1992 GSP unit 2217

[kapracing]

Finally getting started on my newest GSP project! I'm really excited about this one... First, I gotta Square up frame rails (from old accident). I'm replacing both fender aprons and cowl vent on her. I'm also going to address the only rust issue, which is on door posts. Getting new seat upholstery and carpet for Christmas! You can still make out the unit # and Officer badge # on roof. Car #2217 badge # 606. A friend of mine is gonna try to find out the Officer's name that drove this car (maybe make contact if possible).

[28HopUp]

That will look really nice when you're done, Bobby! :)

[MOstang]

That will look really nice when you're done, Bobby! :)

+1.

[kapracing]

Made a little progress in the last couple days. Got donor core support and cowl on. Just need to finish and clean it all up now. Next I'll be tackling the only rust issue ( the door post up above upper hinge).

[kapracing]

Was a great day for unit #2217 . Not much done as far as bodywork goes but I now have it's history. Made contact with Sgt. Kevin Thompson badge #606. That number is still visible on roof. Sgt. Thompson is now the GSP Aviation Commander and remembers this car fondly. I was told some very interesting stories about his favorite Mustang ( he also drove an 88 prior to this 92). Hopefully he can find his old in service pics and provide me with copies :-) ... We can't wait for they're reunion.

[MOstang]

Congratulations...it's exciting to make contact with the Trooper who was assigned to SSP.

[SparkSVT]

So what were the stories?:)

[28HopUp]

Bobby, that is REALLY cool that you were able to talk with the Trooper assigned to your GA SSP! :cool: Can you explain how you were able to track him down?

[kapracing]

So what were the stories?:)

Well, put it this way the car was involved in 3 accidents while in service... It was used the way it was intended :-) But I don't think I should post any of that with out His permission...

[kapracing]

Congratulations...it's exciting to make contact with the Trooper who was assigned to SSP.

Thanks,and yes it is !!!

[kapracing]

Bobby, that is REALLY cool that you were able to talk with the Trooper assigned to your GA SSP! :cool: Can you explain how you were able to track him down?

Bill,
I was just lucky that the car was never repainted. If it had been, I probably would never know who the Officer was. Georgia cars have the Officer's badge # on roof and for tag #'s. Tags are removed prior to auction and decals crudely scraped off. But with the decals being on (in my car's case) for 6+ years, it protects the paint and appears slightly raised compared to surrounding paint.In the right light you can make out 606 on it's roof. I had a friend do some checking and found out GSP badge 606 belongs to SGT. Kevin Thompson. I then just "BINGED" Kevin Thompson 606 and found a E-mail address. I received a call from him with in a hour from my e-mail and the rest is history. But with out that roof # it would have about been impossible...

[kapracing]

Got a little done after work... Started trimming the rust away and decided it would be best to replace whole post rather than section it. Strange, this is the only rust it the whole uni body... Once I get door post replaced she'll be good as new. I'll be coating inside post's, cowl vent, full floor pan's and trunk with POR15.

[kapracing]

Donor post.

[stadair]

So THAT's what that looks like all uncovered. I'm currently working on replacing door hinge pins and realignment of my doors. I thought the three bolts holding the hinges on the post were fixed. Now I see how much play there is. Thanks for sharing.

[NoDrama43]

wow......big project there....

[kapracing]

It's really not that bad. Whats killing me is I'm so covered up at work, I only get a few minutes here and there to work on it !!! But it all adds up ... :-) lol. I'm hoping to have it finished, paint and all by April.

[kapracing]

Finally got post welded in... now the cap, seam seal everything really well and on to the other side...

[kapracing]

Then, I'll be coating inside of posts , cowl venrt and floor pans in POR 15 for future protection against any rust.

[kapracing]

Both sides replaced and seamed sealed up :-)
Now the real fun begins...

[kapracing]

Well since the recent purchase of my 88 GSP I've decided to go ahead and remove all suspension and refinish floor pans as well. I got a rack built for the front now I only need to build one for the rear. The bar is adjustable so I'll be raising it a little higher to spray bottom of floors. I'm just going to take my time on it while I play with my 88.

[kapracing]

Pic

[28HopUp]

Nice goin', Bobby! :2thumbs:

[stadair]

Slow and steady doesn't hurt. Me, I'm going slower and steadier! We'll get them done some day. ;)

[kapracing]

Had roof PDR'd today... Now I only have a very small spot that'll need any filler! It looks sooooo good... I may try to get this one done before summers out!!!!

