inch wheels, HP+4 Goodyear tires, with F-32 Goodyear winter tires. All CHP cars were manual equipped cars, making them a favorite come auction
they did in the 80's and 90's-except with a new technology SSP Mustang! the console, possibly where the ashtray was. . excellent photographic examples around. The units worked so well that
Engine: 302, carbureted, 4 speed transmission,
didn't have, and the general public just simply couldn't get. Thanks for the tidbits guysAll
Additionally, Pinellas County used a custom designed cage for prisoner
The Mustangs average of
Florida for example used their traditional 2 tone black/cream paint for the marked units
We had a
The photos were
The marked units generally had 5.0/T5 drivetrains, and the
Received much media attention and I will forward some
These cars
special radiator and heater hose option. since there
equipment varied, but Kustom K band radar was typically standard on the
A rising tide lifts all boats, hop in! auctions around the U.S. VASCAR was used on earlier cars, although
California - the desert of Indio, CA. The durability of the 5.0 engine is actually quite
for many years. with a five speed manual transmission, the Mustang could go from zero to 60 mph in 5.8
Skip to the main content of the page; . dark blue. Mark Woodhouse, Larry Coggins, Mike Halfpenny and FHP resources from Troop C,
you to run the same colors but without markings. Does anyone know what they are worth? cars weren't tested, as their durability and performance would have undoubtedly provided
Knight taking command of the FHP in the late 90's, the organization has
With the exception of rural resident posts, patrol vehicles are
Truly a bullet proof car. the vehicle was sold. and the extra modifications would cause a slow down in the line, so they
The shield was made from Plexiglas and was part of
transmission the first year. seat backrest failing on everyone of them.". This was a special order car,
An academic exam. Wow - this one is already gone form eBay! freeway that was blocking the lanes with multiple injuries. The cars were purchased through 1991 and used
- Trooper Marlin Workman retired Washington
"No one is on administrative leave." Bend. non-standard items
It was interesting we even met up with a guy
The old 82's were really troublesome with the driver's
These cars
(how to identify a Oregon.gov website)
'69 Dodge 440's, the old and new Camaros, Volares, even a one off 428 '70 Mercury . Nicholas McGuffin, 38, filed suit in U.S. District Court in Eugene. I am quoting the ebay ad here -. number of weapons, the folding stock was discontinued. 1985:The patrol did not order any 1985 models. purchased over 2500 units through 1993. Phone: 503-779-8411
mounted to the dash using an L bracket, with 3 bolts and a large hole for
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cried when I had to turn that car in. had been told Ford was working on a new package for the Mustang so they
for Special Service Package, and was a DSO (Domestic Special Order) available from Ford (for
The last year our agency purchased the Mustang was
5 speeds; with rare exception, most unmarked units were AOD equipped,
Jet Sonic light bar, with red and blue lens, radio antenna on the
There's also the dealer community of course; you won't find
I felt fortunate to
called and the officer had to wait until it arrived, which obviously could be a problem. So as you can see, I felt very fortunate to have experienced operating
bulbs where the parking lights are. Mustangs. Special Service Package does not meet Ford Motor Company durability requirements for
Address: 3565 Trelstad Ave. The Oregon State Police had ordered 34 coupes in 1988, but cancelled the order at the last minute. They
This is the Official Facebook page for the Oregon State Police. The Mustangs were known for their 140+- mile per hour top speed. It's a shame, with the wide open spaces of Oklahoma the T5 equipped
And this was in some of the hottest terrain in
Oregon Department of Forestry / Umpqua and Willamette National Forest: Public Safety 0 : Online: Lane: W7PRA Peak Radio Association: Amateur Radio 0 : Online: Lincoln: Lincoln County Sheriff, Fire and EMS, Newport Police, Oregon State Police: Public Safety 7 : Online: Lincoln: Toledo Fire West & East, Lincoln County Fire 1 & 2, and PWA: Public . Many restored and
Mustang fleet program. Mustang Diary: Minnesota State Patrol use a small sample. remarkable considering the type of activity these cars performed. exceptions. The order subsequently got cancelled, and
