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Members' SSPs A place to post up pics of your SSP, whether restored, in-progress, or somewhere in-between. |
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1987 WSP SSP Mustang (710 WSP) - Unit #16-7-014
I purchased my 87 WSP SSP in 2006. Was my "first" SSP and always had planned on restoring it when the funding/time was right.
Today, I drove the car down to The Fox Shoppe (http://thefoxshoppe.com/) in Portland, OR. Jimmy (owner) works wonders on the cars in his shop and is totally committed to fox bodies. Saw his work in April when I bought the 85 CHP from him and knew I'd be in good hands. Really nice guy to boot. When I arrived, I saw HK500's GSP car out front. Jimmy chuckled and said that he'd be doing 2 resto jobs at the same time - first time he's had 2 SSPs in for paint at once. (Which, by the way - HK500's car is sweet looking!) My car is affectionately named "Ugly Betty" as it had a hideous orange hood when I first bought it and had picked it up around the time that the TV show was on the air - name seemed to fit. The car has 105K original miles and has full documentation from the WSP. Many may remember that this car was reunited with it's trooper a few years ago. And, it's one of the few SSPs that had a full Setina partition cage in it while in-service. Jimmy and his crew will be giving it a full paint job, will be working to restore the door/window seals and refinishing the quarter windows. The car lives up to it's namesake - it's UGLY right now. Drives great, but looks like heck. I'll post up pics of it as the build progresses. We think it will be punched out in the next 3-4 weeks (depending on how much time it takes). Sadly (for me), once I get the car done, I will be prepping it for sale. I love this car. But, have too many - and it's time for me to pass the torch along to the next person. More on that later. I figured I owe Betty the decency of fixing her up before we part ways. She deserves it given the life she's led up until now. Stay tuned... Pics will be posted at: http://s1090.photobucket.com/albums/...SP-Ugly-Betty/ Dropoff at the shop: Before spotlight/side moldings were removed:
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That guy has my dream side job- restoring only foxes. My dream job is to join the CHP.
Car looks awesome just like it is I like the spot light too. IMO I would keep this one and sell the other, unless the other is a lot more special that this one. |
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Ryan, congrats on the start of BETTY's transformation.. She will B a
BEAUTY again..
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ssp91ssp Hector 1992 PO.Oregon Police, Bimini Blue, Unit #85655, Plate #SMY174 Unmarked, Served Central,North, East Precinct until Aug 2000. 1988 Colorado State Patrol,Unit #246,DSO 76, Glenwood Springs CO. |
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Joe was a salty old character - great guy who shared more than a few stories over weekend coffee meetups. Joe died last year - so I feel that it's more of an honor/memorial to keep that car instead. It was also Marlin Workman's car while with the WSP - which is seen in several in-service pics. Mix in the 2 PCSD cars and the 85 CHP - My shop is beyond full. Did I mention I have 2 B4Cs as well?
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good to see you getting the process started ryan.
Be sure to keep an eye out for the elusive WSP radio.
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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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Great story and nice to see you're going to get the paint portion done right before selling it.
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Mike 1992 Michigan State Police SSP Mustang #5114 1993 Wisconsin State Patrol SSP Mustang 1993 Missouri State Highway Patrol SSP Mustang P641 http://members.fotki.com/MOstang/ |
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I always love to watch the progress of one being restored at this stage. Best of luck. Keep us posted on the work and the eventual sale.
Didn't you need a radar unit for one of your cars? I thought I had posted that I think I might have what you need but it needs some restoration. Let me know. Greg
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1982 CHP Mustang Coupe, Unit # E870567 **SOLD to chp1982** 1988 Mustang 5.0 LX, Unit # HP 43 (Wyoming Highway Patrol) 1991 Ford Crown Victoria S (Brentwood, CA Police Dept/Cinema Vehicle Svcs) 1992 Chevrolet Camaro RS B4C, Unit # 360 (Colorado State Patrol) **SOLD BACK TO CSP** 1996 Bronco XL 5.8L (California Highway Patrol) |
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I actually found a WSP GE control head for sale a while back - was rougher than the one I have, but authentic. Jim, I will see if I can find info and PM you back.
As for the radar, the WSP has been liquidating all of their Kustom Trooper setups locally through surplus for $75-85/each including the carrying case. I picked one up - and thanks for remembering.
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Pre-prep photos are up now at:
https://www.facebook.com/#!/media/se...5698012&type=1 Jimmy took out 36 dents yesterday. 36! I had no idea there were that many. Major dents (hood and driver's rear behind the door) will be prepped later this week. Priming hopefully later in the week/early next. Wow, I had no idea how dirty the car was under the trim from it being outside for that long before I got it. Should look really nice when done. More info as I get it.
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Ryan, I was unable to view the pictures on FB...
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Bill Jr. To everyone out there, wherever you are. Remember, the light at the end of the tunnel may be the police chasing you down in their own Mustang! |
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