[nighthawk756]

Sooooooo jealous!! Oh wait, didn't I say that somewhere else? Haha....still am!! :D

Good job! It'll be done before we know it and you'll have another beautiful SSP in your collection! Kudos!! ;)

[kapracing]

Sooooooo jealous!! Oh wait, didn't I say that somewhere else? Haha....still am!! :D

Good job! It'll be done before we know it and you'll have another beautiful SSP in your collection! Kudos!! ;)

Yours looks pretty dang good itself !!! :-)

[nighthawk756]

Yours looks pretty dang good itself !!! :-)

It's getting there! Thanks, I really appreciate it!

Maybe one day I can have a kapracing sized SSP collection. :D

[kapracing]

Maybe one day I can have a kapracing sized SSP collection. :D

Hope so. We need to save all we can! lol

[nighthawk756]

Hope so. We need to save all we can! lol

Yes we do....I REALLY would like to have a GSP in the collection. Maybe one day.

[kapracing]

Yes we do....I REALLY would like to have a GSP in the collection. Maybe one day.

My unicorn is a Alabama like in your avatar! :-) love to find one to restore one day...

[kapracing]

I just received a e-mail from Sgt. Kevin Thompson of him and his son in the seat of 2217 not long after him being issued it...

PRETTY COOL :-)

[nighthawk756]

Wow, that's awesome!! You gotta love in service pics!! Congrats!!

[MOstang]

Very cool.

[kapracing]

Wow, that's awesome!! You gotta love in service pics!! Congrats!!

Very cool.

Thanks :-)

I couldn't be happier with this project. I considered trading the 1984 Georgia DOR SSP for a couple different cars but this is turning out to be the coolest SSP to me; not only a rare (1 of 19) GSP, but numbers still visible, a Sgt.'s car, and in service pics! Hope the 83 turns out to be this interesting :-) lol

[nighthawk756]

I'd love to have a GSP one day. And especially one that still has the auto so my wife could drive it some.

So let me know brother if you run across another one for sale! ;)

[Pmustang]

I love these threads. Thanks for sharing.

Peter

[kapracing]

Seeing Aron's car got me motivated to get back on this one :-) Thanks Aron !!! :-) Cleaned up inside of floor pans and sealed them off with POR 15. The bottom of the GSP's were body color so I'll be pressure washing hull again in preparation to sand and spray underside soon. Will also be painting over POR 15on inside also...

[nighthawk756]

Lookin' good!! Can't wait to see her finished! ;)

[kapracing]

Got my underside painted. Not sure how the others were done but this GSP had a healthy coat of ultra blue on bottom so I put it back same way. Only I POR 15'd and seam sealed everything I thought needed it, then put a healthy coat of ultra blue myself, LOL...

[kapracing]

Couple more...

[kapracing]

Trunks done !!!

[kapracing]

One more...

[nighthawk756]

Mmmmmmmm....so nice! ;)

[kapracing]

Got door jams and engine bay done !!!

[kapracing]

another

[kapracing]

one more...

[nighthawk756]

Well, she's cut in....no more excuses! ;)

Oh and....you're not helping my envy! You sure you don't want to sell that one?? :D

[28HopUp]

That sure is a nice shade of BLUE! :)

[kapracing]

Well, she's cut in....no more excuses! ;)

Oh and....you're not helping my envy! You sure you don't want to sell that one?? :D

Lol :-)

Ummm Noooo lol :-)

[kapracing]

That sure is a nice shade of BLUE! :)

:-) Thanks... I LOVE Ultra Blue... As if you didn't know lol...

[kapracing]

Doors trimmed out !!!!

[nighthawk756]

Ummm Noooo lol :-)

Can't blame a guy for trying right?? Lol!! :D

[kapracing]

Can't blame a guy for trying right?? Lol!! :D

LOL !

Well nice try anyway :-)

[ChrisL]

Wow this thing is looking awesome. Can't wait to see it buttoned up!

[kapracing]

Wow this thing is looking awesome. Can't wait to see it buttoned up!

Thanks :-)
ME TOO !!!! LOL





Bodywork all done, in booth for sealer...

[kapracing]

One more...

The donor doors were immaculate... Drivers somehow got two dings on the way to the shop :-/

[kapracing]

quarters are sealed...

[kapracing]

It's past 5:00...
I'm tired and done for the day ! LOL :-)

[MOstang]

Geesh...you mean that thing's not re-painted already, LOL. As I've posted before you make amazingly fast work of these paint jobs!

[kapracing]

Geesh...you mean that thing's not re-painted already, LOL. As I've posted before you make amazingly fast work of these paint jobs!

