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[MOstang]

In some respects the hobby was isolated for a long time with the forums. Given the advent of Facebook and the number of users on there, it has opened up a whole world (literally) of people with SSPs looking to connect with other SSP owners and learn more about their SSP.

[FlyinTiger]

I was eying your 1993 Louisiana State Police listing, VIN ending in 899. This is a confirmed LSP, DPS car #6884.

[28HopUp]

Originally Posted by FlyinTiger

I was eying your 1993 Louisiana State Police listing, VIN ending in 899. This is a confirmed LSP, DPS car #6884.

http://www.specialservicemustang.net...info121899.htm

Is there any documentation we can add to this page? My email is 28HopUp [at] Gmail [dot] com

[28HopUp]

ChetZ posted up on FB about a barn-find 1989 Michigan SSP yesterday. Most of the posted photos are now part of the page for this SSP in our Project -

http://www.specialservicemustang.net...info209200.htm


VERY cool!

[28HopUp]

Originally Posted by MOstang

In some respects the hobby was isolated for a long time with the forums. Given the advent of Facebook and the number of users on there, it has opened up a whole world (literally) of people with SSPs looking to connect with other SSP owners and learn more about their SSP.

I find that many FB users have little to no knowledge of how the hobby evolved through the first message boards and forums (I'm not being derogatory; we all started out new to this hobby at some point). I hope that this forum will continue to be a vital source for SSP information. That is why we continue to focus on the cars and their history. MANY automotive forums are struggling to remain relevant and their lack of activity points to their eventual demise. FB is good for buying & selling, socializing and networking, but I want to see our efforts here continue for many years to come.

[chp1982]

Originally Posted by 28HopUp

I find that many FB users have little to no knowledge of how the hobby evolved through the first message boards and forums (I'm not being derogatory; we all started out new to this hobby at some point). I hope that this forum will continue to be a vital source for SSP information. That is why we continue to focus on the cars and their history. MANY automotive forums are struggling to remain relevant and their lack of activity points to their eventual demise. FB is good for buying & selling, socializing and networking, but I want to see our efforts here continue for many years to come.

Agreed. Without creating ANOTHER FB page, is there any interest or possibility of joining forces with the main SSP page? A sponsorship? Is there a way to incorporate the newsfeed/posts here and vice versa?
There is a ton of information that isn't making it here - or there- for that matter. Traffic here ebbs and flows, as does my participation. It would be nice to give the forum a shot in the arm somehow though.
I better do my part and post a new 83 FHP picture tonight!

[ImEvil1]

Originally Posted by chp1982

Agreed. Without creating ANOTHER FB page, is there any interest or possibility of joining forces with the main SSP page? A sponsorship? Is there a way to incorporate the newsfeed/posts here and vice versa?
There is a ton of information that isn't making it here - or there- for that matter. Traffic here ebbs and flows, as does my participation. It would be nice to give the forum a shot in the arm somehow though.
I better do my part and post a new 83 FHP picture tonight!

I parked a FB group years ago......SpecialServiceMustang.net. I have no problem publishing it and creating another venue to hang out and socialize. However, I agree with what Bill posted. I'd like to continue to see this place exist and remain relevant. I think because of the VIN project, and the focus we maintain here on researching the cars, we will continue to do so.

On the other hand, the FB groups are a free-for-all and there's a ton of misinformation and ridiculousness (not the cool MTV show) going on there.

Opinions are welcome.

[NoDrama43]

I volunteer to be the negative nelly. I see so much ignorance on FB with parades, light shows, modded out cars, misinformation and on and on and on and on that I grit my teeth at least once a day. This forum exists because of the need to isolate said ignorance years ago. In this environment it can be controlled and I say we leave it as it is and navigate Facecrap at our own peril. This forum doesn't require 50 posts a day to be relevant and I am of the opinion the grass growing on social media is mostly crabgrass.....

ANYONE that has an SSP or has a friend with an SSP car is well aware of this place. If not they are easily directed here via our input on FB.

The best part of FB is that I just block the douchebags of yesteryear and roll on.

[MOstang]

Originally Posted by ImEvil1

On the other hand, the FB groups are a free-for-all and there's a ton of misinformation and ridiculousness (not the cool MTV show) going on there.

Too much vitriol on those Facebook pages from Trolls and Johnny Come Lately and not enough clamping down on those people. Too interested in approving everyone who wants into them just to increase "member counts" while dumbing down the dialogue and increasing misinformation. It's dizzying, sometimes. Successful forums, don't put up with that stuff. I think that "space" has room for an SSP focused page, that seeks to differentiate itself from the pack by having the discipline of a forum like this. Just my 2 cents.

[Notch50]

I found this on Copart, looks like it could be an 88 GSP car but the door tag doesn't show the GSP paint codes.

Vin 1FABP40E9JF225805.

https://www.copart.com/lot/29341858