1989 Currant Red In Hershey PA

[mrecoolgar]

Thanks for the info 93rev2sev.
The build date is 04/89.
fast4door thanks for watching, I was going to pm you.
I spent all day cleaning the interior.
Will have pics tomorrow.
Here's a teaser pic.

 

[mrecoolgar]

Here is a photo showing the door cladding acorn nuts.
Most were in great shape.
I did have to replace six thou.

And the factory dome lamp bezels are uncoated steel.
Here are before and afters.

 

[JRA2000TL]

I wish I'd have bought yours instead of mine. I thought mine was the "needs almost nothing" car. Most SHOs aren't. Looks like you fully went through that car and re-did it; now it's ready to collect and enjoy. I was in York, PA yesterday working too...not too far from you. Very nice car.

 

[dohcsable]

I wish I'd have bought yours instead of mine. I thought mine was the "needs almost nothing" car. Most SHOs aren't. Looks like you fully went through that car and re-did it; now it's ready to collect and enjoy.

I wish I had seen this one when I was searching, I wanted another red 89 too, I will be passing this along to a few people who may be interested. beautiful car

Andrew

 

[mrecoolgar]

Spent all day again on the interior.
Here is the passenger door panel.

The drivers door panel.

And door panel components.

 

[mrecoolgar]

And it's current state.

 

[S&MSHO]

When you have time can you get pictures of the spot's you said were starting to bubble up with rust? And The lower inside door and trunk lip.
Im trying to decide if I want a Gen 1 or another Gen 2 and yours is winning at the momment.

 

[mrecoolgar]

You got it.
There is no rust thru.
The worst is here, a usual spot.

And the passenger front door cladding strip.

And the drivers rear door cladding strip.

 

[mrecoolgar]

Surface rust on the tail lamp panel.

The trunk lid.

The hood.

The hood.

And the door bottoms.
Passenger front.

Passenger rear.

Drivers front.

Drivers rear.

 

[mrecoolgar]

A southern car may be rust free but it dries the seam sealer.
Thus when brought north, the rust starts at the cracked areas.
Here are pics showing no rust areas.
The rear passenger jam.

The rear drivers jam.

The forward trunk lid corners.

And the center of the hood.

 

[mrecoolgar]

Also note the cracked passenger tail lamp and scratches above it.

The rear window moulding has a chuck out of it.

The windshield has a crack but out of the field of vision.
It passes inspection and the car will be sold with a fresh inspection of 05/09.

The dash has several cracks.
I will include a carpet dash cover.
Remember the effects of a southern car.

 

[mrecoolgar]

I can repair any issue for you.
But remember the price will be added to the car.
As I dismantel the car, these items are easily addressed.
I have a great body shop within walking distance.
They did bodywork and repainted my 68 Cougar.
For instance the door cladding strips can be repaired since I will be removing the cladding.
I can have the windshield replaced as well as the dash (but I'll need a donor dash).

 

[S&MSHO]

since it seems that the suspension is stock. How do you think it fairs? Need to be replaced soon?

Im sure Ill think of another question..:thankyou:

 

[mrecoolgar]

The suspension is stock and rides well.
No suspension noises, no rear upper strut clunking.

 

[mrecoolgar]

I will be bringing this to Carlisle.

 

[mrecoolgar]

Between yesterday and today I detailed the door jambs and trunk jamb.
Waxed the top surfaces.
Removed the door cladding and skirting.
I'm also addressing the door and trunk lid surface rust.

 

[S&MSHO]

Well you wont find rockers up north underneath the cladding, thats a plus.
I like the cougar in front of the SHO.

 

[mrecoolgar]

Good eye.
I have 2 89 XR7's, SC of course.

 

[mrecoolgar]

I attended my sons court date today.
He's going in a home for the next 6 months.
If he doesn't straighten up it will be another 6 months.
I'm feeling especially low in spirit.
Hopefully a good nights sleep will be a cure all.
Otherwise, I'm unsure when I'll continue working on the car.

 

[warmonger]

hey...95pgt-t from contour.org. loving the sho!!! can you tell me what you use to bring back the shine like that?