1993 Winterpark FL SSP

[Winterpark SSP]

Guys,

It is official, The Winterpark SSP is 100% complete!!! I will upload more pictures as soon as it gets nicer here, attatched is one in my garage.
(I am not sure why I could not start this thread in the Aero Car Section)

I wanted to thank everyone that has helped me over this past 6 months.

I have not had the courage to tally up the receipts but am quite confident it far exceeds the value and I don't care. I don't ever plan on selling it and did it 100% correct.

Here is the final list:
[CENTER]1993 Winterpark Florida SSP (72K Miles)
Restoration List[CENTER]

Maintenance (All Factory Parts)
• Synthetic Oil Change
• Rear End Fluid Change
• Brake Fluid Flush
• Power Steering Fluid Flush
• Antifreeze Flush
• 134A A/C Charge
• Spark Plugs/PCV Valve/ Air Filter/Spark Plug Wires/Fuel Filter
• Distributor Cap and Rotor
• Oxygen Sensor(s)
• Serpentine Belt
• Stabilizer Bar Links
• Steering Rack Boot(s)
• Coolant Overflow Bottle
• 130 amp alternator
• Rear Shocks
• Factory H-Pipe
• All vacuum hoses including vacuum harness
• Valve Cover, Plenum and Throttle Body gasket(s)
• 4 Wheel Alignment and Wheel Balancing


Engine Bay: (100 + Hours)
• New Air Box and Fender Studs
• Polished 5.0 Plenum Plate
• Oil Cap
• Power Steering Cap
• Radiator Cap
• Hood Stops
• Powder Coating:
o Valve Covers; Plenum; Throttle Body; Mass Air Flow Sensor; A/C Compressor Bracket; Power Steering Pump; Smog Pump; Charcoal Canister; Hood Latch, Radiator, Transmission Cooler and Pulleys.
o Cleaning: Underside of hood, all nuts/bolts, sheet metal, firewall etc.


Undercarriage: (60 Hours)
• Cleaning:
o Undercarriage covered in high strength all purpose cleaner and pressure washed with hot water to remove all dirt and debris.
o Wheels removed and cleaned and polished inside and out.
o All suspension parts sanded and coated with “POR 15” to original factory specs.
o Calipers/Brake Drums/Brake Lines Painted
o Driveshaft sanded and coated with” POR15”.
o Sway bars removed and powder coated.
o Exhaust wet sanded with 600 and 2000 grit sandpaper and polished to new finish.
o There is not a spec of dirt or grease on the undercarriage. Everything polished and highly detailed.


Exterior:
• Wet Sand entire car with 2000 grit paper
• Compound then Glaze with high speed buffer to mirror finish
• “Dent Wizard” (Paintless Dent Removal) removed all door dings, etc.
• Apply original “Winterpark Police” decals and stripes
• Front and Rear bumper covers removed from vehicle and painted
• Body side moldings removed and painted
• Roof holes patched and roof painted.
• New “Ford” front bumper cover emblem
• New Cowl Grill
• New Centercap(s)
• 5.0 Interceptor and “LX” trunk emblems
• OEM Headlamps/Marker Lamps/Parking Lamps
• Satin Black Powder Coated 10-Hole Rims (including spare)


Interior:
• Brake Pedal
• Factory OEM Floor Mats
• Interior Carpet
• Trunk Carpet
• Interior Floor Console
• Speakers
• Shifter Trim Plate
• Door Map Pockets
• Front Seats-reupholstered
• Window Tint


Electronics:
• Lenses for “SHO-Me” rear deck strobes
• Whelen 75W Strobe Power Pack (upgraded from 25 watt)
• Whelen “Hide Away Strobes” in taillights and side marker lights.
• Whelen “Dash King” windshield mount dual strobe.
• New Federal Signal PA300 Siren (upgrade from PA200)
• Motorola Spectra UHF Mobile Radio and Speaker
• Galls Headlight (Wig-Wag) Flasher/3x per second
• 4” 800mghz Trunk Antenna
• Federal Signal “JetStrobe” Lightbar (10 strobes/alley lights/takedowns)
• Custom bracket fabricated for Lightbar Controller replacing cassette pocket below radio.
• Custom shelf for trunk mounted radio base and strobe power pack(s).


Miscellaneous
• California Black Custom Car Cover (will fit light bar and spotlight)


Performance
(Wanted to keep factory with hidden/tasteful performance mod’s that can be turned back to original)
• B&M Transmission Shift Kit
• Ford Racing Headers (non-ceramic to look exactly like factory)
• 3.55 rear gears (Installed by Winterpark PD)


Collectables
• 1993 Ford ABS Police VHS Tape
• 1:18 Scale Mustang New York State SSP
• 1993 Ford Mustang Brochure
• 1993 Ford Mustang Police Interceptor Brochure
• 1993 SSP Supplement
• 1993 Ford Mustang SSP Order Form
• 1993 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor Brochure
• 1993 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor Brochure

[jarhed123]

WOW :eek: !! It looks great and much better than the brochure car.

