Cool story. :thumbsup:

Now that New Year's Day is behind us, it's time to look forward. What are your SSP plans for 2015?

If I get the initiative, I may remove the stock drivetrain from the 85 GT. The engine seems fine, so I will likely just install a new oil pump for good measure, add new gaskets all around, and repaint/detail everything before installing it in the SMPV. That is a realistic goal, since I am not looking to spend much money on the car with Jack still being in college. Once I have all of the little items removed from the GT, I will likely sell the shell (rust-free shells from California are hard to find out here).

In terms of the SSP site, I would like to document more cars in the VIN Project. Hopefully, some good documentation will surface this year so we can add more cars. I also want to help Bobby with creating a new Tech Page on the Georgia State Patrol cars.

Does anyone else care to share their SSP plans in 2015? Are there any shows you plan to hit?

I can't wait to see the SMPV back moving under its own power:2thumbs:

My immediate plans are to get the 83 in paint and get the wrecked in service 88 on it's way to being fully restored...

I have been slowly working on the restoration tech page and should have a draft by march or so ... (still gotta few items to iron out as far as equipment goes)

I'm considering attending the Ohio MCA show and any in and around Ga., of course...


Good luck to all in 2015...

Brad, did anything come of this???

2015
 

The 1st step for my 2015 plans is to get the NHP home i,m working on transport now and hope to have it picked up in week or so... Then when it gets here do some exploring looking for evidence of equipment mounting and etc. Get the column fixed and dig into the interior. Next would have to be mounting steelies. Then it depends on what i find and how the money situation goes.Research research research thanks to Brad have a good jump in some things.

Focus RS Coming to the USA
 

This little hot hatch would be a lot of fun I bet!

http://www.torquenews.com/106/ford-f...t-power-awd-us

:cool:

Wow, that thing is sweet! I've loved the last few years of the focus design and even the fiesta sport versions are cool. This one is definitely one I'd love to have for a spirited daily. Kinda wish it was going to have the option of a flappy panel gear box(paddle shifted auto) instead of only being available in manual. Since this is the type of car I see being a great long distance road trip car.

I know! This will be my attempt at convincing Debbie -

"But honey, it's an Eco-Boost so it gets great gas mileage. The hatchback will be convenient for carrying things, and the AWD system will be ideal in the snow".

'Think that'll convince her? [no, me either] :D

Been driving my own boosted "hot hatch" for almost 6 years now:

http://media.fotki.com/1_p,wbsssdqkd...0941web-vi.jpg

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2009 Chevy HHR SS powered by EcoTec 2.0L turbocharged I-4 with dealer installed GM turbo upgrade kit and an added aftermarket rear swaybar. This little compact beastie puts down 300hp/315tq and easily runs with my 2008 Bullitt Mustang through the traps and on the twisties. Plus it swallows up huge amounts of cargo and delivers 30+ mpg on the highway without breaking a sweat.

It's been my first choice for long distance travel and great utility use everyday to boot. I bought this to replace an older Jeep XJ Cherokee when the only thing Ford had to offer at the time was the ancient Escape, the Volvo derived Edge or the weird looking Flex...yawn. Of course, just as soon as GM gets something right they discontinue it so you can't buy one of these anymore but the motor lives on in the Buick Regal GS and at least one hotted-up Caddy.

That's a nice little DD you have there!