Daily Chat Thread

[28HopUp]

I am finally able to post an update from the garage painter for Jack's 89 Ranger. As a reminder, here's what the paint looked like from the factory -

http://www.specialservicemustang.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=7952&stc=1&d=1432749673



The body work is finally done, and the truck is blocked and in primer (until this past weekend). We are keeping the original colors, but decided to change up the color scheme, per the attached teaser pic below.

[ImEvil1]

That looks sharp.

[kapracing]

Looking good !!!

[28HopUp]

Thanks guys. I'm anxious about how the cab will turn out. The idea is very "old-school", similar to these two trucks -

[28HopUp]

Another pic from the painter. It's hard to tell, but the top and back of the cab are white. Now he needs to paint the new hood and NOS tailgate and it will be out of paint jail.

[NoDrama43]

freaking beautiful !

You are installing a Coyote motor in this one right? ;)

[nighthawk756]

Very nice!! :thumbsup:

[28HopUp]

Fresh pics!

[chp1982]

Wow, that looks so good! What is the interior like? That thing has 10x more character than 99% of vehicles on the road today. Love it.

[28HopUp]

Thank you! The interior is blue (XLT trim level), and it looks good for its age. The headliner is probably the worst part of it. I'll post up a photo later on...

[ImEvil1]

That came out great, Bill.

[28HopUp]

Thank you! The Ranger goes in for LineX tomorrow, which will be applied to the bed (under the lip), the tailgate, the bed-mount spare tire holder, seat frame (think Subaru Brat), and speaker boxes for the bed. I will post up the photos once it is all put together. :)

[NoDrama43]

I saw this truck over the weekend. It is freaking gorgeous !!

[28HopUp]

Wow. There are 7 SSP Mustangs for sale on ebay right now.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/272021725988?item=272021725988&lgeo=1&vectorid=229466&rmvSB=true
http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/272019283711?item=272019283711&lgeo=1&vectorid=229466&rmvSB=true
http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/171972777500?item=171972777500&lgeo=1&vectorid=229466&rmvSB=true
http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/201450251174?item=201450251174&lgeo=1&vectorid=229466&rmvSB=true
http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/252128648541?item=252128648541&lgeo=1&vectorid=229466&rmvSB=true
http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/201442006031?item=201442006031&lgeo=1&vectorid=229466&rmvSB=true
http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/191720216566?item=191720216566&lgeo=1&vectorid=229466&rmvSB=true



That doesn't happen very often...

[NoDrama43]

there are a couple of good deals there as well. Some are well....not so good.

Somebody needs to buy the 86 Colorado car listed on this site. Smoking good deal.

[28HopUp]

I'm just curious. Now that the Gatorbacks are being reproduced, it is possible (albeit expensive) to have a full set of five new tires for an SSP (including the spare). My question is this - Since the Gatorback is a directional tire, which way does the spare get mounted? I would guess the passenger side since road debris is more likely to be towards the side of the road. How did Ford mount the Gatorback on the spare wheels?

[kapracing]

I'm just curious. Now that the Gatorbacks are being reproduced, it is possible (albeit expensive) to have a full set of five new tires for an SSP (including the spare). My question is this - Since the Gatorback is a directional tire, which way does the spare get mounted? I would guess the passenger side since road debris is more likely to be towards the side of the road. How did Ford mount the Gatorback on the spare wheels?

Good question...

[ImEvil1]

+1.

I haven't found an original '85-'86 spare in any of mine. I don't think it makes much of a difference unless it's raining, though.

[NoDrama43]

you can drive them for short periods regardless of rotation (per the Michigan State Police 1989 "Ford Mustang Pursuit Vehicle Introduction" video. :)

[28HopUp]

Would the MCA have any guidelines on this question? Granted, SSP cars were the only Mustangs (to my knowledge) to come with a full-size spare, but I wonder if they have considered this when they judge the cars? I'm not looking to restore my SSP to high MCA judging standards (I want to improve my SSP, not make it a trailer queen), but I would like to get the little details right when I have the ability to do so.

[NoDrama43]

you can mount it either way. It will not hurt the tire to drive it backwards.

[kapracing]

Some SSP's have the spare tire encapsuled with the interior cover. For instance the GSP'swith their radio units and camera unit's screwed through the finish cover directly into trunk floor so there is no access to the spare ( I have however seen a couple that had a slit down the middle, but only on a few, most I have seen were not cut). With that being said the judges would not even have access to see the spare.

[ImEvil1]

Bobby,

I have seen several, what I believe, early cars with original trunk cardboard (full-size). Is this what you are talking about?

[kapracing]

Bobby,

I have seen several, what I believe, early cars with original trunk cardboard (full-size). Is this what you are talking about?

Mike,
Not the boards, but the trunk mat ( the felt like cover)

[28HopUp]

Thanks for the input, gentlemen. I may not opt for the repro Gatorbacks on the PCSD car. Instead, I may buy a set of correctly-sized BFG Radial T/A tires. Then I'll take the difference in cost and get the wheels powdercoated satin black. I guess it all depends on how much work it will take by Bobby to get the paint where it needs to be. The car is loosely scheduled to be delivered to Bobby on Friday (8 days from when it was picked up!)

[ImEvil1]

Mike,
Not the boards, but the trunk mat ( the felt like cover)

Ok, thanks.

[28HopUp]

Is anyone taking advantage of Black Friday online sales to buy parts for their SSP? I need to get a few things myself for the PCSD car.

[NoDrama43]

not me.....another work day....blah.

