1982 SSP find

[ImEvil1]

Made it home this morning with a very unusual 1982 SSP. I recently sold my '82 CHP to another member here, and really wasn't in the market for another '82, but couldn't really help but to investigate this one further.

It's an '82, but NOT a CHP car. DSO 26 (New Orleans), order number 0200. Black interior, leather wrapped steering wheel, and a full console. Some of those things, as we've been told, weren't available on SSPs.

I ran a Marti report on the car before making the trip. It did NOT list the Special Service package on it as an option, but did list that it was a 6-digit DSO special order. However, I still had a gut feeling that the car WAS (is) a package car, due to the information I was receiving from the seller. She purchased the car in '83, from a Ford dealership, and she was told that the car was a "police package" when she bought it (16,000 miles on it at the time). While not advertised as an SSP, the car had the '82-only Certified Speedo and remote decklid release visible in the listing, which is why I asked her. She bought the car for her daughter, and later swapped out the steel wheels it came with for the aluminum wheels in the photos. Luckily, she kept the originals in the garage, and she gave them to me when I picked up the car. The full size spare on the correct rim was also still in the trunk.

So I made the trip knowing it had a 6-digit DSO, certified speedo, remote decklid release, and wheels, but not much else. However, shortly after getting it loaded on the trailer, I found the build sheet. It was still taped up behind the drivers side rear interior panel, and it definitively identifies the car as an SSP.

Much more research left to do. I plan on requesting an Eminger invoice from Marti and also upgrading the standard report I ran to see if there is any other info available. There are marks under the center of the decklid where an antenna was attached, and it could very well be a car that Ford demo'd to various departments. Production date was in July, and it was sold with 16,000 on it in Sep 1983.

Interesting wording on the build sheet as well. I've never seen one like it.

[ImEvil1]

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[ImEvil1]

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[ImEvil1]

One more

[stangman86uhp]

Congrats thats so amazing!!!!!! I wish I woulda jumped on it!!! Cant wait to find out more info

[FoxChassis]

This car's VIN is in a group of two consecutive and is the fourth-to-last P10F made in 1982.

[28HopUp]

Congrats Mike! I guess you won't be using this one as a knock-around fun car, huh? We will need to revise some of our SSP tech info now that you found this non-CHP 82 SSP. ;)

[FoxChassis]

Mike can you post a high resolution file of the whole buid sheet?

[ImEvil1]

Not knocking around too much, Bill. :)

I will scan it, Mick. Want me to email it to you?

[FoxChassis]

Yeah that'd be great. Can you do the same for all others you have? Thanks.

[NoDrama43]

wow.....build sheet, AND the original spare steelie in the trunk.....

brother you are livin right !!!!

Very very cool car and I bet Trooper Pruett is smiling about now......

[ImEvil1]

Mick,

The others are posted in the tech section here (hi-res). I do have one for my 85 GT that I didn't mention in the original post (I forgot). I will scan it and send it also.

[ImEvil1]

Jim,

Could be the same car....sure wish he was still around. He was a super nice guy. The original Streamlight that he had mounted in his '83 DPS will be in my '83 one day. He gave it to me along with a box of lots of other goodies for my car.

[kapracing]

HUGE CONGRATS Mike!!!
This is an amazing find for sure...:2thumbs: more pic plz...

[ImEvil1]

Thanks, Bobby.

I thought I put more than I did. Here is an interior shot. Car has cruise, tilt, interval wipers, AC, power locks.

[ImEvil1]

Underhood. It has 115k original miles. Needs to be cleaned up.

[EXNODRAMANOTCH]

Very cool car! Same seat upholstery as my 1980 Turbo hatch (first new car). Looking forward to hearing about the history of this one. Congrats on the find!

[FHP813]

Big Congrats and props for saving this one Mike! I can't believe this car was still floating around without mods for so long. Can you imagine if "Ricky racer" got a hold of her instead of you? Again a BIG Congrats!

