GSP Project: refurb'ing their 91 Mustang

[28HopUp]

That's great! :cool:

[Unmrkd]

No Greg,
You can't take it down the drag strip :stop:

Just because I had a little problem with the last SSP that I took to the strip?? :eek:

[kapracing]

Just because I had a little problem with the last SSP that I took to the strip?? :eek:

:stiritup:

Well there is THAT ... :whistlin:

LOL I just couldn't resist Greg :D

[kapracing]

All jokes aside,
It was good to see you feeling better and able to work on the ole gal some...

[nighthawk756]

All jokes aside,
It was good to see you feeling better and able to work on the ole gal some...

x2!! ;)

[kapracing]

Well
He's back at it again ;)

Greg and I got console and carpet out today ( no build sheet :( ). Floors look really nice... Now to get the carpet and seats pressure washed up and after vacation we can start reassembly :2thumbs:

[nighthawk756]

Lookin' good Gregg and Bobby! :yes:

[Unmrkd]

We are so blessed to have such great support on parts / services / fund donations. Thanks so much to everyone who has donated in support of the GSP project!! :thumbsup:

[sspanthony]

Car looks Amazing Guys !!!

[kapracing]

Coming together,
Gregg came up today and really made some progress...:2thumbs:

[kapracing]

We're getting down to the small parts now... :D

[kapracing]

I think Gregg's decided he wants to keep it ...:eek:

[nighthawk756]

Coming together,
Gregg came up today and really made some progress...:2thumbs:

With the lighting in this pic, it actually looks like black interior! :)

Lookin' good guys! Savannah here we come!! :2thumbs:

[28HopUp]

Nice going! I think Gregg's decided he wants to keep it ...:eek:

I don't blame him...

[kapracing]

Thanks Brad and Bill !

Gregg really stepped up to bat today... And knocked a home run!!!
I truly enjoyed working with him today.

[Unmrkd]

It was a very good day, we made a lot of progress. Working together on this has been great fun.

I asked to take the car home to do a little work on the door panels but that plan fell through. Bobby already had the panels removed for me to take.:rolleyes: I don't know why he gets nervous every time I get close to the keys.:headscratch:

[kapracing]

:watchout:

I wonder why?:headscratch:



And yes it has...

[chp1982]

The car is looking fantastic!

[kapracing]

The car is looking fantastic!

Thanks Jon...

[kapracing]

New Whelen 9000 lens kit arrived today:2thumbs:

[kapracing]

Ok everyone,
Here is our official agenda for Savannah show.
The car will be arriving Friday October 10 around 8:30- 9:00 a.m.
Car will immediately be placed under a car cover, and the civilian GSP's will be strategically parked around the States car. The hosting MCA club will be announcing through out the morning of the upcoming unveiling which will take place at 2:00 p.m. That's when we will "officially" present the car to the GSP. Photos will be takin of the event as well as of participating Troopers with the cars as well. The car will remain at the show until Saturday at 5:00p.m. At that time will be returned to GSP. Thanks to everyone who donated (both parts and money) and also those that encouraged us along the way. This project is something we all can and should be proud of. It also will hopefully give the SSP community some positive recognition from not only the GSP and MCA but the general public as well.
Thanks,
Bobby

[MOstang]

Great job! Awesome! :D

[nighthawk756]

Gonna be a neat event!! :2thumbs:

[28HopUp]

Nice job!

Gonna be a neat event!! :2thumbs:

I agree! We will be arriving at the hotel late on Thursday, and plan to spend Friday and Saturday at the show. 'Looking forward to it! :D

[xxtrpr]

Great work to all involved... wish i could make it down there enjoy the show.

[kapracing]

Thanks for all the complements guys:2thumbs:


New Whelen lens kit came in. Bar is assembled and installed. Had to cut 2" off brackets but it worked out well :cool:

Man we're getting sooo close ;)

[kapracing]

I got some great news today... The Trooper assigned to this car Lt. Don Stults will be able to make it to the show... I'm keeping my fingers crossed that he will be allowed to be the Trooper that drives her to the show:yes:

[MOstang]

:2thumbs:

[nighthawk756]

Just when you think it couldn't get any better!:thumbsup:

[kapracing]

Well as some of you may know Gregg has not been feeling well.

That being said... I made some more progress today on putting the car back together. Console; equipment tree; radio head; Lightbar controller; door sills; kick panels; rear deck lights with NOS bulbs; etc... Etc...

