Cool story. :thumbsup:

Now that New Year's Day is behind us, it's time to look forward. What are your SSP plans for 2015?

If I get the initiative, I may remove the stock drivetrain from the 85 GT. The engine seems fine, so I will likely just install a new oil pump for good measure, add new gaskets all around, and repaint/detail everything before installing it in the SMPV. That is a realistic goal, since I am not looking to spend much money on the car with Jack still being in college. Once I have all of the little items removed from the GT, I will likely sell the shell (rust-free shells from California are hard to find out here).

In terms of the SSP site, I would like to document more cars in the VIN Project. Hopefully, some good documentation will surface this year so we can add more cars. I also want to help Bobby with creating a new Tech Page on the Georgia State Patrol cars.

Does anyone else care to share their SSP plans in 2015? Are there any shows you plan to hit?

I can't wait to see the SMPV back moving under its own power:2thumbs:

My immediate plans are to get the 83 in paint and get the wrecked in service 88 on it's way to being fully restored...

I have been slowly working on the restoration tech page and should have a draft by march or so ... (still gotta few items to iron out as far as equipment goes)

I'm considering attending the Ohio MCA show and any in and around Ga., of course...


Good luck to all in 2015...

Brad, did anything come of this???

2015
 

The 1st step for my 2015 plans is to get the NHP home i,m working on transport now and hope to have it picked up in week or so... Then when it gets here do some exploring looking for evidence of equipment mounting and etc. Get the column fixed and dig into the interior. Next would have to be mounting steelies. Then it depends on what i find and how the money situation goes.Research research research thanks to Brad have a good jump in some things.

Focus RS Coming to the USA
 

This little hot hatch would be a lot of fun I bet!

http://www.torquenews.com/106/ford-f...t-power-awd-us

:cool:

Wow, that thing is sweet! I've loved the last few years of the focus design and even the fiesta sport versions are cool. This one is definitely one I'd love to have for a spirited daily. Kinda wish it was going to have the option of a flappy panel gear box(paddle shifted auto) instead of only being available in manual. Since this is the type of car I see being a great long distance road trip car.

I know! This will be my attempt at convincing Debbie -

"But honey, it's an Eco-Boost so it gets great gas mileage. The hatchback will be convenient for carrying things, and the AWD system will be ideal in the snow".

'Think that'll convince her? [no, me either] :D

Been driving my own boosted "hot hatch" for almost 6 years now:

http://media.fotki.com/1_p,wbsssdqkd...0941web-vi.jpg

http://media.fotki.com/1_p,wkbgdkqkg...1010809-vi.jpg

2009 Chevy HHR SS powered by EcoTec 2.0L turbocharged I-4 with dealer installed GM turbo upgrade kit and an added aftermarket rear swaybar. This little compact beastie puts down 300hp/315tq and easily runs with my 2008 Bullitt Mustang through the traps and on the twisties. Plus it swallows up huge amounts of cargo and delivers 30+ mpg on the highway without breaking a sweat.

It's been my first choice for long distance travel and great utility use everyday to boot. I bought this to replace an older Jeep XJ Cherokee when the only thing Ford had to offer at the time was the ancient Escape, the Volvo derived Edge or the weird looking Flex...yawn. Of course, just as soon as GM gets something right they discontinue it so you can't buy one of these anymore but the motor lives on in the Buick Regal GS and at least one hotted-up Caddy.

That's a nice little DD you have there!

Thanks! It actually sees a lot less DD these days since I retired and moved to an area with much more challenging (i.e. crap) roads to assault the body cladding and wheels with those low profile tires. New DD is a zero option 2011 Ranger, less exciting on the road but a great ranch truck!

I do not think that I have posted up this video -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1K0tP0pIa54


This Model T was one of my favorites from The Race of Gentlemen in October.

Question, are the GMP models out of production? I saw a post on FB that said they were out of business. If so, I need to scoop up an 85 CHP before too long and repaint it as a SMPV. ;)

I do believe so Bill...
maybe someone else can chime in here...

That's probably why the prices are so high LOL

Supply & Demand I guess. I also noticed that the asking/going prices have crept up as well.

