89 TX DPS

[MOstang]

I wonder who this one belongs too...I always enjoy the dialogue from people wanting to modify an SSP so had to include that below as well in green font below.

http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/pics-videos-buffet-149/734928-1989-texas-highway-patrol-ssp-mustang.html

"Quote:
Originally Posted by gomach1
i was going to say thatd be a sick car to do some major performance stuff. "cant run from the 5.0"!

But that thing is way to clean to mod....or the perfect platform. what are your plans?

All of my buddies want me to put a cage in it and build a nice heads and cam motor but it is nice having an all stock car you can just hop in and cruise. The car is almost to nice to drive. Most of the brackets/headers/wheels and some other stuff are all powdercoated. All of the suspention and interior was out of a 30k mile ssp car. The doors close like they should. No rust! But who knows....Maybe one day I might get an itch. After all, it is only a 5.0" End Quote

[28HopUp]

That's a familiar car. I remember the sticker in the lower left corner of the back window -

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/flattrack53s/P1000887.jpg

Is this the one that Aaron restored and was sold to Stubes? That was a 1989 Texas DPS that was documented as Unit # M9-161. Same car?

[FHP813]

Yep, I think that was Stubes' car.

[ImEvil1]

The info about the interior (30k mile car) matches. It would suck to see a car previously (surely) saved only to be modded out.

[stubes]

yes its my old car. i put a lot of work into that thing.
i wish i had the space to keep all of them.
that was a one of a kind mint regatta blue interior and had all the correct dps equipment.

[stubes]

what are matching serial numbered radio and lights???

[ImEvil1]

i wish i had the space to keep all of them.


You sold it because of a space issue?

[stubes]

yes mike among some of the few reasons.

[28HopUp]

With the new owner being from nearby Baltimore, perhaps I'll get to see this SSP. :D

[ImEvil1]

yes mike among some of the few reasons.

I haven't bought any in the last 4 years...don't have space for any others, or time to finish all that I do have.

At least they are safe, though.

[86NeSSP]

I hope this guy doesn't do anything stupid with this car... Hate to see it get crushed (accident or police to make a statement) or go from a clean restoration to a race car.

It's his car but a darn shame if something happens to that one.

[NoDrama43]

another one bites the dust....

[scoutdrivinrebel]

I should have bought this car.

[28HopUp]

I'm hoping to make contact with the new owner on the SVT forum. It sounds like he intends to keep it stock, although I hope he avoids trouble with the car (he likes to play with the lights and siren).

[ImEvil1]

I'm hoping to make contact with the new owner on the SVT forum. It sounds like he intends to keep it stock, although I hope he avoids trouble with the car (he likes to play with the lights and siren).

Nice job, maybe you can cure him of that....or I think you'll be right.

[ImEvil1]

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Quote:
Originally Posted by MY-VETTE http://images.svtperformance.com/sharp/buttons/viewpost.gif (http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/pics-videos-buffet-149/734928-1989-texas-highway-patrol-ssp-mustang.html#post10191050)
Sweet ride! Did you get that off Ebay by any chance? I thought I saw one on there just like this car.

Yes, I traded a guy my 1988 saleen plus cash.



Russ,

That's why I asked about the space issue (plus I wanted to see pics of the Saleen).

[stubes]

pm sent

[ImEvil1]

pm sent

Ok...thanks. Would have liked to see some pics.

[ssp91ssp]

another one bites the dust....

+1 ....If his buddies are talking mods??? It will at some point get mods!:No no:

[1988Bullitt]

Yeah this is the one I took from a rolling shell and restored it, then Russ really finished it off with a better respray, interior out of a donor car, etc. This was my first restoration and the car that really got me into the hobby, my knowledge and skills have increased vastly since I did this car. Russ took it to the level I wanted it to be at, the level my AL car and soon to be KHP car are at. It makes me sick that I sold it; I really wish I hadn’t and once I saw Russ’s work at the Ashville show I really wanted it back but couldn’t. Another thing this car taught me was I won’t sell another one of my SSP’s.

Unfortunately I can’t go back in time, and I have no say what happens to the car as it’s not mine. I sold it to a fellow enthusiast who enjoyed and respected the car. I think everyone knows that things come up and sometimes we need to sell our toys even if we hate to. I would hate to see all the work we have done be undone but like I stated before it’s not ours anymore to make that call. My only other regret is not pulling the switch box that was a gift from Joe and replacing it with a blank one. I am sure Russ feels the same way about this car, hopefully one day it will end up back in this group or my garage.