[Andy]

Big Congrats and props for saving this one Mike! I can't believe this car was still floating around without mods for so long. Can you imagine if "Ricky racer" got a hold of her instead of you? Again a BIG Congrats!
:yes:

[ImEvil1]

Thanks guys. The original owners were good stewards for this one. Swapped out the wheels, but kept the originals. Only other mods I can find are aftermarket stereo (and speakers) and replacement muffler/tailpipe. Gotta give them credit for keeping it around for 32+ years in the shape it's in.

[FoxChassis]

Radio code "4" (door tag) and "S" (build sheet) is AM/FM stereo, if you want to hunt one down to put it back in place. ;)

[ImEvil1]

Thanks, Mick. The original radio bezel is still in the glovebox and the radio knobs are in the center console. No such luck for the radio itself, though.

[nighthawk756]

Simply amazing. Just when you think you have a grasp on how this whole thing started, a wrinkle shows up.

And for it to be in such great shape too?? What a great find Mike! :cool:

[FoxChassis]

In the remarks on the build sheet...


DSO 26 0200
BUILD SAME AS CHIPS UNITS EXCEPT
UNITS DO NOT REQUIRE SPECIAL PAINT OPTION
.
.
.


Units, as in plural. Wonder if CF234609, which is the second in that consecutive group of two P10F VINs, is also under DSO 26-0200?

[ImEvil1]

I thought the same. I would bet that it was.

[NoDrama43]

I can imagine that Ford was very excited when CHP ordered over 400 of these cars. It is very plausible they built a couple of real SSP package cars to let other agencies test.

To have found a 1982 SSP packaged car that was not a CHP car is definitely a first for the hobby. I hope that when that Deluxe Marti report hits your email it has a Texas dealer delivery on it and a designation for TXDPS.

Build sheets are so.......definitive......eh? I agree with Mick that the consecutive vin is probably another test car as well.
Is there a buck tag on the car?

The car is really in fabulous shape also. Not like some of the rusted out, beat to hell 82's floating around for sale. I have been looking for an early 80's car for a parts car but most all of them are rotted. this SSP car is a GREAT find.

[ImEvil1]

I'm with you on the package test car theory. It makes zero sense that one or two cars were shipped over all the country and tested by various agencies.

Not sure on the 26 DSO, but definitely closer to TX than 72 DSO. I plan on upgrading the basic report I ran and I will put another call into Kevin Marti on it, and the Eminger invoice also.

There is a buck tag. Doesn't concern me too much that there's only one, my CSP car is the same way (and is also non-special paint).

It's in pretty good shape. My old '82 is cleaner than this, though. CA was definitely a better climate than MO.

Still has the '82 date-coded plug wires:

[FoxChassis]

Something I hadn't noticed before I just emailed Mike with the build sheet decode...TYPE OF ORDER code "M" means "Marketing Vehicle".

[ImEvil1]

Something I hadn't noticed before I just emailed Mike with the build sheet decode...TYPE OF ORDER code "M" means "Marketing Vehicle".

Nice, didn't know that! Thanks, Mick.

[NoDrama43]

Something I hadn't noticed before I just emailed Mike with the build sheet decode...TYPE OF ORDER code "M" means "Marketing Vehicle".

NICE !!!

Has there been any other build sheets posted with the "M" code? This type of documentation is crucial to authenticate this type of car. Love it.

[mac88chp]

Congrats and glad this one has stayed alive in good hands and remains there today! Just when we thought we knew everything SSP...:cool:

[FoxChassis]

I have not seen any other "M" code order types in 1982. All of the 1982 CHP build sheets that I have seen so far have a code "5" (Fleet) for order type.

I'll have to look later to see if I have build sheets from any other year with a code M order type.

[chp1982]

Fantastic find! Repainted or original? Pics with the steelies back on please!

[ImEvil1]

I have not seen any other "M" code order types in 1982. All of the 1982 CHP build sheets that I have seen so far have a code "5" (Fleet) for order type.

