Hello everyone
 

Hello everyone!! I frequent sspmustang.org so and I've only been here a couple of times. I don't know who is here and who isn't so I thought I'd do an intro for myself here. Sorry if it is repetitive for some of you.

So my name is Brian and I recently bought my first SSP. An 89 Nevada Highway Patrol Mustang. I was told about this car by NHPcars.com Mike. Mike is a really great guy. My wife and I had the privilege of meeting him a couple of weeks ago at the Ripon Police Car show.

My SSP is very stock and unmolested. Exactly what I wanted and was looking for. She is worn but I can handle that. My plans for my car is a restoration on it. I am looking forward to getting her mechanically sound and wearing the blue and silver she once had. So that is it for now.

Thank you. Brian

Congrats on the purchase! Those are wonderful cars and rare too. I love the blue!

Welcome aboard!

Congrats on your purchase.

Welcome Brian, I bought Mikes 1985 NHP Car. It would be nice to show both cars when they are done!! :welcome:

Welcome to NET Brian:welcome:
be sure to post up pics of your 89:)

:welcome: Brian.
Nevada SSP Mustangs look great in that blue!! RARE also.

:welcome:

Hi Brian! Welcome to the forum. :)

That Nevada car of yours is a great project, for sure. I was surprised it took so long (relatively speaking) for Mike to sell it. Please keep us posted (with pictures) as you work on the car. And feel free to ask questions as you go.

:D

Cool SSP for sure...welcome.

Hello.
I didn't buy Mikes 88 or 85. I bought an 89 that Mike had found in Carson City. I will difinetely keep you all posted once work commences on it. I am really excited to get it mechannically sound and wearing its in service colors. I know I will have plenty of questions. Thank you all in advance!!

Welcome Brian

Where are the pictures?

Welcome Aboard !!!!!!

Yes it would be great to show them off together. I was wondering where that 85 NHP went here in California. You are about 1.5 hours North of me. Have you done much to the 85 yet?

Some pics.


http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b6...P/IMG_2861.jpg
http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/a...9/DSC01369.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b6...P/IMG_2895.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b6...P/IMG_2883.jpg

Really cool car to start with. Was this the one that was a lighter blue when in-service w/NVHP?

Nice SOLID car there... :thumbsup: very good start.

Welcome aboard, it's nice to see another solid SSP being on it's way to being restored.

To my knowledge with the evidence I have found, yes this car was a lighter blue. The paint code on the door sticker is "3R"--- Medium Shadow Blue Metallic. Areas where the paint is chipping off shows this blue. I have found no evidence of a darker blue. In the pics below you will see the circular cutout from the left rear fender where the hole saw cut the hole for the whip antenna. I found this piece, and the backing piece for the antenna mount, when I was snooping around the rear inner fender areas. Some of the other pics are areas where the paint is chipping off. You can also see the inside of the trunk, the door jambs, engine compartment, etc. being a lighter blue.

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b6...P/IMG_2889.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b6...P/IMG_2892.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b6...P/IMG_2891.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b6...IMG_2906-1.jpg

I will begin a thread about my car in the 87-93 area.

I think that will be real sharp and unique in the lighter blue. :2thumbs:

Welcome to the site and congrats on the purchase and acquisition. My first Mustang was an '89 Mustang LX Hatchback and was that exact color, with Regatta Blue cloth interior. A beautiful blue and even more unique for NV I would think. I can't wait to see the finished product. Best of luck.

Greg