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Old 08-08-2017, 09:57 PM
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Since reacquiring the '83 FHP, I have been trying to locate additional in-service photos, documentation on the cars, information on the Troopers that drove them, and their stories. So far, so good!

Beginning with a photo most of us are familiar with, the story goes:

"It was 1983 and I had stopped to meet with a couple of troopers that were in the median on I-95 southbound. Trooper Ted Crawley, said, "Come thru the median, its firm." I said it(s) too soft. Trooper Crawley, stated, "Its firm, come on thru, Trust me." I got stuck and Trooper Crawley said, "YOU SHOULDN'T HAVE TRUSTED ME." Bob Borman

I had the pleasure of speaking over the phone with retired Trooper Borman after he was recognized in the photo and we were put in contact with each other. Although he didn't get into the specifics of the '83's other than this incident, his memories of the '83 and other Mustangs he drove were positive.
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Old 08-08-2017, 10:03 PM
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Trooper Mike Strickland, September 1983, in front of Troop H, Tallahassee. The first issued of the 1983 Mustangs. Attended the 43rd recruit class, Served 1973 until 2010. Retired as a Corporal.
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Old 08-09-2017, 10:18 AM
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very cool pictures. thanks for posting.
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for the first time since 1998 there is only two left:

1984 Oregon SP unmarked
1986 Idaho SP
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Old 08-10-2017, 06:24 PM
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Very nice! Side note...interesting thread going on a Facebook license plate collector site about a person who tried selling FHP plates on eBay and was contacted by the FHP and instructed to send the plates back to them.
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Old 08-11-2017, 07:10 PM
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I would tell fhp to kiss my ass
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for the first time since 1998 there is only two left:

1984 Oregon SP unmarked
1986 Idaho SP
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Old 08-13-2017, 10:58 PM
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Trooper Chris Roper in his 1983 Mustang, which he gladly traded his Diplomat for.
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Old 08-15-2017, 08:39 PM
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One more of Trooper Chris Roper's '83, unit# unknown at this time.
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Old 08-15-2017, 09:07 PM
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Great pics!
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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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Old 09-13-2017, 08:29 PM
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A known image of 1509. Retired Trooper Harvey Jack Mears has laid claim to driving 1501, the first of the 40 used.
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