August Hemmings Muscle Machines

[ImEvil1]

I agree 100%. There is a thread on Copcar.com about the article, and I actually commented on it last night. Save for the radar, which may or may not be correct, every single other piece of equipment in the car is incorrect. Here is how that one started out over there:

Originally Posted by Chris H from Copcar.com

FHP SSP Mustang in Hemmings Muscle Machines...
by Chris H » Mon Jul 05, 2010 10:55 pm
Anyone see the article this month? What is with all the Galls equipment in that car?

And late style spotlight handle?

Come, on!

Don't get me wrong....I'm all about participation in the hobby in all forms and all of that. However, to me, it's actually almost disrespectful to display something "restored" in that manner. The best example I can think of on the other side of that equation (recently) is Mike P's restos of the MO and NC cars. Taking the time to get things right.

There are also a few inaccuracies in the article itself, but I enjoyed it for the most part; except for the part about "still scaring other drivers". Yeah, that's really what we need out there.

[MOstang]

Originally Posted by ImEvil1

I enjoyed it for the most part; except for the part about "still scaring other drivers". Yeah, that's really what we need out there.

I forgot about that one...why is is that almost all articles in magazines on former police cars make some similar type of goofy comment? Usually at the end of them too and just brings the article to a ridiculous ending.

[ImEvil1]

Originally Posted by MOstang

I forgot about that one...why is is that almost all articles in magazines on former police cars make some similar type of goofy comment? Usually at the end of them too and just brings the article to a ridiculous ending.

Exactly. I'm just glad .NET wasn't mentioned.

[MOstang]

Originally Posted by ImEvil1

The best example I can think of on the other side of that equation (recently) is Mike P's restos of the MO and NC cars. Taking the time to get things right.

Thanks for the nice comment too...I really appreciate that. Hope to live up to it with the Minnesota State Patrol SSP. Picked up the correct radio at the PCOOA show (an actual former MSP one) from one of the gents who's been helping me research, etc. this SSP.

Have been framing up some of the equipment in the car today trying to match up all the holes to equipment I know they installed so as to determine where items will be mounted. For the most part I have nearly all the items needed. Should have it finished up in the next few weeks leaving me with time to enjoy it before winter gets here . I'll be sure to post up pics when that time arrives .

[ImEvil1]

Originally Posted by MOstang

Thanks for the nice comment too....

No prob....and no thanks necessary. I just call it like I see it.

[Roundhat]

I like how the non-cop owner calls it a "radar gun"..... no wonder it doesn't look like the in service pics on this site. The dude probably bought it like that or had someone else do the restoration... not that I am an expert on fhp's either.... Just by reading his comments this dude is clueless about police equipment. If you notice he even eluded giving the car to his 7yr old daughter when she gets older..... could you imagine what a sixteen yr old girl would do to that Fhp.... oh man... sorry for the rant... just what I get out of reading the text in the pics posted... check it out fellas and see what you think.

[NoDrama43]

Magazine articles are usually written about a specific car as a result of personal connections, freindships, etc. Naturally we would all like to see the correct information about the cars communicated in a professional manner but many times all that matters is how many magazines can get sold. Personally I choose not to waste my time and read the jibberish.

All the "scary police" rhetoric is just more hype and misinformation that hurts the police car collector hobby. It reflects negatively on our reputation the same as the goofy hotel parking lot light shows do.

We have had the conversation about "restoration" before. I think we all know the meaning of the word here. Although I don't like some of the nonsense I see spouted elsewhere on a regular basis from the 'experts", I have learned to just chuckle about it and go on.

I would be willing to bet there are other internet venues where this article is being highly praised for it's "good for the hobby" influence.... yappity yap.

you know what they say. crap in - crap out.

[MOstang]

I finally got around to writing a brief letter to the editor for their backfire section. Expressed my appreciation for Hemmings frequent featuring of old Police cars and my displeasure with featuring such an inaccurately done car given the many wonderfully accurate SSP's to choose from. Will be interesting to see if they actual reprint my email in one of the upcoming issues.

[ImEvil1]

Good job, Mike. Clown cars are everywhere, and if left unchecked, would multiply like rabbits.

[MOstang]

Thanks guys. I tried to be very respectful and thoughful in my comments so I hope they consider it as constructive feedback and print it.