We are coming into home plate, so to speak. It is going to have exhaust work done tomorrow. I have a line on a local shop possibly willing to install our donated shocks and struts ( will find out more on that in a day or so). If not then I'll do them myself this week end...

Items still left to install are;

Fan clutch
Fan blade
Belt
Overflow tank
Lower air deflector
Coil cover
Distributor cover
Sun visors
Map and over head light
Door panels
Steering wheel
Dash bezel

All by the 26th :rolleyes: but I'd say we are on target for that goal :2thumbs:

[kapracing]

NOS par 36 bulbs in the Whelen housings...

[possum885]

got registered today bobby

[kapracing]

got registered today bobby

:dancinguy: :dancinguy: :dancinguy:


We're going to have a strong GSP presence at Savannah :2thumbs:

[nighthawk756]

Sooooooooo close to being finished. Looking great! :thumbsup:

[kapracing]

Exhaust is done...

Sorry no pic yet :rolleyes:

[John Connor]

:)

[kapracing]

Well today was a very good day for GSP 1235!
Gregg was feeling much better and was able to help get her almost finished today. Very very little is left. She will be finished on schedule will post up pics tomorrow unless Gregg post some up today ...
This is not a concours show car, but she looks awesome with what we had to work with

BIG THANKS TO EVERYONE THAT CONTRIBUTED IN ANY WAY !!!

[kapracing]

Bill,
If you don't mind you can go ahead and mark all items as donated now.
Thanks,
Bobby

[Unmrkd]

Yesterday we continued to work down our list of things to do on the car. Special thanks to Bobby's son Matt, he really got a LOT accomplished. Many thanks to my wife as well as she provided parts cleaning and prep which saved us valuable time. See what a little cheese & wine will do. Bobby had the wrenches smoking as well. As for me, I took all morning to do a 20 minute job of swapping out the instrument bezel and lens. You do the best you can when you are a Geezer.

[MOstang]

Great job gents with everything!

[Unmrkd]

"You would dare ask if I am on schedule?" This man is on a mission, trust me.:yes:

[kapracing]

Looks more like I'm sitting down on the job !!!:eek:
:whistlin: :biggrinjester:

[28HopUp]

Nice work gentlemen! Bobby, I updated the listing in the first post..

[Unmrkd]

For those members who made cash donations to the GSP Project: As of today all funds received have been expended on the project. I understand that each of the donors will be attending the Savannah show. I will have available (at the show) a listing of the expenses for your review if you so desire.

Many thanks for those donations and also to everyone else that donated parts and services. This was truly a "TEAM" effort. Please come and see the car if you can. I know you will be pleased. See you in Savannah!!! :thumbsup:

[kapracing]

:2thumbs:

[kapracing]

I'm sure going to miss this car... It has been a big part of my daily life for a year now:(

[xxtrpr]

Said it before but such beautiful cars. Looks amazing great job to all involved..

[MOstang]

Said it before but such beautiful cars. Looks amazing great job to all involved..

+1.

[kapracing]

Said it before but such beautiful cars. Looks amazing great job to all involved..

+1.

Thanks guys,
I feel like I'm sending my kid off to college ( only this ones never going to return) :thumbsdown:

[Unmrkd]

Good thing is: We didn't spend near as much on it as a kid in college.:)

[nighthawk756]

It looks fantastic! Great job guys!:2thumbs:

[hwyrnr221]

What a great job you guys did.

[kapracing]

Thank for the complements guys:2thumbs: ...

Today is my last day to go over the car :eek:

Man time flies when your having fun;)

I will try to post up some pics this afternoon/evening...

Gregg and I will definitely get plenty tomorrow :D

[kapracing]

ATTENTION ALL UNITS... ATTENTION ALL UNITS WE HAV E A 10 99 White male 40 ish blue and gray Gsp mustang tag # 91...


:biggrinjester:

[kapracing]

Just kidding :D


Nice group shot...

[MOstang]

Great pics!

[chp1982]

Great job! Car looks amazing.

[kapracing]

Great pics!

Great job! Car looks amazing.

Thanks Mike and Jonathon!!!


It was a great day today!!!
The reception from GSP was beyond words... These guys are top notch in my book !!! We not only met but far exceeded their expectations... They cannot wait to start taking her to car shows. After Savannah they plan to take it to the "Moonshine Festival" at the end of October:2thumbs:

More pics to follow soon...

[Unmrkd]

Can you say "Another Satisfied Customer" ? I know you can!!!!

Lt. Don Stultz who drove this car for 10 years was beyond Happy to see his former ride return home.