I'll have to look later to see if I have build sheets from any other year with a code M order type.

I guess "1" is a retail order then?

My others all (SSP) have the 5. Good stuff.

[ImEvil1]

Thanks Brad, Mike, and Jonathon.

Car was repainted once years ago. It will be a bit before I get the steel wheels back on (blast and paint before I remount tires).

[FoxChassis]

Yes, 1 is retail.

The two most common for non-SSP are retail order (1) and dealer stock (2).
The most common for SSP is fleet (5).

[ImEvil1]

Yes, 1 is retail.

The two most common for non-SSP are retail order (1) and dealer stock (2).
The most common for SSP is fleet (5).

Great info, Mick. Thanks for all of your help.

[Bullitt1609]

This is an amazing find! Congrats Mike! I'm looking forward to following and see what your research turns up.

[28HopUp]

I took a stab at updating the SSP History page -

http://www.specialservicemustang.net/History.html


Only the first paragraph was modified...

[dcompson]

Very cool find/save. What a neat car with such great history.

[kapracing]

:2thumbs:

[FoxChassis]

This is the only build sheet that I have that has an "M" code for type of order.

[bmt336]

Congrats Mike! Now you have 11 months for the MCA 50th!

[xxtrpr]

Congrats Mike!!!

[ImEvil1]

Deluxe Marti came in today.

[TWOCARNUTS]

Deluxe Marti came in today.

Very cool ride indeed.....Marketing dept car....way too cool....great find for sure!!

[28HopUp]

A well-optioned car for sure. So glad that you found the build sheet, which says that it was built just like the CHIPS cars (with a few exceptions), which as we all know were SSP Mustangs. :thumbsup:

[ImEvil1]

Yep...not too worried about the smaller tires listed on there, either. Waiting for word on the Eminger.

[NoDrama43]

with your luck they will probably have the Emminger invoice and stapled to it will be the original window sticker..... :)

good news on the car. So far this is the only documented 1982 SSP package non CHP car in existence that we know of correct? It would sure be nice to find the second one in the run.

[FoxChassis]

Second VIN in that group of two consecutive is 1FABP10F7CF234609, if anyone wants to run a vehicle history report or a Marti report on it. ;)

[NoDrama43]

Second VIN in that group of two consecutive is 1FABP10F7CF234609, if anyone wants to run a vehicle history report or a Marti report on it. ;)

that is a good idea......

[ImEvil1]

with your luck they will probably have the Emminger invoice and stapled to it will be the original window sticker..... :)

good news on the car. So far this is the only documented 1982 SSP package non CHP car in existence that we know of correct? It would sure be nice to find the second one in the run.

I believe so.

Hopefully, the other one is the same DSO/Special order and is still alive out there somewhere.

[28HopUp]

The 1982 page in our VIN Project has been updated to include this SSP -

http://www.specialservicemustang.net/VINlist/82VIN.html


The wording at the top has been changed, and the car has been added to the bottom. :cool:

[NoDrama43]

nice.

It is hard to argue with a build sheet...

[ImEvil1]

The 1982 page in our VIN Project has been updated to include this SSP -

http://www.specialservicemustang.net/VINlist/82VIN.html


The wording at the top has been changed, and the car has been added to the bottom. :cool:

Thanks for doing that, Bill.

No-go on the Eminger...got a refund from Marti Auto as they couldn't locate it. Still have something else in the works on it, though.

[28HopUp]

No-go on the Eminger...got a refund from Marti Auto as they couldn't locate it.

That's too bad...

Still have something else in the works on it, though.

What could it be? :headscratch:

[ImEvil1]

Still haven't heard back from Marti....or anyone else. I did try and track down a fleet guy in the Houston area (long since retired), but I'm still trying to run that to ground, also. So basically, no new info.

However, I did stumble across this old scan from one of the police vehicle books I apparently have. I will start research on the plate tomorrow AM. Oddly enough, I posted this here in 2008 and didn't remember it.

http://www.specialservicemustang.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=1449&stc=1&d=1229805194

[28HopUp]

Great pic!

