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Old 05-16-2010, 12:44 AM
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Thanks for the kind words Jim. I didn't think I would have to sell it anytime soon but regardless, I am happy it went back to you. Special thanks again to Mustangpro for all the help with the car. Looking forward to progress pics on all your cars now!
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Old 05-16-2010, 12:28 PM
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Nice!

If the cat had a mustache, it'd be a dead ringer for Jim.

This one is the spitting image.
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Old 05-16-2010, 05:54 PM
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Nice!!!!!
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Old 05-16-2010, 06:15 PM
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Jim - I'm glad you had a safe trip...looking forward to learning more about this FHP.
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Old 05-16-2010, 07:16 PM
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this car was saved from the crusher by Tom Tate in Florida. He sold the car to Mike Riley who started the restoration. I bought the car, had second thoughts about it and sold it to John. He called me back last winter and asked if I wanted it back. So now it is back to stay.

It was in a grinder of a crash and needed a lot of work in the front. Original drivetrain was long gone when I got the car the first time. This car was a huge project but has a clear title and is the only 83 FHP car that I know to exist. I imagine there are others that will surface eventually.

The car has a very nice interior in it. The only issue I have with the car is the paint. The car was media blasted but the painter obviously wasn't very meticulous when it came to blocking and finding all the imperfections. I am going to try and salvage the paint if at all possible. My painter looked at it yesterday and says he can make it look 100% better than it does now. If not I will be respraying the car.

I have all the correct equipment, wheels and tires, and decals for the car. I have to get a few engine parts, exhaust etc to put it back together. Just about every piece of outside trim will need to be refurbed or replaced. But for now everything hinges on how well the paint turns out. The lighthouse on top of the car is definately unique.

Here is a pic and the rest are on the Fotki link below in the 1983 FHP file.
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1984 Oregon SP unmarked
1986 Idaho SP
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Old 05-16-2010, 07:19 PM
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interior shot. The brown hi back seats are another unique item about this car.
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for the first time since 1998 there is only two left:

1984 Oregon SP unmarked
1986 Idaho SP
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Old 05-16-2010, 08:28 PM
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Very cool Jim! Congrats on getting her back!
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Old 05-16-2010, 08:39 PM
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Congrats on your final purchase!
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Old 05-16-2010, 08:39 PM
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All kidding aside Jim, I'm glad it's back in the stable.
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Old 05-16-2010, 08:49 PM
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Congrats on rounding out your collection!
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