Take it easy Mike! LOL :-)
It probably just looks fast in the post's. Seams like it takes me for ever! Lol. Especially compared to collision work on commission. Plus there's lots of little things done here and there that really help speed things up when I do get to really "get on it" :-) It's been a while since I've been able to devoted hours or days to just my project, so I have to take full advantage when that time comes around.

[chp1982]

Nice work!

[TWOCARNUTS]

Great looking project....a ton of work I know....

[kapracing]

Nice work!

Great looking project....a ton of work I know....


Thanks guys... Yes it is a ton of work, but to me it's a lot more satisfying to bring a basket case back from the dead as opposed to freshening up a already nice one... Does that make me crazy? Lol

[kapracing]

Fenders sealed ; trimmed out and hung...

[kapracing]

pic 2

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pics 3 & 4

[ChrisL]

Amazing. Absolutely fantastic work!

[kapracing]

Amazing. Absolutely fantastic work!

Thanks Chris :-)

[kapracing]

Well got the blue on today...

[kapracing]

Pic 2

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Pic 3

[kapracing]

Last pic of the day...
Still gotta paint front and rear bumper covers blue.
Then I'll be moving on to the gray hood ; roof and trunk lid...

[chp1982]

Looking good! Maybe this has been asked already but is this going to be going back to stock, Bobby or a restomod?

[kapracing]

Looking good! Maybe this has been asked already but is this going to be going back to stock, Bobby or a restomod?

Thanks :-)
This one will be all stock with the exception of exhaust ( unless I can find some nice stock exhaust which I seriously doubt)...

[nighthawk756]

Oh my, oh my my my....

[kapracing]

one of it out of booth

[kapracing]

K member sand blasted...

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K member painted...

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K member in ...

[kapracing]

Another pic...

[chp1982]

I know I keep saying the same thing but, Sweet!

[kapracing]

I know I keep saying the same thing but, Sweet!

Thanks :-)

[kapracing]

Rear ends ready...
Bushings are still good so did not replace...
Now I need to find some better looking control arms...

[kapracing]

Well got rear end in today... :-)

[nighthawk756]

Wow, you aren't palying around!! :D

As usual! ;)

[conmech]

Ahh, to have the room, the tools and, AHEM, the CA$H............ I'm jealous.:p

[kapracing]

Wow, you aren't palying around!! :D

As usual! ;)

Lol trying to make some progress :-)


Ahh, to have the room, the tools and, AHEM, the CA$H............ I'm jealous.:p

Room and tools I've got ! :-) I couldn't afford to pay someone else to do this. Thank goodness I'm blessed with the ability and opertunity :-)

[kapracing]

Working on getting this one back on all fours...

[nighthawk756]

She's getting there! Looking good!!

[kapracing]

She's getting there! Looking good!!

Thanks :-)
Gotta get this one closer to being done so I can start on the 83 :-) lol

[kapracing]

Dash has been stripped dyed put back together and insulation; heater box with new heater core; pedals; dead pedal and dash installed...

[nighthawk756]

As usual, you're moving quick!! I can only wish I could move that fast on the Bama! :D

[kapracing]

As usual, you're moving quick!! I can only wish I could move that fast on the Bama! :D

Went ahead and bolted column and rag joint up before I left work today:-)

[kapracing]

Slowly coming together :-)

wheels are not correct and are just temporary...

[kapracing]

Dash also coming together :-)

[kapracing]

another pic

[kapracing]

Got around to putting engine on stand. I knew engine had been replaced but I ran the numbers which are M 176505. This engine is from a 1991 GSP mustang from the batch of 91 cars ordered by the GSP. This car was purchased from the state by a big dealer of these cars in Cleveland Ga. So evidently the guy that bought this car from them blew the engine and came back to the for a replacement engine. A good friend of mine just purchased the remains of the only two GSP's they had left after all these years. They had been out back since purchased from State auction (both were wrecked in service). One was a ACE car and had 17 Lightning bolts on the doors :-) But i mentioned all this to say I looks like 1FACP40E2MF176505 a 1991 GSP was wrecked in service and parted out long ago :-(
At least the engine ended back up in another GSP car! While I'd prefer to have the original engine I guess this would be the next best thing...

[nighthawk756]

Yep, if it had to be replaced....the very next best thing from original doesn't get much better than another GSP motor!!

[28HopUp]

That makes for a cool conversational tidbit about #2217... :)

[kapracing]

That makes for a cool conversational tidbit about #2217... :)

What would have been even cooler would have been if they (the dealers) would have still had THAT 91 body out back:-)

[28HopUp]

What would have been even cooler would have been if they (the dealers) would have still had THAT 91 body out back:-)

Yup! I know that you'd like to find a 91 GSP too (which I am confident that you will). :)

[kapracing]

That 88 ACE car will be a really Kewl resto itself! It's consecutive Vin numbered with my 88! And 17 lightening bolts. That officer was real hotshot! Gonna get up there soon to get roof(badge)and perm/unit #'s before I go talk with my contact...

