79 Pace Car - pulled from storage...

[blueandsilver]

Love your car, hope you can make yourself some space to enjoy your car more often. In my experience the more you drive them the better they are (no failures)

Really gorgeous!

[JTurbo]

Fine cars. Storing for long periods then driving. Get togethers with old friends.
More intense of an experience.
Had mine parked for 10+ years then restored all the worn stuff and engine.
Back again as a 2nd DD on its 2nd life.
Opinion- Indy stripe design looks sharp, as does the Mustang name on the hood.
To the knowing, just enough to say yup PC, not 80 Cobra or regular Mustang with add ons.

The Indy logo and door ad nah except for shows.
I have my Cobra door decals on magnetic door ad material.
Use when parked or cruising slow.

It's like having an old friend back. Puts a smile on my face every time I take it out for a spin...

You know I'm playing While I will never be a fan of them, I agree they are ok on some cars.

I think you need a set back on your 86 Capri to finish the look

They aren't my favorite either, I actually like the pony's better. But I guess it all depends on the individual and the car in question . If you put the priority on keeping the car as "original" looking as possible, then the 10 holes work.

I think they look great on your car!

That's a beautiful machine, looks alot like mine.
One summer ill put more then 5 kilometers on my car lol

Thanks - I didn't put as many miles on the vert this year, but I plan on changing that for 2016.

Love your car, hope you can make yourself some space to enjoy your car more often. In my experience the more you drive them the better they are (no failures)
Really gorgeous!

Thank you - I did put quite a few miles on it this summer. Now that it's back on the road after all these years, I plan on using as much as possible.

[JTurbo]

Ok, so here is a long term project to my Pace Car that's done. Last fall I bough a set of TMI covers and front replacement foam.

So I actually started the recovery process at Xmas while I was on vaca.




Got the rear completely done.

[JTurbo]

Front seats were shot, especially the drivers side:

[JTurbo]

I started the drivers seat around Xmas (here is my helper)

I was finally able to finish the drivers seat mid Feb (President's Weekend):

[JTurbo]

I ended up taking the pass side seat back to Mass to finish:





During the process I realized that TMI incorrectly packed one of the bolster foams incorrectly. Called NPD and they worked directly with TMI to get the correct part sent out. Delayed the process about a week, but I wasn't under the gun so no big deal. Kudos to both NPD and TMI for excellent customer service.

Here is a quick tip to installing seat covers, use a plastic disposable shopping bag to get the cover to slip over the foam.

[JTurbo]

Finished up the seat bottom and then the seat back:

[JTurbo]

Back down to PA this weekend for Easter (where I keep the car stored) and finally got the seat reinstalled back in the car.




Took the car out for a quick spin, seats feel totally different.

Then back in the garage and in storage until Carlisle.

[n20capri]

Nice Joe. I really have to finish the ones I started forever ago.

[Davedacarpainter]

Boy that looks great Joe. Really changes the interior, huh?

[wraithracing]

The Recaros look MUCH BETTER! Although I might disagree in them being beat up! I have two sets that look MUCH Worse than yours!

Seats turned out great! Which I was much further along on my projects to consider interior work! Oh well, I am finally back home after almost 9 weeks on the road so maybe I can get something done.

Keep up the good work!

[JTurbo]

Had a chance to pull the PC out of the garage and took a nice ride yesterday.
It's still running like a champ and always puts a smile on my face.

[mustang4life1985]

Had a chance to pull the PC out of the garage and took a nice ride yesterday.
It's still running like a champ and always puts a smile on my face.

Hi Joe,

It looks awesome still and great that it puts a smile on your face! I can’t wait for nicer weather here! I plan on driving mine a lot again this year.


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[82GTforME]

Had a chance to pull the PC out of the garage and took a nice ride yesterday.
It's still running like a champ and always puts a smile on my face.

Definitely one car I would like to have one day! Pace Cars seem very scarce up where I am even though as the years go by there are less and less around. Alas it will not happen in my lifetime I think. I guess I need to get my 82 GT running to satisfy me!

Looking good Joe. Was it ever your plan to add the decals back or leave as is?

[BMW Rider]

Definitely one car I would like to have one day! Pace Cars seem very scarce up where I am even though as the years go by there are less and less around.

I'd love to find a decent one also. I have seen some listed for sale, but they were so far gone it would take more work than they are worth to save. I'd prefer to find a really good survivor or a decent resto one that doesn't need a ton of work and money. Of course a v8 manual is the top choice since I'm dreaming.

[cougman67]

Even though I’ve done a few cars in my time, I was surprised by the level of effort mine took. Between the unique parts and replacing almost everything, I’ll be very selective on my next four eye.