1993 Nevada HP Unit 365

[Sarge]

Hello All,
New to the site but not new to the disease. As some of you may know from other sites, I have a work in progress.
Its Nevada Highway Patrol Unit # 365.

I bought this directly from Nevada a few years ago. It was then being used in a D.A.R.E. program. Since then I have discovered it was retired June 30th, 1996 when the assigned Trooper was issued a new Caprice. It had 98,140 at that time and 105,723 when I purchased it Aug 31st, 2009. I have put less than 100 miles on it since then. She LOVES the Sunoco CAM2 110 octane fuel I treated her to back when it was only $7 a gallon ! LOL.

I have the original set of keys marked with the unit number 365. The VIN & Unit numbers match records provided by EXNODRAMANOTCH, ( Thank you Bob ) who coincidentially has the next consecutive NHP SSP !

I have a set of original door stars, radio, siren, lo-jack, radar, Jetsonic light-bar, license plate ( not the correct number but period correct ) and shotgun rack. The car retains it's original Roll-Bar and dual spotlights. I also have a spare set of NOS Gator-Backs on mint 10 holes wheels for show.

Currently I am in need of a Chrome Buddy Bumper, 102" whip antenna, dual door stripes, fender/trunk decals, new clear Jetsonic domes and an " official state " license plate frame.

Anyone that has any positive comments/suggestion/corrections or leads is welcome to reply. I look forward to your input.

Thank you

[EXNODRAMANOTCH]

Welcome Sarge! This site will be a great resource for your restoration. I know you don't like the way your SSP looks now, but post some before photos to help us really appreciate the work you have ahead of you. Let me know if I can be of any further assistance.

[Sarge]

Welcome Sarge! This site will be a great resource for your restoration. I know you don't like the way your SSP looks now, but post some before photos to help us really appreciate the work you have ahead of you. Let me know if I can be of any further assistance.

Thank you Bob, But it's UGLY ! There's not a dent, ding or rust anywhere but the paint colors, Ewwww. White with a metalic Green stripe. Maybe I'm biased because I have gone thru so many all white cars I'm starting to become snow blind. All the police cars I build for the movies are, you guessed it, WHITE ! I love adding the graphics just to hide much of that damn white. Let me think about it. maybe.

[MOstang]

Welcome to the forum, sounds like a great start.

[nighthawk756]

Welcome Sarge! I spoke with you on elightbars the other day.

Oh and, just go look at my thread about my latest ssp project in the members section and that should convince you to post pics. Your nhp can't look any worse....we all start from somewhere....my alabama car is in much worse shape than my FHP was but they can't all be perfect when we buy 'em....these guys here understand and can see what it will be, not what it currently is. ;)

[Sarge]

H Brad ! How are you? Small world. I'm looking forward to putting this in the paintbooth this summer. I had wanted to make the All Ford show at Carlisle, Pa but it wasn't meant to be. My SSP is really quite solid. I can't find one dent, ding or rust spot anywhere. It's just not the right color. But that will change, soon. Anyway here's a pic as she was sitting in the lot when I bought her. I also posted a pic of a speedometer calibration certification I found behind the glove box, The writing is very faded but I'm having a friend in the forensic lab try to recover it. It will make for a nice rare addition to the paperwork. Speaking of which if anyone has any paperwork related to the 93 SSP or specifically Nevada HP's that they would like to sell/share let me know. Copies or photographs are welcome until I can find originals.

[nighthawk756]

She looks great Sarge!! Looks like a very solid car. I'm jealous, I love those NHP's!

Are you planning on coming to the 50th Anniversary of the Mustang show in Charlotte next year in April?

[Sarge]

Hi Brad, Thanks. Can't wait to have it done. If you'll post the details of the show, I'll mark it in my calendar and God Willing be there !

[NHPcars.com]

Sarge,

Here's what I have. Your Mustang was issued to Trooper John Donahoe, #226, in Beatty Nevada. I have researched your car and found a gentleman who knew him, but was unable to find any photos of the Mustang, just photos of his Camaro's. John passed away last year.

http://www.lawjonesfuneralhome.com/obituaries/show/1000465/John-T.-Donahoe


I do have a couple sets of buddy bumpers but they are reserved for other projects. I currently have a 1975 Coronet and a 1969 Polara, both Nevada cars. I have a few Jetsonic light bars and parts, all used, if you need anything from them. I do not have the antenna but I do have the name of the company NHP uses for decals. Currently NHP uses Vital Signs in Carson City Nevada to make up all the decals. I'm not sure if they made our older ones but you can always ask. Their website is www.vitalsignscc.com

Mike

[nighthawk756]

Hi Brad, Thanks. Can't wait to have it done. If you'll post the details of the show, I'll mark it in my calendar and God Willing be there !

Sure thing.... check out the website for the show here.... http://www.mustang50thbirthdaycelebration.com/

Also the thread on this site discussing it.... http://www.specialservicemustang.net/forums/showthread.php?t=5080

[NHPcars.com]

Trooper John Donahoe's Camaro's

http://nhpcars.com/data/storage/attachments/bf0f5e49bee0e3b1a1c96ed9304cb520.jpeg

http://nhpcars.com/data/storage/attachments/1d29fe0804b1629060ca66956fe03b3f.jpeg

http://nhpcars.com/data/storage/attachments/8fe93d3c4cf70a9fd8eacbaa4b17b032.jpg

[NHPcars.com]

http://nhpcars.com/data/storage/attachments/ab4cb3d7bee1135606626d3b7eba025b.jpg

[John Connor]

"I have discovered it was retired June 30th, 1996 when the assigned Trooper was issued a new Caprice." To bad for the trooper to go from a fun car to a family car.