[kapracing]

Yup! I know that you'd like to find a 91 GSP too (which I am confident that you will). :)

Yea got my eye on one that's VERY ORIGINAL. Never painted, and still complete. If its still there next year I may bite the bullet and go ahead and get it :-)

[nighthawk756]

Yea got my eye on one that's VERY ORIGINAL. Never painted, and still complete. If its still there next year I may bite the bullet and go ahead and get it :-)

Never ceases to amaze me how you find these things....wow!

[kapracing]

Never ceases to amaze me how you find these things....wow!

More times than not they find me or someone tells me about them:-)

[kapracing]

VERY STRANGE... Ran a Vin check on GSP this engine came from just to see when it might have been wrecked. It it still out there and show gov use on report...

Event date Location Odometer reading Data Source Details
06/07/1991
Independent Source VEHICLE MANUFACTURED AND SHIPPED TO DEALER
05/24/1999 TWIN CITY, GA
Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
STATE GOVERNMENT
11/26/2001 HAZLEHURST, GA
Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
02/01/2002 HAZLEHURST, GA
58,329
Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE (Title #:4003020320104)
REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
EXCEEDS MECHANICAL LIMITS
02/15/2002 HAZLEHURST, GA
Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE (Title #:4249020464104)
11/06/2002 HAZLEHURST, GA
65,000
Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE (Title #:7528023109104)
REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
EXCEEDS MECHANICAL LIMITS
08/08/2003 SOPERTON, GA
Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE (Title #:9537032204142)
REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
EXCLUDED/EXEMPT
12/23/2003 SOPERTON, GA
Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE (Title #:3714033572056) (Lien Reported)
CORRECTED TITLE
EXCLUDED/EXEMPT
01/16/2004 SOPERTON, GA
Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
EXCLUDED/EXEMPT
12/15/2004 SOPERTON, GA
Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
EXCLUDED/EXEMPT
11/02/2005 SOPERTON, GA
Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE (Title #:4079053064142)
REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
EXCLUDED/EXEMPT
02/09/2006 LYONS, GA
Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE (Title #:7167060404056)
REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
EXCLUDED/EXEMPT
10/05/2012 GUYTON, GA
Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE (Title #:1695122794094)
EXCLUDED/EXEMPT

[28HopUp]

Bobby, look what I found on AC -

http://vsvin.info/vin/1FACP40E2MF176505.html


It was last tagged on 5/13/2013 in Bonaire, GA. Maybe you can run some Craigslist wanted ads like you did on the 83???

[kapracing]

Bobby, look what I found on AC -

http://vsvin.info/vin/1FACP40E2MF176505.html


It was last tagged on 5/13/2013 in Bonaire, GA. Maybe you can run some Craigslist wanted ads like you did on the 83???

I copied and pasted the vin doing the same thing only got in a hurry and hit 176506 instead of 505! Duh! Lol might try that! Well that's two consecutive vins that are still out there of the batch of 91

[kapracing]

Well she's alive!

Got motor/trans in...
She cranks and runs again :-)
still have driveshaft; exhaust etc.
but getting closer :-)

[nighthawk756]

Congrats Bobby!! It's always great to get em running again!

[kapracing]

A little more progress on 2217...

Roofs done finally :-)
Now maybe I can get some good forward momentum on this project...

[John Connor]

That's shineeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.

[chp1982]

Wow, looks great!

[nighthawk756]

Looks great!! I'm gonna have to con you out of one of those one day!! :D

[28HopUp]

Nice job, Bobby! (sorry I missed your text. I was getting some 1/4 mile seat time yesterday at a private track rental. Ran a new best with the 2012 of 12.4xx at 113mph. To refresh, it's a 5.0L/auto with 3.15:1 gears and a stock tune - just have GT500 mufflers as the only performance modification). :)

[kapracing]

That's shineeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.

Wow, looks great!

Thanks guys :-)

Looks great!! I'm gonna have to con you out of one of those one day!! :D

Thanks :-)
You never know :-)

Nice job, Bobby! (sorry I missed your text. I was getting some 1/4 mile seat time yesterday at a private track rental. Ran a new best with the 2012 of 12.4xx at 113mph. To refresh, it's a 5.0L/auto with 3.15:1 gears and a stock tune - just have GT500 mufflers as the only performance modification). :)

Thanks:-)
And SWEEEEET !

[kapracing]

Got rear bumper painted... Man I've never been a fan of the 90-92 GSP rear bumpers being twilight blue instead of ultra blue.... But that's the way they came soooo....

Now the buffing begins :-)

Still have to paint hood; trunk lid; fender extension etc... :-)

[nighthawk756]

Got rear bumper painted... Man I've never been a fan of the 90-92 GSP rear bumpers being twilight blue instead of ultra blue.... But that's the way they came soooo....

Now the buffing begins :-)

Still have to paint hood; trunk lid; fender extension etc... :-)

Yeah, I never understood it either....so the factory painted them that way?

She's looking great Bobby....won't be long now!!

[kapracing]

Yeah, I never understood it either....so the factory painted them that way?

She's looking great Bobby....won't be long now!!

Thanks Brad!
Yea 90 thru 92's came that way. Just the Ultra Blue cars, the Regatta ones 88 & 89's did not...

[MOstang]

Yeah, I never understood it either....so the factory painted them that way?

She's looking great Bobby....won't be long now!!

My 1992 MSP Mustang is the same (using Twilight Blue)...my understanding is they had to choose a factory color for the bumpers. Now I suspect if an agency was to throw more money at it they probably could have had in same special order color as the cars, but I don't know.

[chp1982]

I wondered why the MSP cars had the darker bumpers and never knew that the later GSP cars did too. Interesting bit of info. Great progress Bobby. I can't wait to see the '83 come back to life.

[nighthawk756]

Thanks Brad!
Yea 90 thru 92's came that way. Just the Ultra Blue cars, the Regatta ones 88 & 89's did not...

My 1992 MSP Mustang is the same (using Twilight Blue)...my understanding is they had to choose a factory color for the bumpers. Now I suspect if an agency was to throw more money at it they probably could have had in same special order color as the cars, but I don't know.

Ahhhh ok, as usual I'm sure it was a cost savings thing for the departments to not pay extra to have the bumpers painted to match.

[kapracing]

I think South Carolina had a similar issue on their cars also. Greg (UNMRKD) can verify what it was as he's the go to guy on SC SSP's...

[kapracing]

I guess for now I'll have to use the TMI upholstery kit I got last Christmas until I can get enough original material. I've got 3 sets of crystal blue seats but none are show quality. I guess I'd rather have the new incorrect seat covers as apposed to crappy ones on a otherwise nice car.

Any opinions on this matter?

[nighthawk756]

I guess for now I'll have to use the TMI upholstery kit I got last Christmas until I can get enough original material. I've got 3 sets of crystal blue seats but none are show quality. I guess I'd rather have the new incorrect seat covers as apposed to crappy ones on a otherwise nice car.

Any opinions on this matter?

Well, from what I've seen, there seems to be 2 lines of thinking on this....

One is that new seats/material is best especially when using everything else new in the interior.

The other is that a little "character" is best. Especially if the rest of the interior is nice but has a certain level of in-service "use".

[kapracing]

Well, from what I've seen, there seems to be 2 lines of thinking on this....

One is that new seats/material is best especially when using everything else new in the interior.

The other is that a little "character" is best. Especially if the rest of the interior is nice but has a certain level of in-service "use".

Well the rest of the interior will be new and plastics freshly dyed... Only drawback will be the leather wrapped crystal blue steering wheel which will probably be impossible to find in nice condition...

[kapracing]

Roof and right side buffed up slick :-)

[kapracing]

Roof #'s on :-)

[nighthawk756]

Roof #'s on :-)

Lookin' great! ;)

[kapracing]

Hoods done!
Getting closer :-)

[MOstang]

Very sharp! :cool:

[nighthawk756]

Getting there! Funny how smoke gray looks bright white under fluorescents isn't it?? :D

[kapracing]

Very sharp! :cool:

Getting there! Funny how smoke gray looks bright white under fluorescents isn't it?? :D

Thanks guys, :-)

Yea Brad, it does in pics :-)

Got miscellaneous parts parted, hood prop rod; fender extensions etc...
The little things needed to move along...

[kapracing]

Scored big at my local salvage yard today. Motorola radio head / Mic and speaker for my GSP.

[kapracing]

Speaker pic

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Trunk's painted and on as well as NOS tail lights :-)

[kapracing]

Pic 2

[chp1982]

Wow!

[28HopUp]

Nice Bobby! :2thumbs: So you are planning to bring this one to Charlotte in April, right?

[kapracing]

Wow!

Nice Bobby! :2thumbs: So you are planning to bring this one to Charlotte in April, right?

