Looks like the engine and trunk compartments were media blasted and the body was soda blasted. looks nice.

I didn't take any pics of the underside, but it was media on the bottom, too. It looks awesome under there. I know that the car had a rough life, but I can't believe how clean and rust-free the floors and underside are.

Where was it stationed?

Same as 1187, Troop B (Ocala instead of Lake City/Gainesville, though). However, it spent several years in Ohio, so I was a little concerned.

http://www.specialservicemustang.net...ighlight=troop

Looking nice Mike

Good progress Mike, thanks for sharing. Media blasting can sure be the way to go on some of these old cars to ensure you end up with a solid foundation to build the final finish on.

The last 6 years in Ohio have been gentle on the car....... tucked away, clean, dry, and safe...... :)

Quick update...

Car is in primer, still in Ohio. I will be picking it up in the next few weeks; as soon as I find a paint/body guy here.

I just got off of the phone with one of the Troopers who drove it in-service (a still-active, 33yr veteran) . He thinks that he has a picture of it somewhere, and he is also putting me in touch with the Trooper it was originally assigned to (who retired about 8 years ago).

excellent ! That would be great to have an in service picture of it. Hope that works out.

nice stable of cars, it should be a great addition when completed.