21st Annual Ripon EV Show, Oct.1st

[mac88chp]

The 21st Annual Menlo Park/Ripon Police Emergency Vehicle Show is taking place on Saturday, October 1st at the Community Center in Ripon, CA. This show features some of the finest police and emergency vehicles in the west and is one of only three major shows of this type in the entire nation. There will be a cruise on Friday evening, September 30th for the early arrivals in addition to the awesome code 3 parade thru the heart of Ripon at noon on Saturday.

See the show website for more information:

http://www.riponmenloparkpolicecarshow.com/index.htm

Partial list of pre-registered entrants:

1930 Ford Coupe - California Highway Patrol
1945 Willys - Military Jeep
1945 Willys - Military Jeep (not a typo, they’re 2 different ones coming)
1946 Pontiac Streamliner - San Joaquin County Sheriff
1949 Nash Airflight – Alameda County Sheriff
1954 Ford Mainline - Sacramento Police
1954 Chevrolet Panel - Livermore Police
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air - Modesto Police
1957 Ford 300 - Napa Police
1961 Pontiac Catalina - Georgia State Patrol
1961 Dodge Polara - California Highway Patrol
1962 Dodge WM-300 - California State Parks
1963 Dodge 330 - Detective – Los Angeles Police
1963 Chevrolet Biscayne - San Carlos Police
1964 Plymouth Savoy - San Jose Police
1964 Ford Custom - Detective - Unmarked
1965 Ford Custom - San Francisco Fire
1965 Ford Mustang – Atherton Police
1966 Howe Fire Truck – Fresno County Fire
1966 Oldsmobile – Ambulance
1966 Ford Custom - Mariposa County Sheriff
1967 Plymouth Belvedere - Davis Police
1967 Oldsmobile Delmont 88 - California Highway Patrol
1968 Ford Custom 500 - Menlo Park Police
1968 Ford Mustang - Bullitt Movie Car
1969 Dodge Polara - California Highway Patrol
1973 Dodge Polara - Bay Area Pollution Patrol
1973 Dodge Coronet - Monterey County Sheriff
1975 Cadillac Ambulance – Criterion Ambulance
1986 Ford Mustang - California Highway Patrol
1988 Ford Mustang - California Highway Patrol
1988 Ford Crown Victoria - Daily Driver
1988 Dodge Diplomat - Restored – Agency not indicated
1988 Dodge Diplomat - San Jose Police
1989 Ford Mustang - Daily Driver
1991 Ford Crown Victoria - Tiburon Police
1996 Chevrolet Caprice - San Jose Police
2002 Ford F150 – Security
2005 Ford Crown Victoria - Exeter Police
2006 GMC E440 – Alameda County Sheriff
2007 Dodge Magnum - San Francisco Police
2008 Harley-Davidson – Alameda County Sheriff
2008 Blackwater Grizzly – Alameda County Sheriff
2008 Ford Escape - B.A.R.T. Police
2008 Smart Car - Menlo Park Police
2008 Dodge Magnum - Daily Driver
2009 Ford Crown Victoria - Menlo Park Police
2010 Ford Crown Victoria - Contra Costa County Sheriff
2010 Ford F150 - Menlo Park Police
201? Dodge Charger - California Highway Patrol (3 different Chargers)
Motorcycle - California Highway Patrol (2)
Go-kart - California Highway Patrol
Helicopter - California Highway Patrol
2011 Kawasaki P14 - Patterson Police
2011 Ford Crown Victoria - Concord Police
2011 Dodge Charger – Chrysler Corporation
2011 Chevrolet Tahoe – Menlo Park Police
2011 Ambulance – Royal Ambulance
2011 Dodge Charger – Alameda County Sheriff

Calling on all Mustang SSP owners, bring your cars out! It doesn't matter whether they are restored show cars, projects in process or daily drivers, there is a place for them all on the show grounds and everyone appreciates seeing them. I showed my car for several years in the daily driver class while I was working on it and I can't tell you how many folks came up to look at it and talk with me.

Pre-registration is now closed but it's never too late to attend as there will be day of show registration available. You WILL enjoy the entire experience including meeting with fellow hobbists, officers and others who know these cars and share your enthusiasm for them! Don't sit on the sidelines, be a part of the hobby and have some real fun before the long off-season starts.

[mac88chp]

I just noticed I flubbed the dates on the title of the post above so ignore them. The correct dates are in the post itself and on the referenced website. Sorry for the confusion!

[28HopUp]

Michael, I fixed the thread title for ya. :) This show is on my list - someday, someday!

[mac88chp]

Thanks Bill, hope you make it out sometime!

[CHP8336]

The 21st Annual Menlo Park/Ripon Police Emergency Vehicle Show is taking place on Saturday, October 1st at the Community Center in Ripon, CA. This show features some of the finest police and emergency vehicles in the west and is one of only three major shows of this type in the entire nation. There will be a cruise on Friday evening, September 30th for the early arrivals in addition to the awesome code 3 parade thru the heart of Ripon at noon on Saturday.

See the show website for more information:

http://www.riponmenloparkpolicecarshow.com/index.htm

Partial list of pre-registered entrants:

1930 Ford Coupe - California Highway Patrol
1945 Willys - Military Jeep
1945 Willys - Military Jeep (not a typo, they’re 2 different ones coming)
1946 Pontiac Streamliner - San Joaquin County Sheriff
1949 Nash Airflight – Alameda County Sheriff
1954 Ford Mainline - Sacramento Police
1954 Chevrolet Panel - Livermore Police
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air - Modesto Police
1957 Ford 300 - Napa Police
1961 Pontiac Catalina - Georgia State Patrol
1961 Dodge Polara - California Highway Patrol
1962 Dodge WM-300 - California State Parks
1963 Dodge 330 - Detective – Los Angeles Police
1963 Chevrolet Biscayne - San Carlos Police
1964 Plymouth Savoy - San Jose Police
1964 Ford Custom - Detective - Unmarked
1965 Ford Custom - San Francisco Fire
1965 Ford Mustang – Atherton Police
1966 Howe Fire Truck – Fresno County Fire
1966 Oldsmobile – Ambulance
1966 Ford Custom - Mariposa County Sheriff
1967 Plymouth Belvedere - Davis Police
1967 Oldsmobile Delmont 88 - California Highway Patrol
1968 Ford Custom 500 - Menlo Park Police
1968 Ford Mustang - Bullitt Movie Car
1969 Dodge Polara - California Highway Patrol
1973 Dodge Polara - Bay Area Pollution Patrol
1973 Dodge Coronet - Monterey County Sheriff
1975 Cadillac Ambulance – Criterion Ambulance
1986 Ford Mustang - California Highway Patrol
1988 Ford Mustang - California Highway Patrol
1988 Ford Crown Victoria - Daily Driver
1988 Dodge Diplomat - Restored – Agency not indicated
1988 Dodge Diplomat - San Jose Police
1989 Ford Mustang - Daily Driver
1991 Ford Crown Victoria - Tiburon Police
1996 Chevrolet Caprice - San Jose Police
2002 Ford F150 – Security
2005 Ford Crown Victoria - Exeter Police
2006 GMC E440 – Alameda County Sheriff
2007 Dodge Magnum - San Francisco Police
2008 Harley-Davidson – Alameda County Sheriff
2008 Blackwater Grizzly – Alameda County Sheriff
2008 Ford Escape - B.A.R.T. Police
2008 Smart Car - Menlo Park Police
2008 Dodge Magnum - Daily Driver
2009 Ford Crown Victoria - Menlo Park Police
2010 Ford Crown Victoria - Contra Costa County Sheriff
2010 Ford F150 - Menlo Park Police
201? Dodge Charger - California Highway Patrol (3 different Chargers)
Motorcycle - California Highway Patrol (2)
Go-kart - California Highway Patrol
Helicopter - California Highway Patrol
2011 Kawasaki P14 - Patterson Police
2011 Ford Crown Victoria - Concord Police
2011 Dodge Charger – Chrysler Corporation
2011 Chevrolet Tahoe – Menlo Park Police
2011 Ambulance – Royal Ambulance
2011 Dodge Charger – Alameda County Sheriff

Calling on all Mustang SSP owners, bring your cars out! It doesn't matter whether they are restored show cars, projects in process or daily drivers, there is a place for them all on the show grounds and everyone appreciates seeing them. I showed my car for several years in the daily driver class while I was working on it and I can't tell you how many folks came up to look at it and talk with me.

Pre-registration is now closed but it's never too late to attend as there will be day of show registration available. You WILL enjoy the entire experience including meeting with fellow hobbists, officers and others who know these cars and share your enthusiasm for them! Don't sit on the sidelines, be a part of the hobby and have some real fun before the long off-season starts.

I did not pre register but 8336 will be there!!! :D

[mac88chp]

Rich, do you know if Ken and #5300 ('89 SMPV) are going to make it?

[Mustang Kid]

I was hoping to go this year, but my dad doesn't have any money for a trip:( My dad had thoughts of taking his 89 EVOC (driving it down) and putting it in the show.
I wanted to see #8336 and my dads friends 69 CHP polara(my dad restored it), I haven't seen the polara (in person) since 07. I was going to give mac88chp some photos of his car too(the ones I had posted before).

[mac88chp]

I was hoping to go this year, but my dad doesn't have any money for a trip:( My dad had thoughts of taking his 89 EVOC (driving it down) and putting it in the show.
I wanted to see #8336 and my dads friends 69 CHP polara(my dad restored it), I haven't seen the polara (in person) since 07. I was going to give mac88chp some photos of his car too(the ones I had posted before).

That's tough Sam. You and your Dad save up your dough, you've now got plenty of time to get the '89 EVOC spiffed up for next year's show. We really want to see that car again...make it happen! :cool: :yes:

The weather forecast for Friday and Saturday is sunny and low-mid '80s and the show field is really shaping up now. Here are more of just the pre-registered entrants:

1943 Ford GPW – Military
1949 Nash Airflight – Alameda County Sheriff
1950 Ford - Silver State Peace Officers Museum
1962 Dodge Dart - Tulare Police
1965 Ford Mustang – Atherton Police
1966 Howe Fire Truck – Fresno County Fire
1966 Oldsmobile – Ambulance
1966 Dodge Polara - California Highway Patrol
1968 Ford Custom - Unmarked
1971 Dodge Polara - Santa Clara County Sheriff
1975 Cadillac Ambulance – Criterion Ambulance
1977 Dodge Monaco - California Highway Patrol
1985 Ford Mustang - California Highway Patrol
1988 Dodge Diplomat - FBI
1996 Ford Crown Vic - California Highway Patrol
1996 Ford Crown Vic - Daily Driver
1999 Freightliner - Walnut Creek Police
2002 Ford F150 – Security
2004 Ford F350 - Armour Up Police Equipment Demo Vehicle
2006 Ford Tow Truck - No Limit Towing
2006 GMC E440 – Alameda County Sheriff
2006 Ford E150 Van - Citrus Heights Police
2006 Ford Crown Vic - Citrus Heights Police
2006 Ford F150 - Citrus Heights Police
2006 Ford Crown Vic - Citrus Heights Police
2006 Ford Mustang - Ripon Police
2008 GMC C5500 - Citrus Heights Police
2008 Ford F550 - Walnut Creek Police
2008 Kawasaki - Walnut Creek Police
2008 Harley-Davidson – Alameda County Sheriff
2008 Blackwater Grizzly – Alameda County Sheriff
2009 Dodge Charger - Morro Bay Police
2011 Ford Crown Vic - Citrus Heights Police
2011 Dodge Charger - Amtrak Police Dept
2011 Chevrolet Tahoe – Menlo Park Police
2011 Ambulance – Royal Ambulance
2011 Dodge Charger – Alameda County Sheriff
2011 Dodge Charger – Chrysler Corporation
2012 Chevrolet Caprice - Walnut Creek Police
xxxx Motorcycle - Ripon Police

4 more days 'til showtime folks!

[Mustang Kid]

Another reason I wanted to go (car or no car in show), is because friday is my bday. Plans for next year are to possibly have the "restored" EVOC car(repainted doors and trim, decals, and equip.) and my '00 ex Gold Beach Police CVPI (which I might be able to drive down myself, with the "special features" covered ;) )
I can't wait till next year.
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/Mustang_Kid84/Cop%20Cars/IMG_6113.jpg

[GSPI]

Looks like there were some SSP's there at Ripon...

http://images108.fotki.com/v191/photos/4/42477/2505011/SpydarRipon1001201105-vi.jpg
c/o Greg R. of Copcar.com

[mac88chp]

Another great show at Ripon is in the books. The weather was just about perfect and the attendance record set last year was broken this year by one entry. This is a very well run event that never fails to provide attendees and spectators alike with a unique and rewarding experience and this year's edition was no exception!

There were three SSPs and one Camaro B4C to represent the Special Service Pursuit Package class. The entrants popular vote judging results were:

* 1st Place - 1991 NHP Camaro B4C, Jeff Leathley
* 2nd Place - 1988 CHP Mustang SSP, Mike Catalano
* 3rd Place - 1986 CHP Mustang SSP, Mike Del Puppo

A Chief's Choice Award also went to Keith Suzuki for his 1988 USAF Mustang SSP.

Congrats to all! The vehicles were very well received by the show goers and I can report from the great new contacts I made over the weekend that we can expect to see two or three more CHP restorations appearing in the near future. :2thumbs:

As a side note, there were a couple of no shows in the class this year and the organizers have stated that unless there is a bigger future field, our class may get folded back into the larger Restored 1980-1996 Police Vehicle class. I would hate to see that happen so let's really rock the turnout and make next year a record setter for our vehicles, OK guys?!! :yes:

I came home to a DOA computer so my photos will be posted as soon as I can muster up some repairs or a new box. :(

More show photos can be found here:

http://copcardotcom.fotki.com/miscellaneous_photo/car_shows/ripon-2011/

Enjoy and we'll see you all back at Ripon in 2012!

[CHP8336]

Another great show at Ripon is in the books. The weather was just about perfect and the attendance record set last year was broken this year by one entry. This is a very well run event that never fails to provide attendees and spectators alike with a unique and rewarding experience and this year's edition was no exception!

There were three SSPs and one Camaro B4C to represent the Special Service Pursuit Package class. The entrants popular vote judging results were:

* 1st Place - 1991 NHP Camaro B4C, Jeff Leathley
* 2nd Place - 1988 CHP Mustang SSP, Mike Catalano
* 3rd Place - 1986 CHP Mustang SSP, Mike Del Puppo

A Chief's Choice Award also went to Keith Suzuki for his 1988 USAF Mustang SSP.

Congrats to all! The vehicles were very well received by the show goers and I can report from the great new contacts I made over the weekend that we can expect to see two or three more CHP restorations appearing in the near future. :2thumbs:

As a side note, there were a couple of no shows in the class this year and the organizers have stated that unless there is a bigger future field, our class may get folded back into the larger Restored 1980-1996 Police Vehicle class. I would hate to see that happen so let's really rock the turnout and make next year a record setter for our vehicles, OK guys?!! :yes:

I came home to a DOA computer so my photos will be posted as soon as I can muster up some repairs or a new box. :(

More show photos can be found here:

http://copcardotcom.fotki.com/miscellaneous_photo/car_shows/ripon-2011/

Enjoy and we'll see you all back at Ripon in 2012!

I was one of the no shows this year. I had paid reg fee and I was called to do a emergency concrete pumping job in Cresent City Ca before the rains hit. I was really bummed out. I was looking forward to this show. I will be there next year with both my 1985 CHP and my 1985 Nev car. Also Ken E435300 is almost done with his restoration of his blue 1989 CHP SMPV. Ken will be there as well. I will be helping Mustang Kid (Sam) with CHP #8337 to make the show as well. 3 1985's we be there next year!:cool:

[Mustang Kid]

Yep, imma try real hard to get 8337 a lot nicer. May not be painted, but I would like to have the interior squared away along with the equipment:D The paint on it right now will buff out nice, it just has a lot of flaking from the CHP repaint.
With the help of you guys on here, it is sure to get done:)

One of my friends went down to Ripon and he is going to send me pics. I'll post them when I get them.

[mac88chp]

What a bummer you couldn't make it Rich but there are more important things in life sometimes. OK, the '85 attendance challenge is on for next year! :)

[28HopUp]

I meant to comment earlier that I enjoyed going over your pictures. Thanks for sharing!

[Rhino]

OK, the '85 attendance challenge is on for next year! :)

Roger that. <Calling body shop now>

[mac88chp]

I meant to comment earlier that I enjoyed going over your pictures. Thanks for sharing!Those were the somewhat "official" show photos Bill and glad you enjoyed them! :)

My computer woes are somewhat behind me now and I was able to download mine which can be found here:

http://public.fotki.com/Classicchp/car_shows__events/ripon-emerfency-veh/

[Mustang Kid]

I love those '61 CHPs:)
A friend has 2 of them on ebay right now along with a '64 Dodge 880 CHP.

[mac88chp]

I love those '61 CHPs:)
A friend has 2 of them on ebay right now along with a '64 Dodge 880 CHP.A real favorite of mine, that '61 is a gem from top to bottom:

http://images16.fotki.com/v272/photos/9/438439/10114866/Picture002-vi.jpg

http://images108.fotki.com/v191/photos/9/438439/10114866/Picture003-vi.jpg