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Topic: installation of windshield molding |
86MclarenCapri
Replies: 5
Views: 6327
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Forum: Builds/Projects/Restoration Posted: Thu Jan 05, 2023 5:51 pm Subject: installation of windshield molding |
You have to give Hank a break - he is making parts from 30+ year old molds and he admits that they need some finishing work to fit properly. At least, the parts are available!
I, too, bought a win ... |
Topic: installation of windshield molding |
86MclarenCapri
Replies: 5
Views: 6327
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Forum: Builds/Projects/Restoration Posted: Thu Jan 05, 2023 5:50 pm Subject: installation of windshield molding |
You have to give Hank a break - he is making parts from 30+ year old molds and he admits that they need some finishing work to fit properly. At least, the parts are available!
I, too, bought a win ... |
Topic: 1986 Roadster - Silver/Charcoal |
86MclarenCapri
Replies: 0
Views: 2681
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Forum: Classifieds Posted: Thu Jan 05, 2023 5:11 pm Subject: 1986 Roadster - Silver/Charcoal |
Car is located in Norfolk, VA. I'm asking for $20,000 for the car and extensive inventory of extra parts.
Pictures can be seen on Craigslist: one of 12 Silver convertibles with charcoal interior ... |
Topic: Alpine 7272 questions |
86MclarenCapri
Replies: 1
Views: 2481
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Forum: ASC Discussions Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2022 3:42 pm Subject: Alpine 7272 questions |
My 86 convertible has an aftermarket radio in it (that is on it's way out) and I wanted to go back to the original Alpine radio. I picked up a nice one a while ago that came with an Alpine 3505 ampli ... |
Topic: Rear Shock Tower brace |
86MclarenCapri
Replies: 3
Views: 7665
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Forum: Builds/Projects/Restoration Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2020 1:52 pm Subject: Rear Shock Tower brace |
I;m not familiar with the front apron reinforcement... I have the K-panel reinforcement (not installed) and I have installed the front shock tower (to cowl) brace. That made a HUGE difference! |
Topic: Air Horn Location |
86MclarenCapri
Replies: 20
Views: 22832
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Forum: ASC Discussions Posted: Sat Nov 30, 2019 8:59 pm Subject: Air Horn Location |
I went to install the horns on my 86 roadster and had to hold off because of some questions. I picked up an NOS kit so I'm adding it to my car.
First, it looks like the 86 has to have the compress ... |
Topic: 1986 Silver Roadster - Norfolk VA |
86MclarenCapri
Replies: 3
Views: 6203
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Forum: Builds/Projects/Restoration Posted: Mon Nov 04, 2019 5:27 pm Subject: Applying for Special vehicle at Carlisle 2020 |
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Topic: 86 Door panel restoration |
86MclarenCapri
Replies: 5
Views: 7866
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Forum: Builds/Projects/Restoration Posted: Wed Oct 30, 2019 11:19 pm Subject: 86 Door panel restoration |
I FINALLY got to do some sanding!
I used a grinder to get the extra superglue off (It was REALLY hard) and then used an orbital palm sander to level out the resin that had oozed everywhere. I know ... |
Topic: 86 Door panel restoration |
86MclarenCapri
Replies: 5
Views: 7866
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Forum: Builds/Projects/Restoration Posted: Wed Oct 30, 2019 11:09 pm Subject: 86 Door panel restoration |
Some more updates!
I added some extra reinforcement panels on the trailing edge of the arm rests. I might add another lip to secure them, but I really just wanted to add some strength to that part o ... |
Topic: 86 Door panel restoration |
86MclarenCapri
Replies: 5
Views: 7866
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Forum: Builds/Projects/Restoration Posted: Wed Oct 23, 2019 4:04 pm Subject: Speaker grills |
The speaker grill panels were pretty rusty, so I soaked them in some rust eater. The picture below is what happens when you don't coat them after they soak. they rust again. I am soaking them again ... |
Topic: 86 Door panel restoration |
86MclarenCapri
Replies: 5
Views: 7866
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Forum: Builds/Projects/Restoration Posted: Wed Oct 23, 2019 3:59 pm Subject: 86 Door panel restoration |
So I have glued on the metal reinforcement brackets and I have reinforced the top corners and pull-line holes.
I am adding another screw point to the top of the panels and I'm gluing some reinfor ... |
Topic: Rear Shock Tower brace |
86MclarenCapri
Replies: 3
Views: 7665
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Forum: Builds/Projects/Restoration Posted: Tue Oct 22, 2019 4:56 pm Subject: Rear Shock Tower brace |
I ordered the rear shock tower brace before I fully understood the reinforcement that ASC did to the car. But, since I had it, I went ahead and installed it. I have an 86, so I figured ANY stiffenin ... |
Topic: 86 Door panel restoration |
86MclarenCapri
Replies: 5
Views: 7866
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Forum: Builds/Projects/Restoration Posted: Tue Oct 22, 2019 4:27 pm Subject: 86 Door panel restoration |
I figured that I would reinforce the lips with metal and use resin to glue everything together. I understand that it would add weight, but it wouldn't be that much and I have just replaced the cardbo ... |
Topic: 86 Door panel restoration |
86MclarenCapri
Replies: 5
Views: 7866
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Forum: Builds/Projects/Restoration Posted: Tue Oct 22, 2019 4:04 pm Subject: 86 Door panel restoration |
My car came with the standard door panels, and I wanted to upgrade. I found a pair of complete panels on eBay and snapped them up. I have a friend who does boat tops and upholstery, so I figured I c ... |
Topic: New project |
86MclarenCapri
Replies: 4
Views: 6488
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Forum: ASC Discussions Posted: Tue Oct 22, 2019 2:55 pm Subject: New project |
I saw that one, too, and entered it in the database. The body looks pretty good, but the interior and top are rough. They claim it has 34,000 miles on it, which is a joke. It has to be 134,000 sin ... |
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