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Old 07-30-2013, 11:12 AM
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It looks like the outline of some sort of metal (rust) bracket. Also, did you look for any remnants of a wiring harness or splice to power the lights?
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Old 07-30-2013, 11:36 AM
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It looks like the outline of some sort of metal (rust) bracket. Also, did you look for any remnants of a wiring harness or splice to power the lights?
Not yet.
Ricky Racer really boogered up the wires under hood. I plan on replacing harness from dash forward... I will look this evening though.
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Old 07-30-2013, 02:51 PM
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Man, this is a tough one. Strange that the housings are square.

The yankee light looks pretty similar....hmmmm
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Old 07-30-2013, 10:23 PM
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Trying to determine what lights GSP used on their 83 Mustangs

Those that are members of elightbars;

I would like your opinions on The Yankee lights...
Do they appear to be what was used on the 83 GSP's or not?


Here are some better (hopefully) close up pics of the actual article in the 1984 July issue of Popular Mechanics...
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Think we've found the lights used on the 83 GSP's!!!

I wanna gie a BIG THANKSto Mike (Imevil) for the help and guidance and sending me on the right path to solving the mystery of these lights!!!!
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1988 GSP#8292 Trpr R. Wilcox #799 Post 27; ACE wrecked in service with 24k miles; most documented & lowest mileage GSP

1990 GSP#0196 Trpr P. Kirkpatrick #756 Post 29

1992 GSP#2221 Trpr M. Prince #895 Post 9; “1 of 6” LoJack GSP Mustangs
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Old 07-30-2013, 10:25 PM
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These were offered in chrome or black with a verity of colored bulbs. Naturally GSP used black housings and blue bulbs...
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1988 GSP#8292 Trpr R. Wilcox #799 Post 27; ACE wrecked in service with 24k miles; most documented & lowest mileage GSP

1990 GSP#0196 Trpr P. Kirkpatrick #756 Post 29

1992 GSP#2221 Trpr M. Prince #895 Post 9; “1 of 6” LoJack GSP Mustangs
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Old 07-30-2013, 10:26 PM
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1988 GSP#8292 Trpr R. Wilcox #799 Post 27; ACE wrecked in service with 24k miles; most documented & lowest mileage GSP

1990 GSP#0196 Trpr P. Kirkpatrick #756 Post 29

1992 GSP#2221 Trpr M. Prince #895 Post 9; “1 of 6” LoJack GSP Mustangs
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1988 GSP#8292 Trpr R. Wilcox #799 Post 27; ACE wrecked in service with 24k miles; most documented & lowest mileage GSP

1990 GSP#0196 Trpr P. Kirkpatrick #756 Post 29

1992 GSP#2221 Trpr M. Prince #895 Post 9; “1 of 6” LoJack GSP Mustangs
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Old 07-30-2013, 10:40 PM
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Notice the triangular shape from the side angle.
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1988 GSP#8292 Trpr R. Wilcox #799 Post 27; ACE wrecked in service with 24k miles; most documented & lowest mileage GSP

1990 GSP#0196 Trpr P. Kirkpatrick #756 Post 29

1992 GSP#2221 Trpr M. Prince #895 Post 9; “1 of 6” LoJack GSP Mustangs
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Old 07-30-2013, 10:42 PM
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Also notice the extended bulbs....
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1988 GSP#8292 Trpr R. Wilcox #799 Post 27; ACE wrecked in service with 24k miles; most documented & lowest mileage GSP

1990 GSP#0196 Trpr P. Kirkpatrick #756 Post 29

1992 GSP#2221 Trpr M. Prince #895 Post 9; “1 of 6” LoJack GSP Mustangs
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Old 07-30-2013, 10:45 PM
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Woohoo!! Mystery solved!! That's awesome!! Now to find some with black housings and blue bulbs haha!!
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