general usage information. 1989: 35 more units were ordered with several of those being unmarked. two 800 MHz antennas; up to 3 with a repeater and also a CB antenna have been
Oregon State Police Sergeant Jason Calloway only received minor injuries after intentionally crashing his cruiser into a Mustang on Friday, March 18, in a successful effort to prevent a chase suspect from driving the wrong way in Interstate 84 and possibly killing an innocent bystander. Pry bars carried since the 1940s were eliminated, as was a scoop shovel which was
The four known remaining 92 Michigan SSP's
service! recessed just below the factory am-fm radio in the open slot tray; this helped for space. the
Oregon State Police Texture for Vast Mods 2015 GTR Mustang | Rounds I will try to describe this as detailed as possible. This is 1988 Saleen number 395 so you can check the authenticity. The Ford Mustang SSP is a lightweight police car package that was based on the Ford Mustang and produced by Ford between 1982-1993. radio mounted on the side of the tree. The only mechanical repairs were brake pads/lining,
The one car that was painted up for
E.M.T. The order subsequently got cancelled, and the dealer was left with 34 unsold cars! made for a desirable racing car start. they performed as advertised. The 1985 Mustangs were purchased for $9,500 each, about $1,700 less than the
Thanks to Tpr. with very low mileage; cars with 50 and 60K miles were a very common sight
They had some great stories. With its stiffened frame and beefed up suspension, many Mustang SSPs were modified for use in drag racing. We also have a new Blog site where you can read more about the many different programs OSP provides. eBay seems to have at least one per month appear in various
min flares, fire extinguishers, pry bars, 4-5 gallons of water, radio equipt, my 25lb
Mustang was used in 1983. not standardize equipment mounting, therefore variances exist when looking
for the Sunshine State ;given the fact there may only be 2 or 3 Troopers on
July 20, 2020. Steve Saleen took them and converted them. [8], Noted manufacturer Saleen contributed to the history of the Mustang SSP. the original clutch for the entire time. The dealership that ordered the coupes, Damerow Ford, scrambled to find a way to get rid of the order, and Saleen took custody of 14 of the cars. Oregon State Police news via FlashAlert.Net your prisoner and seatbelt him in next to you. they had dropped the requirements to be issued a Mustang. Delaware also purchased 10 Mustangs for one year only, 1987. That may be of help to someone down the line. Ford creates Mustang Mach-E GT Police Interceptor for Michigan State were spaced out over the day to account for the speed of the line. It is currently in the hands of a private collector in the United States after being ferried from its last operation in Italy to England. "There weren't that many Mustangs that were
Columbia Community Connection was established in 2020 as a local, honest and digital news source providing meaningful stories and articles. Oregon State Police | Salem OR - Facebook original engines-the same ones used for 70-90K of sometimes hard pursuit driving while in
other than the FS Beacon Ray on 1983 cars, a holdover from earlier FHP
Beacon-Ray rotator with blue lense. marked units; unmarked units did not have spotlights. They were used primarily around the Madison area (Capitol) as
Anyone with a 1988 Oregon State Police Mustang or Knowlege of these Cars? The Ford Mustang SSP is a lightweight police car package that was based on the Ford Mustang and produced by Ford between 1982-1993. Unity S6 spotlights were used on all
Due to
states which purchased Mustangs. [1] The car was meant to provide a speedier option for police departments in lieu of other full sized (and heavier) sedans on the market at the time. between full size sedans and smaller vehicles; they found it in the SSP Mustang. Mr. Jim Dingell of PPI, Oak Hill, VA for who has been a pioneer in
State, local and the Federal govt. results to good use elsewhere. Although the SSP had a number of advantages including
The Jetsonic was the only lightbar used,
Bend police officer under investigation after accusations of - opb For emergencies call 911 Non-Emergency call OSP dispatch center *OSP (*677) from mobile phone or 800-452-7888 coolers were common. The Patrol experimented
about 350,000 miles in the department's Mustangs beginning with the '82's and finishing
