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Number: 5421
From: "bryanoekel"
Date: Wed Aug 25, 2004  3:53 pm
Subject: Re: Questions from new owner

Body:
Re: Questions from new owner

Thanks, Sandy. BAD news about the reliability of the tanneau
mechanisms. I was afraid of that.

Yeah, I'm positive about the power top button. It's located to
right of the the steering wheel (below the hazards, I think?) like
the regular Mustang convertibles. Seemed weird to me, because I
hadn't seen it in other pictures of these cars. I'll send pics of my
car as soon as I can borrow my sister's digital camera.

Take care, -Bryan



--- In ascmclaren@yahoogroups.com, "Sandy Block" <cigarsandy@c...>
wrote:
> My thoughts.....
> 1. Yes, they came with the Ford-installed Am Fm Stereo/Cassette
> Premium Sound System. Part 2 of # 1 I cannot answer....
>
> 2. The W'Shield is factory, the door glass is custom. Libby-
Owens-
> Corning (possibly owned by Ford) made the door glass. The
W'shield
> is laid back 10-degrees.
>
> 3. Steering Wheel Horn Pad. I've seen MANY 1987-1989s with the
Ford
> Oval there, rather than the ascMcLaren die cut embossed logo
there.
> I have no clue which is correct. I've seen so many of EACH, I'd
have
> to say either/or is correct.
>
> 4. About as reliable as a male protection device with a hole in
the
> end ! :)
>
> 5. For cleaning the top, just mild soap & water. It's dyed and
it's
> canvas cloth so I really would be scared to try anything harsh.
I'd
> use palmolive green dish detergent, and a nylon bristle scrub
brush.
>
> 6. Have NO clue. NEVER seen THAT before!!!! R-U Sure ????
Where's
> it located ?????????? Picture???
>
> PS/ WELCOME, and I sure am glad you FINALLY made it IN !!! Glad
to
> have you !!
>
> S A N D Y
>
>
>

--- In ascmclaren@yahoogroups.com, "bryanoekel" <b_oekel@h...>
wrote:
> > Hello everyone,
> >
> > I'm the proud new owner of a red '87. It's in fabulous
condition,
> > and man does it get looks! Hardly a day goes by that someone
> > doesn't ask me about it at traffic lights or in parking lots.
> > Unfortunately, a previous owner added gold accent stripes to the
> > bottom of the car. They look pretty good, but to the purist,
it's
> a
> > real shame.
> >
> > I know virtually nothing about these cars, and I was hoping you
> > could answer a few questions. Pardon my ignorance.
> >
> > 1) Did the '87s come with the factory Ford premium sound
system?
> > If so, does anyone know if any later model Mustangs with CD
players
> > use the same wiring harness/amp? (I think my radio was stolen at
> > some point and replaced by an AM/FM cheapy w/o cassette.)
> >
> > 2) What type of windshield glass/side windows do the 87-90
McLarens
> > use? They're not the factory windshields, are they? I thought
I
> > read somewhere the side windows WERE factory, and they just
rigged
> > them not to go up all the way, but I'm still curious about the
> > windshield.
> >
> > 3) Did the '87s come with the ascMclaren leather steering wheel
> > insert (horn cover)? (Mine has a FoMoCo one, and I wasn't sure
if
> it
> > was original or if a previous owner decided to hock the original
> > Mclaren one on ebay or something.)
> >
> > 4) Based on your experience, are the tonneau cover release
> > solenoid/top securing motor fairly reliable/durable? Do I
really
> > want to know the answer?
> >
> > 5) In your experience, what's a good product for
> cleaning/protecting
> > the cloth tops?
> >
> > 6) Why does my car have a factory power top button? (Just
curious)
> >
> > I appreciate any input you're willing to provide.
> >
> > Best wishes,
> >
> > Bryan, St. Louis (#398)