I will start research on the plate tomorrow AM.

It sure would be great if the plate matched up with a specific VIN. Even after all this time, the way you find build sheets I wouldn't be surprised if you hit paydirt on the plate.

[NoDrama43]

nice !! That plate number will have a VIN attached to it. Could be big news for somebody.

[kapracing]

Still haven't heard back from Marti....or anyone else. I did try and track down a fleet guy in the Houston area (long since retired), but I'm still trying to run that to ground, also. So basically, no new info.

However, I did stumble across this old scan from one of the police vehicle books I apparently have. I will start research on the plate tomorrow AM. Oddly enough, I posted this here in 2008 and didn't remember it.

http://www.specialservicemustang.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=1449&stc=1&d=1229805194



Any luck on the plate?:popcorn1:

[ImEvil1]

Not yet....no response from the state.

[chp1982]

Any new news on this car? Pic with the steelies???

[ImEvil1]

All dead ends. I was able to make contact with the family members of the retired fleet manager who may have had info on the car, but still haven't heard back. Unfortunately, he is having health issues.

Steelies are still in the box. I did rebuild the carb...and it desperately needs a new (stock) exhaust.

[28HopUp]

In the remarks on the build sheet...


DSO 26 0200
BUILD SAME AS CHIPS UNITS EXCEPT
UNITS DO NOT REQUIRE SPECIAL PAINT OPTION
.
.
.


Units, as in plural. Wonder if CF234609, which is the second in that consecutive group of two P10F VINs, is also under DSO 26-0200?


Second VIN in that group of two consecutive is 1FABP10F7CF234609, if anyone wants to run a vehicle history report or a Marti report on it. ;)

Did anyone ever run a Marti Report on this second VIN? A Deluxe version would be better to see if it also comes back listed as a "Marketing Vehicle".

[ImEvil1]

Did anyone ever run a Marti Report on this second VIN? A Deluxe version would be better to see if it also comes back listed as a "Marketing Vehicle".

I don't think I ran one.....I did finally hear back from an employee there who looked to see if they had the Eminger for that one. Sadly, they do not.

I also called several companies who supposedly had old records for the license plate shown in the photo provided by Tpr. Pruett. Everyone claims that they do not have the info going back that far, including the state. I'm sure there's an old box of the records somewhere (or microfiche), just haven't met the right person who knows where that info might be.

[28HopUp]

Well, you have certainly tried! I will include CF234609 in my next batch of Marti Reports to order, and I will get the Deluxe version in hopes of confirming it as another Marketing Vehicle.

[ImEvil1]

Good deal, thanks.

[28HopUp]

Sure thing! I just ordered three reports:
1982 1FABP10F7CF234609 (the VIN after your 82)
1984 1FABP26M2EF224519 (DSO 83-0809)
1986 1FABP26M5GF257534 (Utah car)


I did four-eye cars because they are not found as often as the aero cars.

[chp1982]

That's great of you to do, Bill. Looking forward to seeing the report.

[ImEvil1]

Early prediction...it will be the same (marketing).

[28HopUp]

I hope so!

[FoxChassis]

Sure thing! I just ordered three reports:
1982 1FABP10F7CF234609 (the VIN after your 82)
1984 1FABP26M2EF224519 (DSO 83-0809)
1986 1FABP26M5GF257534 (Utah car)I did four-eye cars because they are not found as often as the aero cars.
If EF224519 comes back as an SSP I have the door tag for it. It was on ebay in Lake Devil Hill ND in 2014.

06/84
special tu-tone paint (9W 1E)
grey cloth interior (FA)
AM radio (2)
3.27 (E)
AOD (T)
A/C, defrost, interval wipers, power locks

[ImEvil1]

No new concrete info on the '82. However, after talking with Jim Y. and Bobby I decided to swing by the shop and see if I have any white overspray around the trunk/roof line, in the nooks and crannies. I never really paid much attention to that before, but thought it was worth a closer look.