[28HopUp]

not me.....another work day....blah.

Thanks for working the streets! Not too many days left, right?


I ordered some parts today, in honor of it being Cyber Monday today. I bought some moldings and such for the PCSD car. Two shipments will be going directly to Bobby, and one will be routed through me first and end up at his body shop. I am excited about the prospect of how nice this car will be when Bobby is done with it! :D Once completed, there will be a roadtrip in my future with the F150 and a U-Haul trailer. Then I will turn my attention to some drivetrain/suspension issues, as well as getting new tires. :)

[NoDrama43]

1 month
27 days
8 hours
33 minutes

and 43 seconds....41.......39....

tic-toc

[EXNODRAMANOTCH]

1 month
27 days
8 hours
33 minutes

and 43 seconds....41.......39....

tic-toc

Then the real work starts, right? LOL
Congrats in advance on a job well done!

[Bullitt1609]

Stumbled on this pic of a '85 Oklahoma SSP on Facebook. The individual stated he took the picture in '87 with his dad at an event where OKHP had it on display.

[EXNODRAMANOTCH]

Stumbled on this pic of a '85 Oklahoma SSP on Facebook. The individual stated he took the picture in '87 with his dad at an event where OKHP had it on display.

Looks like 84 or earlier wheels/hub caps on it.

[Bullitt1609]

Looks like 84 or earlier wheels/hub caps on it.

I noticed that as well. Allegedly, '85 is the only year OK ordered any. Here is another in-service pic, with the same style wheels. Every in-service pic I've seen, some with a pushbar and some without, has the same pre-'85 wheels.

http://www.specialservicemustang.net/Gallery/images/OK/OK.jpg

These are the original wheels that came with our '85 OK SSP.

[ImEvil1]

Great pic!

The AOD-equipped, '85 CFI SSPs came with the earlier, 14 inch rims.

[EXNODRAMANOTCH]

Great pic!

The AOD-equipped, '85 CFI SSPs came with the earlier, 14 inch rims.


That explains it. Thanks!

[kapracing]

Cool pics!!!!

[NoDrama43]

nice save. Super rare car !!

[EXNODRAMANOTCH]

I just noticed the unique rear quarter color break in the paint. Did Ford do that at the factory, or was that done by the OHP?

[FoxChassis]

Looks like the Diplomats might be painted that way too.

[28HopUp]

Found a few old photos here -

http://oktrooper.com/vehicles.html

[EXNODRAMANOTCH]

Is it supposed to mimic the outline of the state?

[28HopUp]

For your reading pleasure -

https://www.carthrottle.com/post/wegxbg6/

[28HopUp]

A quick little video that I saw on FB -

https://www.facebook.com/ClassicCarsUsa/videos/846351625462810/

[NoDrama43]

looks like a typical Chevy driver to me....

[28HopUp]

http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/11-year-old-throws-thank-you-party-for-police/

What a great kid! I turn 50 soon. Maybe I will steal this idea and throw a Thank You Party for Cops at my Masonic lodge.

[28HopUp]

The March 2016 issue of Mustangs Times contains the following article about the owner of a restored 1991 Texas DPS Mustang -

http://www.specialservicemustang.net/Gallery/MustangTimes-March2016-1991TxDPSarticle.pdf


That's some really good press about our little niche in the Mustang collector car hobby. :thumbsup:

[kapracing]

The March 2016 issue of Mustangs Times contains the following article about the owner of a restored 1991 Texas DPS Mustang -

http://www.specialservicemustang.net/Gallery/MustangTimes-March2016-1991TxDPSarticle.pdf


That's some really good press about our little niche in the Mustang collector car hobby. :thumbsup:



Nice article:2thumbs: And yes it is...

[ImEvil1]

ALE car?

[MOstang]

ALE car?

Perhaps. I received the Mustang Times last night. Maybe it was due to how late I was reading, but the article reads as though it was never a Texas DPS SSP, but rather served elsewhere.

[28HopUp]

Perhaps. I received the Mustang Times last night. Maybe it was due to how late I was reading, but the article reads as though it was never a Texas DPS SSP, but rather served elsewhere.

I agree. I re-read that paragraph on the second page and the wording DOES make it sound like he cloned the car into a TxDPS unit. But who could blame him - those TxDPS units are so hard to find! [/sarcasm]

I'm not throwing stones - it's his money to spend as he sees fit. I'm just happy to see another SSP Mustang get some press.

[kapracing]

From Facebook on this car..

[kapracing]

X2

[28HopUp]

At least it sounds as though the seller is forthcoming with the car's history; thus making for a well-informed buyer.

[MOstang]

I noticed that FB post and wondered if the car was same one as from the Mustang Times magazine, given it had the article affixed to a board in the photo at the car show. Doesn't seem to have the lightbar on it at the car show, though.

[28HopUp]

I found this on FB -

https://www.facebook.com/FloridaHighwayPatrolTrainingAcademy/videos/947189655377848/

[Bullitt1609]

Spent Saturday disassembling and pulling the engine / trans in the '88 NYPD GT Hatchback. Should be dropping off at the body shop this coming week.

[NoDrama43]

nice.

