1987 Conn State Police Mustang on Craigslist

[Va 5.0]

http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/2044729620.html

An enthusiasts dream car

Average condition

Year: 1987
Make: Ford
Model: Mustang
Exterior: Black
Interior: Gray
Style: 2-Door Sedan LX
Mileage: Exceeds Mechanical Limits (Displayed: 09221_8 - Actual: 209221_8)
Engine: V8 5.0L/302 CID
Transmission: Manual 5-Speed

Spoiler
Dual Exhaust
Twin Swivel Spotlights
Back and rear windows tinted

State of origin: Connecticut

Engine purrs
Up to date inspection
Exempt Emissions Sticker (another way of saying granny's been driving it)


KNOWN ISSUES: - in no particular order
Power steering rack needs replaced ($80 item - plus labor) [pump OK]
Head gasket has small leak (quart of oil every 3rd or 4th month if used as primary vehicle - no smoke)
Bad heater core (has been bypassed)
Driver seat ripped
Count on replacing set of tires
Needs body work in some spots (hood also has small 'crunch' front/center)
3rd gear occasionally 'kerchunks' when gear is first engaged
One of the exhaust pipes is laying in the trunk
Mickey Mouse battery hold-down
Tinted windows beginning to bubble (no peeling)
Foot pedals could use new rubber


MAKE OFFER -
I am aware of what an unrestored vehicle of this type sells for
Closest to target price wins vehicle (Don't let this scare you off)


OPTIONAL:
ICOM UHF band 35 watt 16 channel in-dash/trunk programmable business class mobile two-way radio (not a toy)
Complete with programming module and factory service manual with schematics
Would like to see it go with car - Don't really feel like yanking it out


Date of photos: 03-NOV-2010


CORRECTION:
06-NOV-2010
I incorrectly state that the 'head gasket' has a small leak. It should read as follows:
Valve cover has small leak (quart of oil every 3rd or 4th month if used as primary vehicle - no smoke)

[Charlie]

Conn cars were blue unless there were some different colors I never saw. You would need 15K or more to restore it. Just not worth it unfortunately

[Va 5.0]

I found this on the web. I have seen a poster with a red Mustang sitting across from a Buick Grand National. Check out the Mazda! SWEET!!! There are not too many pictures of Conn SSP's ???

[Charlie]

Outstanding picture, If you could add that to the in service pictures section it would be the only one for conn. I shall use it for my screen saver. thanks

[MOstang]

Great pic Jack...thanks for posting.

[ImEvil1]

+1. Nice pic.

Jack,

Where did this one come from?

[Va 5.0]

google : Conn State Police Mustang

[28HopUp]

Nice find Jack! It's amazing what you can find on Google.

[ImEvil1]

google : Conn State Police Mustang

Thanks. This is what I was looking for:

Source: Feb. 1990 Popular Mechanics article by Mike Allen.

I'll add this to the next update so we will have our first CT SSP in the pics section.

[MOstang]

we will have our first CT SSP in the pics section.
Cool! :thumbsup:

[copshop]

hi, can anyone tell me where to look for the buck tags on the 1987 Conn SSP, or any other ways to verify that it is a csp,,, thanks

[copshop]

can anyone help me with where the buck tags should be on the 1987 Conn ssp, or any other ways to document it, thanks

[gixxer1]

buck tags are on the front of rad. support behind drivers headlight....it will say special service package right on it....

[gixxer1]

Great find on the picture, nice!

[copshop]

Cool! :thumbsup:

can anyone help me to verify this vehicle as a CSP? i have a the door tag info, but the owner can not find buck tags behind headlight ? any adivse thanks.

[28HopUp]

You may have already viewed this thread, but it may be helpful -

http://www.specialservicemustang.net/Bucktags.html


Was the seller ever able to give you the 6-digit DSO? Regarding the comment about Conn SSP's being blue (to the best of his knowledge), what color are the shock towers on this car?