Thanks Jon :-)

Thanks Bill :-)
And definitely... It'll more than likely be in Mustang's Unlimited display area for the show. I have to after all it's 1 of 19 and the only restored 92 so far :-). I've gathered up almost everything to fully mark this one also. Hope you can swing by and check it out for yourself... :-)

[kapracing]

Got a NOS GSP plate for display just in case Kevin can't find a old 606 plate...

[bronx87]

Lookin' great

[kapracing]

Went back to the local yard to look in the trunk of the old 95 EX GSP Crown Vic (was last used as DOC). Last trip it was closed and no keys and I was short on time. Well removed rear seat & tore through x braces and bingo! There it was the radio itself complete wiring and all. Got it; wiring and the GALLS flasher (exact one as on States GSP) for another $20... I only need a radio head bracket now:-)

[kapracing]

GALLS Flasher

[kapracing]

Did not realized at the time but that top box is the PA / Siren amp :-)
I've already got a good Motorola load speaker!

[ImEvil1]

Nice find, Bobby.

[John10608]

LOL That's like finding buried treasure !! Nice score !
Your car is looking really nice ! The paint looks great !
Good job !

[nighthawk756]

Great score!! Can't beat that! Much easier than trying to track that stuff down elsewhere!

[kapracing]

Nice find, Bobby.

LOL That's like finding buried treasure !! Nice score !
Your car is looking really nice ! The paint looks great !
Good job !

Great score!! Can't beat that! Much easier than trying to track that stuff down elsewhere!

Thanks Mike; John and Brad :-) !!!
Gonna try to get my seat frames; new upholstery; headliner and package tray to my upholster shop next week :-) While I'm running my wiring and laying down new carpet...

[kapracing]

Got my light bar controller a few days ago :-)

[possum885]

how bout my decals and I need a radio stand...tks keith

[kapracing]

how bout my decals and I need a radio stand...tks keith

Lol gotcha :-)
Call me tomorrow Keith...

[kapracing]

how bout my decals and I need a radio stand...tks keith

By the way when are you gonna post up pics of your car? I know everyone would love to see the ASU/GSP now :-)

[kapracing]

Dropped off seats; TMI covers; headliner and package tray at upholstery shop this morning...
Time to run wiring and lay carpet :-)

[nighthawk756]

Dropped off seats; TMI covers; headliner and package tray at upholstery shop this morning...
Time to run wiring and lay carpet :-)

Woohoo!! :D

[kapracing]

Well got radio mounted in original holes in trunk. Got wires hooked up and grounded in trunk. Wires ran up to radio head and batterie ( not hooked up to batterie yet though). Got new ACC carpet installed and my new tree mounted. Ready for console seat belt etc next...

[nighthawk756]

Making quick work of it Bobby! You're starting to push ahead of me even! Good job!!

[kapracing]

Making quick work of it Bobby! You're starting to push ahead of me even! Good job!!

No, no, no... Still got tons of little things to do Brad !!!
But thanks :-)

[kapracing]

Got console; inner seat belts and equipment tree bolted up. Upholstery shop called and picking up headliner and seats in the morning:-) ...

[kapracing]

Just found and purchased one of the Whelen UPS-60 strobe power supply's on eBay. The exact same one as in the States car ...

Anyone with a GSP there are two more on eBay still... Just search WHELEN UPS-60 ...

[kapracing]

One more piece of the puzzle...

[kapracing]

Getting closer :-)

[kapracing]

Pic 2

[nighthawk756]

Getting there!! ;)

[MOstang]

Looks sharp!

[kapracing]

Getting there!! ;)

Looks sharp!

Thanks Brad and Mike :-)
Now that we're past the Holidays I'm ready to get BUSY

[kapracing]

look what I bought off eBay!!!!

[28HopUp]

Outstanding! :)

[kapracing]

Outstanding! :)

Bill,
I couldn't sleep last night :-)

[kapracing]

2217's getting closer...
Lots still to do but she's driving and mechanically checking out great!


Pic is at old Cedartown Post 29

[nighthawk756]

Nice! 50th is getting closer!!

[John Connor]

Looking good!!!

[MOstang]

Nice!

[chp1982]

Did I see that right? You found the ACTUAL plate one of your cars wore in service?!?

[kapracing]

Nice! 50th is getting closer!!

Looking good!!!

Nice!

Thanks guys :-)

Did I see that right? You found the ACTUAL plate one of your cars wore in service?!?

Yea I still can't believe it myself :-)

[kapracing]

Getting closer... still got to remove front cover ( it was just put on temporarily to check out mechanically) to paint bumper moldings and put fender rear moldings on, splash shields etc. Still waiting on my rear package tray...lol time is a ticking :rolleyes:

[kapracing]

couple more...