Looking into those areas with a flashlight, I could plainly see white at the top and sides of the roof (where the molding is). I could also see where the car was painted with the moldings left on, as there is a tape line with black overspray on the molding.

I'm going to do a little wetsanding this weekend (never got to it last weekend, for those that knew). I'm going to hit the b-pillar at the paint break where the in-service pic of the car TX DPS is painted white. If it's the same car, it was repainted black before being sold. My car then received another black paint job a few years back. So, I'm hoping for 2 layers of black paint followed by some TX DPS white.

I'll post pics of the results when I have them.

[chp1982]

Fingers crossed for the amazing find that would be.

[28HopUp]

Given the luck you've had finding Build Sheets, I am hopeful for what you will find... :) It would be awesome if your car shows signs of having been painted like the 1982 TxDPS test unit -

http://www.specialservicemustang.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=1449&stc=1&d=1229805194

[chp1982]

Two antennas on the back? That would give you a pretty definitive answer.

[ImEvil1]

Two antennas on the back? That would give you a pretty definitive answer.


I only see one antenna...and it looks like a mag mount.

[chp1982]

Ah, I see the other is a light. Your car also has rocker moldings like the pictured car.

[NoDrama43]

run that plate. check the vin

[ImEvil1]

run that plate. check the vin

Had a private paid-service with some of the State's earliest computerized records run it for me. No record found.

TX says the old hard copies cannot be located. I'm sure there's a box of 'em somewhere.

[chp1982]

I'm guessing you have tried Facebook. There must be a TXDPS group. I have been amazed at the amount of information and photos I have gotten from the CHP retirees FB page. Looking forward to updates!

[ImEvil1]

I'm guessing you have tried Facebook. There must be a TXDPS group. I have been amazed at the amount of information and photos I have gotten from the CHP retirees FB page. Looking forward to updates!

I haven't, but the picture of TX's '82 came directly from the trooper who tested it back then. Of course, he gave me that info and we talked about the car long before I found this mystery car.

I will give it a look and see (on FB). I'd be surprised if there is a group for TX.

[chp1982]

Someone's gotta have some more pics of that car.

[ImEvil1]

Results of the sanding..

[ImEvil1]

Sorry for the pic...posting from my mobile. Have another of the hood with white overspray (underneath), but I'll wait until I can edit it down to not ginormous.

[NoDrama43]

definitely been painted white at some point.....

:)

[mac88chp]

Just to note here and I'm not sure anyone else has found this but the factory paint on my black & white '88 CHP car, with the exception of the doors, had an entire factory coat of white underneath the top coat of black.

[ImEvil1]

Yep...that's how Ford did the FHP cars also. All cream, then masked and black.

[kapracing]

GSP's had Smoke gray as well...

This car however was never intended as a specific agency ( solid black from factory) it was altered along the way by TX DPS correct Mike? Didn't I read somewhere that they did the white on it without permission?

[kapracing]

Mike... I'm gonna have to fire you from the body shop as you've sanded onto the louvers during this little project:rolleyes: ;)

[kapracing]

Do a little spot where no white should have been as well to show it was not a all over white spray... for documentation purposes....

[ImEvil1]

GSP's had Smoke gray as well...

This car however was never intended as a specific agency ( solid black from factory) it was altered along the way by TX DPS correct Mike? Didn't I read somewhere that they did the white on it without permission?

Third-hand info from Trooper Pruett was that TX DPS had the test car for about 3 weeks and that Ford was upset that they had painted it white. He and I never talked about it because I didn't have the car back then.

Mike... I'm gonna have to fire you from the body shop as you've sanded onto the louvers during this little project:rolleyes: ;)

That's why I leave the paint work to the pros!

Do a little spot where no white should have been as well to show it was not a all over white spray... for documentation purposes....

Will do.

