How to change from ext fire wire drive to Time Capsule retaining all data?

When I first got my new MacBook Pro I used an external FW 800 drive for my Time Machine back-ups. I have now got myself a ITB TC and would like to use that now for Time Machine. Can I copy what was on the external FW 800 to the new TC and continue backing up from where I was?
I have seen mention of using Restore in Disk Utility but that would rename the TC hard drive as far as I can see. Also there was mention of using CCC to clone the original drive I was using onto the TC hard drive. I was hoping there was a simple solution?
Phil

Hi Buzzsaw138,
Since posting, have the phones been activated and has your issue been resolved? I would still like to ask a couple of questions.
When you changed devices, did you keep the same phone numbers?
Do your old devices still work as prepaid lines?
If you still need assistance, please feel free to send me a PM with your name and contact information (wireless phone numbers as well). I will be happy to contact you in order to review and resolve this for you.
Thanks!

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