Dan's '78 Fury (Dukes) Hazzard County Sheriff patrol car...

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Hemimad wrote:Looking very smart indeed, it will quickly come together now. :thumbright:
Thank you mate...yes i sure hope so!! :thumbright:
1978 Plymouth Fury,4-door sedan B-body,400 cu in (6.6L) Big-Block 4 barrel V8 'High Performance'
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Stripped all the dash / instruments down for cleaning... (15/08/2015)

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Parts all cleaned up... (15/08/2015)

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1978 Plymouth Fury,4-door sedan B-body,400 cu in (6.6L) Big-Block 4 barrel V8 'High Performance'
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Interior trim cleaned up... (17/08/2015)
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First coat of 'tan' spray paint...
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Chrome trim from the front screen (before & after)...
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1978 Plymouth Fury,4-door sedan B-body,400 cu in (6.6L) Big-Block 4 barrel V8 'High Performance'
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Great work as ever Danny. Really enjoying this thread/project - it's good to see something different for a change :thumbright:
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RobTwin wrote:Great work as ever Danny. Really enjoying this thread/project - it's good to see something different for a change :thumbright:
Thanks for the kind words Rob!! :thumbright:
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Had a drive up to WOOLIES TRIM today in Market Deeping and managed to get a few new bits that i need... (20/08/2015)

Door edge/trim weatherstrip...
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Boot seal...
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Sound deadening felt...
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Door card clips...
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1978 Plymouth Fury,4-door sedan B-body,400 cu in (6.6L) Big-Block 4 barrel V8 'High Performance'
(numbers matching with Police special handling package)

MMA / 911
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A cop car has never been treated so well! Excellent work Danny and as Rob said, a great thread. 8-)
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This is going to be mega when it's back together. Great work!
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Very nice detail work there Danny!! Think we can all see your hard work coming together for you. Keep it coming matey!!

The finish on those sprayed interior parts looks spot on :thumbright:
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Ivor wrote:A cop car has never been treated so well! Excellent work Danny and as Rob said, a great thread. 8-)
Thanks for the kind words!! :thumbright:
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theseoldcars wrote:This is going to be mega when it's back together. Great work!
Sure hope so...thanks mate!! :thumbright:
1978 Plymouth Fury,4-door sedan B-body,400 cu in (6.6L) Big-Block 4 barrel V8 'High Performance'
(numbers matching with Police special handling package)

MMA / 911
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Steve wrote:Very nice detail work there Danny!! Think we can all see your hard work coming together for you. Keep it coming matey!!

The finish on those sprayed interior parts looks spot on :thumbright:
Thanks Steve and likewise on your build thread!! :thumbright:
1978 Plymouth Fury,4-door sedan B-body,400 cu in (6.6L) Big-Block 4 barrel V8 'High Performance'
(numbers matching with Police special handling package)

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You seem to be putting a lot in to this car, good for you. It looks great and will be something quite special when done.

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Thanks for the kind words!! :thumbright:
1978 Plymouth Fury,4-door sedan B-body,400 cu in (6.6L) Big-Block 4 barrel V8 'High Performance'
(numbers matching with Police special handling package)

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Decided to remove the last piece of the dash as can spray it 'tan' so much easier out of the car... (21/08/2015)

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1978 Plymouth Fury,4-door sedan B-body,400 cu in (6.6L) Big-Block 4 barrel V8 'High Performance'
(numbers matching with Police special handling package)

MMA / 911
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