[kapracing]

Is he still available to speak with? ( That's the thing about our hobby, so many are no longer with us that have our answers:No no: )

[ImEvil1]

Is he still available to speak with? ( That's the thing about our hobby, so many are no longer with us that have our answers:No no: )

No, unfortunately he passed away a couple of years ago. We talked a bunch about the '83s, and he contributed many pictures and a ton of great info to our site.

[ImEvil1]

Here is the over-spray under the hood:

[kapracing]

No, unfortunately he passed away a couple of years ago. We talked a bunch about the '83s, and he contributed many pictures and a ton of great info to our site.

Sorry to hear that... I was afraid of that.

Here is the over-spray under the hood:

I think you've found yourself a very important part of history my friend :cool:

[kapracing]

Soooooo,
You now have proof it was once black and white... Are you going to restore it to factory "Demo black" or in TX DPS black and white?
For the record... I vote
"BLACK & WHITE" just sayin ;)

[NoDrama43]

I opt for black and white with the red stripe and a magnetic antenna....

plus have the platemeister reproduce the plate on the back...

[ImEvil1]

Sorry to hear that... I was afraid of that.



I think you've found yourself a very important part of history my friend :cool:

I think so, too. I'll keep working on fully-documenting it.

Soooooo,
You now have proof it was once black and white... Are you going to restore it to factory "Demo black" or in TX DPS black and white?
For the record... I vote
"BLACK & WHITE" just sayin ;)


I opt for black and white with the red stripe and a magnetic antenna....

plus have the platemeister reproduce the plate on the back...

I think that would look great.

[chp1982]

Great news on the paint. I'm sure more info will turn up at some point. Now where's that AZ SSP "marketing" car?

[kapracing]

Great news on the paint. I'm sure more info will turn up at some point. Now where's that AZ SSP "marketing" car?

Did I miss pics of this one? Was it an 82 as well?

[chp1982]

More pics in AZ in-service section. French vanilla interior.

[chp1982]

If it had a black interior, that would make that first layer of white paint on your possible TX marketing car even more intriguing.

New info always surfacing on these cars. Fun stuff.

[kapracing]

Oh yea now I remember it... was this after/ before the TX DPS trial?

[ImEvil1]

If it had a black interior, that would make that first layer of white paint on your possible TX marketing car even more intriguing.

New info always surfacing on these cars. Fun stuff.

Good stuff for sure.

My car is definitely all 1C. The one after mine is all white, per the Marti that Bill ran.

[ImEvil1]

Oh yea now I remember it... was this after/ before the TX DPS trial?

No info on that...part of the fun!

[kapracing]

Mike when you get a chance sand on a quarter or fender ( a part the stayed black) to be certain no white was applied there... I'm just wanting to eliminate the possibility of this car getting a all over white paint job after TX DPS was done with it... ( like maybe for Arizona for instance)

[FoxChassis]

I put a want ad on Phoenix CL, looking for CF234609.

https://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/wan/6027889180.html

[ImEvil1]

Mike when you get a chance sand on a quarter or fender ( a part the stayed black) to be certain no white was applied there... I'm just wanting to eliminate the possibility of this car getting a all over white paint job after TX DPS was done with it... ( like maybe for Arizona for instance)

Will do.

[NoDrama43]

I put a want ad on Phoenix CL, looking for CF234609.

https://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/wan/6027889180.html

be nice to find that one too.

[kapracing]

:popcorn1:

[NoDrama43]

Marti report lists polar white paint with French vanilla interior on the second car.....

we need to find that car....

[nighthawk756]

Soooooo,
You now have proof it was once black and white... Are you going to restore it to factory "Demo black" or in TX DPS black and white?
For the record... I vote
"BLACK & WHITE" just sayin ;)

I vote that as well along with that one dinky, tiny little light in the rear window! ;)

[MOstang]

I vote that as well along with that one dinky, tiny little light in the rear window! ;)

That light looks a lot like the Whelan (off tope of my head thinking Responder) in middle of rear package of my 92 MSP SSP.