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Title: 5R002 the Factory Mule at SAAC 35...before
Post by: SFM5S000 on March 13, 2018, 01:51:08 PM
In my attempts in resurrecting, re-doing  or re-creating some of the old posts I started before, here goes... with an updated twist.

Note* John A the present owner of 5R002 has since restored 5R002 the factory race car to its former glory to the days of its first outing at Green Valley, Texas 1965 and after SAAC 35.

I had the opportunity to take photos of 5R002 early Friday morning with very few people around on the first real day of SAAC 35. We had first crack at it and I had never seen 5R002 up close. I was tooling around looking at all the displays with my friend Daryl and on occasion with Diana, Dominic, Brian and the late Kenny Beers (RIP). Ron Richards was running all around the paddock in a golf cart.

Anyway, back to 5R002. This is how I know and remember 002 after it was found. Enjoy the pics.

Cheers,
~Earl J


Title: Re: 5R002 the Factory Mule at SAAC 35...before
Post by: SFM5S000 on March 13, 2018, 01:52:04 PM
That's me standing there with Dominic, Kenny and Brian in the back talking about what's for lunch if I remember. Then there's Daryl in the next two... wishing, and lastly Diana.

~E
Title: Re: 5R002 the Factory Mule at SAAC 35...before
Post by: SFM5S000 on March 13, 2018, 01:52:59 PM
Interior shots
Title: Re: 5R002 the Factory Mule at SAAC 35...before
Post by: SFM5S000 on March 13, 2018, 01:54:02 PM
Interior back area with interesting holes on the floor, Roll Bar and override traction bars. notice the hammered inner wheel wells also the Long Range fuel tank.

~E
Title: Re: 5R002 the Factory Mule at SAAC 35...before
Post by: SFM5S000 on March 13, 2018, 01:55:08 PM
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Title: Re: 5R002 the Factory Mule at SAAC 35...before
Post by: SFM5S000 on March 13, 2018, 01:56:11 PM
The second pic shows the I'm assuming Mexican registration for 1972 and 1973.

~E
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Post by: SFM5S000 on March 13, 2018, 01:57:22 PM
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Post by: SFM5S000 on March 13, 2018, 01:58:34 PM
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Title: Re: 5R002 the Factory Mule at SAAC 35...before
Post by: SFM5S000 on March 13, 2018, 01:59:41 PM
The rear sway bar and over rides. Not sure if that was a SAI application. the installation (welds) looks crooked.

~E
Title: Re: 5R002 the Factory Mule at SAAC 35...before
Post by: SFM5S000 on March 13, 2018, 02:01:01 PM
These were shot a little later in the day. When they opened the hood , it drew a number of interested people to gather around including myself.

~E
Title: Re: 5R002 the Factory Mule at SAAC 35...before
Post by: SFM5S000 on March 13, 2018, 02:02:31 PM
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Post by: BGlover67 on March 13, 2018, 03:16:30 PM
Wow, thanks for sharing.  Where was she found again in that condition?  They did a wonderful job restoring it.
Title: Re: 5R002 the Factory Mule at SAAC 35...before
Post by: JD on March 13, 2018, 03:49:19 PM
I think it was Mexico...
Title: Re: 5R002 the Factory Mule at SAAC 35...before
Post by: silverton_ford on March 13, 2018, 05:00:00 PM
Details of the restoration are here:   http://www.5r002.com/ (http://www.5r002.com/)
Title: Re: 5R002 the Factory Mule at SAAC 35...before
Post by: cobrakidz on May 23, 2021, 11:15:01 PM
I remember seeing the car at Sears Point, sure looks good now
Title: Re: 5R002 the Factory Mule at SAAC 35...before
Post by: texas swede on May 23, 2021, 11:26:00 PM
I saw 002 when Rick Nagel brought her home from Mexico in the end of the 80"s.
This was at a car show in South Dallas. It was on a trailer. Have a picture somewhere.
Texas Swede
Title: Re: 5R002 the Factory Mule at SAAC 35...before
Post by: 98SVT - was 06GT on May 24, 2021, 01:12:40 AM
This points out how valuable the history of these cars is. It hardly looks like the most valuable Mustang in the world in those photos. Nagel had a knack for finding cars in Mexico. He also found the original Firebird nee Camaro that Jerry Titus rented from John Ward at the end of the 68 season. Rick Titus bought it and started the restoration but he ended up selling it before it was done. There are at least 3 of them now. The original, an admitted clone and a pretender that John Ward built and sold when he figured the original was gone to race car heaven and the ashes cast to the four winds.
Title: Re: 5R002 the Factory Mule at SAAC 35...before
Post by: 6s2055 on May 24, 2021, 03:55:49 PM
Thanks for the post! Been over a year since a Nor-Cal post!
Title: Re: 5R002 the Factory Mule at SAAC 35...before
Post by: terlingua11 on May 24, 2021, 07:01:26 PM
It was a super cold day May 16th at RA, Mark was gracious enough to wait for me to get my camera ready to capture one of the best sounds you will ever hear. Hit the link and crank up the volume!!

https://youtu.be/7f7m8bCra34
Title: Re: 5R002 the Factory Mule at SAAC 35...before
Post by: Richstang on May 25, 2021, 12:04:04 AM
I saw 002 when Rick Nagel brought her home from Mexico in the end of the 80"s.
This was at a car show in South Dallas. It was on a trailer. Have a picture somewhere.
Texas Swede

some pics as found....so freakin' cool!

Title: Re: 5R002 the Factory Mule at SAAC 35...before
Post by: chris NOS on May 25, 2021, 10:08:21 AM
 :o thank you for sharing !!!!