[FHP813]

BEAUTIFUL!!!:2thumbs:

[predator20]

A million times better than the brochure car.

[Winterpark SSP]

Thanks for the kudos guys!

[mustangretriever]

That's really nice! Do you have any in-service pics of it?

[Winterpark SSP]

I have one from the officer who drove the car. It is sitting in his driveway at his home. I will scan it and upload it soon. I have been in close contact with him. The whole Winterpark PD department is excited to see the final product. It looks exact except for the black 10-holes.

[Mustang Crazy]

Looks Good!!!:2thumbs:

[ImEvil1]

Very sharp and +1000 on the brochure car comments. Great job!

[SparkSVT]

really nice job on that one. The only thing I would get rid of is the 5.0/police interceptor emblems for regular 5.0 emblems. That car does look great though.

[w4ata]

Awsome job!!! Absolutely beautiful!!!:2thumbs:

[Winterpark SSP]

I am very happy on how it turned out. Attatched is the link of the "process" of completing it.

(I will have to upload pictures of the interior as it is also 100% perfect, like the undercarriage and engine bay)

http://public.fotki.com/da35114/1993-mustang-ssp/

[Winterpark SSP]

Here you go

[Winterpark SSP]

One of the pictures is of the "custom bracket" that we made for the PA 300 controller to fit neatly below the radio instead of attached to the console. This may not exactly be "factory" item (although the bracket is made by Federal Signal with some modification), but it cleans up the console area nicely.

[mustangretriever]

Definitely post the in-service picture!

[mac88chp]

I have not had the courage to tally up the receipts but am quite confident it far exceeds the value and I don't care. I don't ever plan on selling it and did it 100% correct.Ha! I never have done that and like you, it doesn't matter to me either. The only thing that's important is that you're satisfied with the end product and ready to enjoy it. Congrats on an awesome restoration so now get out there and show it off! :thumbsup:

[Winterpark SSP]

ROGER that!!!

[Winterpark SSP]

The only one I have.

[chp1982]

Looks great, any thoughts on putting the unpainted wheels back on since you stayed so true to the orig? You finished that thing quick!

[bmt336]

Nice, very nice.

[xxtrpr]

Great job Barry!! your car looks incredible!!

[WSP-SSP]

that thing looks freakn sweet,Superb work man!

[eeprete]

Wow, that car is gorgeous. Congrats.

I don't own an SSP (but would love one), and this is a shining example of how to keep these things true to form.

Excellent!

[Winterpark SSP]

It was a LOT of work and time, did I mention time?

[Winterpark SSP]

Here are some much better "finished product" pictures. Enjoy!

[Winterpark SSP]

"DUN".

[ImEvil1]

:2thumbs:

[PoliceSSP]

That is a restoration you can be proud of. Very nice looking SSP.

[ponie1992]

Very nice!

[Mustang Crazy]

Looks good!!!

[Winterpark SSP]

Nice addition to the SSP, purely for "effect".

[Winterpark SSP]

Wow, did I really do this much??? Still not enough courage to add up receipts :)


1993 Winterpark Florida SSP (72K Miles)
Agency: Winterpark Florida PD
Unit: 1017
DSO: 27-0409
Dealer: Don Reid Ford, Maitland FL 32751


Maintenance (All Factory Parts)
•Synthetic Oil Change
•Rear End Fluid Change
•Brake Fluid Flush
•Power Steering Fluid Flush
•Antifreeze Flush
•134A A/C Charge
•Spark Plugs/PCV Valve/ Air Filter/Spark Plug Wires/Fuel Filter
•Distributor Cap and Rotor
•ICM (Ignition Control Module)
•Oxygen Sensor(s)
•Serpentine Belt
•Stabilizer Bar Links/Bushings
•Steering Rack Boot(s)
•Coolant Overflow Bottle
•130 amp alternator
•Rear Shocks
•Factory H-Pipe
•All vacuum hoses including vacuum harness
•Valve Cover, Plenum and Throttle Body gasket(s)
•4 Wheel Alignment and Wheel Balancing


Engine Bay: (100 + Labor Hours)
•New Air Box and Fender Studs
•Polished 5.0 Plenum Plate
•Oil Cap
•Power Steering Cap
•Radiator Cap
•Hood Stops
•Powder Coating:
Valve Covers; Plenum; Throttle Body; Mass Air Flow Sensor; A/C Compressor Bracket; Power Steering Pump; Smog Pump; Charcoal Canister; Hood Latch, Radiator, Transmission Cooler and Pulleys.
Cleaning: Underside of hood, all nuts/bolts, sheet metal, firewall etc.



