To All The Cars I've Loved Before: Classic Car Restoration, JDM, and Automotive History Dec 16, 2024

SpeedyCop's 20 Year Dream Car Restoration "Eleanor" Mustang!

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Concept

body kits

Body kits are parts you can add to a car to make it look cooler or perform better. They can change things like the bumpers and side panels of the car.

Concept

Eleanor

Eleanor is a famous version of a Mustang that was featured in a movie. It's known for its unique look and speed, and many people want to own one because of its movie fame.

Car

Ford Mustang

The Ford Mustang is a famous car that many people recognize. It's known for being powerful and stylish, and it has been around since the 1960s.

Concept

restomod

Restomod is when you take an old car and fix it up with new parts to make it better. You keep the old look but add modern features for better performance and comfort.

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drivetrain

The drivetrain is the system in a car that takes power from the engine and sends it to the wheels. It includes parts like the transmission and driveshaft, which help the car move.

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turbo

A turbo is a part that helps the engine get more air, which makes it run faster and more efficiently. It's commonly found in sports cars to boost their power.

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blower

A blower is a device that pushes more air into the engine, helping it produce more power. It's often used in fast cars to make them even quicker.

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The Citroën said, OK, we'll make body kits and we'll sell them.

So they made 500 body kits, each one serialized, so if you got all that to see and stuff came

with it.

So I have one of those 500 kits on this car.

So it's closer to an Eleanor than most, right?

And it's a true fastback Mustang.

I got out of Rochester, New York back in, wow, 2004.

So I've owned that car for 20 years, and that's the longest I've owned any car.

Honestly, like I said, I changed cars like I changed clothes, but I was smart enough

to hang on to that one.

I need to finish it.

The body kit's on and the car is painted.

There's a few flaws we'll have to fix, but it's painted.

I need to do the interior, but I really want to do a rest of them on.

I want to do a Kodi drivetrain, maybe with a blower or turbo or something like that

on it and make it a really fun street car that I can take on road trips and also

I want to put AC in it and everything.

I want to be able to set the cruise at 75 and drive to Florida if I feel like

it.

You know what I mean?

So money's not there to finish it.

The car just sits and waits.

It's indoors.

It's insured.

It's killing my friends because they know I have a dream car just sitting there,

it's not going anywhere.

Yep.

So on the list, all right, so as we wind down here and guide the podcast

gently to the off ramp here, Jeff, just a couple last questions for you.

The speedy cop name.

Can you chat about that for a minute?

Sure. So I spent 27 years as a cop.

I just retired a year ago.

I talk really fast, obviously.

I run. I used to run really fast.

I can't say I do anymore.

I've got metal in both legs, but I used to be able to catch suspects

that were known for always getting away because they were very fast

on their feet.

About this episode

A deep dive into SpeedyCop's 20-year journey restoring his dream car, an Eleanor Mustang. The episode highlights the unique features of his car, including a rare serialized body kit and plans for a powerful Kodi drivetrain. SpeedyCop shares his aspirations to make the Mustang a comfortable street car for long road trips, while also reflecting on his past as a cop and how it influenced his passion for cars. The conversation blends personal anecdotes with technical insights, making it a compelling listen for restoration enthusiasts.

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Ford Mustang

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SpeedyCop tells us about his plans to finish his Eleanor Mustang built from the official body kit that is one of only 500 made.

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