[kapracing]

Sweet looking forward to seeing this one in person👍

[Bullitt1609]

Stumbled on this Montana Highway Patrol picture on Facebook. I have not seen it before. I believe this is the first confirmation that they did in fact test one in '82.

https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/t31.0-8/12779285_987230634701108_2356808259418437046_o.jpg

[NoDrama43]

:Wow:

oh yea......maybe the car Mike has?

nice !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[28HopUp]

It sure looks like Mike's 82 "Marketing Vehicle", although Montana is nowhere near Louisiana. It might be worth pulling a Marti Report on the other VIN (CF234609) in the 2-car batch with Mike's SSP to see where the ordering dealer was located. Regardless, that's a GREAT picture Jonathon! :2thumbs:

[Bullitt1609]

I couldn't believe it when I saw it on Facebook this morning. I agree, it looks just like Mike's '82. If this isn't the same car and there were multiple "Marketing" cars tested by different agencies, I wonder if they were all basically identical.

I have two contacts with the Montana Highway Patrol that I spoke with 2 years ago. One spoke with a retired Colonel whose father remembered the car. He said it was not marked and only tested for a short period of time out of their Great Falls District. He expressed that it was there then just went away. The other was a dispatcher in the early '80's and remembered the car. He also said it was used out of the Great Falls District and possibly still has the names of the Trooper that potentially drove it. I forwarded the picture to both of them, in hopes they may recognize the individual in the picture or the "MHP 345" plate may help.

[ImEvil1]

Great pic!! Thanks for sharing it.

[28HopUp]

So who are y'all gonna vote for this year?



Just kidding - we don't need to talk politics (or religion) here. There's plenty of drama on FB as is. Personally, I find it nice to visit a site (like this one) that avoids the heated debates that gets everyone upset and fails to change the minds of anyone.

So who has an update on their SSP(s) that they wanna share? I got my vanity plate in from DMV for my Pierce County car. Sorry, but no picture yet. I resurrected the same tag that I had on my 85 CHP car - NPRSUIT. I do have a plastic license plate frame printed with "NOT IN SERVICE" that I will use with it (I may have to cut it down to reveal the state ID and inspection sticker).

What about the rest of you?

[kapracing]

I've been side tracked on another project lately. LOL No real progress on my SSP's but I will be back on 0196 soon... My first car was a 67 coupe, so when I stumbled onto this 95% rust free coupe roller I had to have it. I'll not be recreating my first but more doing it the way I like now... (that was 32 years ago) ...

[28HopUp]

Very cool, Bobby! I had a '67 S-code (390cid) convertible some time ago. We lost a ton of money when we sold it (after a full restoration). Good luck with your project. :)

[kapracing]

Thanks Bill,
Your question motivated me to get back on GSP 0196... After months of stall, I finally got the engine bay stripped cleaned prepped and painted today...

[92NM-SSP]

I have the fever

[28HopUp]

I have the fever

more cowbell? :D

[Bullitt1609]

Getting closer....

[MOstang]

:2thumbs:

[28HopUp]

Getting closer....

Those look great! Quite a rare agency for SSP Mustangs.

[Bullitt1609]

Thanks guys! I stumbled on an individual on Facebook who was selling a similar set, but the dimensions were wrong for a Mustang. I provided him with some measurements and he passed them along to the individual that printed his. These were on my door step in three weeks! :2thumbs:

[28HopUp]

FHP's Alive Alive campaign is alive and well -

http://www.tbreporter.com/traffic/fhp-cars-moving-billboards-safety-campaign/

[28HopUp]

Nice article in Road & Track -

http://www.roadandtrack.com/about/news/a29849/fox-body-mustang-buyers-guide/

[MOstang]

I was reading that earlier today on Facebook. Not a bad article, and it certainly seems the Fox Body Mustangs are well positioned, given age of Gen X'ers.

[kapracing]

Good article but... I have to strongly disagree with this statement...

Quote
it also seems most people prefer the Hatchback body style to the Notchback or Convertible versions.
Unquote

More likely they settle for the hatchback.

Just my two cents...

[NoDrama43]

+1

[28HopUp]

Despite the pop-up ad, the article is a good read -

http://www.supercarsaddiction.com/1967-ford-mustang-worlds-fastest-mustang/

[28HopUp]

This is an interesting article about AAA's test of gasoline quality. At the bottom of the article are two links. One that leads you to the TOP Tier website with a list of retailers who sell Top Tier rated gasoline in all grades of their fuel. There is another link that takes you to a lengthily PDF document detailing the methodology use in the test and photographic results showing the difference in deposit build up on intake valves and combustion chambers.

http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/aaa-auto-club-gasoline-40395549


And here is a link to the list of Top-Tier retailers -

http://www.toptiergas.com/retailers/

[28HopUp]

Found on FB. I do not recall seeing this photo before of a SSP from Mesquite, TX -

[Bullitt1609]

:2thumbs: Nice! First time I've seen that pic. Looks like a set of NHP style Buddy Bumpers

[nighthawk756]

Wow, very cool!! Just when you think we've seen all the pics out there....

[28HopUp]

Mike (ImEvil1), I see that the number of spambots have decreased (when looking at who is online). Is that something new by the hosting site, or just a random occurrence?

[ImEvil1]

Mike (ImEvil1), I see that the number of spambots have decreased (when looking at who is online). Is that something new by the hosting site, or just a random occurrence?

I'm guessing random....

[28HopUp]

The attached pic was taken this morning at the Charleston Cars & Coffee (https://www.facebook.com/Charleston-Cars-Coffee-198336256874223/?fref=ts), which is a pretty neat trick since Debbie and I are still in Delaware. Our son, Jack Rab, rode back with us on Wednesday from Charleston, and yesterday he drove the SSP 620 miles back to his home (and our future home - we move next month!). That's one less thing we need to transport down to Charleston! And I'm really pleased that this 28yo car was up for the journey. :thumbsup:

[MOstang]

Cool! They're fun to take on a journey.

