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kapracing
10-27-2007, 09:44 AM
What year were georgia's first ssp cars. I know a guy who has had a 4 eyed car sitting behind his shop for a while now and was told it's a old gsp car. I've never seen a 4 eyed Ga car so didn't think much about it. But if they were built I'll go check it out, if not I'll ignore it like I've been doing. It's really a rough car from what I recall of it.Thanks and glad I stumbled onto this site !!!

predator20
10-27-2007, 09:54 AM
1983 was the first year. Even it's a later four-eye it's worth restoring too.
Use this info to verify it. http://www.specialservicemustang.net/DSO.html http://www.specialservicemustang.net/Doortags.html http://www.specialservicemustang.net/Bucktags.html But sometimes you get a car were the buck tags were removed and door was replaced. I bought a '85 FHP like that. But it still had the 140 speedo and floor plan reinforcement along with a few other things, so sometimes you have to look for other clues.

ImEvil1
10-27-2007, 11:19 AM
What year were georgia's first ssp cars. I know a guy who has had a 4 eyed car sitting behind his shop for a while now and was told it's a old gsp car. I've never seen a 4 eyed Ga car so didn't think much about it. But if they were built I'll go check it out, if not I'll ignore it like I've been doing. It's really a rough car from what I recall of it.Thanks and glad I stumbled onto this site !!!

There is a pic of an '83 GSP car in the Articles/Gallery section (the one Brian posted), and that's one of the only 4-eyed GSP cars I've ever seen a picture of (the other was also an '83). Someone recently posted that GA ran them in '85-'86, but I've never seen one.

Please keep us posted on what you find out.

kapracing
10-27-2007, 06:53 PM
I guess this was a older attempt to fake one. factory 4 banger!!!

ImEvil1
10-27-2007, 07:52 PM
I guess this was a older attempt to fake one. factory 4 banger!!!

DOH!

Well...at least now we know.

FoxChassis
05-01-2013, 03:47 PM
I may have discovered the 10 GSPs eluded to HERE (http://www.specialservicemustang.net/Gallery/GA.htm).

1FABP26F7DF188925
1FABP26F9DF188926
1FABP26F0DF188927
1FABP26F2DF188928
1FABP26F4DF188929
1FABP26F0DF188930
1FABP26F2DF188931
1FABP26F4DF188932
1FABP26F6DF188933
1FABP26F8DF188934

All of them originally went to a dealer in GA. :D

28HopUp
05-01-2013, 03:56 PM
You are quite the detective, Mick! :)

EDIT: and looking at the first post I never realized that Bobby has been a member here longer than I have been. :p

NoDrama43
05-01-2013, 10:36 PM
speaking of early cars. check this one out fellas.....

chp1982
05-01-2013, 10:37 PM
Curious how you found the supposed 10 VIN's.

kapracing
05-01-2013, 11:02 PM
Finally I've been questioning Bill about those particular 10 for a while now but never ran reports on them! I've been suspecting them since this project first got started! :-) that makes me VERY HAPPY!!! Thanks for running those reports Mick!

ImEvil1
05-01-2013, 11:08 PM
Curious how you found the supposed 10 VIN's.

Autocheck.

kapracing
05-01-2013, 11:24 PM
Hi Mick,
sent you a PM

FoxChassis
05-02-2013, 06:26 AM
Curious how you found the supposed 10 VIN's.
I was looking through the In-Service Pics and saw mention that Georgia had 10 in 1983. Went to the 1983 page in the VIN Project and looked for groups of 10 or more and found one that was exactly 10. Checked those 10 at the GA site and some came back with records. Ran AC reports and all 10 originally went to GA (manufactured and shipped to dealer) and those that had any additional records stayed in GA.

kapracing
05-02-2013, 07:14 AM
Yea I had a very strong feeling that was them. Didn't have the resources to check them out though. Was givin access to vin check for my personal car's a while but didn't want to abuse it by running ones that were not mine...thanks also for that Bill and Mick... Now for the Marti Reports for first and last ones to discover DSO #'s!!!! Lol

FoxChassis
05-02-2013, 07:19 AM
speaking of early cars. check this one out fellas.....
Hmmmm...a 1983 WSP...now I'm gonna have to search for those two VINs. :D

chp1982
05-02-2013, 03:43 PM
Nice work on the GA cars and awesome pic of that WSP SSP!

MOstang
05-02-2013, 07:06 PM
Wow that is a cool WSP one.

kapracing
05-03-2013, 04:43 PM
What year were georgia's first ssp cars. I know a guy who has had a 4 eyed car sitting behind his shop for a while now and was told it's a old gsp car. I've never seen a 4 eyed Ga car so didn't think much about it. But if they were built I'll go check it out, if not I'll ignore it like I've been doing. It's really a rough car from what I recall of it.Thanks and glad I stumbled onto this site !!!

