ascMcLaren Enthusiasts

ponydude · Joined: 26 Dec 2004 Posts: 108 Location: Hickory, NC

Thanks, Marty. Kinda confirms what I suspected.
On another note for those of you who saw my car on ebay, a Mustang coupe (trunk car) deck lid fits with a few modifications as done by ASC. First they drilled two new holes in the forward most bolt holes about 1/2" above the existing holes. these holes must be fairly large to allow for adjustment. Also, the slots where the hinge arms slide in were elongated towards the rear approximately 3/4". Then they welded a plate over the inside lock cylinder hole and another plate over the ouside lock cylinder hole, which was filled and finished.
Just a little bit of information we learned since the decklid on mine was damaged beyond repair and I had a black one lying around.
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'78 King Cobra
'84 GT Turbo
'85 McLaren 5.0 SC Convertible
'81 T-Top Coupe
2-'84 1/2 GT 350's 5.0 5speeds, 1 T-Top
'95 Mustang GTS
'83 Black Magic

ponydude · Joined: 26 Dec 2004 Posts: 108 Location: Hickory, NC

We continue to progress on the restoration of the car. Motor and trans are out. Everything has now been removed from the car except the wiring harness. We have taken many pictures of changes that were made to the car at ASC. This has been a very interesting encounter with a very early Fox body "Tuner Car".
We estimate that we have removed approximately 150+ pounds of dried mud from the car. All it needs now is a careful hand cleaning and it will be ready to reassemble.
I'm really looking forward to driving it this spring, as there are no others like it around here.
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'78 King Cobra
'84 GT Turbo
'85 McLaren 5.0 SC Convertible
'81 T-Top Coupe
2-'84 1/2 GT 350's 5.0 5speeds, 1 T-Top
'95 Mustang GTS
'83 Black Magic

ponydude · Joined: 26 Dec 2004 Posts: 108 Location: Hickory, NC

Just a quick update on this major project. We have begun reassembling the car, albeit one piece at a time. Everything was cleaned as we removed it, but all are being cleaned once or twice more.
Had to replace the carpet padding, but carpet will be reinstalled as it was. Motor has been replaced, but are installing everything necessary to get it running.
My goal is to reuse as many of the original parts (since this car was so original to start with) as possible and only replace what is absolutely necessary. I have purchased a few of the necessary items from Hank.
Sorry for rambling on, thanks for listening.
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'78 King Cobra
'84 GT Turbo
'85 McLaren 5.0 SC Convertible
'81 T-Top Coupe
2-'84 1/2 GT 350's 5.0 5speeds, 1 T-Top
'95 Mustang GTS
'83 Black Magic

negusm · Posted: Thu May 19, 2005 9:42 pm Post subject:

We need some pictures!

Sounds like its coming together.

-Mike
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1985 ascMcLaren Coupe - Midnight Blue
Under Restoration

ponydude · Joined: 26 Dec 2004 Posts: 108 Location: Hickory, NC

Thanks for the reply, Mike. I'll get some out as soon as the weather clears.
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'78 King Cobra
'84 GT Turbo
'85 McLaren 5.0 SC Convertible
'81 T-Top Coupe
2-'84 1/2 GT 350's 5.0 5speeds, 1 T-Top
'95 Mustang GTS
'83 Black Magic

Sandy · Posted: Thu May 19, 2005 11:33 pm Post subject:

GO, PONY !! The pride & joy of Hickory !
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Sandy passed away in 2012. He will be forever missed.

1990 Final Car prior to the 12 Silver Anny Editions
1990 Silver Pearl Anny Edition
1986 Coupe Full Pkg #109 of 114.

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ponydude · Joined: 26 Dec 2004 Posts: 108 Location: Hickory, NC

You guys just don't know how much I appreciate the support from all of you. I have posted some progress pictures in the 85 Convertible album.
Thanks again.
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'78 King Cobra
'84 GT Turbo
'85 McLaren 5.0 SC Convertible
'81 T-Top Coupe
2-'84 1/2 GT 350's 5.0 5speeds, 1 T-Top
'95 Mustang GTS
'83 Black Magic

dahberg · Joined: 29 Aug 2004 Posts: 329

Looking good dude! Won't be long and you will have that one looking and running better than my 85 vert. Wheels and paint look to be in decent shape, but then pictures can hide a lot of flaws. Hope to see this one all restored once you get done. Good luck! Glad to see this being brought back from the junk yard...

negusm · Posted: Sat May 21, 2005 1:38 am Post subject:

GO! GO! GO!

It's come quite a ways. Alot of work but I think in the end it's not going to be all that bad. At least you don't have to deal with a whole lot of missing/mismatched/broken parts like what's still on my car.

-Mike
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1985 ascMcLaren Coupe - Midnight Blue
Under Restoration

ponydude · Joined: 26 Dec 2004 Posts: 108 Location: Hickory, NC

My plan, right now, is to get it all back together with parts as they were removed from the car (except clean) and drive it. Later I will look at a complete restoration as it came from ASC. Sandy had already told me that it may be 1 of 29 with the particular color combo.
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'78 King Cobra
'84 GT Turbo
'85 McLaren 5.0 SC Convertible
'81 T-Top Coupe
2-'84 1/2 GT 350's 5.0 5speeds, 1 T-Top
'95 Mustang GTS
'83 Black Magic