[Va 5.0]

Unfortunately there are not many Conn cars around to compare it to, first I would verify it is an SSP. Check for the usual cetified speedo, single key, trunk release, ground straps under hood / trunk,and full size spare.The DSO on the door is a good start. Post the DSO and we can figure out what office it was ordered through. I would look for any old state inventory stickers sometimes found in the door jams or glove box if they are still there. I had somebody ask at their fleet headquarters to see if they could verify a car was a Conn car but they said all records from this time were shredded.
Possibly Carfax may be your best bet to show if it was titled to the State of Conn.
There is a member on .org I think his user name is Healey Bill or something close to it. He has a couple CSP cars and you may see if he can steer you in the right direction.
About the buck tags sometimes they are hard to find, the guy I bought mine from could not find them either. When I got it home I found mine painted red on the core support just to the left of the headlight.
Good Luck, Hopefully it is clean and has no rust!

[ImEvil1]

Good advice.

HealeyBill is a member here as well. http://www.specialservicemustang.net/forums/member.php?u=173

[copshop]

Good advice.

HealeyBill is a member here as well. http://www.specialservicemustang.net/forums/member.php?u=173

DSO reads 580146, car has all of the proper CSP details including antenna location, dual spot lights, speedo,single key, correct color the car fax shows vehicle shipped to dealer and nothing else until resold in 1992.

thanks for all of your help

[MOstang]

Didn't the member mentioned above have the Conn SSP VIN #'s?

[copshop]

Didn't the member mentioned above have the Conn SSP VIN #'s?

no reply from him as of yet, what does this DSO code breakdown to ?

[ImEvil1]

no reply from him as of yet, what does this DSO code breakdown to ?

The 58 decodes as "Twin Cities". The rest of the number, 0146, is the ORDER number, ie. the 146th order for the year. There's nothing to break down from that number, despite the misinformation posted elsewhere.

Here's the Ford documentation for the info above:

http://www.specialservicemustang.net/DSO.html

[copshop]

The 58 decodes as "Twin Cities". The rest of the number, 0146, is the ORDER number, ie. the 146th order for the year. There's nothing to break down from that number, despite the misinformation posted elsewhere.

Here's the Ford documentation for the info above:

http://www.specialservicemustang.net/DSO.html

thanks i have located the buck tags, reads as follows

DSO 58-0146
GELCO
DRILL DASH PANEL
GELCO POLICE UNIT


does any of this confirm that this was a CONN state police unit

[Va 5.0]

I think Conn State cars were leased through General Electric Corp (GELCO) and check out this thread by Bill Wood, he answers alot of questions about CSP cars.



http://www.sspmustang.org/forums/showthread.php?t=9376

[Va 5.0]

This older post references Gelco as a Conn State car

http://www.sspmustang.org/forums/showthread.php?t=3452&highlight=conn

THIS CAR IS FROM CONN. THE BUCK TAG STATES (1ST. LINE)D.S.O.-58-0146 (2ND. LINE) GELCO (3RD.LINE) DRILL DASH PANEL (4TH. LINE) GELCO POLICE UNIT THIS CAR HAS "NO" ENGINE, TRANS, COMPUTER! ORIGINAL 5 SPEED CAR. CAR HAS A CLEAN CAR FAX,AND CLEAR TITLE. ASKING $2000.00 EMAIL ME FOR MORE DETAILS AND PICTURES @JMTADEY@SBCGLOBAL.NET

[Va 5.0]

It sounds like you may have found a rare CSP car...

"three or four of the twenty-three 1987 cars survive today" from post by Bill Wood.

Good Luck with the purchase.

SEND PICS....

[ImEvil1]

thanks i have located the buck tags, reads as follows

DSO 58-0146
GELCO
DRILL DASH PANEL
GELCO POLICE UNIT


does any of this confirm that this was a CONN state police unit

Nice. +1 on what Jack said. Also, don't get confused by the first thread Jack linked to; the hatchback car Bill has/had was NOT an SSP.

[copshop]

Nice. +1 on what Jack said. Also, don't get confused by the first thread Jack linked to; the hatchback car Bill has/had was NOT an SSP.

thank you for your help, the car needs alot of work, if i can close the sale i will need alot of directions from many of the members here for parts and advise... do you think GE leasing keeps records of contracts from that long ago. ?

[ImEvil1]

No prob...that's what we're here for.

There's a phone number on the fleet website. Definitely couldn't hurt to call and ask.

[MOstang]

Good luck...sound pretty cool. :2thumbs:

[copshop]

Good luck...sound pretty cool. :2thumbs:

thanks what is that web address so that i can contact them please ?

[ImEvil1]

thanks what is that web address so that i can contact them please ?


https://www.gefleet.com/fleet/about.html