They have been out of business for several years now. I bought 3 of those 85 CHP SSP Mustangs when they while GMP was still in business from an online diecast vendor for $35.00 each, and gave one to a friend (who let it collect dust in his detail shop where customer's kids snapped off the spotlights and antennas), gave one away to the purchaser of my 86 Utah SSP, and kept one for myself to display. I could have bought 20 at that price, and now after seeing what they bring on ePay, I wish I would have (of course hindsight is 20/20).

I have the spots and couple antennas that were removed from my CHP I converted to GSP if needed?

Bob - If you'd bought 20 of them each would probably be selling for only $1 more than you paid :D. Well at least that is how it seems to work for me.

You are probably right Mike, especially now with all the fees on ePay (including a percentage of the shipping charge).

Thanks for the offer, but unfortunately my friend of almost 25 years passed away last May (during heart surgery) and I have no idea what his present wife (4th one, married only 14 months) did with all of his collectibles, (guns and real cars). Since I hardly knew her I did not think it was appropriate to ask.

Sorry for your loss... I understand not asking...

Thank you.

Bob, my condolences on the loss of your friend.

Thanks, JR was the one who got me into modifying my 86 GT convertible back in 1990 (he had a supercharged 90 Mustang hatch at the time). He had over 200 muscle cars pass through his hands over the years, but his favorite car was his 89 20th Anniversary Turbo Trans Am that he bought and modified in the late 90's. He would host an annual local Buick Grand National Club event at his detail shop and invite me and my MSP SSP as the only "brand X" allowed. He encouraged me to buy my first SSP in 2004 and we had a lot of good times over the years.

SSP'S missed
 

Miss my FHP I'm sure many of us miss our past ones.

Who has your FHP now? The one thing I dislike is when a car falls off the radar entirely. Sometimes they'll pop back up. I know with my 1985 CHP #E408395, the last I heard it was being sold in Montana for relatively big bucks. Perhaps it is better if we do not know the fate of our old cars, because they may not be doing too well. :(

FHP
 

Somebody here owns it i think in Detroit i sold it to Ford dealer on ebay for 15k i lost 5k. But i hear it sold couple times since for big $$

I found the VIN Project page for the 92 FHP. It was one of the lucky FHP cars to have some in-service accident photos -

http://www.specialservicemustang.net...info136841.htm


Nice documentation! :)

FHP
 

Yes i had ton of paperwork for it i disnt have accident info that was found after
Nice documentation! :)[es i had ton of paperwork for it i disnt have accident info that was found after
Nice documentation! :)

I owned it at one point and sold it a number of years ago. Acquired the FHP crash photos when many on the forums were scooping those up (and before that window of opportunity passed). My understanding it has bounced around several times since, at least that is what I've hard, but I haven't noticed it surface in several years. Sure did like that car. :)

I just wanted to vent about eBay. Now that Matchbox has introduced the CHP Mustang to their line-up, most of the searches online/eBay for "SSP Mustang" bring up those little cars. It gets frustrating.

[that is all!] :)

I almost complained about the same thing! You ca't even seach SSP Mustang with out getting flooded with them:eek:

Ha, I'm more upset that I had to pay almost 4 bucks for one. Turns out, that was a deal!

I've found 20 of those on the pegs from $.79 to $1.29 each, but won't be reselling any of them, as I plan on giving them away to kids who take an interest in either of my SSPs at cars shows this year.

If this forum had a 'LIKE' button, I would click it for your post. :D

Who here misses the discussion forum on CopCar.com (CCdC)? Here is their main page -

http://copcar.com/index.html


Their forum had be under heavy attack from hackers, and they ended up taking down the forum entirely. I hope they are able to come up with a solution.

I hope it returns. Many of the members had already (prior to the forum going down) become more active on various Facebook groups, that I am also a member. Perhaps it will only require some time to pass, for things to "simmer" down with the hackers...hopefully.

Been a member over there since at least 1998. Yeah, miss it and hope it returns.

Thank you, Bobby! :D

It's kinda funny. I received all of these birthday emails from the different forums where I belong. It blows me away by how many of these I no longer visit:

ClickClick Racing
Adoption.com
SVT Performance
Foxbody T-Bird/Cougar
MercuryMarauder
Bronco II
The Ranger Station
F150online
Ford Focus
SuperCoupe Club


And those are just the ones where I no longer participate. Then there are the ones where I am active. Do I really spend that much time online?!?! :rolleyes: