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07-09-2011, 09:16 AM
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22k miles in 44 years
My non-SSP toy is this 1967 M715 (looks like a big Tonka truck to to me, hence the door decals with the name of my cabin) that I have had for 2 years now and I have put 1k miles on. The paint is from 1985 and I'm contemplating repainting it. There is zero rust, put a couple of dings and chalky paint. Should I leave it as is (I kind of like the patina) or paint it? And if I do repaint it, should I go back to its factory issued olive drab (served from 1967-85) hue or the fire department red and white paint scheme (served from 1985-05) that is on it now?
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 1979 2.3 Turbo Pace Car 1989 5.0 LX Convertible 1993 5.0 LX SSP (Nevada Highway Patrol) 2018 2.7 F-150 XLT 4X4 Supercrew 
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07-09-2011, 09:34 AM
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Red and white is great looking, unless your 20 miles in the woods, If you decide to sell I would be interested. Charlie
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07-09-2011, 08:32 PM
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I wouldn't change a thing. Patina is a badge of honor IMO, and that truck is dripping with character and charm.
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Bill Jr. To everyone out there, wherever you are. Remember, the light at the end of the tunnel may be the police chasing you down in their own Mustang!
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07-09-2011, 09:47 PM
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I agree, battle scars are cool!
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Bernie  1993 FHP 813 1986 UHP SSP slicktop- Getting there little by little. 1993 Floyd Co Ga\Rome Ga pd SSP SOLD   Even grief recedes with time, but we must Never Forget. 9-11-01 Mustang Club of America member.
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07-09-2011, 09:57 PM
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Mike 1992 Michigan State Police SSP Mustang #5114 1993 Wisconsin State Patrol SSP Mustang 1993 Missouri State Highway Patrol SSP Mustang P641 http://members.fotki.com/MOstang/
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07-09-2011, 10:48 PM
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I too like the Red & White. Lots of character in that truck.
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Gregg '89 FHP Unit # 435 (Deceased) '89 FHP Unit # 1526 Troop H (Madison)SOLD 12/3/13 '89 SCHP Marked Unit # 2-12-80 SOLD 6/21/15 '88 SCHP Unmarked Unit # 2-12-23 SOLD 9/3/12 '90 MSHP Marked Unit # P-162 Plate # 642-HP SOLD 12/17/11 '88 MSHP Marked Unit # P-162 Plate # 642
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07-10-2011, 12:15 AM
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Thanks for all of your input. My wife and Daughter like it the way it is too. After looking over the photos again I think you are all right and "patina" wins! I especially like the factory M16 mount behind the driver's seat (thats an airsoft M16 in there, as leaving a real one in there would be beyond irresponsible). So it's going stay the way it is for the next 44 years (it would be nice to be around to see it turn 88, but I'd be 99).
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