Found a genuine used ISPERN control head on the internet, for sale by some ham radio guy. Sent an email asking for purchase info. Technically, I think ISPERN didn’t come until a couple years after this car would have been used, but I’d like to get the radio anyway.
Went alone to examine it. Gave it a more thorough examination than I was able to do on the first visit, mostly because we spent part of the time talking with Barry and because it was starting to get a little dark in the evening. Took a bunch of pictures of it.
The more I see, the more I am pleased with it.
And I’m really leaning toward doing the ISP option …
Since it’s so close to the ISP color, rather than try to paint it white like my original car, we discussed turning it into another squad car recreation in its original color. I’m seriously considering doing so …
Talked to Barry. Looks pretty good; better than expected! Needs new windshield (cracked along lower edge; usable for now as-is), and rust-through in right front fender repaired. Needs battery charged or replaced.
I’m excited…
Barry texted to say he found the wheel covers in the trunk. No sign of the air cleaner, though.
Barry texted and says wheel covers and air cleaner are missing. They might be in the trunk; he didn’t look there. Asked him to check there and he will do so tomorrow.
Set up an account on Twitter. ida27squad.
Not sure if I’ll actually use Twitter or not. (Kinda pointless if I’m posting updates here.) But I’ve got it in case I do decide to do so…
He said unload went fine. Car looks in good shape.
Text from Barry:
Your car is here.
Got email from Barry asking if they could deliver on Tuesday next week because that would be more convenient.