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1982-1986 Special Service Mustangs The 4-eyed cars. |
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Talking to one of the old radio techs at HQ/Fleet a few years ago mentioned the quality paint job on it...
They painted the white with a spray on latex that would be easy to remove after the test period. During one of Wayne's traffic stop, the drunk had too much cheap wine. Standing in front of the car he puked on the hood. Even after washing it quite a few times it still had a "Boone's Farm Purple" shade to it...
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Mike,
With all that's come about recently, I'm wondering about the other pics you mentioned in this thread? Would love to see them
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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 Last edited by kapracing; 10-29-2015 at 09:44 PM. Reason: Spelling |
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Bobby,
They are all posted in the "In-Service" pics section on the website (including the '82).
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Mike '82 SSP (Marketing Order) '83 Colorado State Patrol #202 '83 Texas DPS '85 Florida Highway Patrol #1422 '93 Florida Highway Patrol #1187 '93 Florida Highway Patrol #1363 |
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Quote:
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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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I think it has been found.....
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Jim for the first time since 1998 there is only two left: 1984 Oregon SP unmarked 1986 Idaho SP |
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If the story goes as told, then the TxDPS car was returned to Ford. It would then have an odd title history. If Mike's 82 SSP spent its life down on the bayou, then it may not be the TxDPS car in the photo. HOWEVER, the question shall probably never be answered with any certainty. And the fact that Mike's 82 exists at all certainly confirms that others tested these cars in 1982.
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yes....
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Jim for the first time since 1998 there is only two left: 1984 Oregon SP unmarked 1986 Idaho SP |
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My '82 was released 08/02/82. It was sold a year later....08/09/83. A little odd.
I spoke with a fleet manager in NO who was around and just starting out back then. He told me that an order like the '82 would have been delivered to his dealership, but probably would have been destined for the testing center Ford had nearby. All I know for sure is that the car was sold in MO in '83 at a Ford dealership. I have a feeler out with some Ford people for some more info and I'm just waiting to hear back.
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Back in Texas
I found this early post and wanted all to know that I own this original car in the photo along with all of the original documentation on it. I am having it restored and will donate it to Texas DPS to show when it is finished. I can't wait to get it finished and drive it some here in Texas.
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Thanks for the update.
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