In-Service Pics FHP Unit #1164

MOstang · #1 01-24-2009, 09:00 PM

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,

predator20 · #2 01-24-2009, 09:43 PM

Wow. Mike is going to have to do some updating on the resto doc.

Since yours has a Jetstream bar, there is no place for the siren like the Jetsonic does have. So like the Vector bar ones the siren is on the front bumper. Would have been better if they did it like CHP, inside the bumper cover.

http://www.specialservicemustang.net...ctorin1991.jpg

Also those antennas are HUGE!

ImEvil1 · #3 01-24-2009, 09:58 PM

Very interesting pics!

I'd also be interested to find out if the car originally had a Vector on it...only time I have seen the speaker up front like that was in those pics from Tampa.

That looks like a Jetsonic that was converted....maybe a TCL in the middle.

The antenna setup is normal, with the roof and trunk mounts for the Micor. Those other ones are probably for some type of CB setup, but I have to say I've never seen anything like it before on an FHP car. I have the same mount (used on my '91 and '93 CV back in the day).

Lights on the front are dashmasters.

ImEvil1 · #4 01-24-2009, 10:28 PM

BTW...siren speaker is a Federal BP100.

http://www.pwservice.com/lights_sire...nal/BP100.aspx

What year were these pics taken in? The quarter windows look pretty eaten up and I wouldn't think they'd be that bad in 1994...

MOstang · #5 01-24-2009, 10:39 PM

Thanks for all the feedback. A clarification on the car...it's a 1992 not a 1993. Mixed myself up with my Missouri SSP, which is the 93. Accident was November 20, 1994....car titled in June 1992. Thanks again for the input.

jarhed123 · #6 01-25-2009, 12:06 AM

These pictures remind me of Costa's posting about seeing a FHP car on the 836 with a Jetstream that had strobes. Looks like this could have been the same car. It appears to be a Troop E car, by the way the roads look.

stubes · #7 01-25-2009, 12:07 AM

those pics are very cool.

i just struck out with the state trying to get a copy of the original title for my cars troop#, they were only able only to send me the last 10 years of records....one time i wish my car was wrecked!

jarhed123 · #8 01-25-2009, 12:15 AM

The car's Troop assignment is easy. The car number stays in a particular troop. For example vehilce 1164 belong to i.e. Troop E in 1994 and today the same vehicle number still is in Troop E.

stadair · #9 01-25-2009, 12:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ImEvil1

BTW...siren speaker is a Federal BP100.

http://www.pwservice.com/lights_sire...nal/BP100.aspx

What year were these pics taken in? The quarter windows look pretty eaten up and I wouldn't think they'd be that bad in 1994...

Looks like just one picture shows worn quarter window, drivers side. But I think that that was just the flash reflecting. The other pictures do not show the same.

ImEvil1 · #10 01-25-2009, 12:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jarhed123

These pictures remind me of Costa's posting about seeing a FHP car on the 836 with a Jetstream that had strobes. Looks like this could have been the same car. It appears to be a Troop E car, by the way the roads look.

By the way the roads look??

It should have had the 800 Mhz setup by then if it were an E car, and I'm not seeing it. Of course, the dates on the docs posted on the web could be a little off, but the Sgt standing in one of the pics isn't wearing an 800 Mhz portable, either.

One of the pics shows the side of the lightbar, and it's definitely a Jetsonic, not a Jetstream.