Undercarriage: (60 Labor Hours)
•Cleaning:
Undercarriage covered in high strength all purpose cleaner and pressure washed with hot water to remove all dirt and debris.
Wheels removed and cleaned and polished inside and out.
All suspension parts sanded and coated with “POR 15” to original factory specs.
Calipers/Brake Drums/Brake Lines Painted
Driveshaft sanded and coated with” POR15”.
Sway bars removed and powder coated.
Exhaust wet sanded with 600 and 2000 grit sandpaper and polished to new finish.
There is not a spec of dirt or grease on the undercarriage. Everything polished and highly detailed.

Exterior:
•Wet Sand entire car with 2000 grit paper
•Compound then Glaze with high speed buffer to mirror finish
•“Dent Wizard” (Paintless Dent Removal) removed all door dings, etc.
•Apply original “Winterpark Police” decals and stripes. Manufactured by Graphic Imaging of Florida (original supplier).
•Front and Rear bumper covers removed from vehicle and painted
•Body side moldings painted back to body color
•Roof holes patched and roof painted.
•New “Ford” front bumper cover emblem
•New Cowl Grill
•New Centercap(s)
•5.0 Interceptor and “LX” trunk emblems
•OEM Headlamps/Marker Lamps/Parking Lamps
•Satin Black Powder Coated 10-Hole Rims (including spare)

Interior:
•Brake Pedal
•Factory OEM Floor Mats
•Interior Carpet
•Trunk Carpet
•Interior Floor Console
•Speakers
•Shifter Trim Plate
•Door Map Pockets
•Front Seats-reupholstered
•Package Tray (rear deck)
•Window Tint (lightest film, for contrast)
•“Big Sky” Trunk Mounted Shot-Gun Rack

Electronics:
•Whelen Dash Master Deck Strobes
•Whelen 75W Strobe Power Pack (upgraded from 25 watt)
•Whelen “Hide Away Strobes” in taillights and side marker lights.
•Whelen “Dash King” windshield mount dual strobe.
•New Federal Signal PA300 Siren (upgrade from PA200)
•Motorola Spectra UHF Mobile Radio and Speaker
•Galls Headlight (Wig-Wag) Flasher/3x per second
•4” 800mghz Trunk Antenna
•Federal Signal “JetStrobe” Lightbar (10 strobes/alley lights/takedowns)
•Custom bracket fabricated for Lightbar Controller replacing cassette pocket below radio.
•Custom shelf for trunk mounted radio base and strobe power pack(s).


Miscellaneous
•Factory Reproduction Window Sticker
•California Black Custom Car Cover (will fit light bar and spotlight)


Performance
(Wanted to keep factory with hidden/tasteful performance mod’s that can be turned back to original)
•B&M Transmission Shift Kit
•Ford Racing Headers (non-ceramic to look exactly like factory)
•3.55 rear gears (Installed by Winterpark PD)


Collectables
•1993 Ford ABS Police VHS Tape
•1:18 Scale Mustang New York State SSP
•1993 Ford Mustang Brochure
•1993 Ford Mustang Police Interceptor Brochure
•1993 SSP Supplement
•1993 Ford Mustang SSP Order Form
•1993 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor Brochure
•1993 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor Brochure

[SparkSVT]

can i see pics of the undercarrige and motor area? thanks

[Winterpark SSP]

http://public.fotki.com/da35114/1993-mustang-ssp/

[5pt0Joe]

Truly beautiful! Amazing job!

[Winterpark SSP]

Thanks! My last "piece to the puzzle" was the replacement of the rear "package tray" (from FMR) and changing the Galls round strobes to Whelen Dashmiser(s) to match the front mirror mount dual red/blue Dashmiser.

I was only keeping the Galls (rounds) as I did not want ANOTHER set of holes in the old package tray installing the Whelen's. I will upload a picture soon :D

[Winterpark SSP]

Whelen (self contained) Dashmiser(s) to match the dual red/blue Dashmiser on windshield.

[Winterpark SSP]

Now that the lawns are green:)

[chp1982]

Again, the car looks amazing. Has the Winter Park PD shown much interest in seeing the finished product? Being such a small community, and PD I would think they would love to see it.

[Winterpark SSP]

Yes, they are "enthralled" by it. I just spoke today to the assistant chief, feet manager and patrolman who drove the vehicle. They are sending up a box of goodies consisting of hats, sweaters, t-shirts etc all with the Winterpark Police patch on them.

Nice "props" for future shows.

