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Now that New Year's Day is behind us, it's time to look forward. What are your SSP plans for 2015?
If I get the initiative, I may remove the stock drivetrain from the 85 GT. The engine seems fine, so I will likely just install a new oil pump for good measure, add new gaskets all around, and repaint/detail everything before installing it in the SMPV. That is a realistic goal, since I am not looking to spend much money on the car with Jack still being in college. Once I have all of the little items removed from the GT, I will likely sell the shell (rust-free shells from California are hard to find out here). In terms of the SSP site, I would like to document more cars in the VIN Project. Hopefully, some good documentation will surface this year so we can add more cars. I also want to help Bobby with creating a new Tech Page on the Georgia State Patrol cars. Does anyone else care to share their SSP plans in 2015? Are there any shows you plan to hit?
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I can't wait to see the SMPV back moving under its own power My immediate plans are to get the 83 in paint and get the wrecked in service 88 on it's way to being fully restored... I have been slowly working on the restoration tech page and should have a draft by march or so ... (still gotta few items to iron out as far as equipment goes) I'm considering attending the Ohio MCA show and any in and around Ga., of course... Good luck to all in 2015...
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Gathering; Collecting & Documenting GSP History... 1983 GSP#3083 Capt. C. Stallings #99 Post 41 1988 GSP#8292 Trpr R. Wilcox #799 Post 27; ACE wrecked in service with 24k miles; most documented & lowest mileage GSP 1990 GSP#0196 Trpr P. Kirkpatrick #756 Post 29 1992 GSP#2221 Trpr M. Prince #895 Post 9; “1 of 6” LoJack GSP Mustangs |
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Brad, did anything come of this???
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The 1st step for my 2015 plans is to get the NHP home i,m working on transport now and hope to have it picked up in week or so... Then when it gets here do some exploring looking for evidence of equipment mounting and etc. Get the column fixed and dig into the interior. Next would have to be mounting steelies. Then it depends on what i find and how the money situation goes.Research research research thanks to Brad have a good jump in some things.
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1992 FHP 1164,1986CSP,1990CSP,1991 FHP, 92 CHP EVOC 9189 92 KHP 1985 NCHP all gone. 1985 Idaho SSP sold..1986 Nevada HP 1992 Landis NC car 110 in service1992-2012 1989 Louisiana SP car 5833 |
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Focus RS Coming to the USA
This little hot hatch would be a lot of fun I bet!
http://www.torquenews.com/106/ford-f...t-power-awd-us
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Brad 1988 Alabama DPS SSP - Demopolis Post/Marengo County - Unit #186 1991 GSP SSP - Troop G / Post 10 - Unit #1238--Sold 1986 Nevada HP SSP - Region HQ/Carson City - Unit #289--Sold 1992 FHP SSP - Troop L / Palm Beach County - Unit #1537--Sold |
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"But honey, it's an Eco-Boost so it gets great gas mileage. The hatchback will be convenient for carrying things, and the AWD system will be ideal in the snow". 'Think that'll convince her? [no, me either]
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Been driving my own boosted "hot hatch" for almost 6 years now:
2009 Chevy HHR SS powered by EcoTec 2.0L turbocharged I-4 with dealer installed GM turbo upgrade kit and an added aftermarket rear swaybar. This little compact beastie puts down 300hp/315tq and easily runs with my 2008 Bullitt Mustang through the traps and on the twisties. Plus it swallows up huge amounts of cargo and delivers 30+ mpg on the highway without breaking a sweat. It's been my first choice for long distance travel and great utility use everyday to boot. I bought this to replace an older Jeep XJ Cherokee when the only thing Ford had to offer at the time was the ancient Escape, the Volvo derived Edge or the weird looking Flex...yawn. Of course, just as soon as GM gets something right they discontinue it so you can't buy one of these anymore but the motor lives on in the Buick Regal GS and at least one hotted-up Caddy. |
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That's a nice little DD you have there!
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