87-88 parts vs 89-90 parts?

Rainmanoly · Post by **Rainmanoly** » Tue Apr 05, 2011 4:27 pm

What a rat #$%&er of a week I'm having.
1.)The transmisson on my 2006 Ford 500 craps out. $5800.
2.)I was driving the ascMclaren on Sunday, and I hit some black ice, and into the ditch I went. Thank God I was only doing about 30.

Sigh, I need the driver's side front fender, front bumper and supports, and a new radiator. Can I scavange an 87/88 for my 89? or is this a typical case of Ford being different one year to the next?

Post by **negusm** » Tue Apr 05, 2011 7:02 pm

The fender changed in 91?

I think you'd be OK.

-Mike

Sandy · Post by **Sandy** » Tue Apr 05, 2011 7:38 pm

I believe up to 1993 will be perfect in fit & looks.

Post by **negusm** » Tue Apr 05, 2011 7:42 pm

Sandy wrote:I believe up to 1993 will be perfect in fit & looks.

Sandy, I believe the front fender changed in 1991 to accommodate the larger Cobra wheels. I would steer clear unless replacing both front fenders.

But, yes, the other stuff should work from 87-93.

-Mike

Kentennis · Post by **Kentennis** » Wed Apr 06, 2011 12:41 am

There is one for sale (Front Bumper and some related parts) on Ebay right now. It has a 'Buy It Now' price of $125.00.

Good luck and sorry about your accident.

Sandy · Post by **Sandy** » Wed Apr 06, 2011 12:58 am

I am not really doubting, you, Mike - but R-U sure? I was told that 99% of all exterior body parts from 1987-1993 are one in the same.

Personally, I was not aware of wheel/tire combos affecting fender wheelhouse "cuts".

plumkrazy · Post by **plumkrazy** » Wed Apr 06, 2011 1:25 am

I too heard that in 1990 the front fenders are slightly different for tire/wheel combo's.

But all fenders 79-93 would bolt up

Sandy · Post by **Sandy** » Wed Apr 06, 2011 1:50 am

Should I go over to "Friendly Ford" and order 1 pair of front fenders, now?
I have a whole small room in the basement filled with Capri/McLaren Coupe NOS parts, should I begen doing Mustang parts? My wife would kill me ! She would go blastic on me.

Kentennis · Post by **Kentennis** » Wed Apr 06, 2011 3:46 am

My only 'extra' parts are the 4 Gold Wheels I bought. Got them in case I ever bent up or tore up a rim. Got 4 for the price of 1. With some crappy tires on them.

xrod · Post by **xrod** » Wed Apr 06, 2011 11:44 am

The fenders are indeed different for 91-93 models to accommodate the larger 16" pony wheels (US Cobras made their appearance in 93). Also, the front fender extensions were different for these years.

Sandy · Post by **Sandy** » Wed Apr 06, 2011 12:01 pm

x-rod, you state 91-93. What about the 1990 ?

Oh, and WELCOME !!!!!

xrod · Post by **xrod** » Wed Apr 06, 2011 12:32 pm

90 was the last year for the 15" wheel so all Mclaren owners should stick to 87-90 Mustang fenders/fender extensions unless they want to increase wheel size. Thanks for the welcome, I've been lurking for the last few months but I have read all the posts to include the old yahoo group posts. Although new to the Mclarens, I'm not new to the Fox Mustangs.

Sandy · Post by **Sandy** » Wed Apr 06, 2011 6:37 pm

The Mustang-based ascMcLarens are pure stock with regard to engine/transmission, etc.

It's all about the conversion from PURPOSE-BUILT (by Ford, on the Mustang assembly line) examples to ascMcLaren's desires, needs & wants. The Merc Capri editions - some have been found by original buyers to have the Ford B-303 cam in them (Speaking of the Coupes, only).
To view the "mules" (as they were called) is interesting!
Mustang LX 2-Dr. Sedans, 302 V-8, built upon GT Frames, Rr. Electric Defroster DELETE, All interior/exterior window mouldings deleted, Delete rear seat & side quarterpanels, and delete rear package shelf. The GT articulated seats, covered in CLOTH, ALL examples were Ford painted in black, UNLESS the car had blue interior & then the cars were painted White ! This, because the 'puter would spit out a blue interior ON a black car.
Yhey arrived at ascMcLaren's conversion center on Autry Avenue in Lavona Michigan.

Rainmanoly · Post by **Rainmanoly** » Wed Apr 06, 2011 10:09 pm

There is one for sale (Front Bumper and some related parts) on Ebay right now. It has a 'Buy It Now' price of $125.00.

Good luck and sorry about your accident.

Bought 'em yesterday.

but Thanks for the heads up!

I have a whole small room in the basement filled with Capri/McLaren Coupe NOS parts, should I begen doing Mustang parts? My wife would kill me ! She would go blastic on me.

My wife dosen't understand either. Saddly, scrounging parts is much cheaper than getting rid of the wife! Lol!!!!

plumkrazy, mike, xrod- thanks guys!