New SSP owner in NH!
 

I'm the proud owner of a 1990 TX DPS survivor! In early May, I'll be flying out to Kansas to pick it up! It's 99.9% original (flowmasters and BBK shorty headers). I've heard from some that they only made 13 5spds (of the 204 TX SSP's) in 1990... is this true? I'm not sure whether I want to restore it with all the original lighting and paint (all black now, suppose to be white/black) or leave it black and add modern LED lights where the original lights went (front bumper/grill area and rear window). What do you think? I just like to have something a little different! If anyone knows how many 5spds there were in 1990, it would be much appreciated!

Picture from previous owner on my CarDomain site:
http://www.cardomain.com/id/5pt0joe

Please reply to the thread and let me know what you think!

check this spot... This will tell you if it was a lightbar car or not.

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member...5_816_full.jpg

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member...5_872_full.jpg

I know that mine is a slicktop, but it is very interesting to see that. I'll have to double-check it when I pick it up. I'd be very shocked if it had that! Hopefully my next one will have a lightbar! I like the effect it adds just by looking at the car!

All 90 cars were 5 SPD. In 88 they had 100 Automatic Cars. Modern LED's would not be period correct. In my opinion cars that are restored should be set up like they were and not like a disco ball rolling down the street. I could understand maybe the Front Strobes on the Grill and Rear Deck lights converted to LED's because it is Hard to find the period Correct Lights. The Tx Cars guys will help as much as possible if you have any questions.

Tom

Thanks for the help! When I looked at pictures of the '90's, I thought I saw a lot more than 13! If I do put LED's on, don't worry, it will be true to its heritage, not a "disco ball" :)

This the car?

http://kansascity.craigslist.org/car/625604690.html

Yup! That's the one! Just happen to see it or do you know the guy?

It was posted over on .org!

Congrats on the purchase....looks like a nice car. :thumbsup:

Still working on the Texas resto section here but there should some info in there that will help you out.

Congrats on your new SSP!!!

Thanks for the warm welcomes!

Congrats!
 

Good luck with your purchase! You heard the old expression about opinions...but I concure with keeping it as close to original if you are putting back to it's in-service livery (if you don't plan on driving it daily).

I would suggest skipping the LED's for more traditional strobes as they are still plentiful new or used. You can look at Ebay or the municipal aution site: http://www.govdeals.com/eas/


Enjoy!

Thanks! It will be a daily driver for probably 2-3 years, giving me enough time to work on my '88 GT convertible. I might have really thin magnetic decals made that have the "Ford Police Vehicles" logo on it to put on the doors to at least show the car (will make it look like the 89-90 brochure car minus the lightbar). This way I can take it off and not have to worry about the police, although it is legal to have it on the door. When I stop driving it, I'll put the original lights on. Thanks for the link!

Good Luck! I am glad I posted my "OPINION" :D

There are a great group of guys on this site that are always willing to offer advice or lend a hand. I had a lot of questions when I began and was always happy with all the support received.

Welcome!