In regards to the TX state laws regarding OFF DUTY use of personal motor vehicles for the purposes of TRAFFIC CONTROL/FUNERAL ESCORTs, we are REQUIRED to have "POLICE" markings on the cars. We are also REQUIRED to have 360 degree of warning lights with RED being required, and BLUE/AMBER being optional. Most officers have picked up retired CVPIs, and use them, while others use misc. vehicle types. I understand that most of you don't know this, however, in TX, construction companies are REQUIRED to hire Full-Time Off Duty Peace Officers to perform traffic control duties on job sites where 'Lane Closure(s)", or normal flow of traffic is to be interupted for periods of time. So how is this RETARDED? I am a little taken aback by your comment. I feel it was uncalled for at best. The side jobs pay between $25-$35 an hour, and will PAY for the restoration in no time. (Or Re-Pay) as I am restoring her first... LOL
As far as the restoration is concerned, I have decided to stick to the "ALL BLACK" route. I am otherwise, going to equip it with the correct CHP gear that was used in 1986.
Another "Bright Spot" is that Chris has graciously allowed me to retain her TX Vanity plates that he had for her. They read "86 CHP" and are in the new Black/White "Lone Star State" style, which will look killer on her when she is all black.
I am open to hearing differing opinions here.
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