Renewed activity

[kapracing]

While enthusiasm for our hobby seems to have dried up lately especially on the other site. It warms my heart to see all the new posts on this site. I know participation comes and goes but seems there have been more goes than comes lately... I'm glad Jim is about to dive into his retirement with his SSP boots on!!!
I think this board could use some new projects and project updates! ( He has plenty)... Hopefully I can start to get some forward momentum on mine as well... Just my two cents...

[MOstang]

Personally, I just remain focused on my own enthusiasm for the hobby. People come and people go, so I don't get to concerned or wrapped up in all of that business. In any event, I will continue to be out there in a positive fashion representing the hobby and putting a positive image forth for the agencies my SSPs served.

[kapracing]

I agree totally!!!
It's just good to see the new post and updates is all...

[RARESSP]

Great hobby and great people....I have been really lucky to have met many this summer and look forward to 2016 as well....

[Bullitt1609]

I agree. Some of the comments and activities posted in one of the SSP groups on Facebook are concerning and can really shine a negative light on the hobby. On the other hand, there are numerous individuals in the hobby that cast a positive image in what we do and how we present our cars.

I always enjoy updates on how projects are coming along. I will admit I am not the best on posting updates myself. Our biggest holdup are decals. A local individual that does countless equipment installs for numerous local PD's also handles all of their graphics and decals. He has offered to do a set for us as a trial to see his ability on replicating them. The first ones we're doing are for our '92 Mississippi SSP. :2thumbs:

http://www.specialservicemustang.net/Gallery/images/MISS/MS1.jpg

[28HopUp]

Forum activity ebbs & flows, but I agree that it is great to see the site being active and reading updates about projects, shows, and all things SSP-related. It's nice when the opportunity presents itself to meet other members at events, and put a face to the username. I too saw the FB posts, and there will always be people who are into SSP Mustangs for the notoriety/attention they bring to the owner, as opposed to the 99.9% of members here who bring attention to the hobby by responsibly promoting, properly restoring, and fully enjoying the cars. Keep it up! :thumbsup:

[NoDrama43]

I have weathered the ebbs and flows of the SSP sites and the only change I made was to distance myself from the small minority of issues that affected me negatively. Negative issues resulted in negative communication that caused negative results. I made the mistake of letting myself get caught up in that. That was then.....

I have always considered this group the core membership that will represent mustang police cars and their heritage into the future. That is evident by our continued display of respect for the cars and the men and women that served in them. I see nothing but good things here at .NET and am grateful for the friendships I have made.

The important relationships that were damaged by the past have been repaired and those of us that have always been in the hobby for the right reasons continue to enjoy the cars. My passion for the cars has never died and I have quietly continued doing the things with these cars that I enjoy the most. I consider myself an old timer since I have been actively enjoying these cars since 1997. I don't know of anyone else that has stuck with it for 18 years. I have learned that if things get stupid, I ignore the internet. I deactivated my FB account for that very reason.

Recently some (expected) positive changes have started to occur, including my preparation for retirement. My intent is to enjoy the cars till I am pushing up daisies and then let someone else figure out what to do with them all. Until that time I plan on stacking them deep, restoring them all, and going to a couple of shows every year.

and I need an 88 Wyoming car because Gregg needs my 88 Missouri car because he is all out of stuff to do.......:)

[kapracing]

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Gregg needs my 88 Missouri car because he is all out of stuff to do.......


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[NoDrama43]

:cool:

Gregg needs my 88 Missouri car because he is all out of stuff to do.......


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lol

[28HopUp]

and I need an 88 Wyoming car because Gregg needs my 88 Missouri car because he is all out of stuff to do.......:)

I saw that Gregg sold his SCHP car (per his signature). I wonder what he replaced it with? Something with stripes I bet! And Jim, I didn't know you were thinking of letting go of the 88 Missouri car. Too bad we didn't work out something before I sold my 85 SMPV. 'Too late now, my friend...

[Andy]

I am not on Face Book
I know nothing about it
I don't understand it.
I am just here.
I have seen other car sites fade away because of Face Book
The 8-Track player Killed the 45's
Cassette players Killed the 8-Track players
DVD Players Killed the Cassette players
and I have no idea what has
or will Kill the DVD Players.
I like my DVD Player so i will not change.
What does this have to do with this site
Nothing and Everything.
I have made my decision a long time ago
to stay here
and only here.
Good to see Jim posting again.:yes:

[NoDrama43]

Evil we need a "like" button on this website.

[NoDrama43]

I saw that Gregg sold his SCHP car (per his signature). I wonder what he replaced it with? Something with stripes I bet! And Jim, I didn't know you were thinking of letting go of the 88 Missouri car. Too bad we didn't work out something before I sold my 85 SMPV. 'Too late now, my friend...

I am not thinking of letting the Missouri car go. But Gregg and I have a long term agreement that "if" I ever want to let it go he gets it, "if" he wants it. Some days he really wants it, other days he remembers how tedious a complete resto is....

For now the car is still with me, but if Gregg drops by with an 88 Wyoming car in tow.....all bets are off.

Dear Gregg,

This is what we need to find........

[28HopUp]

At least you now know what VIN range to look for -

http://www.specialservicemustang.net/VINlist/WY/1988WY202252/info202252.htm

[FoxChassis]

JF202251 is alive and well in CO. It has had a registration renewal every year, including this year, since 1996. That is the only report I have run for that group of five.

[Unmrkd]

Dear Gregg,

This is what we need to find........

Jim, I'll get right on that! :rolleyes:

[NoDrama43]

Jim, I'll get right on that! :rolleyes:

Road trip !!!!!

[urustyone]

My search for a SSP seems to be getting long and tiresome. Maybe I'm to picky, but I just haven't seen anything close enough (distance) for what im looking for. Many times I have thought about giving up and buying a non SSP coupe, but when I do I just get on this forum and read about all the exciting stuff this forum has to offer. Thanks everyone for you contributions it keeps me looking!

[NoDrama43]

plenty of them out there and values have dropped somewhat. What are you looking for? 4 eyed or aero car? automatic or 5 speed? two tone or single color? marked or unmarked car?

[urustyone]

plenty of them out there and values have dropped somewhat. What are you looking for? 4 eyed or aero car? automatic or 5 speed? two tone or single color? marked or unmarked car?

87 to 93, but prefer 89. Indiana, florida, or something unique. Grey, beige, or black interior. Prefer less than 130,000 miles. Exterior doesn't need to be perfect, but no rust. Within a 1 day round trip of northeast Indiana. :2thumbs: