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kapracing

11-21-2015 03:00 AM

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Originally Posted by NoDrama43 (Post 52019)

excellent information. I put that system in another GSP car I had on the advice of someone who claimed to "talk to a trooper" blah blah. I also thought is was probably BS. Turns out it was.

I have some other info I will post up early next week with a different system. I think I have found the correct GSP system I have been trying to find for several years now. Thanks for checking for me.

You bet! When you post it up I'll run it by my sources and see what they say. You and I are on the same page wanting them as accurate and authentic as possible. I'd rather not have the equipment in the car ( and wait until it's located) then have the wrong equipment in one...

kapracing

05-31-2016 01:16 PM

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Well, I'm finally getting started on this one... I'm super excited about it too.:D

kapracing

05-31-2016 01:19 PM

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Seems like I've been waiting on this moment for years lol:rolleyes:

kapracing

05-31-2016 01:25 PM

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I swapped out doors when I first got it. I put these on to keep it dried in while in storage.

28HopUp

05-31-2016 02:35 PM

So is this one your favorite? It's gotta be fairly high up your list, right?

kapracing

05-31-2016 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 28HopUp (Post 53332)

So is this one your favorite? It's gotta be fairly high up your list, right?

Yea, it's tied with the 83:D

MOstang

05-31-2016 05:58 PM

Cool SSP! :cool:

kapracing

06-01-2016 06:09 PM

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I'm really surprised how well everything survived in the yard for 20+ years setting in GA red clay...

kapracing

06-01-2016 06:10 PM

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Finally getting rid of the red clay for good...

kapracing

06-01-2016 06:11 PM

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Out line showing the Roof/Badge #'s 799

kapracing

06-01-2016 06:13 PM

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Whelen Edge 9000 light bar wiring was left behind. Here is a pic showing the correct "white" silicone used to seal up the wire passing through roof.

kapracing

06-01-2016 06:13 PM

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Another shot of the same...

kapracing

06-04-2016 06:58 PM

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Frame is now all squared back up. I intended to get picks with it up on stands, but got excited and forgot LOL:D

kapracing

06-04-2016 07:00 PM

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Next I'll set it u on stands in corner and remove front frame rails and structure... Then graft on new front section using my Lazermate system... :2thumbs:

kapracing

06-05-2016 09:27 PM

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She's now on floor stands. I'll be attaching my "Lazermate" measuring system to her tomorrow. It will remain like this until the final welds are made on the new rails and aprons to insure it goes back square and true. I'm super excited to finally begin the restoration on this one !!! :D

kapracing

06-06-2016 08:56 PM

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All damaged components are now removed. Now to get it all cleaned up and on with the new. The cowl had very minor damage but I decided to change it as well so I could examine, clean coat cowl area and put a mint cowl on it for a much nicer restoration...

kapracing

06-07-2016 11:38 AM

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Cowl vent has been cleaned up and coated with POR 15...

kapracing

06-07-2016 09:46 PM

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Now that the lower cowl has been all cleaned, prepped and coated in POR15, the donor cowl panel has been cleaned, prepped, test fitted and clamped into position... It was a good day...

28HopUp

06-08-2016 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by kapracing (Post 53374)

It was a good day...

Indeed it was! Thanks for keeping us posted on your progress. :)

ImEvil1

06-08-2016 03:39 PM

Love these pics...

dcompson

06-08-2016 10:35 PM

This is great! Keep the progress pictures coming.

kapracing

06-11-2016 05:53 PM

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Thanks guys !
Donor rails; aprons and core support has been removed. Now for the tedious task of getting it cleaned up and prepped for mock up...

kapracing

06-15-2016 10:03 PM

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Got her mocked up...

kapracing

06-15-2016 10:06 PM

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Got her mocked up now I gotta hook up my Lazermate measuring system and square her up the weld it all back up👍

28HopUp

06-16-2016 09:19 AM

Nice job, Bobby! :thumbsup:

kapracing

06-17-2016 11:18 AM

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Thanks Bill !

Well more mocking up / test fitting. Lazermate and tram gauge shows it to be dead on, and fenders fit nicely

28HopUp

06-17-2016 12:31 PM

Nice choice on the fender. Which car did that one come off of?

kapracing

06-17-2016 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 28HopUp (Post 53443)

Nice choice on the fender. Which car did that one come off of?

No idea, I bought it from some left overs from the Mathis Mustang collection (the vin # is not legible). I have another pair from one I already sent you to add to vin project...

28HopUp

06-17-2016 04:50 PM

I knew it couldn't be original to the car. It's too darn perfect to have been on the car at the time of the accident.

kapracing

11-30-2016 12:53 PM

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I forgot to add this pic during process. Shes all grafted back together now just needs everything cleaned up and onto body work:thumbsup:

wheelerg

12-11-2016 11:54 PM

Very impressive work Bobby.

kapracing

02-12-2017 05:24 PM

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I finally made time to have all the surface rust on roof stripped off, along with paint on quarters and jams. Also had them strip the inner apron around the batterie tray area. As soon as she was good and dry I put a good coat of PPG DP40 on her... No more ugly surface rust to deal with... Now to get her all straight and into some shiny Regatta blue and gray;)

kapracing

02-12-2017 05:25 PM

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All tucked back away awaiting body and paint work:2thumbs:

kapracing

02-24-2017 06:14 PM

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8292 following in the foot steps of 2217...

kapracing

02-26-2017 03:27 PM

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Fresh coat of Regatta blue on bottom side and under hood...

kapracing

02-26-2017 03:28 PM

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Getting closer :D

28HopUp

02-26-2017 05:46 PM

Very nice! :2thumbs:

28HopUp

02-27-2017 11:20 AM

And here's a quick refresher to remind folks where Bobby started with this GSP -

http://www.specialservicemustang.net...1&d=1402449414

kapracing

02-27-2017 02:21 PM

Thanks Bill!, This one and my 83 are my favorites.. I can't wait to get my favorite three completed...

kapracing

02-27-2017 03:47 PM

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better pic

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