New Member Introductions

[ImEvil1]

Welcome.

[5pt0Joe]

I'm ecstatic to have just recently purchased a 1990 TX DPS SSP! Now I just have to go pick it up in early May! Since I'm addicted to Mustangs and will be a college grad in just a few weeks, my goal is to start my own car business in about three years, offer restoration and fully-enclosed transportation services. First, more experience in the auto industry... hopefully sales at a Ford dealership, but any dealer will do! I'm up in NH.

[Mustang Crazy]

Welcome to the site Joe!

[stadair]

This past summer I picked up my first SSP Mustang. In the process of researching its past. I picked it up from CA. It was originally painted black & white, but don't konw it it was actually a CHP. Second color was a nice dark gray. It is now a medium green.

This is my 5th Mustang. First was an '83 GL hatch 2.3 4-speed, then an '88 LX 'vert 2.3 5-speed, followed by a '90 LX 'vert 5.0 AOD (which I still own). After that an '87 LX hatch 5.0 5-speed.

With this SSP, I plan to make it look like it did on the outside, but modify the drivetrain a bit.

[MOstang]

Welcome to the forum Toshi. Did we meet each other at MOCSEM Mustang Memories car show this year in Livonia? I had the 92 Florida Highway Patrol SSP parked next to Saraphim's 92 Michigan State Trooper SSP.

[28HopUp]

Hi Toshi,

Welcom to the forum! I too have a CHP Mustang (mine's an 85). Post up a few pics when you are able. Mine was painted dark "Toyota" gray by the CHP prior to auction.

You can read and learn quite a bit here. I joined in October and already have learned alot. My suggestion would be to keep reading as much as you can.

Your car, as a former CHP, should have its unit number painted in the driver's door jam, either above or below the door's data tag. Mine was painted in the driver's side window, but if yours is in the doorjam you should be able to read the raised numbers through the top coat of paint. Otherwise, some gentle wet sanding may be needed in that area (I used a heat gun and super-sticky duct tape when I looked for mine).

Good luck with your project!!!

[stadair]

Originally Posted by mpatte5

Welcome to the forum Toshi. Did we meet each other at MOCSEM Mustang Memories car show this year in Livonia? I had the 92 Florida Highway Patrol SSP parked next to Saraphim's 92 Michigan State Trooper SSP.

Yes we did. Nice to see someone I know on here. Was going to call Saraphim but lost his buisness card. But have found a lot of answers to my questions here already.

[foureyed]

Hey guys,

I'm considering buying a 1982 ex chp mustang. First off, I'm a college student who's been interested in getting a project car for a while, but hasnt ever had the funds to do so. I should let everyone know, that I know very little about cars, but intend to gain experience by jumping in.

Heres the deal: Ive found 1982 SSP mustang for sale. Its got the 302 carb V8, with a cobra T5 transmission, 3.55 gears and 8.8 axle, MSD ignition and a short throw shifter. The car has 140,XXX miles on it and the owner said the tranny was replaced around 20,000 miles ago. He said it runs smooth and strong and I plan on checking it out this weekend. He's informed me that It'll need a tune-up as well as a speedo cable, the front brakes will need to be replace within the year and the suspension will probably need to be replaced. Hes offered it to me for 2800 and Ill probably try to talk him to 25

I'm posting because I need to hear from more experienced owners whether Im going to be getting into trouble and making a bad investment. I would love to have a solid car to work on and upgrade, but my concern is that I'll encounter a major problem with the engine or tranny that will break my spirit (or pockets rather). I have no idea how long the engines and transmission lasts on these cars and I dont know if ill be facing huge costs when it comes to maintenance and repairs. My goal is to have a solid platform to build on and upgrade with performance parts, what I dont want is a car that runs good for a little and then encounters astronomical repairs. Part of me is saying: dont buy its going to be a huge money sink, and another part of me wants to go for it.

whaddya think???

thanks for reading
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[Renegade3]

Hi, my name is Mark and I recently purchased a 1992 SSP that was owned by a member on here. This will be my sixth Mustang and the first that I have had to restore. I am a retired military police officer who was retired two years ago due to injuries sustained in Iraq.
My SSP is in pretty good condition, thou there has been a ton of time spent on correcting things that the last owner (not the member on here) managed to jack up.
I look forward to meeting some of you guys at the shows this year!

[ImEvil1]

Welcome to the site, Mark.