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by beakyboy
Sat Jul 16, 2011 4:44 pm
Forum: ASC Discussions
Topic: Need Help Top Operation
Replies: 1
Views: 4073

Need Help Top Operation

Hi : Well today is the day The car is come back froom the restorers. But I have not taken the top up and down in my 1986 vert in 20 years ! I know somewhere there is instructructions and I do not wan to ruin it by not rembering something . It is going tommorow to The all Ford Show in Milwaukee I ...
by beakyboy
Thu Oct 14, 2010 11:59 pm
Forum: ASC Discussions
Topic: Insurance Valuation
Replies: 7
Views: 7300

Insurance Valuation

Hi How is the best way to get a value , for insurance purposes of my car, or any other McLaren? THe agent suggested a classic car appaisser but he will know diidly about these cars. There is no listing in any price guide.
My car is a 86 vert Black Tan 5 speed all options cept Recaros fully restored ...
by beakyboy
Mon Aug 16, 2010 2:44 am
Forum: ASC Discussions
Topic: StLouis Car Show A Win
Replies: 4
Views: 5977

StLouis Car Show A Win

My nieces husband took my 86 vert to a 236 car show in St k louis today. It now is done totally restored . Won first place in Mustang class which had 31 cars and 3rd place overall.He did say there was shelby's and boss mustangs in the class and some 50k plus cars.
He said the car was the buzz of ...
by beakyboy
Tue Jul 13, 2010 5:48 pm
Forum: It's your call.
Topic: Cruisin in The Restored 86 In St Louis
Replies: 4
Views: 8011

SANDY It is OEM . Giving the old top and emblem to another member who is going to dye and repair it . I called you in April and you advised me not to do anything to body but ok to do small bolt in suspension mods. My car is # 165 86 Black vert with all options except recaros - 5speed black tan top
by beakyboy
Mon Jul 12, 2010 11:35 pm
Forum: It's your call.
Topic: Cruisin in The Restored 86 In St Louis
Replies: 4
Views: 8011

Cruisin in The Restored 86 In St Louis

Finally we got my vert on the road with my niece's husband who did the complete restoratation of my 15700 mile 86 black and gold vert. Goll we went cruisin down all the good places in St louis- DREW'S LINDBERG RD ECT and almost caused numerous accidents cause we kept on getting chased - What is that ...
by beakyboy
Wed Jun 02, 2010 6:35 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Recaros Please
Replies: 1
Views: 3926

Recaros Please

Please excuse if I am doing something wrong . I try hard not to violate rules.
I would like to buy a set a recaros for my 86 Vert I can trade a mint set of tan non recaros . I do not care how rough the recaros are i will restore them or the color I willl dye them I am doing this before i buy after ...
by beakyboy
Wed Jun 02, 2010 5:32 pm
Forum: ASC Discussions
Topic: 86 Vert to Resto Shop
Replies: 1
Views: 3942

86 Vert to Resto Shop

Finally the car is to the shop. Thank you to Henry who is sending the parts to make this a rreality. The shop is real excited - they already had a lot of visitors who want tosee this car as there are few in St Louis . The shop ha sthe best artisans in the area so it will be done right a killer paint ...
by beakyboy
Thu Apr 01, 2010 5:40 pm
Forum: ASC Discussions
Topic: Newbie but olbie
Replies: 33
Views: 27433

Got to car this is tire and size

Finally got home after 1543 miles of driving. The tires on my car are Goodyear eagles VR60 P225 60VR15 and they were on the car when I bought the car.
Since s car had less thanm 100 miles I have no reason to believe they are not NOS.
by beakyboy
Mon Mar 29, 2010 12:02 am
Forum: ASC Discussions
Topic: Newbie but olbie
Replies: 33
Views: 27433

They must be original or else it is odd

They are Good years It would be very odd if they were not original . I bought the car with less than 1000 miles on it from Jeffords motors, a Porsche dealer in Miwaukee. Car I believe was bought from Boucher Land M in West Alis Wisconsin. I will get size Weds. I get home then from Texas.
I paid ...
by beakyboy
Sun Mar 28, 2010 2:36 am
Forum: ASC Discussions
Topic: Newbie but olbie
Replies: 33
Views: 27433

I will save the tires for you definately. I am in the collecting phase right now both advice and parts . I am shipping car to St louis on memorial day to begin restoration- my nieces husband runs a garage with real mechanics and body guys. so be patient I do what i say i do . It has been a journey ...
by beakyboy
Sun Mar 28, 2010 12:38 am
Forum: ASC Discussions
Topic: Newbie but olbie
Replies: 33
Views: 27433

Tires and Suspension

The tires are yes original and I will donate them to a worthy cause. They are not good but are NOS.
Thank you for your help on suspension . Iam not a person who wants a showpiece just a fun good looking solid car After holding on to it for 23 years now I could really care less about value but want ...
by beakyboy
Fri Mar 26, 2010 6:59 pm
Forum: ASC Discussions
Topic: Newbie but olbie
Replies: 33
Views: 27433

First Step New Top

Well I Got real lucky - i bought a new top on ebay so I am off to a start What I really want is a set of recaros to buy to replace my seats which are mint but not recaros . MaybeI will buy the car in Dalton Il just for the seats? Or anyone willing to trade seats For $? My Car does run extremely ...
by beakyboy
Tue Mar 23, 2010 4:37 pm
Forum: ASC Discussions
Topic: Newbie but olbie
Replies: 33
Views: 27433

Newbie but olbie

Hi: I have owned my 1986 Mclaren convert since 87 . Bought it from Porsche dealer with 856 miles and drove it for one year and semi stored it. Kept it at our summer home drove it 30 miles year with idea that when I retired I would have time to enjoy it and it wouldbe neat .

I used to be chased ...