Nice car.

[Sarge]

Hi Mike, How are you?

Thanks for the pics, they're awesome ! Are they all Trooper Donahoe's cars?

I was thinking of tracking down his family to ask if it would be ok to pay him tribute with my Uni. A nice memorial graphic in the back window or on the quarters. (See my thread titled Find A Grave. I didnt want to get off topic but it's worthwhile reading )

[Sarge]

"I have discovered it was retired June 30th, 1996 when the assigned Trooper was issued a new Caprice." To bad for the trooper to go from a fun car to a family car.

Nice car.

Thanks, I wonder what Trooper Donahoe did to have his stang taken away and forced to drive a Cheby ? lol.

[Sarge]

Are you planning on coming to the 50th Anniversary of the Mustang show in Charlotte next year in April?

AWESOME EVENT !!!! I just looked over the event website and while its not yet complete it does offer a glimpse of things to come. Funny it mentions the fact that there will never be an event like this until the 100TH Anniversary in 2064 and that those attendees that are 15 years old will be 65 at the next one !! My son will be one of them, he can't wait.

[NHPcars.com]

Sarge,

Things are great here in Nevada. I've finally found my dream car, a real 1969 NHP Dodge Polara. Its in terrible shape so it'll be awhile before its done.

From the looks of it, those were all his cars. It appears he was getting a new car every few years. By the looks of the mid 90's Camaro, and his plate being attached to it, he probably didn't have a Caprice. I'd say that Camaro is a 94-96 model. If I can get the contact info again for Trp. Donahoe's friend, I'll try to pass it on to you for follow up.

Mike

[Sarge]

Sarge,

Things are great here in Nevada. I've finally found my dream car, a real 1969 NHP Dodge Polara. Its in terrible shape so it'll be awhile before its done.

From the looks of it, those were all his cars. It appears he was getting a new car every few years. By the looks of the mid 90's Camaro, and his plate being attached to it, he probably didn't have a Caprice. I'd say that Camaro is a 94-96 model. If I can get the contact info again for Trp. Donahoe's friend, I'll try to pass it on to you for follow up.

Mike

AWESOME Mike ! I'd love to see pics of the Polara.
The reason I thought Trp Donahoe had a Caprice is because back about two years ago a restored 96 NHP Caprice was sold on eBay out of California and they identified it as unit 365. Now that I think about it, perhaps only the plate number being their badge stayed with the trooper not necessarily the unit number. is this true? Looking forward to that number when you find it, Thanks.

[NHPcars.com]

The License Plates are the same as our badge numbers. They assign us a set of plates that go on each car we're assigned to. Since we have take home cars, we only take them off if we are reassigned a car.

Here's my Polara, it's terrible and will need a parts car to restore but when the state only bought a couple dozen cars a year, they are pretty rare. Not to mention its a 1969 Polara. This is the day I loaded it up.

Mike

http://nhpcars.com/data/storage/attachments/2aa48589de30d8cec6dada6b96691ff4.JPG

[nighthawk756]

Interesting info about the plates/badge numbers. I have an NHP plate in my collection. It's #348 so it's neat to know that was a Trooper's badge number! ;)

[Sarge]

Interesting info about the plates/badge numbers. I have an NHP plate in my collection. It's #348 so it's neat to know that was a Trooper's badge number! ;)

Yeah, It's a nice way to match up the driver and car. It's the only state I know of that does it. Anybody know of any others?

I have a plate in my collection too, #178.

[kapracing]

Yeah, It's a nice way to match up the driver and car. It's the only state I know of that does it. Anybody know of any others?

I have a plate in my collection too, #178.

Georgia does that also

[MOstang]

The Missouri State Highway Patrol also uses badge numbers as the numbers on the plates.

[nighthawk756]

Resurrecting an old thread. Sarge, how's the NHP coming and did you decide if you'll be making the 50th or not??

[Sarge]

Yes, She is ready to be unveiled !
Tomorrow morning NHP Unit 365 leaves her stall
in her fresh skin ready to take on Charlotte.
She will be sporting her new attire ( graphics )
courtesy of Dave at M-Stop. I'll post a pic or two
before we leave Philly and more later after arriving in Charlotte.
Anyone that wants to meet up, PM me before Thursday evening
with your phone number. I have reached out to a very few whom
I believe are going but more's the merrier. SARGE

[dcompson]

I'm looking forward to seeing pics!

[MOstang]

Looking forward to seeing it marked up.

[EXNODRAMANOTCH]

The car retains it's original Roll-Bar and dual spotlights. I also have a spare set of NOS Gator-Backs on mint 10 holes wheels for show.



I have never heard of a NHP with a roll bar (I know mine never had one). Could this have been added when it was a DARE car?

[Sarge]

I have never heard of a NHP with a roll bar (I know mine never had one). Could this have been added when it was a DARE car?

Info I received third hand was that the assigned ordered it this way and was installed by Jones Ford. Since he is now deceased I cant reconfirm it and I'll agree it IS possible D.A.R.E. may have had it put in. Makes sense but either way it stays in the car. Safety first !