even locally built cars never had them then.
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formerly ford3000gt
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Buderim, Qld
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Capri's never had a hazard light switch and under Australia's Design Rules of the day, hazard light switches were not mandatory at all. I recall buying an after market switch from Repco or Dynamic Auto Accessories and fitting it to my 1969 Cortina that I bought in late 1972.
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