Proud new owner: 1993 CHP SSP

project_ssp · #1 10-01-2012, 09:22 PM

Just picked up my first SSP! 1993 CHP.

My buddy got me interested in mustangs a few years ago, and then SSPs a little while back. Ive been looking for a 93 CHP SSP for a while now but they are pretty expensive down here and difficult to find! When I saw this one in Eugene, OR for $2500 I had to jump on it. I live in Corona (socal) had to take a plane up to Oregon, and drove it all the way back this past weekend. Fun drive in my new SSP!

It isnt in fantastic shape but it is definitely salvageable. No rust, motor is beat tho and chassis has just under 290k miles, I think it is in great shape for the beginning of a project tho. Still need to do a lot of looking around the car though just to familiarize myself with it. I am looking forward to the project!

Anyways, now the real work begins! The previous owner told me over the phone that he knew it was an interceptor but he did not have any of the info for the agency or area it serviced and he said it had no markings anywhere on the car... But when I got it home I checked behind the headlight and the original tags where still attached! I couldnt however locate any markings that show the unit number. In the pic you can see that the door sticker was removed and the unit number appears to have been sanded off. But it looks like the original door because it has some reflective tape that was painted over. I am going to try slowly sanding off the paint on the inside of the door and see if I can uncover a unit number. I poked around a lot of the car and couldnt find anything but Im sure I will figure it out. Next step is register in CA again and request the DMV history to try and trace back to original plate.

I would really like to get some info on the service life of the car and a little background on whos it was, if it was ever damaged or any cool history behind it. Does anyone know how I can start looking for this info?

Vin:1FACP40E3PF111876

Next post will have pics if I can figure out how to attach them!

project_ssp · #2 10-01-2012, 09:26 PM

Unfortunately, this is the only picture I could add rightnow. The rest need to be resized so Im going to need to figure out how to get that done. Il post the rest when I accomplish the resizing!

project_ssp · #3 10-01-2012, 09:42 PM

Got it! Here are the rest of the pics ive snapped so far.

Does anyone know what that barcode is? it was on the inside of the drivers door where the unit number would normally be found.

project_ssp · #4 10-01-2012, 09:44 PM

Also, I have unlimited carfax for the rest about 20 days, as long as you have the plate number I can run them for you. Just ask

CHP8336 · #5 10-01-2012, 10:00 PM

NICE!!!! Another save. Remember it's a addiction.......

1985 SSP'S Breed here.

chp1982 · #6 10-01-2012, 10:07 PM

Great save! Glad it made the trip back to CA. What are your plans for the car?

Mustang Kid · #7 10-01-2012, 10:40 PM

Sweet! Glad someone saved it from being turned into something it shouldn't be

Looks like the door was replaced. When the cars were repainted before the CHP sold them on their car lot, generally the door tags were taped off, and door jams left unsanded before paint(unit # readable). The CHP office auto tech where the car served most likely put the reflective tape on the replacement door, pretty sure it was something every CHP vehicle had to have.
My dad has a twin to this car. You can see it in one of the recent threads I have posted.

What are your plans in the long run? You can't find out where a vehicle served unless you have the unit number or the plate(last four digits are the same), then only hope the assignment card still exists.

Can you run VINs on Carfax? Pretty sure you can... I have a 92 GT that needs to be run if thats ok?

You don't find many as nice as the one you bought, especially with the "CHP Repaint"

28HopUp · #8 10-02-2012, 11:05 AM

First off - welcome to the forum. Your SSP looks very nice, and I bet you enjoyed every mile on the way home.

Using some of your pictures, I created a page for your car in our VIN Project:

http://www.specialservicemustang.net...info111876.htm

In terms of that bar code, I know that Toshi's 93 CHP Mustang has a similar bar code, but with only 8 numbers:

http://www.specialservicemustang.net...info111908.htm

And if you can run some CARFAX reports by VIN, I have a few and Bobby aka kapracing has several as well. Let us know and we will send you the numbers. I appreciate your kind offer.

John10608 · #9 10-02-2012, 01:17 PM

Welcome and congrats on the save !
You have a good CHP Mustang there and I am sure you'll make her even better !

I remember those bar codes were for auto theft purposes if I am correct.
Correct me guys if I am wrong.
They came out about 1992 and were on all body parts of cars. It was an easier way to identify if parts were stolen if those codes did not match on the rest of the car or were missing / destryoed.
That is all I remember about those small stickers. They were for auto theft purposes for body parts on cars.
Mine are all pinted over on my car, but still there.
If I remember right, if they are removed, it destroys the numbers on the sticker. Makes them gray so you can tell it has been tampered with.

Wish I'd known you were driving through. I am in Medford Oregon.
Could have met up with you and showed you my 1992 CHP mustang and checked out your car.

Nice picture of your car at the base of Anderson Grade at the i-5 rest stop before Yreka there. Hope you had a great view of Mt. Shasta !!

Keep us posted on the progress !
Congrats !
John

mac88chp · #10 10-02-2012, 01:31 PM

Welcome and congrats on the purchase. If you're looking to put a few more miles on your new aquisition then come on up to the Ripon show this weekend:

http://www.specialservicemustang.net...ead.php?t=4442

This is your opportunity to check out numerous SSPs, see them in action, meet and network with the owners, possibly find some parts or info and generally have a great time. You can enter your car in the daily driver class if you decide to bring it.