Back in a SSP...FHP 1395

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Originally Posted by SparkSVT

the radar that was used in that car is going to be expensive too.

I will prob just buy one on ebay...you can usually pick them up rather cheap. Only problem is I can not tell for sure whay kind it was based on the pics. They removed the radar unit before they took the interior photos at the body shop / tow yard. Based on the antenna I am guessing it is a MPH K55 though.

[SparkSVT]

its not an mph unit. ill get back to you later on it

[SparkSVT]

I stand corrected. It WAS a MPH unit. It was the BEE system with dual antennas according to the trooper who drove it.

http://policeradar.net/mph_radar.htm

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Originally Posted by SparkSVT

I stand corrected. It WAS a MPH unit. It was the BEE system with dual antennas according to the trooper who drove it.

http://policeradar.net/mph_radar.htm

Thanks....did you get that info in an email by chance? If so I would love to have it to add to the info book.

If so let me know and I will PM you my email address.

[SparkSVT]

no email sorry. It was via phone conversation I had with him while I was at work. He is now a Lt. in the FHP

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Originally Posted by SparkSVT

no email sorry. It was via phone conversation I had with him while I was at work. He is now a Lt. in the FHP

Okay, thanks. I may try to email or call him at some point. I am just curious if he remembers correctly...at least on the rear anntena. None of the accident pics or tow yard pics show one. I guess it is possible it came flying off during the crash. I will check the rear deck for extra holes but if it was mounted to the headliner I am out of luck as the original is long gone.

Thanks again for the info.

[SparkSVT]

He thought it was mounted on the rear package shelf but you will not find evidence of it. I looked. Im not so sure it ever was really there. There was nothing on the headliner.

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Originally Posted by SparkSVT

He thought it was mounted on the rear package shelf but you will not find evidence of it. I looked. Im not so sure it ever was really there. There was nothing on the headliner.

Okay, thanks!

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Well after looking over the package tray I did find two unusal holes. I found the four from the rear deck lights, but next the driver side deck light I found two additional holes. They are at an angle so maybe this could have been where a rear antenna was mounted?

I will try and post a pic soon. But does anyone know for sure if the FHP they own had a rear antenna and if so where are your mounting holes? are they at an angle?

I am still thinking at the time of the accident it did not have a rear antenna based on the pictures. But since the entire radar was removed while waiting for repairs I guess it would be possible that when it was replaced a rear antenna was added.

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Well today was the day. We went and pulled her out of storage today. Hooked the negative cable back up and fired up on the first try!

So I ran her downtown and had the out of state inspection done finally, so now I can DD for the summer. One thing and the only thing I did before storing her was I put a Steeda Tri Ax shifter in it. Clutch cable is shot so I had already ordered a Steeda adjustable one while she was in storage...that will be the first thing I do. Last thing it needs for now is an alignment. Once those issues are addressed she will be used quiet a bit.

Future plans are this winter to pull the motor and re-gasket the entire engine and take care of all those PIA 302 leaks. Plus change out a few items like timing chain and oil pump to keep her healthy. Engine bay does not look bad so I will probably leave it alone other than cleaning it up. I have already aquired NOS quarter windows, a JSS controler, a like new VASCAR unit, MICOR set up with NOS speaker and mic, and a few other odds and ends.

So here are a few pics fresh out of storage and with no bath.