The Quality Cars of (X)

[NoDrama43]

just a few "quality" cars I have owned in the past, or currently own now.

Some of which I have restored, some of which are works in progress, some of which are cars i bought then tweaked to get them closer to being "correct".

now feel free to post up your own version of "quality" ..........



(X) 1.

[NoDrama43]

(X) 2.

[NoDrama43]

(X) 3.

[NoDrama43]

(X) 4.

[NoDrama43]

(X) 5.

[NoDrama43]

(X) 6.

[NoDrama43]

(X) 7.

[NoDrama43]

(X) 8.

[NoDrama43]

(X) 9.

[NoDrama43]

I got some non "quality" stuff too..... anyone want to see those pictures??? lol

[ImEvil1]

just a few "quality" cars I have owned. Some of which I have restored, some of which are works in progress, some of which are cars i bought then tweaked to get them closer to being "correct".

:)

Jim,

You will never get that 5 minutes back, dude. I wouldn't waste time responding to it. I've seen your RESTORATION work first-hand.

[calimustang]

Wow beautiful ssps!

I have met that 92 CHP before in person, unbelievable sharp just like if it rolled off into service from being equipped! It brings back awesome memories of them being in service and seeing them flying 100+ past me on highway with lights blasting.

what are those ssp's? #3, #4, #6 and #9?

i believe #3 is 1986 Idaho State Police?

[NoDrama43]

#3 (X) car is Idaho State Police 1986
#4 (X) car is Missouri State Highway Patrol 1988
#6 (X) car is Santa Clara County California 1991
#9 (X) car is Florida Highway Patrol 1993

thanks for your interest.

[MOstang]

Cool cars thanks for posting pics.

[NoDrama43]

Jim,

You will never get that 5 minutes back, dude. I wouldn't waste time responding to it. I've seen your RESTORATION work first-hand.

LOL yeh I know but I felt compelled to put up some pictures.

and thanks for the compliment about my work. :)

[28HopUp]

Jim, when I suggested the creation of this section, your SSP's were one of the reasons behind my idea. I haven't dug through your photo hosting folders, so seeing your cars in one thread is really cool. Some of those cars I'm seeing for the first time, and they look great!

:2thumbs:

[Charlie]

OMG -- Can you say awesome?

[NoDrama43]

there are a couple of cars there I wish I had kept but I had different plans for the collection. Now that I have the ones I want I have a ton of work to do to get them all in the condition I like them to be in.

I thoroughly enjoyed loading up that 84 car yesterday and going to the show. The car is a blast to drive. Before I put the light bar, spotlight, and antennas on it Friday I took it out for a drive. I put about 20 miles on the car and even the cruise control works great. It is a solid little car that desperately needs a paint job. I was amazed at all the people that stopped and took tons of pictures of the car. It made quite an impression on many people. I guess the little double pancake light bar earned its keep. :)

In the early years of my collecting these cars (mid to late 90's) I learned that I enjoy finding these cars, researching the history, and puttering around the barn working on them. I am perfectly happy when I am in the barn taking one apart, refurbishing parts, installing equipment etc. Some people would rather be out driving them and going to shows and that is fine also. To each their own.

[sspanthony]

Well said Jim !!!! Our cars means different things to each person and how we enjoy them is no different !

You have had and still retain many that make us want more of these automobiles and I think all of us with wives or better halves will agree it is like a sickness for us, and we need "HELP" :yes:

"Thank You" for what you have contributed to the SSP Hobby !

[SparkSVT]

Jim

Really nice cars. I hate to be a pain in the ass but is there any way I could see more pictures of that marked FHP car you pictured? Id love to see interior shots if you have them.

Thanks

Chris

[NoDrama43]

pm me your email address that I can link some pictures to. I will send them today.

[EXNODRAMANOTCH]

(X) 6.

I can attest to the quality of this car, as I bought it from Jim (it is also the source of my name on this site). I put 14k miles on it and sold it to a collector in WI. :D

[GSPI]

Very nice to see that extensive of a collection of vehicles. One from every year no less.

[EXNODRAMANOTCH]

(X) 5.

Is this the same car?

[ImEvil1]

Is this the same car?

You know what the funniest part of that "discussion" is? The OP referred to Ron as the "enforcer" in the pic he posted, not Jim, or anyone else here. That's what we call a "clue". :D

For the record, for the millionth time, no one here has any problem whatsoever with participation in parades and sanctioned events. The problem is the extra-curricular nonsense in the parking lots, staged pursuits, fake traffic stops, constant playing with emergency equipment, and general lack of good judgment exhibited by a select few (i.e. driving down the shoulders of our great highways).

Thanks for posting the pic....it was good for a another laugh.

[NoDrama43]

excellent.... thanks for posting that one up. Maybe someone is paying attention ????? We definitely don't need no stinking sirens....


I think that car looks really good in that picture. I also like the tag. It's a hat I will wear with pride.... lol

[NoDrama43]

Very nice to see that extensive of a collection of vehicles. One from every year no less.

thanks Greg. You coming down next month to hang out??

[NoDrama43]

Is this the same car?

did you ever get the 5-0 light you were looking for?

[GSPI]

thanks Greg. You coming down next month to hang out??

Planning on stopping by while in transit for work.

[ImEvil1]

Planning on stopping by while in transit for work.

Remember...this is a work party. We are going to tear down my '85 and get it ready for paint.

You might want to stay awhile. :yes:

[GSPI]

Remember...this is a work party. We are going to tear down my '85 and get it ready for paint.

