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This is the only known picture
of the original Unit One (courtesy of Chief Gerald Pittenger,
Ret.) |
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The 1967 Ford Galaxy Intercepter
purchased from Kevin Turner of Dallas, Texas. |
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The engine before restoration. |
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The inside before restoration. |
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Bill Adams and Steve Smith check
out vehicle after picking up the car from the shipper in San
Mateo. (March 1997) |
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Allan Mellon and Steve Smith look
under the hood prior to driving to Scotts Valley. |
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On their way back to Scotts Valley.
Allan Mellon was the first driver of the new car. |
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After severely overheating one
mile down the road after picking up the vehicle, Steve Smith
and Allan Mellon phone for a tow. |
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After being towed to Scotts Valley,
the car heads to the mechanic for a checkup. Diagnosis - Stuck
thermostat. |
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The first work done was placing
new shocks, thermostat and hoses on the car. This was done by
Chris Forbes of 4 X 4 And More. |
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The next stop was Mirel's
Auto Body Shop for some major paint and body work. |
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First the chrome needed to be
removed. |
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Car with chrome removed. |
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A work in progress. Getting it
ready to be painted. |
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The vinyl top had to be striped
and a new windshield was installed by B & T Glass. |
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Taped and ready to paint. |
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Just painted. |
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Art Atencio rubbed,buffed and
polished out the paint. |
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Jeff Stone at A Sign ASAP installing
the badge decal. |
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Final applied door decal. |
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Dennis Malone at the city garage
installed the spot light and emergency lights. |
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The finished engine. Chromed,painted
and polished. |
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The finished inside. Includes
radio, shotgun and old fashioned Denny's coffee mug. |
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(Left to right: City Council members
Stephany Aguilar, Randy Johnson and Bart Cavallaro. Committee
Chairpersons Allan Mellon and Bill Adams) Scotts Valley Peace
Officer Association representatives Allan Mellon and Bill Adams
turn over the pink slip to the city council. |
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Scotts Valley Banner article with
Bill Adams and Unit One. Ready to go! (Courtesy of Scotts Valley
Banner, October 8, 1997.) |
