1991 FHP Unit #1072 restoration progress

[ImEvil1]

Nice car, Patrick. How were you able to get the paperwork you posted in your last pic? It looks like something done via the local dealership, especially since it mentions rear lights and decals. Pretty neat.

BTW, they call them Troops in FL, not barracks.

[FHP813]

Troop L in Palm beach.

[28HopUp]

Patrick, thanks for posting up pictures. The car is going to look great when you're done.

[Pln0226]

Originally Posted by 28HopUp

Patrick, thanks for posting up pictures. The car is going to look great when you're done.

Hi Bill! Glad I did, thanks for suggesting it. I am having a blast fixing this historical vehicle, can't wait to get her done!

[Pln0226]

Originally Posted by FHP813

Troop L in Palm beach.

Thanks Bernie!

[Pln0226]

Originally Posted by ImEvil1

Nice car, Patrick. How were you able to get the paperwork you posted in your last pic? It looks like something done via the local dealership, especially since it mentions rear lights and decals. Pretty neat.

BTW, they call them Troops in FL, not barracks.

Hi Mike, thanks! I was quite lucky to get that paperwork! I think I got the right person on the right day, as I understand that it can be difficult to get information from the FHP. I just started calling every number I could find on the Internet until I found someone that was willing to help me, I guess persistence pays off. She actually wouldn't give me her name as she thought she would get into trouble for giving me this info! I knew that it was very special. There were actually 8 units ordered that day, and only 4 had been delivered at the time this document was modified. She explained what all of the hand written notes and numbers meant, too. Pretty cool stuff! Thanks for the clarification on the troops, I must have had Mass on my mind!

[ImEvil1]

Originally Posted by Pln0226

Hi Mike, thanks! I was quite lucky to get that paperwork! I think I got the right person on the right day, as I understand that it can be difficult to get information from the FHP. I just started calling every number I could find on the Internet until I found someone that was willing to help me, I guess persistence pays off. She actually wouldn't give me her name as she thought she would get into trouble for giving me this info! I knew that it was very special. There were actually 8 units ordered that day, and only 4 had been delivered at the time this document was modified. She explained what all of the hand written notes and numbers meant, too. Pretty cool stuff! Thanks for the clarification on the troops, I must have had Mass on my mind!

Thanks for the info. Many others here are seeking info for their FHP cars, if you have a way to contact her again.

There were a ton ordered, but I'm reasonably sure that most went through Duval Ford in Jax.

[Pln0226]

Originally Posted by ImEvil1

Thanks for the info. Many others here are seeking info for their FHP cars, if you have a way to contact her again.

There were a ton ordered, but I'm reasonably sure that most went through Duval Ford in Jax.

You got it, Mike! I had read that many were ordered from Don Reid and hadn't heard about Duval, interesting, thanks!

[Pln0226]

Here are some pics from my visit to the body shop today. I was thrilled to see that the car was in the paint booth and ready to be "squirted" (not my term, this is what the owner said lol!). All of the trim will be removed and painted separately (shown with it still on here). I was told it should be ready by the end of next week, originally they said it wouldnt be ready until the fall so I am very happy. Now I just hope the seats and wheels are near completion. I spent the weekend in the garage working on the interior trim, cleaning and refinishing it. I put the door panels together with new lock grommets, new window/lock switches and bezels. I also configured the light bar and figured out "which wire did what". She is getting there quickly, maybe I will get a cruise in before the end of the season afterall! Thanks for looking, I will try to post more after my next visit to the body shop on Wednesday.