1982 CHP #0548 surfaces....
 

1982 CHP Unit#0548. It's in really rough shape, but how many are left? The guy didn't include buck tags pics, or one of the door tag, but the VIN number confirms it and it's well within the range.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ford-...12911218QQrdZ1

Wooooo, that puppy needs a bath!!! How many does that make known to exist??

That's a hard one....but I'd bet not too many. Mike R. has 6 listed in the VIN registry over on Org. There are a few more still running around. :)

It will be interesting to see how much it goes for. It looks fairly complete, but rough. The car would still be a nice project though.

Both this one and the one I found last year (#0214) are still wearing the original civvie plates issued after they came from the CHP and the number combos are pretty close so they were retired in the same general time frame:

http://images109.fotki.com/v787/phot...1010572-vi.jpg

http://images24.fotki.com/v825/photo.../3c89_1-vi.jpg

This is a deep pockets project for sure.

Up to $1000....that's impressive. Anyone here bidding?

What's with the black interior? I like it, but I thought they all had tan.:confused:

It's definitely been swapped out...and the console added.

Why is it that the CHP cars (mine 85 CHP, Wynnes 85 CHP and now this one) are getting their interiors re-dyed black and swapped? They look decent but not original and there was nothing wrong with the original colors.

M

If they think like I do, tan interiors stain, black doesn't. 14 years later, I can still vacuum and wipe down the interior of my Feature Car and it still looks presentable, even after 163,000 miles of grime.

Also...people just plain like the black interiors. :) They weren't offered from '84-'89, so I guess the only way to get one was to swap over. Sad, because the tan interiors are getting tough to find.

So is the gray unless you can find an all original donor 4cyl car to buy... I am just thinking people just don't like color in the interiors of their cars.

Oh well... My CHP issues continue. I need to figure out why the timing is so off... I am thinking the distributor was pulled at one point and re-stabbed 1 tooth off as the #1 Mark has the #3 plug on it. That would also be a good reason why the car runs HOT all the time.

Some one should grab this 82 up before it is gone as they are getting harder to find. Plus this one can be saved even if everything can't be put back to 100% it would still be a good representation of an original (the first year of) SSP.

I am already saving one that I should not be buying as the wife is going to skin me but hey what's a little pain in a marriage?

Matt

black interior
 

I like the black interior that is in my 86. But when you dye a panel a different color from what it was. You get one scratch on it and you can see a hint of the original color. It looks like a**.

I guess I never ran it enough to see...but that wouldn't surprise me.

I agree...someone needs to buy and save this '82.

Not worried it runs good but I am sure once it is in "REAL TIME" that is will run much better and be easier to pass emissions testing.

I am going to take care of this stuff this weekend.

Matt

Still holding at $1000....

BTW, whoever wrote this:

Nice plug for the site! (although obvious) :bouncy:

$4200!!!:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

It's great to see the '82's finally get some respect. Makes the one for sale around last November look like a $6000 car, but it couldn't sell for $1500. Overall, great for the SSP market.

Wow.....I'm surprised. Anyone know the winning bidder?

Just freakin WOW!

This makes me feel really good about my car, and maybe I can finally get them to insure it for what it is worth.

Great points. I too was shocked that the '82 from last year couldn't find a home at that $1,500 bargain price. :confused:

82 Mustang
 

Hello,

The VIN sticker on this car was painted over with gray primer. Has anyone had this before? Any ideas on how to remove the primer without killing the VIN sticker?

Thanks
Bryan

1982 CHP
1990 Arizona DPS
1993 Santa Clara SO

Bryan,

The sticker on my '83 DPS car was painted over. I used my fingernails (carefully) and just chipped off the paint. I know there's probably a better way, but that worked for me. The paint actually helped preserve the sticker.

The result...

82 Chp
 

Mike,

I got the paint off the sticker. The place where the numbers are is darker than on your car. I can still read the numbers. The build date is 6/82. The DSO numbers are F0047, RO188, 720102. From your photo, it looks like your car was painted copper. That is the same color that is under the gray primer on this car.

new photos

For those who can't zip.

Bryan,

That's actually my '83 DPS door tag.

The F and R numbers stand for "Accessory Reserve Load" (whatever that means.....has something to do with the spring rates).

Lookin' good. Gotta love those whitewalls.;)