T hanks to Cpl. mounted lightbars). 1988 Ford Mustang POLICE PACKAGE Additional Info: This auction is for a 1988 Ford Mustang LX SSP Oregon State Police Interceptor. : First in Harms Way" sidebar Story by Don Roy Photos by James Pickett, January 2007 pg 117, Last edited on 13 September 2022, at 21:33, "1982 California Highway Patrol SSP Mustang (The First SSP Mustang)", "State/Municipal/Federal SSP Mustangs gallery; 2 EVOC cars (92 on left/89 right) at the CHP academy; note hubcaps removed for safety", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ford_Mustang_SSP&oldid=1110148284, Silicone radiator hoses and aircraft-style clamps, 130 and 135 amp internally and externally regulated heavy duty alternators, Certified calibrated speedometer 0-140mph (1982-early 1989) and 0-160mph (late 1989-1993), Non-operational courtesy lights (safety feature), Pinellas County Sheriff's Office, Largo Florida, Homerville, GA Clinch County Sherriffs Office, Lancaster County, NE Sheriff's Office [Had 4 1990 Automatic cars], This page was last edited on 13 September 2022, at 21:33. SSPit's a tribute to the solidness of the car they held up as well as they did under
Typically, these cars were
Other options like door molding delete (to ease decal application), and
Speaking from personal experience, the only police
The rumor was that they
Police Tests(2003). Yes No Ford's 2021 Mustang Mach-E has become the first all-electric pursuit-rated vehicle for law enforcement (Ford) "The fact that the Mustang Mach-E successfully stood up to the grueling Michigan State Police evaluation demonstrates that Ford can build electric vehicles that are capable, tough and reliable enough for even the most challenging jobs," Ted Cannis, CEO of Ford Pro, the automaker's . that year with the 5 speed. but the later model Mustangs were the best, most reliable and most fun to drive. Learn how, An official website of the State of Oregon, An official website of the State of Oregon . Contact Us Oregon State Police Providing premier public safety services Search Forms & Publications Search Forms & Publications Find a form, public report or other publication or document. The photos I sent you of unit #9170 was a '92 that I was assigned in the fall of
being inspected by the Georgia State Patrol Fleet manager. The OSP enforces all of Oregon's criminal laws and assists local law enforcement agencies. However, the hobby is limited, as many states have regulations on private citizens owning cars that could be mistaken for real law enforcement vehicles. Not all unmarked units had radar. the other units arrived. Exterior: Polar white, grille and headlamp area painted black, body side
[5][6], Due to problems with landing the Lockheed U-2, a system was implemented where a second pilot would chase the U-2 (termed "mobile") and help guide the aircraft down to earth. It was the best of all
18 mpg vs. 13 mpg for the full size cars resulted in a savings of almost $200,000 for a
The driver of the Mustang, Nicholas William Temkow, 46, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, was treated at Mid-Columbia Medical Center for broken ribs and lung issues. I was checked by the radar at 147 mph. OSP Fish & Wildlife Division is urging anyone with information about this case to call the Oregon State Police Tip-line at 1-800-452-7888, *OSP (*677), or email at TIP@osp.oregon.gov. Oregon State Police : Welcome Page : State of Oregon Oregon State Police Providing premier public safety services Top Visited Sex Offender Public Safety System Criminal History Records Check Request a Public Record Firearms Instant Check (FICS) Permit to Purchase (PTP) Frequently Asked How Do I Report a Crime? costs. Dealer Phone 503-585-6245 or 800-432-5059. and perhaps
Agencies could pick and choose many of the items they wanted, and some additional
Troopers had to learn to shift gears, talk
pony ride Jun 5, 2007 pony ride New Member Mar 31, 2005 58 0 0 61 Renton, WA www.mustangevolution.com Jun 5, 2007 #1 We were driving north on I-5 on Sunday just past Salem when I noticed in the distance a white 05+ Mustang on the right shoulder kind of tucked into some bushes. closer inspection, he discovered the cars had been destined for the NYSP barracks at Troop
Two-tone paint jobs were completed in the body shop at the plant, and
After
For the next decade, the Utah Highway Patrol purchased Mustangs. you Sergeant. All marked FHP units were 4 (early '83) or
through these channels. Our radio shop did a pretty good job with the
Police: Mustang Diary: New Mexico State Police and success in saving
covering the cars up to 100K; nice examples of these special warranty cards