86 CHP #3852
 

So here it is, a couple of you have heard about it but I wanted to start a thread for the car. This is '86 CHP unit number 3852. Still has the buck on the keyring with 3852, and 3852 is still visible on the door. The car is an unbelievable specimen. I bought it from the son of the man who purchased the car from the CHP auction, and it has been meticulously maintained since then. It had covers on the seats and dash that actually preserved everything perfectly, there is nary a cigarette burn on the seat. The tan interior was really well preserved, it does need carpet though.

The spot for the whip antenna is visible, as well as the repeater antenna on the roof. The holes for the spotlights can be made out also, and are nicely plugged in the interior. The car is 100% solid, and frame rails are arrow straight. It's just incredible.

The plans are: Paint it to all black, as the car will be a driver for me, and put the whip antenna and spotlights back on to give it the CHP flare. I won't paint the roof or doors white, but I'll leave the insides of the doors white in case the next owner wants to put it back completely to in-service specs. This car would be a super easy restoration for someone, and I'm going to do my best to only make that easier on the next person for when it comes time to move on. With my '86 DPS going back completely to in-service, I don't want two cars that I can't drive on the street.

Alas, it's on to the pictures. The gray car is one of 22 Idaho '86 SSP cars. It will be listed for sale here shortly.

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k9...gs455/CHP4.jpg
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k9...gs455/CHP5.jpg
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k9...gs455/CHP6.jpg
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k9...gs455/CHP3.jpg

a couple more...
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k9...gs455/CHP1.jpg
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k9...gs455/CHP2.jpg

Nice score Chris!! And welcome to another 4 eyed CHP in our ranks. Awesome.

Am I sensing a future 4 eyed CHP roundup on the horizon? :)

Can't wait to see the progress as it happens. Cool!

WOW! That car is in amazing shape after all of these years. Your plan for the all-black configuration as a driver sounds like a great idea ;) Please keep the pictures coming as you continue working on the car.

:2thumbs:

Nice car!

Yes that is! Very nice. I like those 4 eyed cars.

Thank you for the comments gentlemen, I'm pretty stoked that I found it! I've been keeping my eyes out for a very original, well kept '86 SSP 5 speed car for years and am glad to have found one! She's a great cruiser, AC blows ice cold and the cop wheels sure turn heads... it's been many years since one of these cars has been seen around these parts!

I've always wanted an 86 CHP, especially with the tan interior. Very Nice.

Awsome find Chris! Another 4 eye CHP! The 4 eye CHP cars were plentiful here 15 years ago. Now I never see any. When I drive mine, people here ask me where did you find that car? That is amasing that you found that rare car in that condition.

Thanks Rich! This is the first really decent '86 that I've seen come up for sale in the last year or two. It seems like so many of these cars (in cali in particular) got modded or turned into weird show cars. I can't wait until mine takes on a form a little closer to yours!

Great score Chris. You are correct in that the number of stock or near-stock retired SSPs, esp. four-eyed, out here have been in seriously short supply for probably more than a decade. Treat that one right! :2thumbs:

Got my assignment card! Sold for $6000 at auction on 4/21/88 as well. Super cool!

who got you the assignment card Chris?

Robert Read, picked up a set of spotlights for it with the correct bulbs from him as well.
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k9...ssignment2.jpg

Funny, it replaced car # E408408 - 20 off from my '85 (#E408428).

Good stuff.

That's great! I'm glad to see another CHP assignment card surface. Interesting that your '86 replaced an '85. I've never seen "pool" car listed like that before either. Cool stuff!

This car seems to have been pretty expensive at auction, isn't $6000 kind of high? I thought most of the cars were in the 4500-5500 range...

Does the backside of the assignment card list the color the car was painted prior to auction? Maybe it looked nicer than the silver metallic they used on my car, which sold for $4,650.00 on 2/4/88. Your card also says "LA", whereas mine said "Sacto". The different auction location may have played a role in your car selling for more money.

It looks like the scanned copy has the right lower corner cut off. What was your car's Location Code?

location code is 825, on the back it lists "location of sale" as Torrance. It was painted white according to the card, and I'm positive this is the original white paint job from the auction. It's peeling off in a few places, showing black and gray trim under it!!