[jarhed123]

The car looks so much better now than when it was as the brochure car. I like it a lot. Do you mind if I copy all your pictures of the restoration process?

[Winterpark SSP]

Go ahead. That is what they are here for :) Thanks for the comments!:thumbsup:

[Winterpark SSP]

As I am probably pretty close to being done....I hope....I think.....I better be! Its good to get a name an a face so I uploaded my "mug shot" . Let's hope it not on America's Most Wanted :D

[Winterpark SSP]

Just received today some great items from the Winterpark PD and the former officer assigned to "Unit 117".

The box included::D
* (1) Padded Duty sweater w/ elbow patches and badge holder.
* (3) WPD baseball caps
* (1) WPD Tennis Visor
* (1) WPD Black t-shirt w. "POLICE" on the back and WPD on the front.
* (1) WPD Sweatshirt w/ logo on chest.
* (3) WPD pathes.

These will be great items for car shows. I hope all of you are doing well.

[chp1982]

I am down in Orlando on business this week and had dinner in Winter Park last night. It looks like the police cars still have the same or similar markings on them as yours. Sorry, no pics. Lots of $$$ in that town. It would be cool to have a picture of your car cruising the cobblestone paved Park Ave.

[Winterpark SSP]

That is what I have heard....lots of $$$ down there as it is predominantly a retirment community. That confirms the municipality has disposable income, e.g. switching the SSP's stock rear end gears to 3.55's as one example.

There were probably many high speed pursuits for the "Geritol" thefts at the local Walgreens Pharmacy.:D

http://www.geritol.com/

Thanks for the feedback!

[Winterpark SSP]

Attached you will find a picture of the trunk decal that was originally placed by Winter Park PD. I had to have the original graphic company make a special "size" to fit the trunk area. Luckily, the letter outline(s) could still be seen in the clear coat.

This was the last decal I had been waiting to install.

[Winterpark SSP]

Hey Guys!

It's been a while! I have enclosed updated photo's of the "finished" product (although it has been finished for sometime) for everyone to review. Have a GREAT summer!
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[FHP813]

The car looks fantastic Barry. The so called "Restored" SSPs out there pale in comparison. Great job.

[ImEvil1]

The car looks fantastic Barry. The so called "Restored" SSPs out there pale in comparison. Great job.

+1 (x1000). It's obvious you paid close attention to detail and I applaud you for saving the car from "clone" status. clown

[Winterpark SSP]

I appreciate the comments. I paid close attention to the smallest details. The pictures are worth a "thousand words", in person...."speechless". :)

[MOstang]

That looks really great. Congratulations on an excellent job!

[CNTLOSE]

Very nice. I hope to make mine half as nice!

[88stang]

Very nice! :D

[jarhed123]

The car looks fantastic Barry. The so called "Restored" SSPs out there pale in comparison. Great job.
+1

[Winterpark SSP]

Again, I appreciate all of your comments and respect your insight and knowledge on how much work really went into this project.:thanks:

[ImEvil1]

Again, I appreciate all of your comments and respect your insight and knowledge on how much work really went into this project.:thanks:

You deserve every bit of it, bro. There are only a handful who have cars restored to the level of yours. Some people like to use that term for what I'd call a refurb...painting a car and doing some detail work. I'm going to start work on my CSP car soon, and I hope my car comes out half as nice as yours.

[28HopUp]

Forgive me for bumping a very old thread, but I was curious about this car. Can a knowledgeable old-timer confirm if the beautiful SSP in this thread is the same one we have in our VIN Project -

http://www.specialservicemustang.net/VINlist/MISC/1993WinterPark147059/info147059.htm

[EXNODRAMANOTCH]

Forgive me for bumping a very old thread, but I was curious about this car. Can a knowledgeable old-timer confirm if the beautiful SSP in this thread is the same one we have in our VIN Project -

http://www.specialservicemustang.net/VINlist/MISC/1993WinterPark147059/info147059.htm

I'm glad you did, as I don't remember this thread at all (part of being almost 60, I guess). I'm curious if he ever put the correct in-service wheels on it. I'd have the LEO who drove it sign the trunk, but I don't think I would have anyone else not associated with it sign it, but that's just me. Don't get me wrong I love the top notch restoration and final product, but I'm a stickler for historical accuracy (for the most part, but I have made some exceptions on my SSPs due to cost or availability of equipment/parts).

[MOstang]

Always thought that was such a cool car and I think the signature was from an owner prior to the one doing the winter park configuration.

[mac88chp]

A previous owner had Jack Rousch sign the roof of his 1988 CHP EVOC car...thank goodness the next owner had the excellent insight to wipe it right off of there! (No offense Jack.) :thumbsup: