In-Service Pics FHP Unit #1164 - Page 2

jarhed123 · #11 01-25-2009, 01:35 AM

I agree, the Jetsonic was seen clearly seen by me on the first post. I was not clear, could it be that Costa saw a Jetsonic lightbar with the strobs inside. I have seen a round strob that is sold for the JetSonic/JetStream. Costa could have confused the Jetsonic with a Jetstream at the time.

Judging by the walls and the water tank tower, it appeared to me the accident was on I-95 North close to Hollywood.

MOstang · #12 01-25-2009, 01:41 PM

Thanks again for all the feedback. The original title had the unit number (1164) and the Troop (L) written on them in same fashion as I've seen reference material for the FHP SSP's. Both of these appear to have held true from these photos. In 3-4 of the pictures, you can make out the Troop # (L) in addition to the 1164 unit number on the License Plates.

Does seem to have been a rather unique equipment setup, which makes me curious how much discretion the Troopers had in how their cars were equipped. Thanks again and appreciate any additional thoughts folks have.

ImEvil1 · #13 01-25-2009, 02:37 PM

Troop L makes sense. No 800 MHz until 1998.

FHP Troopers were allowed to add CBs, but weren't supposed to make any permanent changes to the cars without prior approval (despite the misinformation out there). Their policy manual, which is posted online, further explains this. This policy was written in 1996, but the one before it was similiar.

http://www.flhsmv.gov/fhp/Manuals/0603.pdf

MOstang · #14 01-25-2009, 04:15 PM

Good information...thanks for sharing.

MOstang · #15 01-25-2009, 05:42 PM

Looks like the Trooper who was assigned to my car at the time (Earl Brown) is now an FHP Lieutenant in Troop L.

ImEvil1 · #16 01-25-2009, 05:48 PM

Cool...maybe he has some more pics of the car.

MOstang · #17 01-25-2009, 07:02 PM

I'll take a shot at writing him a letter and see what happens. Will be fun to see if I hear back from him. I was fortunate enough to meet the Missouri State Trooper who was assigned to my 93 Missouri State Highway Patrol Mustang SSP.

mac88chp · #18 01-26-2009, 01:05 AM

Those photos are a resto treasure trove, unbelieveable! (Although I don't know if I'd ever have the guts to mount a speaker to the front bumper like that again....eeks, what a bad idea that was.)

NoDrama43 · #19 02-03-2009, 12:32 PM

lol....yeh the speaker is kinda.....uhhhhh....not so attractive. However it is what it is. Depending on how specific you want to be with the restoration. I think I would opt to put it under the bumper cover like they did on the unmarked cars.

I just called FHP. They are sending me the 20 photos they have of my 1987 unit #1564. It was involved in a crash in 1989.
I am interested to see how this car was equipped.

I also have the name of the trooper that was driving it. I need to try and locate him also.

xxtrpr · #20 02-08-2009, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by mpatte5

Hello,

A couple weeks ago I sent in request for a copy of police accident report for my 1993 FHP SSP #1164 when it was in-service along with the associated photographs of the accident. Special thanks to FHP#1118 for the instructions you posted on the forum describing how to reqeust these. It's pretty neat having that documentation available.

While I haven't received the police reports as yet, a CD with 16 photographs arrived today. The accident in November 1994 itself doesn't appear to have been too significant, but will be interesting to see what the crash report has to say when it arrives.

As we have begun to notice with the photos of the FHP's, some interesting variations appear to have existed in how my FHP SSP was equipped as compared with other photos I've seen previously. I've attached a few of the photos.

Many of you are much more knowledgeable than I about the various police equipment, etc. and I would be appreciative of any input from you on what some of the equipment is that is visible in the photographs.

A few items that I've noted...a siren appears to have been mounted on the front bumper. Not sure what type this is and I've only seen 1 other FHP SSP phtoto with that setup (I believe it was a late 80's model). Antenna setup appears much different than photos I've seen before - not sure what kind these are. Maybe some dash lasers installed in the car too?

No unit # evident on the top of the car. The FHP decal on top of the trunk appears to have been previously removed leaving some decal residue behind. The decal on the passenger side door is coming unadhered around top and bottom.

Have attached a few photos on this thread for convenience...the rest can be viewed in my Fotki album.

http://public.fotki.com/MOstang/must...e-photographs/

Appreciate any insights folks might able to offer me. Thanks in advance for your assistance.

Warm Regards,

I always wondered why it had holes in front bumper cover i replaced it when i did car over that is awesome to see inservice pictures i miss that car. Also shows what i thought the one trunk antenna drilled in and 2 other clamp down with set screw trunk hed the dents in lid where they were and screw dents on underside.