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Number: 2247
From: "Sandy Block" <cigarsandy@c...>
Date: Fri Mar 28, 2003  2:15 pm
Subject: Re: eBay 83 and 85 vert questions

Body:


--- In ascmclaren@yahoogroups.com, orange86capri <no_reply@y...>
wrote:
> Fair enough Sandy, I completely understand. I got some more pics
No, no 85s came with a retractible antenna. All antennas were on the
rear driver's side quarter panel, and were black flex rubber.
Likewise 1984 & 1986. A FEW, VERY FEW BUT A FEW 1987S CAME WITH A
POWER ANTENNA. The rest of the 1987s had the same as above. 1990 &
1989 had a front fender FoMoCo Mustang metal antenna, passenger's
side). If you want the WHOLE story, post.this
> morning, and I am thinking of just gonna keep quiet too, because
> there isn't much good to say about it.
>
> On another note, my 85 has a retractable antenna, some I have seen
> sport a rubber stationary piece, is mine correct for 85? Also, did
> all 85 verts have a radar detector and cruise control?
>
>
>

--- In ascmclaren@yahoogroups.com, "Sandy Block" <cigarsandy@c...>
> wrote:
> >

--- In ascmclaren@yahoogroups.com, "Tom S." <tkm654@c...> wrote:
> > > It's a turd, I wouldn't go near that car with somebody else's
ten
> > > foot pole. Doesn't matter if it really IS a proto, you'd never
> get
> > Because the last time I took a negitive stand against someone's
> car,
> > I nearly got my sweet @$$ sued off! For all I know it may be
just
> as
> > the seller represents it, and I could be 100% wrong, but my
opinion
> > is that I would not buy it with someone else's money, okay? It
> looks
> > beat on anyway - even IF it was a 1984 ~ I don't know WHAT it is,
> but
> > as stated I'd keep far away. I would love to know the REAL deal
> > behind it. (and GREEN no less) ~
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > > your money back on that one if you were to restore it.
> > >
> > > Tom S.
> > >
> > >
> > >

--- In ascmclaren@yahoogroups.com, orange86capri
<no_reply@y...>
> > > wrote:
> > > > Hey there, welcome to our little piece of the net. My driver
> side
> > > > rear sages horribly, so if the springs are the same for the
> > > Stangs, I
> > > > would be interested in yours. I had the same problem finding
a
> > > spring
> > > > compressor for these springs to, made another verson work.
> > > >
> > > > Also, I got into a discussion on another board about this.
Very
> > > > interesting car. However, some things are wrong, even if it
IS
> a
> > > > prototype. I would say it is, since the Carfax says it is
> indeed
> > > an
> > > > 83. There are some things wrong though. The door panels are
> 87up.
> > > The
> > > > wheels are 87up. The hood is from a Turbo RS, as it even has
> the
> > > > factory cutout underneith. The seats are recovered or wear
seat
> > > > covers. The dash appliques are standard stang or capri, and
the
> > > > designed by plaque is on the dash. Also, why is the entire
dash
> > > > black? Obviously the ground effects are not the production
> pieces
> > > for
> > > > 84-86. The strut tower brace as well. Sandy any insight on
the
> > > color?
> > > >
> > > > Now I realize, being an 83 would make it a prototype I would
> > > think,
> > > > so maybe things like the hood, strut tower brace, or dash
> > > appliques
> > > > came factory, but I doubt it. I emailed him with several
> > > questions,
> > > > so I will let you know what he says.
> > > >
> > > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?
> > > > ViewItem&item=2409018374&category=6236
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >

--- In ascmclaren@yahoogroups.com, hanksgt <no_reply@y...>
> wrote:
> > > > > Hi All
> > > > >
> > > > > Mostly a lurker here.
> > > > >
> > > > > I thought it was time (at 128,000 miles) to upgrade the
> > > suspension.
> > > > > Koni red shocks and struts with Motorsport B springs. I
used
> > > > > polygraphite spring isolators and sway bar links. Found out
> the
> > > > hard
> > > > > way that Fox body cars require a special plate type spring
> > > > > compressor. Couldn't find one anywhere in Phoenix. Called a
> > > friend
> > > > > in the business and borrowed his.
> > > > >
> > > > > Got it aligned this morning and it rides and handles great.
> > > > >
> > > > > My wife is upset at all the 'old' parts laying around the
> > > garage.
> > > > > Should I keep the old shocks and springs?
> > > > >
> > > > > Next to go in: Ceramic disc pads from raceparts.com and
> braided
> > > > > brakes lines. Then the polyurethane motor mounts. Then the
> > brand
> > > > new
> > > > > Ford posi unit, axles and 3.27 gears. All the parts are
here,
> > > > > waiting to get time to install.
> > > > >
> > > > > Anyone in AZ going to the Tucson Mustang show this weekend
or
> > > the
> > > > > Copperstate Mustang Club show April 5th?
> > > > >
> > > > > Keep up all the info sharing, its great.
> > > > >
> > > > > Hank
> > > > > Phoenix, AZ
> > > > > '89 ASC #176