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    1. 04-07-2022, 01:52 AM #1
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      Default Infamous Red GT Enduro M81 DSO has a new home

      Hey all,
      Just wanted to give an update on this forum as to the whereabouts of the red GT Enduro M81 DSO.
      Well, it's mine now and undergoing a revitalization.
      I don't come around these parts often, but if anyone wants to keep up on the progress of the car, give my Instagram a look or follow.

      https://www.instagram.com/the_derek_whitacre/

      Also, looking for a Foxbody focused shop in the Los Angeles/SFV area. I've been given a couple suggestions so far, but I'd like to see what else is around.

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    2. 04-07-2022, 05:32 PM #2
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      Looks to be in excellent condition. Congratulations!

      Very Nice!
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    3. 04-07-2022, 06:52 PM #3
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      Congrats!

      That and the M81 are my faves.
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    4. 04-07-2022, 10:17 PM #4
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      Thanks guys. Appreciated.
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    5. 04-12-2022, 12:10 AM #5
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      Looking great Derek & can’t wait to see this in person sometime!
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      I believe I saw the car at an MCA show back east around 2002-2004.
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    7. 04-13-2022, 07:06 AM #7
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      Sweet ride!!! Congrats!
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    8. 07-28-2022, 01:52 PM #8
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      Did this car belong to Wilson Swilley at one point?
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      Nice car.
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      Quote Originally Posted by Trent View Post
      Did this car belong to Wilson Swilley at one point?
      Yes, this is the former Wilson car. I bought it from the guy that bought it and Wilson's race car.
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    11. 07-28-2022, 05:59 PM #11
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      Quote Originally Posted by KCoker View Post
      Nice car.
      Thanks, Kendal.

      Here's a couple pics from a recent event here in Los Angeles.
      Had to gut the old interior. Full of mold and rat's nests... and a dead rat.
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      Original interior: (still have the roll bar and Stewart Warner Stage III gauges, just not installed currently)
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    12. 07-29-2022, 02:55 PM #12
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      I tried to respond to PM. Don't think it went through. Let me know
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      Sent another.
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      Interior looks a LOT better!
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      Quote Originally Posted by KCoker View Post
      Interior looks a LOT better!
      Another look at the seats.

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      Looking awesome! Keep at it I like the updates you are making to bring this one current and will live to see it actually getting used. @stupidestcar!
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      Quote Originally Posted by m81mclaren View Post
      Looking awesome! Keep at it I like the updates you are making to bring this one current and will live to see it actually getting used. @stupidestcar!
      Thanks, D!
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