Got her done just in time...

Getting closer...

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Awesome work! Wish I had the talent.

Got covered up at work but slowly getting her back together should be done tomorrow and picked up by retired Trooper R. Wilcox Wednesday evening :2thumbs:

OUTSTANDING! :2thumbs:

Bitter sweet day for myself and 9222, (which has been the "Shop Mascot" for a while now). Everyday (for well over a year now), I pull it out by the road in front of Candy Apple Custom.


9222's history began as a new replacement Mustang for Trooper 799 Trooper Wilcox. He was issued a new 1988 Mustang 8292 in which was involved in a "no Fault" accident March 5th 1990. At that time (after a board of inquiry) Trooper Wilcox was issued a new 1989 Mustang 9222. He Patrolled it until transferring to Aviation. 9222 had around 65k miles at that time and was reissued to Trooper 277 Gene Cochrane until it was decommissioned. After being sold it was reportedly bought by Mathis Mustangs and raced for a brief period. Then put back mostly original and sold. It passed through a couple hands before making it to me. The roof had fresh paint but the rest needed reone. I have just refinished the remainder.

I met Trooper Wilcox (whom has been very helpful with info and contacts) not long after aquiring 9222. As time passed he began to show interest in having one of his old Mustangs back. Now after all this time and getting her into it's current position, Ricky will be picking up 9222 tomorrow. His plans are to enter it locally in both car shows and cruise in's. I'm hoping we can both attend the Dawsonville Moonshine Festival this fall with both 9222 and 2217...

This is my only 89 and I'm seriously considering downsizing to just four GSP's... The 83 (3083); 88 (8292); a 92 (haven't decided which one yet lol) and my 90 (0196) which is my first GSP and the local car that got the SSP bug started for me...

I do know of another 89 GSP "IF" I change my mind lol. But...

The logistics of being able to show all of them once done is a bit of a stretch, plus storage is another matter ( I do not wanna have to build a "Garage ma-hall" LOL). And I am about to begin building a 67 Fastback which is both expensive and time consuming itself...

At least I know 9222 will be just as cared for as it is now...

p.s. Trooper Wilcox hates the black wheels... His only deviation from stock he requested...

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