So, my name is Bill, and I'm addicted to cars. Well, really not just cars, but pretty much anything mechanical, cars, motorcycles, aircraft, guns...
Currently, I have a 1972 Olds 442 "pro-touring" style project.
(http://www.fquick.com/images/vehicles/full/716252903.jpg)
A 1989 asc/McLaren convertible.
(http://www.fquick.com/images/vehicles/full/6211207509.jpg)
And a 1993 Suzuki VX800.
(http://www.fquick.com/images/vehicles/full/693342522.jpg)
We also have a 1999 SLK230 that is my wife's daily driver, and a 1969 Triumph Bonneville that is in more than the normal number of pieces!
So this one time at band camp...
We currently live in Ijamsville, MD (near Frederick) but will be moving to Oak Ridge, TN early next year. Once we have moved, I plan on getting a nice '86-'88 Turbo Coupe as a driver. Thus, I thought I should join and learn a bit about them.
Shiny Side Up!
Bill
Welcome man! I love your 442 idea, I was wanting to do something along the same effect with my Cougar. You've come to the right place to find your TC!
Welcome, I'd like to see more of that Olds
First off, there's three (3) requirements to being here
1. cookies
2. beer
3. more pics of that 442!
j/k (except for the last!)
welcome aboard :D
Welcome!
Welcome aboard Bill and LOL on finding your TC dude. :headbang:
Dan & Paula ;)
umm. i hope you meant Lots Of Luck and you're not laughing at the poor guy for trying to find a TC. Not a good choice of abbreviations, Friend ;)
Welcome!
Your wish is my command!
It's a 1972 Olds Cutlass (442) convertible. The front suspension is Global West upper and lower tubular arms with C-6 Z06 Corvette 6 piston front brakes, and a 1-3/8 sway bar.
(http://www.fquick.com/images/vehicles/full/7164068.jpg)
Rear suspension is a Ford 9-inch with C-6 Z06 Corvette 4 piston brakes.
The drivetrain consists of a Big Block Chevy with Port fuel injection, and a Richmond Gear 5-speed.
(http://www.fquick.com/garages/viewgallery.php)
The interior has/will have custom buckets with 6-way power seats on both sides, tilt/tele, a Nardi wheel with a custom shifter , and a custom dash insert and console.
(http://www.fquick.com/images/vehicles/full/7163069.jpg)
(http://www.fquick.com/images/vehicles/full/7163070.jpg)
The exterior features custom molded bumpers with a hand made rear spoiler, front driving, fog, and cornering lights, and LED tail lights, W-25 hood, power remote mirrors, and shaved door and trunk locks/handles. The color is 2006 Pontiac GTO red.
(http://www.fquick.com/garages/viewgallery.php)
Here are a few build shots:
(http://www.fquick.com/garages/viewgallery.php)
(http://www.fquick.com/images/vehicles/full/7164061.jpg)
(http://www.fquick.com/images/vehicles/full/7164071.jpg)
(http://www.fquick.com/images/vehicles/full/716252906.jpg)
I even hope to one day finish the ed thing!
Shiny Side Up!
Bill
You are my hero!
Why an 86 - 88. Do you not like the 4 eyed 83 - 86 model??
Erm... '86 is a four eyed car. :D
I don't like the earlier dash though, thus the '86-'88
Shiny Side Up!
Bill
You should just buy an 86 then. That is all...
85 had the same dash as 86-88 ;)
I like the mods, please tell me its still oldsmobile powered. Why the ford 9 inch rear? The olds one must be more durable.
Big Block Chevy... All the power of the Olds with 1/3 the expense.
The 9-inch is stronger than the factory 12 bolt, and a bunch safer too.
Shiny Side Up!
Bill
Now I'd like to know more about this McLaren car... I've never seen one that color.
It's a 1989 asc/McLaren, #082 of 247. The color is called "Hot Yellow." This car was supposed to be Royal Gold, but apparently they had a customer who absolutely HAD to have a yellow car, this despite the fact that asc did not offer a yellow in '89. Thus, asc specially painted one 1989 car in Hot Yellow. It is also fairly unique in that it is a 5-speed car. Only around 20% of asc/McLaren cars were 5-speeds.
The asc/McLaren conversion was quite pricey too, costing $16,142.00 on top of the $9,050.00 price of a fairly loaded Mustang notch-back!
Shiny Side Up!
Bill
So you have an uncommon car that's...basically, even MORE uncommon. :roxor:
Wish I still had the '86 asc/McLaren Capri that I briefly owned in 2005.
Title issues bugged me about it, so it passed from my hands after a few months. :punchballs:
I did keep the front seats out of it though...Motorsport buckets.
Anywho, this about your car not mine lol.
What's the Mustang like under-hood? stock? modded?
:D
Welcome , i likey the olds!!!!