[nighthawk756]

Getting there! Time is running out on all of us! :D

[MOstang]

A work of art! :2thumbs:

[ccmcelroy]

Who is doing your rear package tray? I am assuming your interior is crystal blue? Are you having a custom shop do one for you? If so, could you give me the information. I am going to need one as well.
Thanks,
Chad

[John Connor]

I'm jealous.

[kapracing]

Who is doing your rear package tray? I am assuming your interior is crystal blue? Are you having a custom shop do one for you? If so, could you give me the information. I am going to need one as well.
Thanks,
Chad

Wilson's Upholstery Is who I use. He is having trouble with his supplier matching the crystal blue. That is what is taking him so long. I had an extra rear tray so he recovered it with what he could get as close as possible for temporary. Just until he does get the right color, then I'll swap them back out. But he only charges me $50 for recovering tray and seat belt covers...

[kapracing]

Getting there! Time is running out on all of us! :D

A work of art! :2thumbs:

I'm jealous.

Thanks Guy's,
It has came a long way:yes:

[kapracing]

Unfinished,
But had to get it out for some sun :)

[nighthawk756]

Unfinished,
But had to get it out for some sun :)

And they parked you right behind the corvette club haha!

[ccmcelroy]

Wilson's Upholstery Is who I use. He is having trouble with his supplier matching the crystal blue. That is what is taking him so long. I had an extra rear tray so he recovered it with what he could get as close as possible for temporary. Just until he does get the right color, then I'll swap them back out. But he only charges me $50 for recovering tray and seat belt covers...

Thanks. I will have to look them up. I am assuming that they are over near you? When he does find the correct material I would appreciate it if you would Pm me. Your car/cars look great. You do an excellent job on them.

Chad

[kapracing]

And they parked you right behind the corvette club haha!

Yea Too funny Brad,
one guy said I gave him a flash back :eek:

Thanks. I will have to look them up. I am assuming that they are over near you? When he does find the correct material I would appreciate it if you would Pm me. Your car/cars look great. You do an excellent job on them.

Chad

Chad,
Yes he is,
I will PM you when he finally gets the right stuff and thanks :-)
It has been a great day :2thumbs:

[28HopUp]

Nice Bobby! Glad you were able to get the car out. :cool:

[kapracing]

Nice Bobby! Glad you were able to get the car out. :cool:

Just seen your post Bill. Thanks :-)



Got my bumper cover back off and trim painted. Also go a NOS Ford oval put on and reinstalled the bumper cover permanently. I got Decals coming, cover for Lightbar being made. I've still got a hand full of interior pieces to dry and install, add roll bar , A/C lines but I'm steadily getting there...

[nighthawk756]

Woohoo!! Lookin' good mane!! ;)

[John Connor]

Looking gooooooooooooooooooooooooood!!!

[MOstang]

Great job!

[kapracing]

Woohoo!! Lookin' good mane!! ;)

Looking gooooooooooooooooooooooooood!!!

Great job!

Thanks Brad, John and Mike :D

Got my Lightbar on and working today :thumbsup:

[kapracing]

Still have to put my take downs in... :rolleyes:

[28HopUp]

Lookin' great Bobby!

[Fatrabbit]

Looks Great. That BLUE & WHITE is one of my favorites.

[kapracing]

Lookin' great Bobby!

Looks Great. That BLUE & WHITE is one of my favorites.

Thanks Bill :cool:

Thanks Gary,
(But it's actually a variant of smoke gray:D )

[jarhed123]

That GSP is looking sharp!!!

[kapracing]

That GSP is looking sharp!!!

Thanks Marcos :cool:

Still lots of little details to address and running out of time ! :rolleyes:

[kapracing]

Teaser pic ;)

[28HopUp]

You're such a TEASE! :p

[nighthawk756]

What the???? What kind of pic is that? I want to see the one where it's actually stuck to the car, not just laying on it!! LOL!! :D

[kapracing]

What the???? What kind of pic is that? I want to see the one where it's actually stuck to the car, not just laying on it!! LOL!! :D

That's why it was labeled teaser pic ;)

[kapracing]

Original trunk decals are on :cool:

[nighthawk756]

Haha....that's more like it!! :D

[MOstang]

Looking good!

[kapracing]

Thanks everyone !
Coming together slowly :cool:

[kapracing]

Door seals on :D

[kapracing]

Close up of original seal...

[kapracing]

Anyone ever tried to catch a 360 strobe with a I Phone ? Lol
It's not easy :eek:

[nighthawk756]

Lookin' good brother!! 50th here we come!!

[MOstang]

:2thumbs:

[kapracing]

SCORE !!!!!!

