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Originally Posted by CHP8302

Even your sign you give credit to where you found information on the car and that is what it is all about.

Here is my poster board for you guys to enjoy.

FHP first used the SSP Mustang in 1983, when they ordered 40 units for patrol use, initially for use on the Florida Turnpike. That began a run with FHP through the 1993 model year. FHP purchased upwards of 1663 of these cars, making them one of the largest users of the SSP Mustang. FHP allowed individual Troops to outfit the cars; therefore, there is not a standard location for equipment placement (www.sspmustang.org / www.specialservicemustang.net).
In 1986 FHP ordered only 147 units. FHP started ordering their cars with the new, blue silicon heavy duty hoses (with “aircraft-style clamps”), and Police fan clutch, in addition to the other, standard –production SSP options. FHP ordered their marked Mustangs factory painted in the Patrol's "Black and Tan" color scheme. The trunk was not on the car when it was painted black, which is why the trunk hinges and inner trunk area (trunk floor and sides) are black, and the underside of the decklid itself is cream. Paint codes changed over the years, with the 1983 code for the cream color listed as WT 1077, and for 1993 the color listed as WT1677 (www.specialservicemustang.net).
For 1984-1993, FHP used 48-inch Jetsonic (JS) lightbars (primarily, but there are a few exceptions). The model used is the older, chain-driven bar. The rotators also served double-duty as flashers. The bars had a front-light cutout option, which was necessary for rear flashers, but it also allowed Troopers to display rotating lights to the rear only. Take-down lights were mounted on the outside ends of the bars, facing forward, this was unique to FHP. The JS were controlled by Federal Signal JSS model switchboxes, which enabled the various functions of the bar (www.specialservicemustang.net).
FHP ran three different sirens in the cars, and they reused them from car-to-car (as long as they were still serviceable). Whelen WS-295, Federal Signal PA-200, and Federal PA-300 models were used throughout the Mustang run. Marked cars received roof numbers sometime between 1986 and 1987. FHP utilized Motorola Micor radio equipment, transmitting on VHF (4 channel, 154 MHz frequency), through the run of the Mustang. The cars all used dual antennas for the Micors, with the usual setup being a longer antenna on the roof (VHF, 12-18 inches), and a shorter one on the trunk lid (4 inches, for handheld-to-car transmissions at UHF 465 MHz, via use of a mobile, trunk mounted repeater). The Micors were 4 channels, scan head varieties, and the two heads. The Motorola trunk repeaters used by FHP were Motorola PAC R/T (UHF) units. Most cars ran these in conjunction with the Micor VHF radios (www.specialservicemustang.net).
Radar units were used throughout the Mustang run, and VASCAR units were sporadically used also. Kustom KR-10, KR-10SP, Trooper, and MPH K-55 radar units were commonly used. Antenna mounting varied, just as everything else did inside. Some cars have been seen with dual antenna setups, while others only ran singles (www.specialservicemustang.net).
Many, but not all, FHP Mustangs were equipped with VentShades brand covers on the left and right doors, at the top of the windows. These were stainless-finish deflectors designed so that the windows could be lowered in inclement weather, without a rush of rainwater pouring into the car (www.specialservicemustang.net).
The fender lettering “State Trooper” and state seals have changed since the SSP Mustangs were in use. Then, the letters were bright yellow and all decals non-reflective. Notice the font on the “R”, it has a straight leg. The “R” used in today’s cars have a rounded leg on the “R” I spend months on this restoration; your feedback would be greatly appreciated. I would like to thank everyone who help me with this restoration; from everyone at the forums to the individual Troopers who supported my efforts.

The above information was made possible by research from many current and retired FHP Troopers as well as archived information from the Florida Highway Patrol. My restoration is dedicated to all Law Enforcement Officers. For more information on SSP Mustangs, please visit the SSP websites at:

www.specialservicemustang.net

www.sspmustang.org