That smile was worth every effort expended on this project. His expression of appreciation was "It looks better now than it did when I got it new":)

[ImEvil1]

:2thumbs:

[MOstang]

+1.

[NoDrama43]

Bobby and Gregg,

congrats on not only doing a great job on the car, but for the positive effect it will obviously have for other SSP enthusiasts in the future. A project like this is the type of event that will go a long way to reinforce the image we want to portray. I know it was alot of hard work with many people contributing. Thanks go to everyone that contributed but especially to the two of you for taking on the project and representing us all.

[nighthawk756]

Bobby and Gregg,

congrats on not only doing a great job on the car, but for the positive effect it will obviously have for other SSP enthusiasts in the future. A project like this is the type of event that will go a long way to reinforce the image we want to portray. I know it was alot of hard work with many people contributing. Thanks go to everyone that contributed but especially to the two of you for taking on the project and representing us all.

My thoughts exactly!! :thumbsup:

[kapracing]

Bobby and Gregg,

congrats on not only doing a great job on the car, but for the positive effect it will obviously have for other SSP enthusiasts in the future. A project like this is the type of event that will go a long way to reinforce the image we want to portray. I know it was alot of hard work with many people contributing. Thanks go to everyone that contributed but especially to the two of you for taking on the project and representing us all.


Thanks for the kind words Jim,
To quote both Lt Don Stultz and Fleet Manager Jim Bigler " You guys have made the blue and gray (the GSP) very proud." The Colonel and Lt Colonel were admiring the car when we left... Our goal was to hopefully put the negative images from YouTube and the past out of their minds and instill a new positive more professional one there. It sickens me when I goggle GSP Mustang (as I often do) and that video comes up with who ever it is is hanging out the window of a fully marked GSP with a beer in hand acting like he was. Not a positive image for our hobby...

Anyway I hope more good things happen and let's try to avoid the not so good. It is and has always been about the cars... So let's focus on the cars
;)

I can't wait until Savannah !!!

[kapracing]

Arriving at HQ ...

[kapracing]

Lt Kevin Rexroat checking it out, with Jim Bilger...
Quote "Man these cars are a tighter fit than I remember" Lol

[kapracing]

Some pretty excited GSP officials ...

[kapracing]

A very moved Don Stultz...

[NoDrama43]

Our goal was to hopefully put the negative images from YouTube and the past out of their minds and instill a new positive more professional one there. It sickens me when I goggle GSP Mustang (as I often do) and that video comes up with who ever it is is hanging out the window of a fully marked GSP with a beer in hand acting like he was. Not a positive image for our hobby...


One of many that I have seen over the past 18 years that I have been involved with these cars. The truth of the matter is that if someone in a marked police car acts like an idiot, it not only reflects poorly on emergency vehicle hobbyists but also law enforcement as a whole. Like with most situations it only takes one "oh s**t to screw up 10 attaboys. Hopefully the "91 project" will keep the good ju-ju around for awhile.

[Unmrkd]

Bobby and Gregg,

congrats on not only doing a great job on the car, but for the positive effect it will obviously have for other SSP enthusiasts in the future. A project like this is the type of event that will go a long way to reinforce the image we want to portray. I know it was alot of hard work with many people contributing. Thanks go to everyone that contributed but especially to the two of you for taking on the project and representing us all.

Thanks Jim, it has been a great honor and delight to be involved with this project. The GSP folks were so appreciative and wanted that message conveyed to all who supported this effort. Without that support this project would still be setting outside under a tree with four flat tires. My personal thanks go out to everyone that helped on this one.:2thumbs:

The internal contest of who is first to get the car for display is underway. It's almost like five or six kids with a new special toy.:)
All the troopers we saw realize this car is a tangible piece of the GSP history and they just can't wait to share it at every opportunity.

P.S. They still wont let me take it to the drag strip.

[kapracing]

1235's new home...

[kapracing]

Just got a call from Cory White...

All lights are up and going!!!

Getting a video shortly :D

[kapracing]

They're not playing around ! They are Soooo proud of this car! And what we all have done for it...

Hope your all as proud of this project as I am :yes:

[nighthawk756]

We're all very proud of the project and the hard work you and Gregg dedicated to the effort! :2thumbs:

[kapracing]

We're all very proud of the project and the hard work you and Gregg dedicated to the effort! :2thumbs:


It would not have been possible with out everyone's donations...
:2thumbs:

Just a little over a week;)

[Unmrkd]

Everyone needs to come see it in person at Savannah. You will be in for a real treat!!:yes:

[kapracing]

It's done...
The GSP was officially presented back to the GSP today...