[Unmrkd]

Yes, it's even better if the A/C and Cruise are working. :D

[NoDrama43]

brakes Gregg......

do not forget the brakes.....

:)

[Unmrkd]

brakes Gregg......

do not forget the brakes.....

:)

Those are definitely helpful as well, no one wants to do the Fred Flintstone foot drag.:eek:

[nighthawk756]

It's looking good Bill! Congrats on getting her back on the road! 😉

[Bullitt1609]

Nice Bill!

[NoDrama43]

Those are definitely helpful as well, no one wants to do the Fred Flintstone foot drag.:eek:


at 90+

on a one lane country road

with deer crossing.... lol

[28HopUp]

It's looking good Bill! Congrats on getting her back on the road! ��

Nice Bill!

Thanks guys! Jack texted that the SSP was now safely tucked away at the local storage facility. Now I only need to move my 66 coupe, Debbie's 2011 vert, and my truck to SC (plus all of our stuff!).

[NoDrama43]

Most users ever online was 211, 08-13-2016 at 07:20 PM.

amazing how busy and popular we have become here.

1486 members and growing !

[28HopUp]

Is anyone having trouble pulling up the site? My phone is fine but my laptop does not bring up the site.

[mac88chp]

I have also been having trouble loading the site from my laptop lately.

[Bullitt1609]

I have had difficulty as well

[28HopUp]

I'm glad (in a way) to hear that others are experiencing the same thing. I was beginning to think that MikeM banned my IP address! :p

[ImEvil1]

I'm glad (in a way) to hear that others are experiencing the same thing. I was beginning to think that MikeM banned my IP address! :p

You know better....we don't ban people here for no reason. :)

[28HopUp]

I found this on my FB feed. A S197 MSP Mustang with a 4.0L V6 and Pony Package.

[28HopUp]

After relocating to Charleston, I am keeping two of my Mustangs at work inside my shop/warehouse space until our new house is built (we are currently in an apartment). The new place will have a slightly bigger garage than I had in Delaware, but it will still only hold 2 cars (oh well!).

Today I had to move the Mustangs out to receive a shipment at work. Seeing then lined up, I think I will take the middle one home today and give it a bath. :)

[Va 5.0]

I replaced the 88 CHP with a 1995 cobra. Although I did a lot of work on the 1988 CHP it still needed the engine and transmission gone through, body work and paint. The opportunity to own the cobra came up and it has all of the parts that I envisioned doing to the fox: 4 wheel disk brakes, gt40 heads and intake, larger rims and tires and it came with some extras the foxes never had like antilock brakes, airbags and working A/C.

[EXNODRAMANOTCH]

I like your white F-150. I don't know why I like them in white the best (maybe it's because white makes a big vehicle, look even bigger). I picked up a 2001 F-150 4x4 this spring for a daily driver (North Dakota farm truck, so no rust from salted roads) with 132k original miles. I put a front receiver on it for my winch & static plow. I'm sure the rust will start next spring after driving it this winter on MN & WI roads.


After relocating to Charleston, I am keeping two of my Mustangs at work inside my shop/warehouse space until our new house is built (we are currently in an apartment). The new place will have a slightly bigger garage than I had in Delaware, but it will still only hold 2 cars (oh well!).

Today I had to move the Mustangs out to receive a shipment at work. Seeing then lined up, I think I will take the middle one home today and give it a bath. :)

[28HopUp]

Congrats on the Cobra, Jack. I drove ours today and it is a fun little car.

Bob, we recently picked up a 2004 Heritage F150 (previous body style) that almost looks like the twin to yours. Jack needed something more reliable after the tranny went out on his 1989 Ranger (which we will be selling once the trans is rebuilt). The F150 has only 75K miles, and it turns out it was a DSO 83 truck used by a Federal Wildlife Area in Mississippi.

[John10608]

I know this hasn't got anything to do with a Mustang........ BUT lol
I just HAD to show this one off LOL

I have been after this guy for 3 years now ! He made a fatal mistake last night. Black Tail ( for you left coasties lol ) 6 X 4 point. ( 10 point for you left coasters )
Must have been close to 200 pounds also. 2 of us could hardly lift him after being gutted. One shot in the neck. He dropped like a rock !

He had a lot of fat on him. An old boy. I had nick named him Big Boy, and he was that for sure !
I think I'll mount the head on this one !

I just had to share the pictures LOL
John

[28HopUp]

That big ole smile is priceless, John!

[MOstang]

I know this hasn't got anything to do with a Mustang........ BUT lol
I just HAD to show this one off LOL

I have been after this guy for 3 years now ! He made a fatal mistake last night. Black Tail ( for you left coasties lol ) 6 X 4 point. ( 10 point for you left coasters )
Must have been close to 200 pounds also. 2 of us could hardly lift him after being gutted. One shot in the neck. He dropped like a rock !

He had a lot of fat on him. An old boy. I had nick named him Big Boy, and he was that for sure !
I think I'll mount the head on this one !

I just had to share the pictures LOL
John

That's a beauty!

[John10608]

lol Thanks !

[28HopUp]

Jack and I met up in Mount Pleasant, SC for the weekly Charleston Cars and Coffee. They have about 80 cars each week, and it is a diverse assortment of cars that show up. You can still see the morning fog in the background. Jack said that he pulled in with his white 94 Cobra at the same time as the black Cobra, but the owner didn't give him the time of day. Most other folks with were VERY chatty and pleasant though. I got to talk for a while with the President of the local MCA club, the Lowcountry Mustangs. I even somehow talked Debbie into getting up early and going with me to the show. It was a GREAT way to spend our morning!