That would be the CHP office in Bishop, CA, according to:

http://www.chp.ca.gov/depts_divs_offs/offices.html


Barstow is #835, btw...

Very cool!!!

When I was buying cars off the Torrance/MTM lot around 1991-1992 - Mustangs were selling for $6500+, so $6K would likely be inline for the LA audience. :)

Robert Reed
 

How do I get in touch with this gentleman.

I'm not sure how I missed this thread. Congrats, Chris. Nice find indeed. Definitely keep us updated on the restoration.

A 4-eyed CHP reunion would be awesome, but it will be a while before I'm ready to take my '82 cross-country. :)

Greg

Are you asking about Chris's source for the CHP parts and Assignment Card? If so, we can get you his contact info...


I agree! In 2012 perhaps?

Depends on where the meeting location would be. I'll certainly spend this summer working toward that goal!!

A 4-eyed CHP reunion? I just might have to make that goal as my restoration deadline. :)

Guys, I've purchased a newer DD so this one will be up for sale very soon. I'm having the tint redone today as it looked pretty poor. If anyone wants without a doubt the best and easiest '86 CHP resto candidate in the country, PM me. This car is exactly as it left CHP in '88, fully documented, and is 100% solid and functioning. I drive it 50 miles a day, in texas right now (avg temps have been 105*) and the A/C will freeze you out.

Pictures and a full ad will come over the next week.

86 CHP
 

Sent you a pm Chris.....

Thats a very nice car. My dad has 2 85 CHPs, both are white(one for sure by the CHP and the other possibly still has the CHP repaint). I wonder how many each year were repainted white... Out of the 5 CHPs my dad has, 3 are white and 2 are still b/w.
If I had the money, I would want to buy your 86:thumbsup:

Chris, I may be interested in this one. Let me know if you've still got her.

Thanks guys, everyone has been responded to. I need a good home for her, otherwise I don't mind keeping her :)

Chris,

She is now resting comfortably here in San Antonio. Tommorrow begins a new day for her. Thanks! :) She is a great car! She was a stellar ride home!

David

David, it was great to meet you yesterday and I'm excited that the car went to such a good home. Please post any updates, I can't wait to see her "back in black"!

David,

Congrats on the purchase. Are you the gentleman on CCdC who was looking for a SSP? Regardless, thanks for joining up. Feel free to ask questions along the way...

Yep, Dat's da guy Bill!!

Welcome aboard David! I'm glad that worked out. I have to say that Chris is an exceptional individual to work with on a car deal and David sound happy about the purchase!

I was going to start a fresh thread to update the progress of the car, but I thought that it might be more appropriate to keep this one alive to kinda show its entire history on this board. Thoughts?

As of this date, I have:

Installed the 2 Correct CHP Spotlights
Arranged for the car to be painted. I am in the process of removing the trim items, door handles, lock cylinders etc... in prep for the bodyshop.
I purchased some NOS rear deck light housings, but need the following information and parts.

What bulb numbers were for the Blue and Amber lamps?

Also, I am looking for:

Correct Rear Deck Light Brackets (Both Sides)
CC1 Light/Siren Controller
MPA Siren Amp and Interconnect Cables
Shotgun Rack (For 1986)
Roxter Maplight
Clipboard
Scanner
Radio Equipment
66" Antenna and Mount
Gutter Clamp and Antenna

Also I am looking for the following FORD items:

Hood Insulator
Passenger Door Bodyside Molding (Mine is a little Wavy)
Windsheild Washer Fluid Bottle

Any direction on this would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!

David

If you mean "hood insulation" by "Hood Insulator" you can take that off your list, as 1986 SSPs did not come with hood insulation. Both of the 86s I have owned did not have it (the 1989 SSP that I presently own does not have it either). The local 93 SSP with 1,400 original miles also is without one. The pre-86 SSPs may have, but I can't say for sure.

Nice Chris !

I remember driving those when I worked the Garberville area.
Put me first in line if you ever decide to sell :)
Thanks !
john

Congrats, David.

I have some of the stuff you need. Sorry I missed your call the other day; I've been out of town for work. We'll catch up soon.