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1985 Motorsport Capri · Posted: Fri Jun 19, 2015 11:05 pm Post subject: Sunroof available in 1985?

Anyone know if the factory ford sunroof was an option in 1985 on ASC Coupes?
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turbosvo86 · Joined: 23 Dec 2012 Posts: 5

I believe this `85 / last 6 vin # 616177 was invoiced 6/11/85 ordered with a ( Roof - Flip up/open air ) option. Suggested retail price $ 315.00

negusm · Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2015 7:44 pm Post subject:

I don't think it was an official option but I think a few came through that way.

There is a picture of asc at a show with a model sitting on the roof of what I think is a 1985 asc coupe and she is clearly perched in a sunroof. The banner behind her says 1985.

http://www.ascmclarencoupe.com/ascLiterature/Magazines/MustangIllustrated_Sept95_vol10_num4_pg32.jpg

-Mike
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FoxChassis · Joined: 08 Dec 2009 Posts: 154

FF612848 and FF612850 definitely came with a sunroof

ibjamn · Joined: 11 Jul 2012 Posts: 13 Location: Ohio

Mine is FF615843 has sunroof, pw, pdl, pw hatch, pw fuel door. Fully documented. I talked to Sandy before he passed, he believed there were 3 with sunroof.

FoxChassis · Joined: 08 Dec 2009 Posts: 154

ibjamn: Can you post pics of your door tag, buck tag, owner card, build sheet, window sticker, etc?

ibjamn · Joined: 11 Jul 2012 Posts: 13 Location: Ohio

ibjamn · Joined: 11 Jul 2012 Posts: 13 Location: Ohio

I'm actually, sadly in the process of selling it.

negusm · Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2015 1:59 pm Post subject:

Do you have the buck tag? Behind the radiator?
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ibjamn · Joined: 11 Jul 2012 Posts: 13 Location: Ohio

Yes. It has the buck tag. It's registered on here.

ChuckG · Joined: 07 Apr 2009 Posts: 508 Location: Ann Arbor,MI

I don't yet have possession of the '85 Coupe I bought at auction, but the Marti Report says both Flip Roof AND a 2.73 gear when I thought all '85 Coupes git 3.08 (and this will get a 3.27)

negusm · Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2016 4:30 am Post subject:

ChuckG · Joined: 07 Apr 2009 Posts: 508 Location: Ann Arbor,MI

I'm hoping that the Marti Report is off because they asked for a photo of the door tag I didn't yet provide, yet they sent me the report anyway.

If I recall correctly--and it's been thirty years, the boilerplate window sticker stated Standard Equipment, then the detail of options was on the other side, like the no-cost 3.08 upgrade.

Did you verify your Coupe has 2.73? I'd like to go 3.27, but finding a 7.5" set of gears is proving difficult. May just go 8.8 Auto trans rear and go from there.

negusm · Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2016 1:30 pm Post subject:

I have the 2.73 for sure.

I have stored away 3.73 gears for the 7.5...I was/am/maybe going to do that swap down the road.

Doubtful the Marti Report is incorrect.

Here is one 3.73 on ebay:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-7-5-3-73-ring-pinion-/301938230314?hash=item464cebc42a:g:FJ8AAOSwXj5XG6Nn&vxp=mtr

I saw you said 3.27...why go in the middle? Just go for torque with the 3.73 or go for economy with 2.73?

-Mike
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plumkrazy · Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2016 3:45 pm Post subject:

Chuck any word on when its arriving?