FOLLOW THE RESTORATION

The Lawman Restoration Blog

Follow the complete build and restoration process from start to finish and see how Ford and Al Eckstrand originally put this car together.

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MCACN Show Chicago

It was an honor to have the Lawman finally debut at the annual Muscle Car...
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Arizona Desert Photos

Some additional photos from the Arizona photoshoot we did.  Special thanks to Dylan Peterson and...
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Ready

The original 1970 Lawman 50 years later and ready for some action again. Looking forward...
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Accessories

As part of the Lawman build I wanted to put together a representation of what...
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$20,000

More details and photos on the Lawman as it looks now fully restored.  As much...
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Ready to damage some eardrums.

Its been a long road with this restoration but there was really only one way...
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Interior elements

Some quick interior elements as we finish the Lawman.  
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Gold Leaf

An almost forgotten art form the lettering on the Lawman originally was a gold leaf...
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Lettering process

Finally time to put the decals and lettering back on the Lawman once more.  This...
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Old photos almost lost and forgotten

Always nice to see old photos from when the car was actually on tour. 
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Door trim and finish details

Some detail items as the door trim is finished up here.The door panels themselves are...
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Some of the last interior touches includes taking apart the original clock and panel to...
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Two batteries are better than one

Working with the original configuration of the Lawman we have two batteries in the trunk....
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Rear package tray

The metal rear package tray is typically painted batch grey on the Boss429's (and Dearborn...
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Gauges

Working on all the gauges and instruments on the Lawman.  Originals were replaced back in...
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Let there be light

After so many years, to finally to see the Lawman coming back to life with...
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The original tail light harness

The original tailight harness that runs from the front of the car inside, and then...
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Front Turn Signals

Front turn signal housings on the Lawman were in good condition but still had to...
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Fresh Air

The fresh air ducts on the Lawman are probably the best preserved I have ever...
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The switch panel

The switch panel that was on the car was not original, or at least the...