[mac88chp]

Nice! I'm doing way more "cars & coffee" events rather than full on car shows these days. SO much easier/more relaxing and just as much fun.

[28HopUp]

I tend to agree. Here are some photos posted online from the Cars & Coffee _

https://m.flickr.com/#/photos/141355660@N05/sets/72157674464506311/page1/

No direct shots of my SSP, but it's there if you look hard enough. :)

[28HopUp]

The listings for SSP Mustangs sure have dried up lately. I usually do a national search every few days for "SSP Mustang", which usually brings up the latest CL and ebay listings (usually the Matchbox cars on ebay). I thought the website I had been using was coming up lame, but other search engines yielded the same results. I guess it's just a dry patch for listing cars for sale. :headscratch:

[kapracing]

Typically the worst time of year to sale a car... Flip side is I've found it is also the best time of year to buy (with Christmas just around the corner):2thumbs:

[Bullitt1609]

Having the correct tailpipes welded on the NCSHP today. :2thumbs:

[chp1982]

Looking good!

[NoDrama43]

NICE looking car.

[28HopUp]

VERY nice! :thumbsup:

[Bullitt1609]

Thanks guys. This is Mike Patterson's old car. We finished up the equipment install, based on his resto doc, and hard marked it.

[MOstang]

Nice work. :)

[28HopUp]

Now celebrating 53 years...

[kapracing]

Ordered 5 deluxe Marti reports.. Two for 2 of my 68 Fastback's; one for the 83 GSP; one for the 88 GSP wrecked in service and one for the 92 LoJack GSP... I will post them up once received. I also ordered door stickers as well...
I saw on the site that they offer replacement window stickers as well for 82-86 Mustangs... Has anyone ordered one of these? I'm strongly considering ordering one for the 83...

[FoxChassis]

I don't have a repro window sticker but I have the Marti repros and they are nicely done.

[28HopUp]

I saw on the site that they offer replacement window stickers as well for 82-86 Mustangs... Has anyone ordered one of these? I'm strongly considering ordering one for the 83...

That's very cool. I wonder if they are planning to expand to other years as well?

[Bullitt1609]

NYPD Hatchback getting some paint :2thumbs:

[Wolfe1013]

NYPD Hatchback getting some paint :2thumbs:

I can't wait to see that car finished. 👍🏻

[28HopUp]

I can't wait to see that car finished. 👍🏻

I agree. Those colors and markings are going to make that car very easy on the eyes (and the camera lens). I see a magazine feature at some point.

[MOstang]

Ooohhh...nice!

[mac88chp]

NYPD Hatchback getting some paint :2thumbs:Not an SSP but cool nonetheless! :2thumbs:

[Bullitt1609]

'90 FBI SSP getting close. This car had extensive hail damage when we got it.

[ImEvil1]

Looks good. What is the story on that one?

[Bullitt1609]

Here is how it looked when we first got it.

I'm still trying to confirm the ownership, but I believe David P. (from .org) owned this car at some point. This is the only Light Titanium '90 SSP I have seen.

http://www.specialservicemustang.net/VINlist/MISC/1990FBI191668/info191668.htm

With regard to David's car, I have the for sale listing from July 2005 where the seller stated they purchased it at the government auction in VA. This is who David purchased it from. At that time, it was located in Orlando, FL. It was then sold on eBay in November 2005, then resold on .org in March 2008. Here is the for sale link from 2012 where we purchased it out of Knoxville, TN.

http://www.specialservicemustang.net/forums/showthread.php?t=4613

[chp1982]

Did panels have to be replaced or where you able to repair them?

[ImEvil1]

Glad it's in good hands now....

[Bullitt1609]

Did panels have to be replaced or where you able to repair them?

We replaced the hood, trunk lid, and roof skin. Everything else was repaired.

[28HopUp]

It looks great now! :)

[28HopUp]

I really like the VIN Decoder linked on the right side of the main page -

http://www.specialservicemustang.net/SSPVINDecoder/index.php


Thanks Mick for putting that together for us! :)

[FoxChassis]

Not sure how many people have seen that. :)

[28HopUp]

That's why I commented. I plugged one in today for sh*ts & g*ggles. ;)

[FoxChassis]

Now If I could make the buck tag decoder's output look as nice I'd upload the code files for Mike to add that feature. ;)

[28HopUp]

http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2017/01/fox-body-mustangs-could-be-the-next-collector-craze.html

[Bullitt1609]

Installed some decals over the weekend

[EXNODRAMANOTCH]

Looks great! What's the story behind the 79 Pace Car in the third photo (mileage, options, etc.)?

[Bullitt1609]

Looks great! What's the story behind the 79 Pace Car in the third photo (mileage, options, etc.)?

That car has a good story. We lived in Tampa, FL for a number of years and were active members of a local Mustang club. Our club was contacted by a local Meals-on-Wheels and explained that someone had donated a Mustang to their organization, but they didn't feel it was suitable to make deliveries in. They asked if they could auction it off at our annual show. Without knowing anything other than it was a Mustang, the club agreed. We learned it was a '79 Pace Car on the day of the show when they arrived. It was expressed they may be able to get $1,000 for it. The high bid on the car was $550. My father and I felt obligated to get them to the $1,000 they had in mind, so we bought it for $1,000.

