ascMcLaren Enthusiasts

I'm looking for a pair of '87-'93 Koni Sport (yellow) single adjustable struts, Koni part #8741 1121Sport, at a decent price. I don't care if they're new or used, but they need to be in good usable condition. The KONI online price is $366.00 a pair.

If you have a pair you're willing to part with ...

negusm wrote:The car in the mag article is a 5 speed!

DOH!

How did I miss that?

It looks more like a rust spot on the drivers side C-pilar of the 64 1/2 to me.

Maybe other folks with '85 cars can check their valve covers and build dates so we can narrow this down a bit. From the prior exchange, it appears the change from the finned cast aluminum "Powered by FORD" rocker covers to the stamped steel ones was made some time between October '84 and February ...

YUP. The rocker covers are original to the car. If you are unfamiliar with this car, it's an EARLY '85 Capri GS 5.0L with CFI/AOD and 50,xxx miles on it. Again, the emphasis is on EARLY, as in scheduled build date of 10/84. That's probably the key in this case. It has several features that were ...

I think we have this valve cover thing sorted but to be sure...

On my 85 Vert AOD CFI car it had the black stamped valve covers
On my 85 Vert 5 Speed it has the finned valve covers
On my 85 5 Speed Coupe it has the finned valve covers

Sorry for the monkey wrench in the theory, but here's a ...

Magics had the courtesy & lamp group, thicker padded door panels, and the TRX tire & wheel package, while the C.C. had those cheesy looking Cougar wheels and smaller sized tires. Magic had the Gold Cat's head outline on the front fenders, C.C. didn't.

Check your pg 92 on the price books for the ...

<=== Yup.

On this car.
\/ \/ \/ \/

The auction concluded at $7500 with one bid.

I didn't get it, but I did manage to purchase an '83 Capri L on Friday.

I'm thinkin' about this one:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180004702569&fromMakeTrack=true

It looks nice and clean and has been with the same owner since new!

Maybe I'll get rid of my Cobra and start collecting '85 Capris?

I already have a GS, know where I can ...

nmex wrote:The problem is when both coupes are restored I have a funny feeling she will inherit one Ha/Ha.

When that time comes, can I buy the Volvo?

Sandy wrote:From 1984 thru 1990 Ford considered the ascMcLarens to be "Factory" BUT NOT the Saleens. Did you know that ?

No, I didn't know that. What made the difference? Was it because the Saleens were not available through the FLM dealership network during that time?

'Ya, I too don't care too much for that yellow coupe, as I said in another thread. Rice, Jr JHi ~ whatever.

( don't believe that the Roush can be percieved as "Factory" - am I correct ? )

I think they could be considered as factory as the ascMcLarens are. I believe all the Roush, Saleen and ...

CAPRI = Capri
609421 = CUN from VIN
61D = Capry Body Style
3 = ??
0049 = ?? (maybe paint rotation code)
1CC = Raven Black
DF = Black Out Door Frames
ST = Steel Bumpers
AC = AC
06 = ??
HB = Heated BAck (rear Defrost)
S = ??
WD = Power Windows and Doors...except I think it should have been (PWD)
02 ...

Are the Roush Mustangs unknown? I thought they were as well known as Steeda and Saleen Mustangs. I think the yellow paint, yellow leather, carbon fiber dash trim, rims, and front air dam all sream RICE.

http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=8562

I'd much rather have ...