1986 TX DPS #M6-307 Restoration

[ChrisL]

Here's the deal Sam, since you asked.

This particular guy had the contract for all wrecked DPS mustangs from 83-90/91 something like that. That being said, most of what he has is absolutely destroyed. Cars that were obviously in bad accidents, and are just plain not savable. For your consideration:




However, two cars are of interest to me. Both are '86s. One is an automatic, and has sustained a hard impact to the front. It would be repairable, but there is a kink in the driver's side door frame/rocker panel. A shame, because it's an auto, the only one I've ever seen. It is unit M6-328



Finally, the only car that might have some chance at life is this one. The doors are missing so no door tag, and the unit number is gone off of the jamb. But it was a real '86 DPS car, 5sp w/red interior. Very hard hit to the front, but no structure damage past that that I can see. It would need a whole front clip, subframes and all, but could be savable.



But as you can see, it needs literally everything. The engine is there, trans is gone, speedo gone, wheels gone, etc etc. This would have to be a real labor of love for someone. But if someone is up to the task, I'd be more than happy to PM the information!

And thanks Sam, I can't wait to see your CHP done. I know, I need decals soon! I'm working on it, just haven't made contact with the person I need yet!

[ImEvil1]

Great pics. Any '83s in there? Have all of the VINs so we can add them to the VIN project?

[ChrisL]

No '83-5s Mike He moved the yard in '85-6 sometime, from central Austin. At that time he had to crush a lot of what he had that wasn't savable; that included most of the rough DPS cars from '83-5. And no, I haven't gotten the VINs or car numbers. That would take quite a bit of time, time that I haven't had here recently to run out there and do...

[CNTLOSE]

Nice pictures and story...thanks for sharing!

[1989 Tx DPS SSP]

Chris, Do you think we could see if some of the SSP specific interior items can be salvaged?

Tom

[ChrisL]

Tom, I'm sure some of the parts are savable, but most of these parts have been sitting out in the open, exposed to the elements for 20 years. So I doubt many of those parts are still usable unless they are metal items.

[ImEvil1]

Originally Posted by ChrisL

No '83-5s Mike He moved the yard in '85-6 sometime, from central Austin. At that time he had to crush a lot of what he had that wasn't savable; that included most of the rough DPS cars from '83-5. And no, I haven't gotten the VINs or car numbers. That would take quite a bit of time, time that I haven't had here recently to run out there and do...

Road trip!

[ChrisL]

Mike, if you decide to come up, please PM or email me, I'll give you all of the info you need. Bring a paper and tablet though, lots of notes could be made. You could note which cars are auto/manual, which cars have only one spotlight and which have more, etc etc.

[ImEvil1]

Will do. It would be a nice ride, especially with the weather we've been having lately. I've been to the DPS lab there a couple of times for work...but haven't had the chance to get back over there and take the tour.

[texunter]

Chris! My messages are full and I have never tried to erase any.

I have the 86 here now. What a day! An absolute whippin!

But,,, it's here and here we go!

And it's a nasty crunch.....