It is an original 302-2bbl, 4-speed. The car was rough, but everything was there, except the metric TRX wheels. Here are some before and after pictures.

[Bullitt1609]

Few more pictures

[EXNODRAMANOTCH]

Very nice & cool story! Thanks for sharing it.:2thumbs:

[Bullitt1609]

Getting close

[28HopUp]

So pretty!

[FoxChassis]

That car has a good story. We lived in Tampa, FL for a number of years and were active members of a local Mustang club. Our club was contacted by a local Meals-on-Wheels and explained that someone had donated a Mustang to their organization, but they didn't feel it was suitable to make deliveries in. They asked if they could auction it off at our annual show. Without knowing anything other than it was a Mustang, the club agreed. We learned it was a '79 Pace Car on the day of the show when they arrived. It was expressed they may be able to get $1,000 for it. The high bid on the car was $550. My father and I felt obligated to get them to the $1,000 they had in mind, so we bought it for $1,000.

It is an original 302-2bbl, 4-speed. The car was rough, but everything was there, except the metric TRX wheels. Here are some before and after pictures.
Jonathon, I have a Pace Car 'registry' online @ http://foxchassis.com/fep/registry/pc If your PC is not listed I would like to add it. I collect VIN, door tag, buck tag, build sheet, window sticker, etc., and also mileage and options. Options list is @ http://foxchassis.com/fep/registry/pc/options Thanks.

[MOstang]

Looking good! Just found out this evening, I'll be including my MSP Mustang in the 2017 Woodward Dream Cruise Automotive Roadshow TV Program (yes the local TV stations broadcast from the Woodward Dream Cruise and have local programming related to the Woodward Dream Cruise...it's a HUGE event). Will be a nice opportunity for further positive public relations on our great SSP passion!

[Bullitt1609]

Jonathon, I have a Pace Car 'registry' online @ http://foxchassis.com/fep/registry/pc If your PC is not listed I would like to add it. I collect VIN, door tag, buck tag, build sheet, window sticker, etc., and also mileage and options. Options list is @ http://foxchassis.com/fep/registry/pc/options Thanks.

Hi Mick, took these over the weekend.

[FoxChassis]

Thank you, Jonathon! Built at San Jose Assembly. That helps a lot. I don't have many San Jose tags. Will add the tags to the database and registry.

http://foxchassis.com/fep/registry/pc/options

Does it have any of those options? From the door and buck tag it does not have factory A/C. From the buck tag it does not have defrost.

[Bullitt1609]

Thank you, Jonathon! Built at San Jose Assembly. That helps a lot. I don't have many San Jose tags. Will add the tags to the database and registry.

http://foxchassis.com/fep/registry/pc/options

Does it have any of those options? From the door and buck tag it does not have factory A/C. From the buck tag it does not have defrost.

Hi Mick, it's no problem at all. I know it does not have factory A/C or defrost. I'm almost certain I have the Marti report on it in our file. I'll try to remember and look over the weekend.

[Bullitt1609]

Wanted to share the transformation of our '88 Wyoming HP SSP. We have another rare one in the works.... :D

[chp1982]

Outstanding work, once again! Looking forward to seeing it in person.

[28HopUp]

Outstanding work, once again! Looking forward to seeing it in person.

I couldn't have said it any better myself!

[28HopUp]

I wonder how Andy made out at Barrett Jackson? I hope he took some photos. ;)

[Andy]

We will be going tomorrow the 17th and
will be meeting up with the old school members
of the Treasure Valley Mustang and Ford Club
(Idaho) that are in town for the Auction
we meet by the brick and mortar Bathrooms at 1 pm
if anyone is going to this auction come on by at One Pm
Why the Bathrooms? I don't know. you will have to go
sooner or later.

[28HopUp]

Have fun, Andy!

[Andy]

I apologize for not posting pictures
but i am having trouble with the site i usually use
and need to find another Http not Https site.
No discussion needed on this subject.
unless you know of a HTTP site like Tinypic.com
so here is what i seen at BJ.
Inside one of the many tent's was two long rows of
all year and ALL style and models of Fox Body Mustangs
It was Fox Body Nirvana to say the least.
I have Pictures and will post them when i can.
also
I was up in Payson Arizona and found a Black n White 91
Mustang and was able to talk to the owner because I watched
Him park a few row's over.
he said that he had bought the car 14 years ago and it is his
daily driver.
Has spots and is a 5.0 with auto and electric windows
Red Flags.........Yes!
He told me it was a Dare Car at one time and in looking at the
door jam i seen this sticker above the Vin n Data sticker that said
(High Standard Automotive) It was faded and had been on the car
since new.
And i did get the Vin 1FACP40E6MF161232
SSP Investigators have at it, and i will post pictures when i can
I suspect this was an off the shelf 5.0 coupe that lived it's life
as a DARE Display vehicle and has an Auto and Power windows
so anyone can drive it? Have Fun with this one.
Not the car.....The story.

[28HopUp]

It sounds like you've been having a good time!

[Andy]

I am trying a new free photo hosting site
if it goes thru i will post more pict.

http://www.imagebam.com/image/fd6185727387263

[Andy]

Try This

http://www.imagebam.com/image/fd6185727387263

http://www.imagebam.com/image/a0ba95727389223

http://www.imagebam.com/image/449c55727389683

http://www.imagebam.com/image/f6cbf7727390763

[Andy]

Still working out the bugs
this is the door jam of one
of the many fox cars

http://www.imagebam.com/image/b2324e727401553

[ImEvil1]

Loved to see those foxes....actually recorded that episode to see them sell. Some of them were misrepresented as all "original", and clearly weren't. Can't believe how high a few of them went. Thanks for the pics.

