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Old 09-25-2011, 12:27 AM
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That guy has my dream side job- restoring only foxes. My dream job is to join the CHP.
Car looks awesome just like it is I like the spot light too. IMO I would keep this one and sell the other, unless the other is a lot more special that this one.
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Old 09-25-2011, 11:05 AM
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Ryan, congrats on the start of BETTY's transformation.. She will B a
BEAUTY again..
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Old 09-25-2011, 12:00 PM
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IMO I would keep this one and sell the other, unless the other is a lot more special that this one.
I have an exact twin to Betty that has all the equipment in it from day 1 (never uninstalled). I refer to the other car as "Old Joe" as it was owned by Joe Forsman while he was the Chief of Police for Nisqually PD. Joe bought his car directly from the WSP with all the gear intact to use with the PD. When he retired from the PD - they sold him the car, completely intact as it sat. Joe sold it to a friend and I bought it from him.

Joe was a salty old character - great guy who shared more than a few stories over weekend coffee meetups. Joe died last year - so I feel that it's more of an honor/memorial to keep that car instead. It was also Marlin Workman's car while with the WSP - which is seen in several in-service pics.

Mix in the 2 PCSD cars and the 85 CHP - My shop is beyond full. Did I mention I have 2 B4Cs as well?
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Old 09-25-2011, 01:38 PM
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good to see you getting the process started ryan.

Be sure to keep an eye out for the elusive WSP radio.
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Old 09-25-2011, 02:12 PM
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Great story and nice to see you're going to get the paint portion done right before selling it.
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Old 09-25-2011, 10:48 PM
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I always love to watch the progress of one being restored at this stage. Best of luck. Keep us posted on the work and the eventual sale.

Didn't you need a radar unit for one of your cars? I thought I had posted that I think I might have what you need but it needs some restoration. Let me know.

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Old 09-25-2011, 11:51 PM
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I actually found a WSP GE control head for sale a while back - was rougher than the one I have, but authentic. Jim, I will see if I can find info and PM you back.

As for the radar, the WSP has been liquidating all of their Kustom Trooper setups locally through surplus for $75-85/each including the carrying case. I picked one up - and thanks for remembering.
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Old 10-13-2011, 12:31 PM
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Pre-prep photos are up now at:
https://www.facebook.com/#!/media/se...5698012&type=1

Jimmy took out 36 dents yesterday. 36! I had no idea there were that many.

Major dents (hood and driver's rear behind the door) will be prepped later this week. Priming hopefully later in the week/early next.

Wow, I had no idea how dirty the car was under the trim from it being outside for that long before I got it.

Should look really nice when done.

More info as I get it.
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