[MOstang]

Congratulations!! :2thumbs:

[kapracing]

LT. Don Stultz with the car...

[kapracing]

Presentation went extremely well today:2thumbs:

More pics soon...

[ImEvil1]

Very nice! Way to represent, guys.

[28HopUp]

For those who were not there, the recap/presentation by Bobby and Gregg to the GSP went something like this -


The car was broken....





We fixed it...






Y'all can have it back now.








:D





I'm kidding of course. They did a great job at not only the presentation but at coordinating the entire project. I'd like to thank everyone who was involved with helping move the car's restoration forward. This was a great way to raise the profile of our SSP hobby. :2thumbs:

[xxtrpr]

MORE MORE!!!

[kapracing]

Pic from Rincon post where we met up with Don prior to taking the states car to the Savannah show.

[kapracing]

Me and Jessica ,the real person to thank for this project. Without her support and encouragement along the way it would never have happened...

Thanks Jessica ...

[kapracing]

Group shot (although missing a couple cars)

[kapracing]

Another

[kapracing]

End of the show today...

[kapracing]

Cory White pulling her back into Rincon Post...

[kapracing]

Tucked safely away...

Until next time 1235 ;)

[kapracing]

Thanks to everyone that attended!!!
I hope you guys and gals had at least half as much fun as I did...;)

[MOstang]

You should feel proud and cool pics too! :)

[kapracing]

You should feel proud and cool pics too! :)



Mike I do more than you can imagine :D thanks!




Here's a short video of everyone at the Rincon post prior to one heading to the Savannah show for the official unveiling of the states last GSP Mustang.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jStUpsU0o3k


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[MOstang]

Thanks for sharing the video too! :thumbsup:

[kapracing]

Thanks for sharing the video too! :thumbsup:

:2thumbs:

[kapracing]

I found this on the web,

http://search.tb.ask.com/search/redirect.jhtml?action=pick&ct=GD&qs=&searchfor=restored+georgia+state+patrol+Mustang&cb=HJ&pg=GGmain&p2=%5EHJ%5Exdm017%5EYYA%5Eus&n=780bd7fc&qid=5f927752195a4152847d96cc42d7d58d&ss=sub&pn=1&st=sb&ptb=2E4E5DA3-66D2-4C48-A01F-2D785F770290&tpr=&si=pconvIE&redirect=mPWsrdz9heamc8iHEhldEW0JgbuLk6JuG1Hwx5z2p Wq6YLrguQ7r8gLcZUbnpY6vqhkAfUFOf%2FKzMi7kiCxxjYwsY AZyM9dAzbOr%2Bt6y02%2FzIn7sSxOpDrrqkP0WU%2FWbDKwe8 52tC9gPbKmAV7iT8Q%3D%3D&ord=2&

http://www.wtoc.com/story/26766120/mustang-show-at-savannah-international-trade-and-convention-center

https://twitter.com/Tybee_PD

[28HopUp]

Bobby, I added two links to your post, since the first one only seems to work on a PC and not a mobile browser. ;)

[28HopUp]

Attached is a PDF file I created using a 2-page article from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on September 27, 2014, about the restoration of the GSP's Mustang. A friend of mine in Atlanta mailed me the article. It's some nice publicity for our hobby. :thumbsup:

[kapracing]

Thanks Bill,
Just for the record I do miss that car... For a year that was the first thing I saw when I opened up the shop every morning. Seems wierd it not Being there now. Now I can spend my extra time working on my own Junkers :D I'm glad everyone was pleased with the car. For those that can see it in the future please do. It was truly a joint venture. I also believe it was good for our hobby as well.
Thanks,
Bobby

[MOstang]

nice press...thanks!

[xxtrpr]

Awesome for our hobby way to go. You won't be the only 1 missing this car we all will miss all the updates on this thread... Now to your own.

[28HopUp]

The car's VIN Project page has been updated with a link to this thread and also to the PDF news article.

http://www.specialservicemustang.net/VINlist/GSP/1991GSP176508/info176508.htm


:)

[kapracing]

I joined the MCA at the Savannah show, but have yet to receive my December (or any other issue) of the Mustang Times. Can someone post up the pics of the States car from the Savannah show, for those of us that have not seen them yet?
Thanks in advance,
Bobby

[28HopUp]

Bobby, I think my copy may have ended up in the recycling bin. :( I cannot find it, or I would scan a post pictures of the coverage from Savannha.

