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Mike Krehel






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posted 02-16-2002 01:49 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Mike Krehel     send a private message to Mike Krehel   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by Mike Krehel
On February 15th, 2002 at 12:57 PM EST The last Prowler rolled off the line as production ended here at CAAP.

We took hundreds of pictures and nearly two hours of videos following the cars through the production line. It's probably going to take several days to put together a complete gallery, but we'll have it up soon!

Once again, Thank you to all the wonderful men and women at CAAP that built the worlds most awesome production hotrod and so graciously allowed us to share the past three days with them!

Here are a few pictures from today:

A thumbs up after I cranked the engine for the very first time on the very last Candy Red Prowler produced

I even got to drive it off the final station!

Sitting on the "Roll Machine" putting the kat through diagnostic tests and paces

Going through the spray tunnel to test for water leaks

The last Candy Red is Ready to roll

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posted 02-16-2002 01:59 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Gary C     send a private message to Gary C   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by Gary C
Way too go.

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This message has been edited by Gary C on 11-22-2004 at 02:43 PM

Mike Krehel






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posted 02-16-2002 02:03 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Mike Krehel     send a private message to Mike Krehel   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by Mike Krehel
The Electric Blue Prowler was offically the last Prowler off the production line. Here's a shot of many of the proud men and women that made it possible.

Going through the "Roll Machine"

Here's a shot of the screen of the computer at the last production line station. You can see the tracking number, VIN number and the response on the next vehicle

Here's a shot looking down the line after the last kat rolled off

The completed Electric Blue Prowler looking good!

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posted 02-16-2002 02:07 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Gary C     send a private message to Gary C   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by Gary C
Wow, great color, second to last photo makes me sad.

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posted 02-16-2002 02:13 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Mike Krehel     send a private message to Mike Krehel   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by Mike Krehel
Judy and myself leaving CAAP today

We were invited to join the CAAP people at Boney Moroney's Lounge for a wrap up celebration. Here's a picture taken outside.

We're headed back to Houston to catch up on some rest and will have a whole bunch of pictures soon. Thanks again and best wishes to all the new friends we met at CAAP!

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posted 02-16-2002 02:35 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Howler Cat     send a private message to Howler Cat   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by Howler Cat
Mike,

Where will this Electric Blue Prowler end up???

To all the men and women at CAAP...

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posted 02-16-2002 02:41 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Howler Cat     send a private message to Howler Cat   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by Howler Cat
Oops!!! I messed up the Grahpics...

Well, CHEERS to you all at CAAP...

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Fantastic pictures in memory of a sad day!

Mikael

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Mike, Judy and you are two lucky people. What a great week you two had this week. Congratulations! That Blue looks awesome. Is your blue project similar in color?
It looks like the workers were in a pretty good mood at Boney Moroneys. I hope they truly realize how much all of us appreciate the fine job they did. Thanks for sharing it with all of us.

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What a way for a Prowler enthusiast to be envolved. Who says money can't buy happiness?
I notice that the piece of frame sticking in front of the rear wheel is still silver? Clear anodized?-or not at all?

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Thanks Mike for those great pictures, a big thanks also to the men and women at CAAP for a job well done.

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Mike, what at thrill to assist your car down the line. Whatever eventually happens to your Deep Candy Red in the future, I am sure you'll never forget the sensation of seeing the rear wheels rolling down the last short ramp and off the production line and into history.

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Ceramic brake pads, should have done it sooner, flaps down front and rear, Hot Wheels steering wheel cover, logo valve stem caps..otherwise OUT OF THE CRATE STOCK...FOR NOW!

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MIKE fantastic pic's of the last car and people.To the people who built my cat i can't say enough about the joy and fun of driving one. The very best car's in the world !!!
Thank you and remember and smile when thinking about this car when you see one rolling along and the huge smile on the drivers face. MIKE A QUESTION how many cat's came down the line after yours??:

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posted 02-16-2002 09:26 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Marty Usher     send a private message to Marty Usher   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by Marty Usher
WOW - what an experience that must have been for both of you. Thanks for sharing pics and your comments with us.

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Thanks Mike for sharing what looks to have been an unforgetable experience!!! Congratulations!!!

Alex and Filippa Leedham

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posted 02-16-2002 09:47 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Mike Krehel     send a private message to Mike Krehel   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by Mike Krehel
Al,
Yes, the frame on the Electric Blue was clear anodized. I've got quite a few pictures of it and will be posting more details and pictures of some of the unique touches that were added to this one of a kind car.

Bill,
The Electric Blue was the last Vin number (2034) and the last Prowler to leave the production line. Our Candy Red was one Vin number lower (2033). It was the very last Candy Red car and the very last Prowler ever produced for retail sale. Our car was signed by nearly every employee as it went down the production line and was photographed at each station on both video and still pictures.

I'll have a lot more pictures later including information on the entire production process once I get back to Houston and get a little rest.

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MEMORIES


When the WILD AS$ BLUE is raffled off, I'm going on record as saying there is a better than 50% chance of it ending up in the garage in Houston! The winner may not live in Texas, but somehow I think the cat will make it there.
Mark it and date it, I have spoken.

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I'm with you AC!!! I could not think of a better place for it.

Alex

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Mike, thanks for the pictures..

Maybe, they should have painted the bumpers Blue...

Was the song "Blue Bayou" playing in the CD...

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Sorry Alex, hate to disagree ... but the Walter P. Chrysler museum would be a better place for a piece of automotive history like the Last Production Prowler. Sorry Mike, but you have cornered the market on every other unique production Kat (except first production saleable Candy Red) made to date ... Think THIS car should be were people can see it and understand the contribution that Plymouth/Chrysler made to the automotive world ... either THAT or in MY garage ... but I don't have the room so ... just a thought
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Thanks for sharing the pictures these pictures really show the candy colour the best so far.

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I think the last Cat needs to cruise. Putting it in the museum should wait a few years. I was at the museum for the first time last weekend and I was impressed, but its no place for the last Cat.......yet.

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Mike thanks for sharing! Great pictures!!!

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Great pictures and Thanks for sharing. I am looking forward to seeing more. As far as the Chrysler Museum goes they have not even seen fit to display the Prowler Concept much last the last Prowler. I just hope somebody gets it who appreciates the car and not just its value as the last Prowler

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Rich: There is a Prowler in the Museum basement and people are allowed to sit in it. I think that's better than roped off somewhere and nobody can touch it.

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