Newbie from socal here with an 86 chips ssp

[ImEvil1]

Good save. Let us know if you need any help with the CHP equipment or if you have any CHP resto questions. We have a bunch of guys here with good information to share.

[Andy]

Welcome to the site.this is my before and after. I was where you are at one time..when
you start sanding the transformation will begin! ....Looks like a good find! and ask
questions...... this is the best site for accurate information.

[v8only]

Originally Posted by ImEvil1

Good save. Let us know if you need any help with the CHP equipment or if you have any CHP resto questions. We have a bunch of guys here with good information to share.

Thanks!!! I'm on information overload trying to soak up all the info on the differences between them all, and the actual equipment (radio's, etc) that came in them, so I can start the ebay hunting.

My brother will be in on the resto, and it'll be a shared project, so this will lift the financial burden some.

How hardcore are people with restorations here vs some changes??

I want a true resto, but am not sure on the availability of parts vs cost. someone on fep mentioned maybe using 03+ 5 lug vic wheels and doing a 5 lug conversion...I saw a pair of those wheels today on a cop car that I swear looked just like the 4 lug 86 wheels.

Excuse all the newbie questions, I'm just trying to get a "feel" for what is so called taboo here, and what the general accepted practices are on these cars. Considering the production #'s of ANY year ssp, I don't want to do something, or make a change I'd regret later.

[ImEvil1]

You should be able to find the wheels that you need pretty reasonably. The actual center caps are the really tough (and expensive find), but I know a member here who you might be able to convince to make you a set (and they are unbelievable quality-wise...the guy does good work).

As for the equipment...I found a source for the original radios and switchbox/siren controls, so the hard part there is taken care of. You might have to do some checking on the laws in CA, though, as far as having a car painted black and white. If it's a problem, and you really want a special paint, 4 eyed car, you can always try to find another agency car, ie. a FL or TX one. The four eyed cars have been popping up pretty regularly lately.

Have you checked out the CHP resto doc here?

[jarhed123]

Welcome to the forum. I too have been restoring an '86 4 eye. Mine is a FHP car but as far as the vehicle and its parts, they are the same. The equipment is what changes. I have been able to get plenty of help from everyone and have made good friends also. As far as restoration a have stuck to all original. Some parts have been hard to find or MAKE but it can bee done.
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Good luck and ask away!!