Here is the link to the work I did on it:
http://s223.photobucket.com/albums/dd33/1988bullitt/Texas%20DPS%20SSP%20M9-161/

[dsblk93gt]

I am on there just a slightly different user name and already commented. The guy PM'ed me looking for pics of the resto I told him to contact you Aaron. I am guessing as he left his Saleen all stock he will probably not mess with this.

The Saleen...bunch of pics in this guys thread I remember it being for sale on there. I browse the classifieds a lot on SVTP
http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/mustangs-buy-sell-348/667107-1988-saleen-341-a.html
http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/flattrack53s/saleen001.jpg
http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/flattrack53s/saleen010.jpg

[MOstang]

I like the color of the Saleen! Hopefully you are right and he may just be popping off trying to say what he thinks the audience on that forum wants to hear. Some people are followers and some are leaders...hopefully he is the latter and not the former.

[flattrack53]

+1 ....If his buddies are talking mods??? It will at some point get mods!:No no:

I have done some crazy mods to the car........Check it out! I Fully Detailed it.

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/flattrack53s/IMG_0454-1.jpg
http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/flattrack53s/IMG_0464.jpg
http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/flattrack53s/IMG_0468.jpg
http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/flattrack53s/IMG_0461.jpg

[ChrisL]

WOW!! That is incredible, absolutely incredible!

[flattrack53]

WOW!! That is incredible, absolutely incredible!
Thanks! These are all SLR photos..The first one makes a great background on a computer!

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/flattrack53s/IMG_0431.jpg
http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/flattrack53s/IMG_0459.jpg
http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/flattrack53s/IMG_0463.jpg
http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/flattrack53s/IMG_0465.jpg
http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/flattrack53s/IMG_0466.jpg
http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/flattrack53s/IMG_0467.jpg
http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/flattrack53s/IMG_0475.jpg

[flattrack53]

I'm hoping to make contact with the new owner on the SVT forum. It sounds like he intends to keep it stock, although I hope he avoids trouble with the car (he likes to play with the lights and siren).

Yes, I used my lights and sirens on my own property...Thought it was a good idea to rent out one of the properties to some Towson college students...They got evicted the day after.
http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/flattrack53s/IMG_0427.jpg
http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/flattrack53s/IMG_0428.jpg

I have a bunch of photos after I detailed the underside of the car but they may be on my desktop.

[flattrack53]

I hope this guy doesn't do anything stupid with this car... Hate to see it get crushed (accident or police to make a statement) or go from a clean restoration to a race car.

It's his car but a darn shame if something happens to that one.

I have 0 plans of "modding" the car...As I stated on my thread on SVTP...The only way I am selling this car is if I find a 93R.

I just noticed there is bird poo on the ctsv^ Haha

[28HopUp]

I just noticed there is bird poo on the ctsv^ Haha

You can fix that with PhotoShop! :D Thanks for posting your pictures. Your car looks so nice. Perhaps you and I can catch up this season, since I'm not that far up I-95 from you.

[flattrack53]

You can fix that with PhotoShop! :D Thanks for posting your pictures. Your car looks so nice. Perhaps you and I can catch up this season, since I'm not that far up I-95 from you.

That sounds good to me. I have a pretty insane schedule and don't have to much time on my hands anymore. I do try to sneak out of work early on Friday's to go up to Cecil County drag strip to watch. I plan on driving this a good amount this spring/summer.

Possibly taking it back down to hot rod weekend in OC. I have been trying to catch up with Lisa with the Georgia car. I saw her down OC this past year as I just put the car away for the afternoon due to crazy traffic. I talked to her for a good 30 minutes about her car and mine. She is a very nice lady with an outstanding car!

[28HopUp]

Possibly taking it back down to hot rod weekend in OC. I have been trying to catch up with Lisa with the Georgia car. I saw her down OC this past year as I just put the car away for the afternoon due to crazy traffic. I talked to her for a good 30 minutes about her car and mine. She is a very nice lady with an outstanding car!

I talked to her at the Get Out Of The Cold Event in March 2008 at Maryland International Raceway, although I doubt she remembers me. Her Georgia car won crowd favorite. When I stumble across my SSP for sale a few months later, I immediately remembered her car. I'd like to see her again some time.

[ImEvil1]

I have 0 plans of "modding" the car...As I stated on my thread on SVTP...The only way I am selling this car is if I find a 93R.

I just noticed there is bird poo on the ctsv^ Haha

You're about, oh, a year or so late to that party. ;)

Car looks really nice. What kind of light is on the dash? Doesn't look like it belongs on there.