Man That has been a while back ! lol

kapracing
05-04-2013, 10:52 AM
Purchasing one of the 10 GSP's now... Car is extremely ruff but real ... DSO's for the 10 are 21- 0178. Will keep you posted.

kapracing
05-04-2013, 11:16 AM
Pic

kapracing
05-04-2013, 11:17 AM
Pic 2

calimustang
05-04-2013, 11:32 AM
and pics of the car please?

FoxChassis
05-04-2013, 11:40 AM
Very cool, Bobby!

Do you know if the rocker moldings are still on the car, and if they are black (GL) or 'bright' (GLX)?

Buck Tags
MUSTANG = model line
188933 = 88,933rd 1983 Ford scheduled for production at Dearborn Assembly
66B = Mustang 2-dr sedan
F = H.O. 5.0L V8 engine
DF
AC = manual air conditioner
02 = rear glass with defrost, no rear spoiler
HB = heated backlite (rear defrost)
RM = rocker molding
MOD = manual overdrive (4-sp "SROD") transmission
01 = hood with no scoop
-B = Academy Blue interior trim color

DSO 21-0178 = Atlanta district sales office (21), domestic special order #0178

kapracing
05-04-2013, 12:58 PM
Hopefully I will get some pics soon. Have not seen it in person as of yet. But I will keep you posted.

ImEvil1
05-04-2013, 01:08 PM
Awesome find, Bobby.

nighthawk756
05-04-2013, 01:11 PM
Never ceases to amaze me....fantastic Bobby!! :)

NoDrama43
05-04-2013, 06:40 PM
excellent. Wanna sell it? lol

kapracing
05-04-2013, 06:44 PM
excellent. Wanna sell it? lol

NO WAY! Lol :-) might become a 4 eyed fan after all :-)

chp1982
05-04-2013, 07:49 PM
No freakin way!!!

kapracing
05-04-2013, 09:30 PM
No freakin way!!!

Yep it's true:-). Lol

kapracing
05-04-2013, 09:33 PM
Well got a deal made but the guys a truck driver and want be back into town for two weeks!!!! UUGH !!!! The anticipations killing me!!!!

MOstang
05-04-2013, 10:02 PM
Great find. :2thumbs:

kapracing
05-04-2013, 10:13 PM
Great find. :2thumbs:

Thanks,


So from what I've been told (by several Gsp officers) and evidence in VIN PROJECT I believe GSP only ordered cars in 83; 88; 89; 90; 91; & 92... Does any body have any evidence otherwise ?

ChrisL
05-04-2013, 10:31 PM
Wow, can't wait to see some pictures of this one!

kapracing
05-04-2013, 10:40 PM
If (IF) all in known blocks with GSP's are GSP's and if (IF) there are no others not known to us, then it would break down like this:

1983 10 DSO 21-0178
1988 100. DSO 21- 0216
1989 44 / 27 DSO 21-0202 & 17 DSO 21-0235
1990 81 / 57. DSO 21-0092 & 24. DSO 21-0133
1991 91 DSO 21-0259
1992 19. DSO 21-0909

If (IF) that's all that'd be a total of 345 if my maths right. That's pretty close to what I've read speculated #'s being. Gonna try to run some marti reports on first and last of those blocks to see if it all adds up as time and money ( mostly money) allows... :-)

FoxChassis
05-04-2013, 10:56 PM
This sums up all of the VINs that I have checked for records on the GA DOR page: http://foxchassis.com/files/ssp/GAInsuranceCheck.xlsx

28HopUp
05-05-2013, 08:47 AM
NO WAY! Lol :-) might become a 4 eyed fan after all :-)

I was wondering about that. I know you have always preferred the aero SSPs. HUGE congrats, and GL with the pending purchase. :)

NoDrama43
05-05-2013, 10:17 AM
just teasing......I am not allowed to buy any more cars if I have one that year. Brides orders.....

Hopefully the car is salvageable.

kapracing
05-05-2013, 12:13 PM
just teasing......I am not allowed to buy any more cars if I have one that year. Brides orders.....

Hopefully the car is salvageable.

:-)

Yea I believe it will be. It's still wearing it factory paint and complete minus engine.
I was told previous owner spray painted interior RED! What were they thinking?

I know I'm paying way more than its really worth, but due to its rarity and the fact I JUST WANT IT I figure it'll be worth it... Lol

MOstang
05-05-2013, 02:46 PM
The only thing that matters is that it is worth it to you! Such a rare car!

kapracing
05-05-2013, 03:02 PM
The only thing that matters is that it is worth it to you! Such a rare car!

