FL? SSP (87-89?)

[calimustang]

Found this near my home.. rough outside, inside is tan, manual windows, has aftermarket tach on the steering column on top, square spotlight, antenna hole near the trunk on quarter panel and one on the trunk.. few holes on the top, i was stuck from an fence, called the owner but not at home. will find out more info on this. it's for sale.. 5 speed also.. its the diamond in the rough! it even have galls switch box on the dash near the odometer dash area..

heres the pics of it..

http://public.fotki.com/calimustang/8789flssp/

any one knows what this one could have served?

note: will try to snap more pictures of it tomorrow with my digital camera, sorry for the quality, its by my phone camera..

[FHP813]

Looks like FHP to me. There are alot of guys looking for those ventshades.

[calimustang]

maybe but it has 1 current antenna and other one on left side on quarter panel thats next to the trunk near the window, its taped up.. it's another hole for antenna.. i've looked everywhere for FHP SSP antennas to match, no luck so far. i'll keep you guys posted.

[NoDrama43]

MJ,

if it is an 87 or 88 car I would like to snatch it for the collection. If it is an 89 I will not be interested. How much is he asking for it?

[calimustang]

Jim,

I've tried to contact the owner twice today, no luck. I'll keep at it tomorrow and this week if no answer. I'll keep you posted and go from there.

Everyone, theres new pictures of it in much better quality pictures, please do maximize the viewing, you will see excellent details, even interior's condition, Galls switch board on the dash, aftermarket dash, even saw few holes on the radio area as i suspect, possibly an FHP unit but i dont understand why do it have 2nd hole on the rear and square design spotlight, should be circle type design spotlight to be an FHP.

http://public.fotki.com/calimustang/8789flssp/

[86NeSSP]

Looks like the roof and doors were different than the rest of the car like CHP... The holes are wrong though for CHP and also I bet the spotlight was replaced with this after the round one got messed up...

What other states had a primary black car with the roof and doors painted different?

Great find!

Matt

[1989 Tx DPS SSP]

Most importantly is to get the VIN Number.

[calimustang]

right on but i couldnt get any closer due to fence and i'd get caught for trepassing which a sheriff unit was parked near me which i didnt notice until i left, thank god i didnt even think about going over.
Most importantly is to get the VIN Number.

[calimustang]

That's what i wondered... could be a local sheriff car.. it's here in FL so it's no way to be an CHP. spotlight replacement is a possibility... it happened to be like 5 miles from my home on my usual route to work, spotted it right away by the spotlight, fading black wheels.
Looks like the roof and doors were different than the rest of the car like CHP... The holes are wrong though for CHP and also I bet the spotlight was replaced with this after the round one got messed up...

What other states had a primary black car with the roof and doors painted different?

Great find!

Matt

[FlyinTiger]

It may have started life as FHP, but the EMT sticker on the rear window could shed some light on where it went next. Are there two-tone EMT units near you?

[ImEvil1]

It may have started life as FHP, but the EMT sticker on the rear window could shed some light on where it went next. Are there two-tone EMT units near you?

There aren't alot of EMTs running around in FL in cars. Where I worked, they were all Firefighter/EMTs, and they were in ambulances and Fire trucks.

Of course....that meant that for any EMS call got you a Fire truck, whether you needed one or not, but that's another story entirely. :)

[NoDrama43]

keep trying the guy. i am definatly interested in the car.

[calimustang]

Definitely! I never see one thats almost completely intact on exterior view but unknown on motor and underbody. no rust i could see so far besides mildew on small areas. one tailpipe on drivers side dont look straight. also having old equipment and unrestored holes and antenna, thats impressive for 18-19-20 years old ssp.
keep trying the guy. i am definatly interested in the car.

[calimustang]

I'll check it out on that whenever i get in touch with the owner and so forth. They must be gone on the vacation.... :confused:
There aren't alot of EMTs running around in FL in cars. Where I worked, they were all Firefighter/EMTs, and they were in ambulances and Fire trucks.

Of course....that meant that for any EMS call got you a Fire truck, whether you needed one or not, but that's another story entirely. :)

[calimustang]

Got him!!!!!!! He wants 2k for it.. runs good when it was parked, states it was a highway patrol.. either 87 or 88, will be home this weekend. pm me for email so i can send you the conversation. makes me tempted to keep it... will stop by this weekend and snap more pics of it this weekend and go from there.

[NoDrama43]

pm sent. I am very interested in the car.

[calimustang]

Its offically an X-FHP!!!!! It is an 87 and has strobes installed and hooked up as i suspect, switches are in place. has wig wags. updated pictures on the fotki on my signature.. It was an FHP for few years then Ft. Meade PD Unit.. that explains the altered paint scheme and spotlight... bucktags are hardly visable, could see by naked eye it says Florida but covered by top bucktag, i peeked a little more, it shows special paint cream........ thats all i saw.. its a confirmed FHP unit. needs iginition switch, battery. owned it since 2001, went to 140 once, owns by the son of retired LEO of Lake county Sheriff of 43 years. Nice man.

[NoDrama43]

87 FHP car is purchased.......thanks MJ for taking all the pics and making it happen !! The car needs some work but hey...don't they all??? :)

black and tan paint....tan interior.....black wheels....... :2thumbs:

I will post up some pics after I get it here and give it a good bath. car has the door tag, both buc tags, cert speedo, and appears to be very solid.

[calimustang]

You are very welcome, Jim! :2thumbs: Yup its all intact! I nearly had an heart attack when i looked for the bucktags, its at little different position than usual bucktags position.. i think its the old position from early 80's mustangs.. usually behind the headlights but this one is screwed by radiator support area i believe and still is in nice shape so i took a long deep breath. Will watch it in the meantime. Looking forward to meeting you once again when you come over to pick it up.
87 FHP car is purchased.......thanks MJ for taking all the pics and making it happen !! The car needs some work but hey...don't they all??? :)

black and tan paint....tan interior.....black wheels....... :2thumbs:

I will post up some pics after I get it here and give it a good bath. car has the door tag, both buc tags, cert speedo, and appears to be very solid.

[xxtrpr]

Congrats