1985 ASC McLaren convert NEW MEMBER

KAISTANG · Post by **KAISTANG** » Sat Sep 15, 2007 8:13 pm

1985 ASC McLaren convert on Craiglist in WI $1500
that was in your classifieds.
hey guys, i just purchased that car. it is in rough shape kinda. few rust holes and needs doors,trunklid,front fenders,top,seats. i ended up picking it up for 1200. the guy who owned it lives about a mile from me. i was looking for a cheap mustang but found the capri.
the top is rough, missing the 3 windows in it.
i already replaced the front brake pads,calipers,rotors.
i have the fenders for it from a 81 capri that i parted out like 10 years ago, lol.
i know the owner of a junkyard so ill be picking up doors for it soon.
it has stock exaust but the y-pipe and catback are toast. so i just ordered a brothersperformance H-pipe and flowmaster catback. tomorrow im putting on new gas tank straps, if the tanks rusted out, i have one off an 84 lx mustang that i also parted out years ago. added a new battery too.
anyone know of a cheap place to get a top from? i cant see paying 750 for a new one when i can get one made cheaper. but i would rather buy one and put it on myself. also its #317 i thought they only made 257 in that year?
anyways, once im done with the body its staying black just like it came from the factory, any parts i take off im saving even if they are rusted out or damaged or ugly, lol.
the woodgrain has to go on the dash, i just bought the gauge bezel and passengerside bezel from a 86 gt mustang i plan on swapping into it. and yes im keeping the woodgrain somewhere in my garage of mustang parts.
my door tag is faded and the rearend tag is gone, anyone know what gears they might have put in this thing, its kind of a dog off the line. i would post pics of it but im not sure how to do all this html stuff.
any hints, or comments would be helpful in making this a decent car again.
thanks
kai

75coug · Post by **75coug** » Sun Sep 16, 2007 4:19 pm

Wow, you are really hitting the ground running. Nice acquisition. Keep us up to date on your progress.

I am sure that others here will be able to provide you with plenty of technical assistance.