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Old 12-19-2012, 06:07 PM
svt3434 svt3434 is offline
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Default 1985 CHP Dream Car Continued

Hello everyone, I am in my fifth month of owning my 1985 SSP/CHP that I found in a field filled with weeds, rotted tires, some surface rust, and faded interior. I have since rebuilt the carb, installed new brakes, radiator, tune up, fresh fluids, entire suspension, and general get up and go maintenance. Up until yesterday, this was my daily driver as I searched for stock parts and scoured ads for anything CHP/SSP related. Last night, I turned in my beloved CHP to my friend Mike, who will tear out that motor with 128K original carfaxed miles, disassemble it, fix anything that may be wrong inside (doubt it because it runs stronger than any 85 ive driven) and regasket the entire motor, paint/detail it, and pressure wash/steam clean the entire undercarriage. The only thing left will be to get it to the paint booth and massage out any dents (minimal), sand down that surface rust, and apply a fresh coat of black paint. I will then put back the original steelies with fresh meaty tires and restore that interior. Pics to come. This has been the most exciting car I have ever owned and even driven and I have owned an 03 COBRA with a kenne bell, various saleens, a 93 COBRA, and the list goes on. My thanks to everyone here whose posted pics and kept me motivated. I am almost there!! I cant believe its happend so fast!
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