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    1. 08-05-2014, 01:49 PM #1
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      Default Fresh Pics of 86 Saleen #145

      Been working on getting 86-145 ready for the upcoming MCA National Show in Lincoln NE this weekend...

      Ended up pulling seats & carpet for cleaning, as well as spending the last 3 days on body detailing - clay, compound a few places, polish, and wax. Also did some undercarriage and under hood cleaning. I think it's about as ready as it can get.

      FWIW, products include Mothers Clay (Showtime Detailer), Meguiars Ultimate Compound, Meguiars #7 polish, and Meguiars Ultimate Paste Wax. Porter cable DA polisher. This car is 95% original 28 year old single-stage paint.

















      1986 Saleen #145
      now 50k miles - still 98% original.

      I'm all for helping the helpless, but I don't give a rat's ass about the clueless anymore.

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      That is a stunner. Thanks for sharing the pics and thanks for keeping such a significant car in such amazing shape!
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      Nice looking Saleen. Is it from Town and Country Ford in Charlotte, NC? Just saw the star on the hatch, didn't know if anyone else used that.
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      From Courtesy Ford in Denver.

      Since the badge is drilled/screwed on,


      I got the matching license plate frame...
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      1986 Saleen #145
      now 50k miles - still 98% original.

      I'm all for helping the helpless, but I don't give a rat's ass about the clueless anymore.

      Previous: 79 Cobra, 82 GT, 83 GT, 85 Twister, 85.5 SVO, 86 GT, 87 GT, 91 Saleen, etc....
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      Nice Work! Good Luck Bob!
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      Beautiful car, but I noticed a part under the hood is missing and the judges might take some points away if you don't have one of these:

      http://www.ebay.com/itm/79-93-Mustan...cca3a9&vxp=mtr
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      That car is freakin amazing. That is what I hope my crappy Saleen will look like someday. Good luck at the show, she definitely deserves to win.
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      Looks good in the pics, but better in person. Good luck with the showing.
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      Wow! Car looks great and very clean. Enjoy!!!
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      wow amazing car!!! looks great!!!!
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      Absolutely beautiful 4 eye Saleen. Someday hope to own one like that.
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      Gorgeous!!!
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      I can't spot anything missing! (I couldn't if I wanted to). It's a beautiful looking, well kept automobile! Good luck in the show!

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      WOW! That is sharp! I will definitely have to try and make it out to Lincoln this weekend to check it out in person since you have been a big help on my paint refurb thread and this car is definitely an inspiration. I hope my paint will look half as good when finished.......even though its not a show car lol.
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      Man.............this saleen is beautiful! Love it.
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      Thanks for the compliments, and nice catch on the missing plug!

      2nd owner had the car for 23 years and preserved it. At this point my job is caretaker!
      1986 Saleen #145
      now 50k miles - still 98% original.

      I'm all for helping the helpless, but I don't give a rat's ass about the clueless anymore.

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      Awesome car!! Looks amazing!
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      I did hit about 10 miles of rain driving to the show, plus more overnight rain while the car was parked. Ended up spending another 8-10 hours cleaning at the show. Worst part was trying to get the undercarraige, tires, and wheel-wells clean again without a jack...
      A few pics taken by others at the show...









      We DID manage to bring home a Gold Award in the Concours Driven Division. Anxious to see my judging sheet. Last show had only 2 deductions.
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      1986 Saleen #145
      now 50k miles - still 98% original.

      I'm all for helping the helpless, but I don't give a rat's ass about the clueless anymore.

      Previous: 79 Cobra, 82 GT, 83 GT, 85 Twister, 85.5 SVO, 86 GT, 87 GT, 91 Saleen, etc....
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      Nice man, that's cool. The trophy is very original, in a good way.
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      Completely amazing Saleen..I love it! Congrats on the award, it is very much deserved.
      Cheers!

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      So nice...
      I hear ya about the rain too.
      We've had a really hot dry summer here, yet I've hit flash rainstorms 4 times in my fox, once right after I'd jacked it up, wheels off cleaned it for a show too.
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