[Andy]

Thank You
for hosting this site!

What is your take on the Payson AZ
DARE Car..
and who is (High Standard Automotive)
a make ready shop???

[ImEvil1]

Your guess on that one....Many GSA cars were auto with power windows/locks, but I'd guess it's not one.

[28HopUp]

We picked up a new pick up for Jack. It's a 92 F150 short bed; 302; auto.

EDIT: Such a tiny photo! Sorry folks.

[NoDrama43]

Nice truck

[Andy]

Yes Nice!

[kapracing]

We picked up a new pick up for Jack. It's a 92 F150 short bed; 302; auto.

EDIT: Such a tiny photo! Sorry folks.

Nice truck!
Your tiny photo is better than my GARGANTUAN pholits my phone posts...🤔

[JerryPHX]

Well Bill,
It looks terrific to me. I have a 94 4X4 the same color (or it was the same color until the Sun ate the paint off). Take care of that truck and it will last a long time.

[28HopUp]

Thank you, gentlemen! The truck has a nasty habbit of slapping a big ole smile on my face whenever I drive it. It's a sharp looking truck for not a lot of coin. The only repair so far has been installing a new radiator in the driveway. The front fuel tank needs to be replaced, and maybe a new windshield too. It needs a Class III hitch installed too, just in case I want to tow a new SSP home some day.

[Bullitt1609]

We picked up a new pick up for Jack. It's a 92 F150 short bed; 302; auto.

EDIT: Such a tiny photo! Sorry folks.

Lucky for us, Bill needed to make some space in the garage for the F150

[chp1982]

Whoa! Congrats!

[28HopUp]

The secret is out! The Pierce County Sheriff Department #1310 SSP will be part of the museum's collection.

It looks great with it's new permanent markings (I really dislike calling it 'hard-marking', but I digress). Feel free to add more photos to the car's page (or here in this thread). How did you do with the lights to replicate one of the few slick-top Mustangs that PCSD had?

[28HopUp]

Work is being quietly done on updates for the VIN Project.

I hope all is well with you and yours. :)

[28HopUp]

I hope everyone in SSP-land is doing well. I've been getting some more of the cars in my picture folders added to the VIN Project. As of today we now have the following numbers by year in the Project -


1982 --- 28
1983 --- 49
1984 --- 74
1985 -- 273
1986 -- 178
1987 -- 438
1988 -- 412
1989 -- 539
1990 -- 404
1991 -- 221
1992 -- 279
1993 -- 497
------------
. . . 3,392 SSP Mustangs confirmed


That's not too shabby.

[MOstang]

Very nice!

[NoDrama43]

keep up the good work Bill. The VIN project is what keeps us afloat here I believe. I see it mentioned a lot of times when people put a car up for sale.

[28HopUp]

Thanks Jim!

Happy Thanksgiving, y'all! :)

[xxtrpr]

Thanks for all your hard work and time Bill

[28HopUp]

Resurrecting this thread to say "Happy Thanksgiving!"

[Andy]

Resurrecting this thread to say "Happy Thanksgiving!"

Same to You Bill
And Thank You For All
You Do Here:)

[28HopUp]

And Thank You For All
You Do Here:)

Thanks. They don't pay me much here but the benefits are amazing! :D

[28HopUp]

Merry Christmas everyone. I hope Santa treated you as if you were on his nice list, although the rest of us know better! :)

[Andy]

Merry Christmas everyone. I hope Santa treated you as if you were on his nice list, although the rest of us know better! :)
:):eek::):eek::):eek::):):):p
Bill Your The Best
T H A N K.............u

[28HopUp]

Wishing y'all a great 2021!

[28HopUp]

Here's a nice write-up about the Mustang Museum of America in Alabama -

https://performance.ford.com/enthusiasts/newsroom/2021/02/mustang-museum-of-america.html

[MOstang]

I look forward to getting down there in the future. It’s been many years since I’ve been to Alabama.

[28HopUp]

Phil was looking for a photo of a certain 1993 TxDPS Mustang, which belongs to a member. Here is it...

[28HopUp]

How many members have traveled to the Powell's Mustang Museum of America in Alabama? Here's the link for any new members -

https://mustangmuseumofamerica.com/


Debbie and I have not yet gone there, but it is on our list (well, mostly MY list) of things to do. There's a certain red Pierce County Sheriff's Department SSP that I wouldn't mind seeing again. It would be nice to see the Powell's again, too, of course! I was just wondering how many others have gone there and if they had pictures to post up?

[ImEvil1]

I haven't....but it's on the list.

[MOstang]

Not yet, but I will eventually.

[28HopUp]

This weekend, Debbie and I will be picking up a near-twin to her first vehicle - a 1989 Bronco II. It's gonna be her daily driver. We'll be going right by the museum and will certainly stop by for a visit. :D

[28HopUp]

My pics are too big to attach here. For those of you on Facebook, here are the pics from our visit -

https://www.facebook.com/groups/SSPMustangs/permalink/894163681284209/?app=fbl

[MOstang]

Thanks for sharing, I will eventually make it there.

[28HopUp]

For those folks who not do FB, this is a sampling of the photos I took of our visit -

[28HopUp]

I hope everyone has a GREAT holiday!

[Andy]

You 2 B Safe

[ImEvil1]

Hope everyone had a great holiday!