You might want to stay awhile. :yes:

Point A to Point B is where I'm going you are somewhere inbetween... how long it takes to get from A to B via the Cincy area is another story.:2thumbs:

[EXNODRAMANOTCH]

did you ever get the 5-0 light you were looking for?

I decided to stay with the lights that Mike had installed. Hard to justify spending to the Wife when I've been out of work for 16 months (getting approval for the quarter windows was hard enough).

[NoDrama43]

I would have liked to keep (X) quality car #5 but after purchasing it "legally" (bill of sale, signed title etc.) I soon realized there was so many things wrong with it I lost interest. I only "legally" owned the car 10 months but I made several nice improvements to the car. It still meets my definition of "quality" though....

[NoDrama43]

I decided to stay with the lights that Mike had installed. Hard to justify spending to the Wife when I've been out of work for 16 months (getting approval for the quarter windows was hard enough).

ahh gotcha. I just picked one up the other day and thought you might be interested. Send me a picture if you have one, of the correct version you need.

[NoDrama43]

You know what the funniest part of that "discussion" is? The OP referred to Ron as the "enforcer" in the pic he posted, not Jim, or anyone else here. That's what we call a "clue". :D

For the record, for the millionth time, no one here has any problem whatsoever with participation in parades and sanctioned events. The problem is the extra-curricular nonsense in the parking lots, staged pursuits, fake traffic stops, constant playing with emergency equipment, and general lack of good judgment exhibited by a select few (ie. driving down the shoulders of our great highways).

Thanks for posting the pic....it was good for a another laugh.

more Komedy this morning. Now the story has progressed to "Mr. Young never "legally" owned the car.... Is that the same as never "legally" owning a condo if it's financed by Wachovia??? I always thought a signed bill of sale and a signed notarised signature on a title meant something? i adressed it a couple of posts above this one. Time to scan some archived car purchase documents and post them on youtube??

incredible bro..... the hits just keep on coming..... :)

[EXNODRAMANOTCH]

I can attest to the quality of this car, as I bought it from Jim (it is also the source of my name on this site). I put 14k miles on it and sold it to a collector in WI. :D

I was wrong on this car. I saw the color and thought it was the 86 LX coupe that I had bought from Jim. Today I noticed the aero front and tail lights. I was right in saying it was a great car though. :yes:

[28HopUp]

Seeing how this thread rec'd a new name, it's apparent that the intention is now to include the quality SSP's of any and all members here. In that light, I looked for a picture of my 85 CHP that I had not published here before. I found the following picture, which I thought was fitting for the upcoming holiday weekend -

http://www.mustangcollective.com/imagehosting/2774e089a122f2be.jpg


That snippet is part of the header from that forum's Collective Stang Of The Month back in July 2009. Usually, the CSOTM is voted upon my the members according to the category, but that month the Collective Staff selected my car in honor of our military and law enforcement personnel. I greatly appreciated the honor.

So does anyone else have a picture of their car they'd like to post here?

[ImEvil1]

more Komedy this morning. Now the story has progressed to "Mr. Young never "legally" owned the car.... Is that the same as never "legally" owning a condo if it's financed by Wachovia??? I always thought a signed bill of sale and a signed notarised signature on a title meant something? i adressed it a couple of posts above this one. Time to scan some archived car purchase documents and post them on youtube??

incredible bro..... the hits just keep on coming..... :)

Another 5 minutes you will never get back.

[NoDrama43]

very nice Bill !

[NoDrama43]

I was wrong on this car. I saw the color and thought it was the 86 LX coupe that I had bought from Jim. Today I noticed the aero front and tail lights. I was right in saying it was a great car though. :yes:

I was going to pm you about that.. lol

but thanks anyway....they were both quality cars for sure. I miss that 86 too.

[GSPI]

Another 5 minutes you will never get back.


+1

Very nice cars though!

[gixxer1]

My 92 Khp that is correct right down to all the emergency equipment installed. Its one of seven that Kansas had . They did a one year run of ssp's only.

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb171/gixxer1_01/khpssp001.jpg
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb171/gixxer1_01/khpssp009.jpg

[gixxer1]

My 89 Az dps car thats pretty much complete but is missing some radio equipment including jetsonic light bar but non the less a really nice ssp.

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb171/gixxer1_01/paintedssp024.jpg
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb171/gixxer1_01/paintedssp027.jpg

[gixxer1]

My 93 svt cobra .......
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb171/gixxer1_01/Picture092.jpg

[gixxer1]

xxx

[NoDrama43]

all very nice cars. I really like the Kansas car. Not many used and a great color scheme. thanks for posting them up !

[Wolfe1013]

My 93 svt cobra ...

I had to go to Wyoming for my second summer as a National Park Ranger to see my first new '93 Mustang Cobra...and it looked just like yours. Of all the out of the way places to see the return of the Cobra, I found one visiting Horseshoe Bend Marina at Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area. :)

Beautiful cars, guys.

[EXNODRAMANOTCH]

did you ever get the 5-0 light you were looking for?

Jim (or anyone else who might know), I just got an NOS Five-0 light (got tired of explaining at car shows that LED lights were not used in 1989) and was wondering if you knew what kind of bracket was used to attach it to the front headliner trim panel above the rear view mirror. Will it work upside down if a steel plate was attached to the trim panel and the base magnet stuck to that, or will that configuration ruin the motor? Thanks in advance for any info,
Bob

[GSPI]

The light should not be run upside down as it unloads the contacts and loads the post and could stop running. Probably the same reason that they replaced those lights. If you can, build a bracket to allow it to stay upright.