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    FEP Super Member STANGMAN116's Avatar
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    Default This might sound silly.... but..

    So ive been collecting cars and parts for a couple years now, and am getting to a point i want to start one of my cars from beginning to end. So how do i choose which one to start??????
    Well, what better way to write them all down and pull a name from a HAT!!!! well that just might be the silliest thing ever.. oh well thats what i chose to do.
    And the winner is...........
    1986 SSP CHP.
    Im excited, and intimidated. But i gotta get moving on these cars! I will post a build thread and will have millions of questions.

    Thanks

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    Fun way to do that.. Good luck with your pick, have fun and probably a lot of late nights....

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    Quote Originally Posted by STANGMAN116 View Post
    And the winner is...........
    1986 SSP CHP.
    Isn't that the one you currently drive...or is there another hiding in there somewhere?
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    My current driver is a utah ssp (uhp), didnt want to start tearing that one down as it the only reliable one i have.. lol

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    Quote Originally Posted by STANGMAN116 View Post
    My current driver is a utah ssp (uhp), didnt want to start tearing that one down as it the only reliable one i have.. lol
    Oh ok.......
    Too many cars over there to remember which one is which.
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    I say for your first one pick the one that needs the least amount of work. That way you can get a feel for the time & financial commitment.
    As we all know these cars can be a money pit especially if you have to farm out what you don't have the skill knowledge for. Plus it would
    be a way to gain the skills needed. I also know that car & she will need lot's of love.
    Current rides:
    89 LX 5.0, 5 -spd..the Lemon
    86 RS Capri 5.0 Auto...
    86 LX Colorado SSP 5.0 5-spd (Sadly Sold)
    85.5 SVO, Finally Got Boost
    83 RS Capri 5.0, 5-spd (another sadly sold)

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    Good Luck with the Build!

    Definitely stay focused on ONE build at a time! Don't be like ME!
    ​Trey

    "I Don't build it hoping for your approval! I built it because it meets mine!"

    "I've spent most of my money on Mustangs, racing, and women... the rest I just wasted."

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    Current Mustangs:
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    1986 GT Under going Wide Body Conversion Currently

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    1981 Capri Roller
    1981 Capri Black Magic Roller Basket Case
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    I agree with Matt and Trey on this one. Start with the one that needs the least work, metal work especially, and go from there. It gets overwhelming quick, believe me. I got further into my car than I ever planned. While I'm glad I did now, I had a few freak outs along the way.

    Wait to pick one that needs a floor pan replacement until Trey gets his detailed write up done. A few of us are awaiting documented instruction so we can start with good training. He sure is a swell guy!
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    Ya i think out of the choices that i have their pretty comparable in items to be done, the biggest thing on my ssp is the core support is damaged. But other wise pretty solid.

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    Yea - I've been meaning to hire him to help do the floors and torque boxes and rear frame rails in my car.

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