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NoDrama43 07-22-2012 08:17 PM

1986 Idaho car turns the corner....
 
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Earlier this year I spent a couple of weeks getting the 86 Idaho car back in good running order. Thread here: http://www.specialservicemustang.net...ead.php?t=4208

with all of the mechanicals accomplished and the car running and driving like a champ I made the decision to keep going on the car. During it's service life it was involved in two crashes, both front end damage and the repair work done was.....again......some of Bubba's best work. Here is the crumpled, cracked, welded, hammered drivers side fender apron.

NoDrama43 07-22-2012 08:20 PM

1986 Idaho car turns the corner
 
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in this picture you can see how Bubba used about 6 washers to shim out the hood latch assembly so the hood would shut and latch. Also the right side support bracket that attaches the front bumper cover /header panel to the core support is missing. that is because the nut that is usually welded into the core support has been ripped out.

NoDrama43 07-22-2012 08:24 PM

1986 Idaho car turns the corner
 
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I decided that if it's worth fixing it worth fixing right so I ripped into her with a spot weld bit and a big ole claw hammer. A new core support and two inner fender aprons later this is the result.

NoDrama43 07-22-2012 08:26 PM

1986 Idaho car turns the corner
 
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passenger side....

NoDrama43 07-22-2012 08:28 PM

1986 Idaho car turns the corner
 
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the big picture.....

NoDrama43 07-22-2012 08:32 PM

1986 Idaho car turns the corner
 
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This car is going back black and white within the next two weeks. I am using single stage paint (like Ford did in 1986) that will be wet sanded and buffed.

Once I get her back to the barn I will being doing the heater core and complete AC overhaul.

Looking forward to getting this one back to in service condition.

ChrisL 07-22-2012 08:40 PM

Excellent Jim! Glad to see this one getting some much deserved attention, I love the Idaho SSP cars :)

FHP813 07-22-2012 09:59 PM

Looking good there Jimbo!

Andy 07-22-2012 10:00 PM

looks Great Jim.:yes:

NoDrama43 07-22-2012 10:14 PM

thanks fellas. no more d%$#ing around. I am planning on hitting some shows next year. with or without you guys..... so get wrenching. : )


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