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I have a Mint 1986 Capri RS 5.0L 5speed Bright red with a gray interior Loaded sunroof Original Red and Motor and Transmission

One of the Best Cars I have owned Purchased from the original owner in the early 90s

Chris

1973 Cougar
1986 ASC Conv White and Blue #0082

Chris

Mark was a great guy and I will miss him. When I was a Loctite Engineer before retiring in 2018 I did many seminars and invited Mark to them and his friends. He always left with more knowledge and a bag of goodies for his mechanic needs . He had a great information on our Mustangs and Capris

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The follow information is for Ford Auto Transmissions and Manual T-5 :

Ford Transmission Auto:

C-4 Auto Dexron II Upgraded to Dex/Mercon (Both additive in one)
C-5 Auto Motorcraft Type H
C-6 Auto Dexron II Upgraded to Dex/Mercon (both additive in one)
FMX Auto Type F (Used in FMX only because of ...

Our cars will find there way in time, I feel its starting now with my 1986 ASC Convertible and my 1986 Mercury Capri RS 5.0 liter 5 speed. They are receiving more attention then the Mustang counterparts at car shows then ever. The key thing to remember is "limited production" we have that and the ...

That s fantastic News! Sandy talked me into purchasing my 1986 Capri Vert
I have kept it stock and improved it every year!

Chris

My 86 ASC has a black grill with a black insert when I purchased it It was faded a little but was black as a new car. The headlight buckets where a black matted...But my 1986 Capri RS hardtop has the gray grill and the headlight buckets are a gloss black. Different then my ASC Vert. Sandy had made a ...

On my 1986 Capri ASC Vert I used a Krylon Short Cuts Flat Black Part Number KSCS056 SCS-056 Remove your grill and headlight buckets (Trim) Clean with soap ans water , Dry and then use a tack cloth A couple of coats will make it look factory

CG

On the 84-86 Capri Verts and 87-90 Mustang Verts , Hardtops and all Fords and Mercurys You do not need to remove the strikers from the inner door opening. Purchase form National Parts Depot part number M-22009-1A the cost is around $2.50 each.........Open the package and cut the long way the gray ...

Also NOTE With the Roadster and Recaros you have the headrests that both have two speakers. 10 Speakers Non-Recarcos 6 speakers

From what I was told some of the early 86 ASC Coupes had the Alpine radios The remaining ones had the factory Premium radio with separate Amp
The convertibles in 1986 all had the Factory Premium radio system and no Alpines. The Amp is located right in the center of the top dash pad. If no one has ...

Great Job!!! Thanks for getting the site up!

CG

Hi Mark

That was me taking the little Capri out for some exercise. Yes I saw the 86 Mustang coupe. it reminded me of the 86 Mustang coupe I had when I was at EMU back in late 87.

Take Care Chris

Jason

I have these codes if it will help

Stu Evans Lincoln Mercury South gate Michigan 64L130
Hines Park Lincoln Mercury Plymouth Michigan 64L274
Bob Dusseau Lincoln Mercury Farming ton Michigan 34A133

Hope This Helps

Chris

I just received the dash panels with the woodgrain today

PERFECT Packed right Nice gift to received after getting back from Barrett Jackson in Scottsdale!

There is a very large collection of Fox bodies going on the block, I spoke with the couple under the tents........She is just tried of ...

I added a light in the back my 86 Capri 5.0l RS I pulled one out of a old 84 EXP The wiring is in the back near the latch with a button , you can then cut a square and just pop it in. wire in the positive and the ground and it will work with the doors open and the hatch. Plus turning the knob on ...