1992 Crystal blue non cruise leather wrapped NOS !!!!

[NoDrama43]

Nice......

[kapracing]

Thanks,
It was the one piece I thought I'd NEVER find in decent condition much less a NOS!
This has been a VERY BLESSED trip :yes:

[kapracing]

Took 2217 to a local cruise in Saturday and they had me park her in front of the Dallas PD... Lol

[nighthawk756]

Nice touch!! :D

[MOstang]

That's a nice spot for a pic.

[kapracing]

Nice touch!! :D

That's a nice spot for a pic.

Thanks Brad and Mike :D

[John Connor]

Sweet! Bobby what do you know about the Mustang show that is scheduled for the 31st there in Dallas?

[kapracing]

Sweet! Bobby what do you know about the Mustang show that is scheduled for the 31st there in Dallas?

Sorry John I completely missed this post :eek:

I did not attend as it conflicted with another show I attended instead.

[kapracing]

Just thought I'd add this pic from Charlotte to this cars thread...:D

[kapracing]

It was a great day for 2217 today...

Sgt. Kevin Thompson flew the Governor in to Rome Ga. This afternoon. I was at the airport to see them fly in. He was able to visit with me for a while after the Gov sped away:cool: took several pics with him and the car and with him the car and his helicopter:2thumbs: I will post up more pics soon...

[kapracing]

Kevin signing bottom of the trunk lid...

[kapracing]

Bringing back memories for Kevin...

[MOstang]

Bringing back memories for Kevin...

:2thumbs: Nothing quite like getting your Trooper to sign your car. ;)

[nighthawk756]

That's just cool right there!! :2thumbs:

[chp1982]

Wow, that is cool!

[kapracing]

I knew engine had been replaced but I ran the numbers which are M 176505. This engine is from a 1991 GSP mustang from the batch of 91 cars ordered by the GSP. This car was purchased from the state by a big dealer of these cars in Cleveland Ga. So evidently the guy that bought this car from them blew the engine and came back to the for a replacement engine.

While talking with Kevin he remembered that the engine was replaced while in service.He was speeding to assist in a chase and as he was heading up a steep hill the engine let go...

So that is why it had a 91 GSP engine in her... Jimmy Crump was notorious for swapping out parts from the run outs and wrecks...

[kapracing]

Also stopped by the Rome GSP Post 38 for a couple quick pics as well...

[possum885]

cool..kevin looking like the rest of of us oldies..less on top and more around the center...lol

[kapracing]

cool..kevin looking like the rest of of us oldies..less on top and more around the center...lol

Yea ole "Hollywood" :D
If you talk to him get him to tell you the story about the waitress ;)

[kapracing]

:dancingbanana: :dancingbanana: :dancingbanana:

Good bye TMI
I got my seats back from upholstery jail :-)

NOS solid; checkered and vinyl ...

[kapracing]

Another pic...

[John Connor]

Looks a lot better.

[nighthawk756]

I can see you smiling from here! I know you're glad to finally have the right material in it!;)

[kapracing]

Looks a lot better.

I can see you smiling from here! I know you're glad to finally have the right material in it!;)

Thanks!
And yes I am :D

[kapracing]

Another great day for 2217.
Went and visited with Jimmy Crump and had him sign it's trunk lid and write Perm # on core support and fan Shroud...

[MOstang]

That's cool :cool: congrats!

[nighthawk756]

Very cool!! THE man behind the GSP mustangs!! :cool:

[28HopUp]

That's cool, Bobby! :cool:

[John Connor]

Bobby if you keep finding all this cool stuff! It's going to snow in GA.

[kapracing]

That's cool :cool: congrats!

Very cool!! THE man behind the GSP mustangs!! :cool:

That's cool, Bobby! :cool:

Bobby if you keep finding all this cool stuff! It's going to snow in GA.

Thanks Guy's,
I'd been planning this for some time now. I'm just glad I got it done before Savannah ;)

[kapracing]

2217 with it's older brother 9222...

[28HopUp]

Nice shot, Bobby! :cool:

[MOstang]

Cool cars! :cool:

[usajay38]

Nice Rides

[kapracing]

Got a perfect score today. At MCA show at Hardy Ford put on by Northwest Regional Mustang Club. Tied for first with a 30k mile 93 Cobra... 250+ cars 27 Foxbodies...

[Unmrkd]

Outstanding!!!:2thumbs: All the hard work and attention to detail paid off.

Congrats Bobby.

[28HopUp]

Outstanding!!!:2thumbs: All the hard work and attention to detail paid off.

Congrats Bobby.

I agree! Well done, Sir!!! :2thumbs: