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FoxBodyNut
10-02-2011, 10:47 PM
I am looking at a SSP locally, it is 2 tone black and white, I am inserting a photo of the car, it is white on top, and black on the bottom, however I see that the door jams are white, and have black overspray, does anybody know if a police agency would have did such a sloppy job?, this is a California SSP, also, how could I confirm that it is a true SSP?, I did a carfax on it, it doesnt say anything about police usage, however it does say AUCTION ANNOUNCED AS FLEET/LEASE vehicle, also the carfax comes back as a 2.3 liter 4 cylinder?, anybody ever hear of this??... just want to make sure I am not persuing a SSP clone, any help is appreciated..

Thanks!
ImEvil1
10-02-2011, 11:01 PM
Got a pic of the door tag?
Mustang Kid
10-02-2011, 11:01 PM
Any more pics?
I can tell already, unless there is paint under the door jams, that it would not be a CHP car. CHP had black body jams and white door jams. CHPs didnt have black interiors either. Those signs verify it is not CHP, unless the interior has been switched. Dunno about other agency.
Look for the buck tags, they should be stapled on somewhere on the front left hand side of the radiator support. If it is SSP, it should have 2.
FoxBodyNut
10-02-2011, 11:04 PM
Got a pic of the door tag?

Sorry no I dont
FoxBodyNut
10-02-2011, 11:06 PM
Any more pics?
I can tell already, unless there is paint under the door jams, that it would not be a CHP car. CHP had black body jams and white door jams. CHPs didnt have black interiors either. Those signs verify it is not CHP. Dunno about other agency.
Look for the buck tags, they should be stapled on somewhere on the front left hand side of the radiator support. If it is SSP, it should have 2.


here are some
Mustang Kid
10-02-2011, 11:08 PM
It is painted up like a Florida Highway Patrol car. Spotlight holes look too low too.
FoxBodyNut
10-02-2011, 11:10 PM
It is painted up like a Florida Highway Patrol car. Spotlight holes look too low too.

yeah I am baffled, love the looks of the car, was ready to pull the trigger, then did carfax, and was like ????? I see what you mean, the paint DOES resemble a Florida car, but I think Florida cars are beige tops, right?
ImEvil1
10-02-2011, 11:14 PM
What is the 8th digit in the VIN?
FoxBodyNut
10-02-2011, 11:15 PM
What is the 8th digit in the VIN?

"M"
ImEvil1
10-02-2011, 11:21 PM
M 4 cylinder, not an SSP.
Mustang Kid
10-02-2011, 11:25 PM
Good thing about the car is, is that you get the looks of an SSP, but without the worry of driving something special and something happening to it.
28HopUp
10-03-2011, 08:30 AM
Sam, it still could be an interesting car for someone, as long as the seller doesn't pass off this clone as the true thing to an unsuspecting buyer. The OP sure made it sound like the guy was trying to sell him a SSP, so I'm glad the group was able to help this guy out.
FoxBodyNut
10-03-2011, 10:58 AM
Yeah i agree, could still be a neat car, however for the asking price, and listing it as a true ssp, i am glad that you guys were able to help me out, another benefit i guess is that it would be insured as a 4 cylinder, but if it is indeed a true 4 cyl, who knows how well the swap was done, wiring, suspension, axle, etc. I appreciate the help guys.
NoDrama43
10-03-2011, 05:10 PM
my view....
FoxBodyNut
10-03-2011, 05:16 PM
LOL no doubt
Mustang Kid
10-03-2011, 05:56 PM
my view....

Clown Mugshot? :rollinglaugh: lol
Texaspony87
10-05-2011, 05:39 PM
Good catch boys!