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Number: 1936
From: ho660
Date: Sat Jan 25, 2003  9:00 am
Subject: Re: The reserver for the 85 is higher than 1800

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Excellent points Clay. From the pics I have seen the car is not that
bad. Certainly with a little work would be a nice driver.

--- In ascmclaren@yahoogroups.com, ascmcwhat85 <no_reply@y...> wrote:
> Sure the car has some things that need to be worked on if you want
> it back to or close to original condition. What I don't understand
> is WHY would you want to make it a parts car? Like Sandy said there
> have been other ASCs that have seen worse days. I thought that one
> aspect of this group was about preserving these cars, keeping them
> alive and well. So why would you destroy another McLaren?
> (especially since a regular Capri is a rare car now a days to begin
> with) This car is not in bad shape with a little TLC it can be
> awesome. I understand your anger about the mislistings he has
stated
> but we are also here to inform. I don't think that all of us were
> automatically born knowing about these cars, we have read, asked
> question (namely to Sandy) and learned AND ARE STILL LEARNING about
> these cars. I too get mad when the ASC/McLaren is misrepresented.
>
> I saw the engine pics. It could be possible that who ever put the
> Strut Tower Brace in the engine bay CHANGED the air cleaner set up
> because with the Strut Tower Brace were it is there is NO room for
> the stock air cleaner setup. THIS IS JUST AN OTIMISTIC POSSIBLITY.
>
> I might be able to check out the car possibly Sunday because I
maybe
> out were it is located. So, I will let you all know. Otherwise,
> Someone please find it a good home.
>
> Thanks,
> Clay - '85 Vert - #111
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--- In ascmclaren@yahoogroups.com, "gemellifamily <jgemelli@o...>"
> <jgemelli@o...> wrote:
> > I tried it. Would make a decent parts car for sure :)

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