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Originally Posted by ssp91ssp
thanks !
you guys think most of these were close in mountings of electronics ?
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Every state had their own unique equipment setup so I'm not sure a Texas DPS will do much for you as far as equipment install locations for a Colorado SSP. You've seen some pics posted of my completed equipment install on the 93 Missouri SSP. I haven't ever seen another state that had that setup. Similarly speaking, my North Carolina SSP had some very specific equipment that I haven't really noticed in SSP's from other states.
If I recall you have an equipment inventory on what your car had, so that's a big win! Personally I don't have that for either my MSHP or NCSHP SSP's and had to use other means to figure out what they were equipped with. Find some in-service photos of Colorado SSP's around same year as your car to try and get any evidence you can on where things were mounted. Even the exterior photos are a big help and can provide some clues in that regard. Network with other Colorado SSP owners like Mike (IMEVIL1) to try and establish a "roadmap" as to where the equipment was installed, or even where it was most likely installed. Anyone out there that has a Colorado SSP returned to in-service? If you find one just keep in mind whatever you find may not be the entirely correct. Everyone is trying to do their best with what info they have and you may have more current/accurate info than they did.
The unfortunate part of this stage with an SSP is it is often a "hurry up and wait". My Missouri SSP took nearly 2 years with a ton of information from the State and MustangRetriever. For my North Carolina SSP I was very fortunate and help received here led me step by step to people with the NCSHP that have filled in every piece of information I need to complete this project. In my case I did not have anyone with an SSP that was correctly returned to in-service condition so that made it that much more challenging and rewarding of a project all at the same time. My approach is to establish a plan, try to remain patient as possible and conduct a thoughtful and diligent search. It has been 7 months since I purchased the North Carolina SSP and while it is still a work in process looks complete and accurate. In the meantime I continue my search for the last few pieces of the puzzle.
It's hard to remain patient through the process and avoid the pit traps of trying to rush the project. I know this from experience as it was really hard remaining patient through my Missouri project. Even more difficult as you hear and see other project progress, however, for me that actually helped to fortify my belief that to stay focused on the plan and not rush would result in a better outcome. At times I was tempted to take short cuts and now that my Missouri SSP has reached the end of my initial "roadmap to return it to in-service condition" I cannot be happier that I stuck to the plan. My encouragement would be to use a similar approach, settle in that it will require some time while taking great enjoyment along the way in the process, the people you meet and who help, what you learn, and the various small wins which will make the "end of your roadmap" that much more enjoyable.