1988 chp

[bullitt2001]

Hello I'm new on this forum.. I'm going to possibly by a 1988 chp mustang.. I was going to ask what exactly to look for to make sure it's a true chp. Here is the link. http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/cto/3076575327.html. Tell me what you think.. Oh and this is the vin. 1fabp40e9jf221513. Thanks

[Mustang Kid]

Welcome! Looks like a nice starting point if you get it. What would your plans be with it?

You can tell a CHP by the buck tag, door tag DSO #, the vin (if its in the range of CHP vins), three holes on the side of the black plastic around the gauge cluster(right side), traces of where the spotlights and whip antenna were (cracking bondo?), traces of black and white paint, raised unit # written on the drivers door jam above the door sticker, ect.

Looks like that is the "CHP" repaint that was put on prior to sale.

[mac88chp]

I remember this car being for sale a while back. I think it was confirmed a CHP then, it's in the VIN range. The DSO# on the door cert. label and the buck tag should read "72-0047".

[Andy]

Originally Posted by Mustang Kid

Welcome! Looks like a nice starting point if you get it. What would your plans be with it?

You can tell a CHP by the buck tag, door tag DSO #, the vin (if its in the range of CHP vins), three holes on the side of the black plastic around the gauge cluster(right side), traces of where the spotlights and whip antenna were (cracking bondo?), traces of black and white paint, raised unit # written on the drivers door jam above the door sticker, ect.

Looks like that is the "CHP" repaint that was put on prior to sale.

Sam.
I think you could change your user name to SSP Detective!
ALL great information given a first timer here. very similar to
my questions i had asked
And bullitt2001.............
welcome to the site. You came to the right place!
Now buy that thing before someone else does and
makes it into a dumb ass drag car!
(happens more then you would think)

[Mustang Kid]

Originally Posted by Andy

Sam.
I think you could change your user name to SSP Detective!
ALL great information given a first timer here. very similar to
my questions i had asked
And bullitt2001.............
welcome to the site. You came to the right place!
Now buy that thing before someone else does and
makes it into a dumb ass drag car!
(happens more then you would think)

Thanks Andy
After all, I've learned what I know from this site and the many great members


Do buy the car, as what Andy said is true. Or some kid will get a hold of it and rice it out.

[bullitt2001]

I want to bring it back to stock.. Did they repaint all chp cars? I thought maybe it was a CID car or other special unit.. I appreciate the help.. I should have it tommorow night!

[chism]

Originally Posted by bullitt2001

I want to bring it back to stock.. Did they repaint all chp cars? I thought maybe it was a CID car or other special unit.. I appreciate the help.. I should have it tommorow night!

Yes, Texas repainted all their cars before sending them to auction too. Poke around the engine bay, door jams, and the underside of the rear decklid and you should see reminance of the old paint. The color on the shock towers should give you some clue to the original color. Another thing to look for is the speedo cluster. It should be a 160 mph unit and say "Certified Calibration" at the bottom of the guage.