86 NE SSP!

[86NeSSP]

I still have a lot of stuff to do for the car but I am getting excited about the car coming together as I am going home this weekend and while I am there I am picking up a Jetsonic lightbar for the car that Mike has put together for me from a few parts bars and all I need then is a period correct light and siren box for the car and I am really half way done with this car. just needs some interior stuff cleaned up as well as the frame section replaced and then a paint job and decals. Well maybe some magnetics for the car as I will drive this one until the 87 TxDPS SSP is completed and I can find a Non-SSP 86 Coupe for my daily driver.

My truck when at home uses to much GAS so something lighter on the pocket book is really needed.

Hey what can I say I think my 86 is the only one to be known to exist from Nedraska.

Thanks again Mike for the lightbar I really do appreciate it.

Matt

[86NeSSP]

I have also decided to repair the seatback that was originally in the car as I might use it in the texas car as the seats that were in it were tossed in the garbage long ago before I knew there was something special about them. I can have it built stronger, it just takes $$$...

I will get some pictures of the lightbar when I get it home and add it to my cardomain site along with the rest of the Texas DPS lighting. I think I will throw the lightbar on the car as it sits in the garage. My garage is very messy right now and with me working in D.C. it will be a little while for me to get it cleaned up.

Later!
Matt

[86NeSSP]

I got my PA200 Friday as well as my MPH-S80 radar setup and I just need a couple of more items and I can say the car will be ready for paint and be off for that. That is of course as long as there is room for this in the budget. I will be getting some work done on my CHP car next time I am at home too. Can't wait to get that done and post some pictures of that too.

Have a good week everyone and I hope the holiday weekend was goo for everyone too.

Matt

[86NeSSP]

Run down of the parts I have or have on the list to get still.
PA200 (have)
CODE3 Switch box (Have)
motorola Micor radio (have)
Jetsonic lightbar (have)
jetsonic mounted antennas (need)
regency MX 3000 scanner (need)
Motorola mocat 4022 CB radio (need)
tires 225-60-15
center caps
frame rail repaired
paint
clean inside and put back together.
decals

THEN ALL THAT'S LEFT TO DO IS TO SHOW THIS THING OFF!

[86NeSSP]

I got the Hustler antenna in yesterday. I just need to get a new whip for it and some screws to help hold it in place and that antenna is done! 2 more antennas, 3 mounts and some creative mounting and everything will likely go into place the next time I am at home. Well all but the actual CB and scanner.

I will have 1 more piece to MAKE for that stuff to go into the car but that shouldn't be that bad at all.I looked at the carpet while I was at home this weekend and I still need to clean it up a bit. I think I am going to remove the jute (sp) padding from it and try to get that stuff aired out some and then steam clean the carpet itself. All the stains that are there should come out easily enough.

Anyone have any NOS or maybe lightly used OEM regatta blue floor mats they want to sell? I need to get some interior dye and redo the dashpad.

I also will be prepairing the car for the removal of the engine and transmission so that I can make repairs to the front frame section. WISH ME LUCK on that one!

I hope progress is coming along on everyone elses cars too.

Matt

[ChrisL]

Sounds good Matt! Any progress pictures of the new equipment?

[86NeSSP]

Originally Posted by ChrisL

Sounds good Matt! Any progress pictures of the new equipment?

I don't have any pictures right now but when I get home next time I will get some of all the equipment I have so far.. and all progress pictures as well. I need to find me a good manual 80's passenger side door. mine has some rot in it that is DEEP.

Any progress on your 85 Tx DPS?

Matt

[86NeSSP]

I just keep getting little pieces here and there for my Ne car. I just need 1 antenna, 2 lightbar antenna mounts (making those), a scanner, a CB radio and a tray to mount them in and I will have all the parts I need to complete the equipment in the car.

I am very excited about this. I just have to get the front fixed and the enitre car painted and then it will be all good.

Matt

[86NeSSP]

Got a question on the lightbar mounting?

What would be the bvest way to do it so that it is removable as I will drive this car often or almost daily as there is no reason not to. At least until I can get another non-ssp daily driver that is. Nebraska mounted their antenna and light bar cords outside running up the windshield trim. I know I can get some more windshiled trim and keep the "wired" ones in the trunk for when they are not on for show but I would like to have the bar opperational when at shows. I can run it how Tx DPS did by going into the cabin by way of the passenger door. This way I can have plugs there so the bar can be removed. The wire on the outter trim will be dummy wires just for look and not function.

Just thinking out loud as I like to drive my mustangs on the street and I do not want to drive it with the bar on it. I know I was thinking about mounting it perm and having my Mother make a black vinyl cover for it with OUT OF SERVICE in white on it and still run clear or amber lenses on the domes if the cover were removed. That way there is no issue with "diplaying COLORS" anytime. The decals will be magnetic until the day where the car becomes a "SHOW ONLY" car and at that point the decals will be covered if driving to an event.

Any thoughts?

Matt

[ImEvil1]

Originally Posted by CHP8302

Thanks again Mike for the lightbar I really do appreciate it.

Matt

No prob....glad to help, Matt.