1985 Nevada Highway Patrol

CHP8336 · #1 10-24-2011, 11:20 PM

This build sheet is stuck to the floor! I need opinions..... RE: This build sheet. Bill (28HOPUP) Sugested I leave this build shet intact glued to the floor of this car and try to seal it..... Or rip it then try to put it back together outside of the car???????

NHPcars.com · #2 10-24-2011, 11:33 PM

Rich,

Sorry I haven't been as involved, super busy around here.

I say leave that sheet right where it is and figure out a way to preserve it, unless you think it can be removed without damaging it. Can't wait to see this one finished.

Mike

CHP8336 · #3 10-25-2011, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by NHPcars.com

Rich,

Sorry I haven't been as involved, super busy around here.

I say leave that sheet right where it is and figure out a way to preserve it, unless you think it can be removed without damaging it. Can't wait to see this one finished.

Mike

HEY MIKE!!! Nice to hear frm you!! Thanks for the reply. The build sheet is in tack but is VERY BRITTLE... to say the least lol. You sugested I leave it where it is ... You got it ... It WILL stay there. Your word GOES in my opinion. I will seal it so the paper does not decompose. Fyi members.....This car will be a differend kind of restoration. This will be a "IN SERVICE" restoration. What that means in my terms is that this car will have a perfect body/paint/ but will have some minor imperfections on the interior just as it was in service. I want all members here to know that this is a original Nevada car and that is 1 of 3 Mustangs bought in 1985 by the state of Nevada. I own this car but on the other hand Mike will be my mentor on restoreing this awsome car. Mikes word goes...... THANK YOU MIKE!!!

OSP959(R) · #4 10-26-2011, 10:44 AM

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Fyi members.....This car will be a differend kind of restoration. This will be a "IN SERVICE" restoration. What that means in my terms is that this car will have a perfect body/paint/ but will have some minor imperfections on the interior just as it was in service.

Sweet!

I hate when people try and restore police cars so they look like they're brand new and have never been in service. Cars that look like they've been used - look they have a story to tell, and are more interesting.

Cars restored to perfectly just look like clones that have never actually seen service. IMO.

mac88chp · #5 10-26-2011, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by OSP959(R)

Sweet!

I hate when people try and restore police cars so they look like they're brand new and have never been in service. Cars that look like they've been used - look they have a story to tell, and are more interesting.

Cars restored to perfectly just look like clones that have never actually seen service. IMO.

I've been chided in the past by a few uninformed types (and some that should know better) about having "unrestored" equipment (e.g., deck lights and control heads with chips and scratches) mounted in my otherwise fairly pristine car. I've told them the pretty part of the car is just slow in also obtaining the proper and correct patina of an in-service unit. They almost don't believe me when I then inform them that the CHP actually recycles used equipment into their brand new cars going into service.

ChrisL · #6 01-15-2012, 11:42 PM

Any updates on this one?

Mustang Kid · #7 01-16-2012, 02:24 AM

I think Rich finished the interior, but I can't remember for sure.

88stang · #8 01-22-2012, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by ChrisL

Any updates on this one?

My dad has been very busy with work, and has not had much time to do anything to the car as of yet. If anyone has any questions please ask me and I will let him know. Thanks.