[MOstang]

Here you go....see my Fotki....

http://public.fotki.com/MOstang/periodical-articles/ssp-mustang-articles/mustang-times-gsp.html

http://public.fotki.com/MOstang/periodical-articles/ssp-mustang-articles/mustang-times-gsp-2.html#media

http://public.fotki.com/MOstang/periodical-articles/ssp-mustang-articles/mustang-times-gsp-1.html#media

[kapracing]

Thanks Mike!!!

[kapracing]

1235 sitting in front of the training center for the 96th Trooper school graduation ceremonies this weekend!!!

[Unmrkd]

That car looks VERY familiar !!:)

[28HopUp]

As I said on FB, it's nice to see the GSP using this car. It makes all the work worthwhile.

[kapracing]

The car will beat the Atlanta International Auto Show in the GSP display with the 37 and 75th anniversary Charger March 25th thru 29th

Link to show below
http://www.goautoshow.com/



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[chp1982]

Sneak preview:

http://specialservicemustang.net/forums/showthread.php?p=49704&posted=1#post49704

[kapracing]

UPDATE...

Well it almost lasted a year... I've just recently found out the GSP has retired the state flag from the front of 1235...

I bought a box of NOS and mint Whelen 224's a while back so Don and I will be swapping out a nice controller in her soon...

She's been to about 5 events this year :2thumbs:

[NoDrama43]

so I need to be looking for a 224 for my 91 GSP ? :)

that is one of the pieces I need.

[kapracing]

so I need to be looking for a 224 for my 91 GSP ? :)

that is one of the pieces I need.

Yes a 224 is the correct one. I thought you had a NOS one left?

[kapracing]

Whelen PC224 needed for al GSP Mustangs.

Note: Whelen PC223' and 225-227's look really similar and would be close enough. Most of those I've been shown have PC22X written on bottom but that's the only identifiable difference...

[28HopUp]

UPDATE...

Well it almost lasted a year... I've just recently found out the GSP has retired the state flag from the front of 1235...

What plate are they using on the front of the GSP cars now?

[kapracing]

What plate are they using on the front of the GSP cars now?


Same as rear... In 1235's case "91"

p.s. they pulled that State flag plate in middle to 90's but we put it back on for "historical" purposes.

[NoDrama43]

I be keeping mine and showing the car with it. :)

[kapracing]

I be keeping mine and showing the car with it. :)

X's 8

[kapracing]

Man they are really showing her off...:cool:

[kapracing]

Pic of 1235 with it's new plate...

[28HopUp]

I think it's great that the GSP is using the car as part of their Heritage Display. Not only has the car been preserved, but the department is using it in the best way possible. It would be sad for the car to be languishing in an unseen storage area. Everyone who participated in this project should feel extremely proud. :)

[NoDrama43]

Looks like the car has made it to Facebook as well.

Bobby and Gregg, along with all the donors, hit a grand slam for the hobby on this build.

Congrats !!!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1379997308887596/

[SPiRiT R/T]

I wish I had been around when this project was underway. It would have very cool to have been involved.

Rick Mosley

[kapracing]

Governor Nathan Deal has a new commercial and 1235 is in it !!! :2thumbs:

[dcompson]

That's great news!

[TWOCARNUTS]

Is there a link to it??

[28HopUp]

Is there a link to it??

x2 please! :)

[kapracing]

Not yet I just seen it on TV last night. The Troopers in have not even seen it yet lol

I'll post it up once I get it:2thumbs:

[NoDrama43]

Excellent

[MOstang]

That's really great they're using it that way for promotion.

[28HopUp]

Bobby sent me a fresh PDF copy of the original article in the 2015 issue of Mustang Times, which can be viewed here -

http://www.specialservicemustang.net/VINlist/GSP/1991GSP176508/91GSParticle-MustangTimes_June_2015_Vol39_No6.pdf

[kapracing]

Finally got a pic of 1235 in Governor Deal's commercial... trying to get a video of it. I will post it up when I do...

[28HopUp]

Very cool to see the GSP using this vehicle... :)

[Wolfe1013]

Excellent, outstanding work to all involved in this project, whether directly or indirectly. I'm just sorry I took a hiatus and missed this thread and project. I would have definitely donated in some way. A positive image and showcase of our hobby supporting law enforcement. Congratulations to you all. GSP is one of my favorite SSPs of all time as well.

Now back to my private Wyoming SSP restoration.

Greg

[TWOCARNUTS]

Thats AWESOME!!!!