[28HopUp]

Most of us are familiar with this, but it's worth sharing again:

https://youtu.be/Yt83CS1DxGI

"Never miss an opportunity to extend kindness. It can change someone's life."

[28HopUp]

Merry Christmas to my SSP family.

[Andy]

Be Safe and have a great 2022:)

[28HopUp]

I was hoping to get some recommendations on car detailing products? Not just for the exterior - I need to thoroughly clean my fabric seats too. What do y'all use? Thx!

[MOstang]

Bill - I use Blue Coral upholstery cleaner on the seats. It works well for my needs. Thank you.

[28HopUp]

Thanks Mike. My 92 F150 is a bit rank sometimes. I doubt the seat has ever been cleaned other than vacuuming.

[28HopUp]

Mequiars M105 to cut and M205 to polish, followed by the wax of my choice.

As a little back story, we've had the F150 for a few years now. The previous owner had a Maaco paint job applied what must be at least 10 years ago. The paint is far from perfect, but it is doing pretty we after all this time. Following Mile's advice, I used the M105 compound and M205 polish today on the F150. Attached shows the difference on the driver's side fender after just using the compound.

[28HopUp]

Here's the cloth I used to remove the M105 cutting compound. I had always thought the Maaco paint was base/clear. 'Turns out it is single stage

[28HopUp]

And here she is with compound and polish on all of it, with wax on just the roof. I will wax the rest of it this week. I am very happy so far. Once I get it completed, I will turn my attention to Debbie's Bronco II.

[ImEvil1]

Nice~

[MOstang]

As a little back story, we've had the F150 for a few years now. The previous owner had a Maaco paint job applied what must be at least 10 years ago. The paint is far from perfect, but it is doing pretty we after all this time. Following Mile's advice, I used the M105 compound and M205 polish today on the F150. Attached shows the difference on the driver's side fender after just using the compound.

That turned out great!

[28HopUp]

A couple of weeks ago, my old boss asked me to help him sell a car he had inherited a couple of year ago from his grandfather. He and I had talked about the car before, but I had not seen it. Last week, Jack, Debbie, and I went to take a look at it...

[28HopUp]

The car is a 1959 Edsel Corsair 2-door hardtop coupe. It had been restored years ago by his grandfather and driven to several national shows over the years. It is an older restoration that hasn't been driven in about 2 years. My old boss needed it gone because they are moving. He accepted a low-ball offer, but it's not mine...

...our son is buying it! He will let me tinker with it too, of course. :) The car will be towed over this weekend so we can drain the fluids and check it over. More pictures to come.

[28HopUp]

Hope y'all had a good Halloween. No SSP news from me, other than I plan to pick up a full set of correct 82-84 SSP wheels in a couple of weeks for a car I have yet to buy.

[ImEvil1]

The TX car? :)

[28HopUp]

The TX car? :)

That's still the plan.

[28HopUp]

The guy I sold my stock 88 Pierce County Sheriff Office SSP to just sent me a recent photo of the car. :eek:

[ImEvil1]

Ouch.

[Andy]

What The duck!
You Know what I am Thinking!

[28HopUp]

What The duck!
You Know what I am Thinking!

I was April Fooin' around! The car is still in the Powell's museum in Alabama.

[28HopUp]

Pretty much!

[Cobra Jet]

Why is FB more important than this site?

I’m just really curious why the lack of participation here, when FB isn’t a really good platform for being able to research prior knowledge, posts, and the fact that there is a great amount of content that is still here on this site - that’s isn’t available anywhere else, etc.

[28HopUp]

FB is an easy to use form of social media. It lacks the benefits found on the forum that you mentioned, yet the FB groups allow social contact between people with the same interests. The .ORG site was heavily impacted by social media because that site relied heavily on social interactions. Granted, it had its fair share of SSP tech, but the posts towards its end were not technical in nature, for the most part. So activity there died off, and once the webmaster passed away there was no way to keep it running.

This site also has seen a reduction in activity. There is still a good amount of tech here. I keep updating the SSP VIN Project because I enjoy promoting the research while I am "in-between" ownership of an SSP. I would love to see more folks post up here. The format here is still conducive to being viable. We just need to hear from our members more often. With regular forum contact, we can collectively promote the hobby.

[Cobra Jet]

Hi Bill,

Yes that is more along the lines of what I meant - like members still supporting this site instead on only the FB group(s).

I enjoy this site and all it has to offer; lots of tech, lots of history and lots of great folks. I’ve tried reaching out to some members on here via PM’s but got nothing back at all. Maybe they’re no longer are on here or elsewhere or don’t own an SSP any more (possible).

I post here with things I find, hoping those finds will help others seeking sorting different if never seen before or something they’ve been looking for but didn’t hit on it.

I think what is missed the most is the activity here from others.

Tell the FB Group to stop in once in a a while…. LOL!


Always good to hear from you and the hostages you do here are also appreciated.:)

[MOstang]

Why is FB more important than this site?

I’m just really curious why the lack of participation here, when FB isn’t a really good platform for being able to research prior knowledge, posts, and the fact that there is a great amount of content that is still here on this site - that’s isn’t available anywhere else, etc.

As Bill indicated, it’s easy to use. Not to say a forum is not easy, but Facebook is easier and has an exponentially wider reach. Given that, one might mention it has “greater bang for the buck”.

This site is still great, which is why I return, but the ship has sailed in the sense a forum site (any of them) activity will never reach the scale of Facebook. I wish that wasn’t the case, but just being realistic.