Yea,
I know your right.
I've just never thought I'd give this much for a roller... But I do want it and its not like the other years. With only 10, odds of finding another is pretty slim. I also know if I passed I'd regret it from now on...

chp1982
05-05-2013, 10:49 PM
Original paint!?!?! This is one of my dream SSP's. I've got to see this thing when you get it!

calimustang
05-05-2013, 11:09 PM
suspense are killing us all! haha

kapracing
05-05-2013, 11:17 PM
suspense are killing us all! haha

Me worse than anyone!!! Lol :-0


Original paint!?!?! This is one of my dream SSP's. I've got to see this thing when you get it!

Mine too, been hunting one for years. Paints not great so don't expect much. I'll document the crap out of with tons of pics before it gets restored...

calimustang
05-05-2013, 11:19 PM
LOL! I look forward to seeing more about it.

nighthawk756
05-06-2013, 12:08 AM
LOL! I look forward to seeing more about it.

You and me both!! I'm like a giddy schoolgirl over here! :D

28HopUp
05-23-2013, 10:53 AM
Bobby, did you ever see the following piece posted in our SSP Article Section from the July 1984 issue of POPULAR MECHANICS?

http://www.specialservicemustang.net/images/84Popularmechanics.jpg

http://www.specialservicemustang.net/images/84Popularmechanics2.jpg

http://www.specialservicemustang.net/images/84Popularmechanics3.jpg

ChrisL
05-23-2013, 11:34 AM
I want to see pictures of this thing!

chp1982
06-11-2013, 11:34 AM
Any updates on this one bobby?

nighthawk756
06-11-2013, 12:15 PM
Any updates on this one bobby?

Wondering myself???? :D

kapracing
06-11-2013, 01:20 PM
Any updates on this one bobby?

Wondering myself???? :D

Dealing through a third party... It's a nightmare! I'm still waiting for the actual owner to get back so the three of us can get together. If not for what it was I'd of said forget it long ago... :-( but I'm hanging in there... Being PATIENT :-/ lol

kapracing
06-11-2013, 01:21 PM
Bobby, did you ever see the following piece posted in our SSP Article Section from the July 1984 issue of POPULAR MECHANICS?

http://www.specialservicemustang.net/images/84Popularmechanics.jpg

http://www.specialservicemustang.net/images/84Popularmechanics2.jpg

http://www.specialservicemustang.net/images/84Popularmechanics3.jpg

Yes I had seen that Bill :-) Pretty Kewl stuff!!!

chp1982
06-11-2013, 02:18 PM
Best of luck. I'm excited for you. This is one I have to see in person.

nighthawk756
06-11-2013, 03:12 PM
Best of luck. I'm excited for you. This is one I have to see in person.

Yep! Me and Bobby are neighbors (so to speak) so I might have to drive over to check out his collection. :D

kapracing
06-12-2013, 12:43 PM
Best of luck. I'm excited for you. This is one I have to see in person.

Yep! Me and Bobby are neighbors (so to speak) so I might have to drive over to check out his collection. :D

Thanks right now I guess I could use some good luck on this one :-) ...
Be sure to bring yours Brad :-)

nighthawk756
07-05-2013, 01:46 PM
Been almost another month Bobby....any luck??

kapracing
07-12-2013, 12:51 PM
Been almost another month Bobby....any luck??

:-) :-) :-)

DONE DEAL !!!

MOstang
07-12-2013, 05:25 PM
Congrats! :thumbsup:

kapracing
07-12-2013, 08:58 PM
Congrats! :thumbsup:

Thanks, Mike.
I'm a little excited... :-)

kapracing
07-21-2013, 03:28 PM
Bobby, did you ever see the following piece posted in our SSP Article Section from the July 1984 issue of POPULAR MECHANICS?

http://www.specialservicemustang.net/images/84Popularmechanics.jpg

http://www.specialservicemustang.net/images/84Popularmechanics2.jpg

http://www.specialservicemustang.net/images/84Popularmechanics3.jpg

I just won a me a July 84 off eBay :-)
Need to figure out what those lights are on the front of my 83. Maybe this will help... Anybody with a good eye and knows their lights have any ideas?

nighthawk756
07-21-2013, 03:42 PM
I just won a me a July 84 off eBay :-)
Need to figure out what those lights are on the front of my 83. Maybe this will help...

Wow! Great score!! :thumbsup:

kapracing
07-21-2013, 11:20 PM
Wow! Great score!! :thumbsup:

Thanks:-)
Hope I can get a better look at the lights on front... It'll be keel addition to keep with the car also :-)

kapracing
07-25-2013, 05:23 PM
Well we've all seen this photo before...
SMALL WORLD...
This is my new contact but he shall remain nameless unless he changes his mind as I promised. Notice this 83 has no lights under bumper cover. This car ran Whelen Dash strobes and rear deck lights. He plans on coming to look at my 83 and see if he can help with any info and questions...Hopefully he can find some in service pics also :-)

ImEvil1
07-25-2013, 09:39 PM
Awesome....glad you were able to make contact. Did you tell him about the site?

nighthawk756
07-25-2013, 09:50 PM
Nice contact! Did you tell him he's a celebrity?

kapracing
07-25-2013, 10:32 PM
Awesome....glad you were able to make contact. Did you tell him about the site?