[flattrack53]

You're about, oh, a year or so late to that party. ;)

Car looks really nice. What kind of light is on the dash? Doesn't look like it belongs on there.

No offense or anything...But this SSP site kind of made me sour when my dad was looking for a California SSP. 5 or 6 users were giving him a hard time due to his user name. gpbarnesracing. Just because he had racing in his name some members here acted like real a-holes sending him private messages saying that they would never sell him one because he would end up turning it into a race car. He actually restores and vintage road races trans-am cars. He even stated he wanted a completely restored car. I had no interest in returning to this site until a friend sent me a link to this thread tonight. So I figured I would respond.

[ImEvil1]

No offense or anything...But this SSP site kind of made me sour when my dad was looking for a California SSP. 5 or 6 users were giving him a hard time due to his user name. gpbarnesracing. Just because he had racing in his name some members here acted like real a-holes sending him private messages saying that they would never sell him one because he would end up turning it into a race car. He actually restores and vintage road races trans-am cars. He even stated he wanted a completely restored car. I had no interest in returning to this site until a friend sent me a link to this thread tonight. So I figured I would respond.

No offense taken.....I wasn't one of the people sending him messages, and I'm not in the business of buying and selling cars. Many people here are passionate about the cars, so I can understand where some of that comes from, though.

[flattrack53]

No offense taken.....I wasn't one of the people sending him messages, and I'm not in the business of buying and selling cars. Many people here are passionate about the cars, so I can understand where some of that comes from, though.

Neither are we. He likes collecting them and so do I. I do not know the answer to your question on that light. I am sure Stubes can answer it for you if he sees this.

[ImEvil1]

Neither are we. He likes collecting them and so do I. I do not know the answer to your question on that light. I am sure Stubes can answer it for you if he sees this.

That makes three of us. Check out this thread from back in 2010:

http://www.specialservicemustang.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2769

As for the light, take a look at it the next time you get a chance. You should be able to get a manufacturer from it by doing so.

[flattrack53]

That makes three of us. Check out this thread from back in 2010:

http://www.specialservicemustang.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2769

As for the light, take a look at it the next time you get a chance. You should be able to get a manufacturer from it by doing so.

Ok, when I get back home on Monday I will take a look. Yeah thats the thread. These were sent in private messages, not on the thread. But either way, I'll check Monday!

[1988Bullitt]

The car still looks great, glad to see it has not changed!

As far as the light goes it's the same one Joe had in his 87 TX DPS car. The manufacturer was the same but it had been updated slightly and the color of the base changed. It's also missing the cover that blocked half the lens so the driver was not blinded by it.

w/cover after I restored the car. http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd33/1988bullitt/Texas%20DPS%20SSP%20M9-161/100_5470.jpg

[1988Bullitt]

The period correct light with the chrome base and white cover. (I think this is actually Joe's car?)

http://www.sspmustang.org/images/txdps_interior_shot.jpg

Another Shot:

http://www.specialservicemustang.net/Gallery/images/TX/85DPSmustang.jpg

[ImEvil1]

The correct light (from the in-service pics) is a Whelen Responder. I'm not sure what kind of light is in the original picture, but it definitely isn't made by Whelen.

[MOstang]

Is that bottom pic above an in-service pic the TX DPS office took at home or is it an enthusiast's picture of their SSP?

[flattrack53]

I still have the cover Aaron. It was in the center console as I just cleaned the dash!

[ImEvil1]

Is that bottom pic above an in-service pic the TX DPS office took at home or is it an enthusiast's picture of their SSP?

In-service pic.

[1989 Tx DPS SSP]

In service pic from a Trooper at home. Mike I have a Federal FB-2 and another I will have to dig up.

Tom

[1988Bullitt]

The correct light (from the in-service pics) is a Whelen Responder. I'm not sure what kind of light is in the original picture, but it definitely isn't made by Whelen.

Thank you, I could not remember the original manufacturer. I could not get my hands on an original when I redid M9-161 so I used the closest I could find. I though it was made by Whelen too, I guess not and all my receipts went with the car. I know my Mustangs a lot better then I know my equipment. That's what you guys are for :)

[1988Bullitt]

I still have the cover Aaron. It was in the center console as I just cleaned the dash!

Cool, the car really looks great, I hope you are still enjoying it!

[flattrack53]

Cool, the car really looks great, I hope you are still enjoying it!

Thanks, I have spent a lot of time detailing it trying to make it as close to perfect as possible. I notice I spend more time doing that. I think I have put about a 1,000 miles on it since I purchased the car. It's funny how priorities in life take control of your free time.

[flattrack53]

This car might be for sale here shortly...