Proper Signage & Responsible SSP Usage

GSPI · #1 04-14-2011, 09:27 AM

I'm guessing that you don't go to Florida then as the color is a sticking point with them down there from what I've seen in their vehicle code. I was wondering how you attach those covers. Magnets are great on metal but even so, it works best if you use some blue painter's tape to keep things secure.

copcamaro · #2 04-14-2011, 02:22 PM

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I'm guessing that you don't go to Florida then as the color is a sticking point with them down there from what I've seen in their vehicle code. I was wondering how you attach those covers. Magnets are great on metal but even so, it works best if you use some blue painter's tape to keep things secure.

Correct about taking to FL.
I will NEVER take the car there, as I would go directly to jail with the color.
As I said the painted magnetic covers are held on with Scotch doublesided POSTER tape.It's as thin as regular scotch tape, but sticky both sides.
I drove all the way to Ca. from Mo. and back 4,000 plus miles, at sometimes a little above the speed limit and never had one come loose and fly off.
When they are painted the car color, it really camoflages the car.
I even take the 3 antennas off and leave the AM/FM and CB radio on.
Radar, I leave in and play with it at times, which really slows some of those agressive drivers down.
To my reccolection I have never been stopped in my 20 years showing the cars, as I believe in taking all the precautions I can as to not get stopped and screw this hobby up.

28HopUp · #3 04-14-2011, 02:35 PM

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To my reccolection I have never been stopped in my 20 years showing the cars, as I believe in taking all the precautions I can as to not get stopped and screw this hobby up.

Now you've done it! By saying that, you're gonna get pulled over any day now. Isn't that Murphy's Law?

Hope you don't get stopped. In terms of the last part of your sentence, thank you for your diligence.

NoDrama43 · #4 04-14-2011, 03:06 PM

sounds like you have it figured out. taking the lightbar and antennas off go a long way to"de-police" the car.

NoDrama43 · #5 04-14-2011, 03:25 PM

A few just don't seem to understand the importance of their actions with the cars. the worst is the ones that do stupid things, then arrogantly brag about it on a public forum. Heaven forbid someone question their intentions, especially if they think their profession gives them some sort of "pass" on making us look bad ??? People really need to think about what all the other motoring public sees and what opinions they may formulate because of how we drive the cars. I have made mistakes with the cars myself over the past 15 years, but I have learned from my mistakes and the mistakes of others. The sooner everyone gets on the same page and makes "image" a priority, the better we and every other cop car owner/driver will be accepted. It only takes one childish act to tip the scales against us as we have seen in the past. We all make mistakes, and sometimes we just need to say...wow I screwed that up and it won't happen again.

I am off the soapbox on this topic. I think we have beat it to death.............

GSPI · #6 04-14-2011, 05:28 PM

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The sooner everyone gets on the same page and makes "image" a priority, the better we and every other cop car owner/driver will be accepted.

Perception is reality. Make sure the perception is not a bad reflection on the hobby.

MOstang · #7 04-14-2011, 05:35 PM

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A few just don't seem to understand the importance of their actions with the cars. the worst is the ones that do stupid things, then arrogantly brag about it on a public forum. Heaven forbid someone question their intentions, especially if they think their profession gives them some sort of "pass" on making us look bad ??? People really need to think about what all the other motoring public sees and what opinions they may formulate because of how we drive the cars. I have made mistakes with the cars myself over the past 15 years, but I have learned from my mistakes and the mistakes of others. The sooner everyone gets on the same page and makes "image" a priority, the better we and every other cop car owner/driver will be accepted. It only takes one childish act to tip the scales against us as we have seen in the past. We all make mistakes, and sometimes we just need to say...wow I screwed that up and it won't happen again.

Those thoughts were really well put.

ImEvil1 · #8 04-14-2011, 07:21 PM

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Those thoughts were really well put.

x1000.

28HopUp · #9 04-15-2011, 11:26 AM

Hi Andy! Nice to see you around. Hope you enjoy the show.

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A few just don't seem to understand the importance of their actions with the cars. the worst is the ones that do stupid things, then arrogantly brag about it on a public forum. Heaven forbid someone question their intentions, especially if they think their profession gives them some sort of "pass" on making us look bad ??? People really need to think about what all the other motoring public sees and what opinions they may formulate because of how we drive the cars. I have made mistakes with the cars myself over the past 15 years, but I have learned from my mistakes and the mistakes of others. The sooner everyone gets on the same page and makes "image" a priority, the better we and every other cop car owner/driver will be accepted. It only takes one childish act to tip the scales against us as we have seen in the past. We all make mistakes, and sometimes we just need to say...wow I screwed that up and it won't happen again.

Jim, that was an extrememly well-worded comment about the responsibility involved with owning/operating an antique/classic police vehicle. GSPI is right - it's how our actions are perceived by the public that carry weight. It's obvious that some SSP owners have differing opinions as to what's acceptable behavior and what is not. Given that individual states have different laws about what is allowed and what is not, it becomes difficult to develop any common sense guidelines for owning/operating our SSP's. But by having an intelligent open discussion, hopefully we can bring light to an important topic related to our hobby.

ImEvil1 · #10 04-15-2011, 12:04 PM

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Jim, that was an extrememly well-worded comment about the responsibility involved with owning/operating an antique/classic police vehicle. GSPI is right - it's how our actions are perceived by the public that carry weight. It's obvious that SSP enthusiasts have differing opinions as to what's acceptable behavior and what is not. Given that individual states have different laws about what is allowed and what is not, it becomes difficult to develop any common sense guidelines for owning/operating our SSP's. But by having an intelligent open discussion, hopefully we can bring light to an important topic related to our hobby.

I'm proud of the fact that we are able to do that here. We've all made mistakes, and we'll also make more before it's all said and done. The ability to talk about it *intelligently* and *openly* is what makes us different. That, and being willing to go the extra mile to stand up to others who can't seem to do the right thing.

Anyone want to see a new thread on the topic?