Ohh yea :-)
he's checking us out:-)
I'm very excited to get in touch with someone that actually drove one of these:-)
Especially the very officer in one of the only two in service pics we have of the 83 GSP's!!!

Nice contact! Did you tell him he's a celebrity?

Kinda sorta:-)
Maybe he'll let me finally put a name to the picture:-) if not it is still a pleasure to make contact with him!!!

chp1982
07-26-2013, 07:37 AM
Wow Bobby. What a score and what detective work on your part. This is the best find in years in my opinion.

kapracing
07-26-2013, 09:49 AM
Wow Bobby. What a score and what detective work on your part. This is the best find in years in my opinion.

Thanks!
I agree but I'm a little bit partial to the GSP's !!! :-)
As far as the "detective work I've made some pretty good progress on contacts ,but I owe a great BIG thanks to Bill (28hopup) and Mick(foxchassis) for help in tracking the car down :-)


Oh by the way that pic of my contact and his 83 was taken right up from the GSP Headquarters on Confederate Ave. in Atlanta Ga.

kapracing
07-26-2013, 09:53 AM
Once the 83's finished I plan to go back to that same spot on Confederate Ave. and taking a couple of it :-)

Probably wont look the same after all these years though :headscratch:

kapracing
07-26-2013, 11:11 AM
Just heard back from my Contact... I had sent him this pic of my dash pad concerning the holes in it. He said that the two holes are from a stainless steel plate that was mounted there for the the Magnetic light to sit on...

Sooo my car was equipped with the Whelen dash strobe!
And...
This very well could be his old car!

FoxChassis
07-26-2013, 11:47 AM
Just glad you could save it, Bobby!

kapracing
07-26-2013, 12:50 PM
Just glad you could save it, Bobby!

This is quickly becoming MY FAVORITE SSP! And...
It's a four eye !!! LOL

kapracing
08-23-2013, 12:37 PM
I had been told by several retired GSP officers of a 1982 test car a hatchback. Well I finally have a pic of this rumored car! Its a 82 GT...

kapracing
08-23-2013, 12:39 PM
Also This is a pic of one of the first Mustang's (a 83) I kept hearing about that was totaled when still practically new.

kapracing
08-23-2013, 12:40 PM
another 83 just for the heck of it :-)

28HopUp
08-23-2013, 03:30 PM
Thanks for posting up those photos, Bobby! It looks like they had trouble getting the seal to fit on that 82 GT. :)

kapracing
08-23-2013, 03:38 PM
Thanks for posting up those photos, Bobby! It looks like they had trouble getting the seal to fit on that 82 GT. :)

Yea Jimmy said they started making the smaller ones for the Mustangs because the originals didn't fit to good :-)

MOstang
08-23-2013, 08:15 PM
Cool pics! :cool:

possum885
08-23-2013, 09:40 PM
got 1st look at my car today and crump called me. i gave him vin to check for permit number, he told me he had posted some pictures on gsp facebook page. go try to look athem tomorrow. said he puy some mustang and transam pictures

kapracing
08-23-2013, 09:48 PM
got 1st look at my car today and crump called me. i gave him vin to check for permit number, he told me he had posted some pictures on gsp facebook page. go try to look athem tomorrow. said he puy some mustang and transam pictures

PM sent ...

kapracing
09-01-2013, 12:27 PM
Here's another pic with a Mustang and the BMW behind it.

kapracing
09-01-2013, 12:30 PM
And an Alpharetta Georgia SSP

Found these playing around on Internet...

kapracing
10-13-2013, 11:21 PM
One of four 82 GT GSP Test vehicles. Three silver ones and this lone red one.

kapracing
10-13-2013, 11:26 PM
First batch of 88's
Front car Perm # 8316 Vin 1FABP40E6JF225759
Second car Perm # 8314 Vin 1FABP40E0JF225806
Third car Illegible

nighthawk756
10-14-2013, 08:43 AM
These pics are fantastic....every time I think you've come up with the last possible pics, you surprise me! Love these pics!! ;)

MOstang
10-14-2013, 11:40 AM
It's great you've been able to score these pics. :cool:

kapracing
05-06-2014, 10:00 AM
Well I've moved the 83 to the shop and was just looking back, It has been a long time coming and feels pretty darn good to finally be to this point ;)

jarhed123
05-15-2014, 08:12 AM
Any pics of the '83 available?

kapracing
05-15-2014, 09:58 AM
Any pics of the '83 available?

Here's the ones I've posted thus far...
I will be updating in this thread as progress is made :)

http://www.specialservicemustang.net/forums/showthread.php?t=5091


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