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    1. 07-07-2011, 09:14 AM #1
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      Default Restoring Saleen #26, Warning lots of pictures..

      Well she arrived last week and I've already done a little bit of work on stripping the interior and checking everything out for the bodywork and paint thats going to be coming soon. Here is how 26 showed up, with a bunch of new/replacement parts and a bunch of the parts that were already pulled in boxes..













      Check this out




      Bought these gauges from PAS, they are out of a new PJ Saleen, I plan on making a little pod down in the factory information center...



      This is on the way from PAS as well, almost had to donate plasma to afford it



      O and some of theseeee, its got Tokico's Illumina's on it so I may leave these on the shelf for a bit, the Tokicos ride pretty well.



      It was running a little rough and had no power, so a quick Mobil 1 oil change, Motorcraft filters and plugs and getting some fresh gas in the tank did wonders, went ahead and yanked the interior for the body shop. Going to start the chassis and underhood restoration while waiting on them to get some room for me..

      Now its there....



      Now its gone!



      And I guess there were a two different Riken wheels used on the Saleens, the more common unfinished mesh rim, which the car came with a set,



      And then the uncommon machined finish Rikens that are on the car, the wheels were painted black and then the tops of the mesh were ground down smooth so they would shine, then Saleen painted over mine with red for the photo shoots. You can see the black/machine edge coming through the paint chips..






      More to come! As I get it done!
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    2. 07-07-2011, 07:34 PM #2
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      Cool Project!

      I would love to own a 85/86 Saleen some day!

      Trey
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    3. 07-07-2011, 07:59 PM #3
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      very nice car.. good luck with it
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      very nice project.
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      Keep the pics coming,nice project.
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      OH! Staying tuned for this one! Man, I love those Saleens! More pics please!
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      Quote Originally Posted by wraithracing View Post
      Cool Project!

      I would love to own a 85/86 Saleen some day!

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      me too
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      Thanks, its been one of of the foxes I've wanted the most for awhile. Lots of good things happened to the mustang in 86..

      Got a little done yesterday, headliner wasn't totally trashed but had stains and a couple spots so I picked up some fabric (Oxford Gray) and reupholstered it..

      Half way


      Needs a trim and holes


      Ready to install! I always leave a little extra material to help wedge it up in there.
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      Looks like a great project, subscribing.
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      $388 dollars later...








      Yep ridiculously expensive. BUT its NEW......thats how I'm justifying it anyway
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      Don't feel bad man! I bought a new Momo from Saleen back in 96 for my car and after all was said and done (mounting adapter, cruise plate, and new buttons) I had over $450 in it! But worth every penny! I love the early Saleen's. My dad bought 90-033 new and had it for 15 yrs before letting it go. It was also red with silver stripes. Good luck on the resto!
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      Quote Originally Posted by Jeremy86coupe View Post
      Don't feel bad man! I bought a new Momo from Saleen back in 96 for my car and after all was said and done (mounting adapter, cruise plate, and new buttons) I had over $450 in it! But worth every penny! I love the early Saleen's. My dad bought 90-033 new and had it for 15 yrs before letting it go. It was also red with silver stripes. Good luck on the resto!
      Its just crazy but I will agree the feel is 10000x better than a stock 3 spoke. Tell him he should have kept #33! lol
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      Awesome car! Good luck with your restoration!

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      Quote Originally Posted by thecrimsoncat View Post
      Its just crazy but I will agree the feel is 10000x better than a stock 3 spoke. Tell him he should have kept #33! lol
      Believe me he regrets it all the time! I too wish he had kept it, but that's life.
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      Quote Originally Posted by thecrimsoncat View Post
      $388 dollars later...








      Yep ridiculously expensive. BUT its NEW......thats how I'm justifying it anyway
      Is that a NOS Saleen wheel?
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      Quote Originally Posted by todd900ss View Post
      Is that a NOS Saleen wheel?
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      Slow and steady... NOS shifter know came in today..

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      Great project. Looking forward to seeing it progress.
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      Quote Originally Posted by thecrimsoncat View Post
      Slow and steady... NOS shifter know came in today..

      Looks like PerformanceAutosport sent you the free mouse pad also
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      And started stripping down the engine to get it yanked so the engine bay can be painted with the rest of the car..



      Yep free mouse pad! Must just be for their eBay customers, I've purchased things direct and never got one lol
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      Great to watch the restoration progress on this one! She will be a beauty when she's done!
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      I'm hoping so! Once I get the engine and trans out the car is going to get hauled up to the paint shop and it will be awhile before it gets an update. But in the meantime I can go through the motor and make sure its good, rebuild the transmission and restore the interior panels. Work work work!
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      Very cool! I am working on #50
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      Another package showed up today. I already had the main unit, but I needed the sunvisor clip and the proper power cord, so I bought another, plus it has the cool case lol







      How is #50 coming along! Any pictures?
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