Do cop cars still exist?

[bremereric]

Thanks for posting Ross

 

[Mr.Lopar]

keep watching this place

http://www.dippy.org/forum2/index.php?board=4.0

 

[bremereric]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1976...9965174?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item1c216e5cf6

 

[Jonnyuma]

One modification that, altho not factory, was pretty common (at least in my ol' man's department) is the installation of a toggle switch to disable the brake lights. More of a DIY customization, really.
That little "trick" learned as a boy, was destined to be a teenaged-me's favorite and essential modification in later years.
Nothing too nefarious, I'm no felon. But there's times in a teenaged boy's life when a law-enforcement presence could be considered, uh...inconvenient.

 

[Mr.Lopar]

my father has done that in many of his rides, and currently his 85 5th ave and 74 chally both have this done lol

 

[YY1]

We had a Township cop that would occasionally pull the wires off of one headlight.

Famous last words- "Naw, ever see a cop with headlight out?"

They also had about half a dozen 6 cylinder Fairmonts, but ONE with a 302. Which one's behind you?

 

[Dr Lebaron]

Hey guys. I'm new to the forum. Have a craving for a mid-eighties Diplomat cop car and thought this would be as good a place as any to start my search. Interceptor engine, heavy duty suspension, spotlight, the whole nine yards. Preferrably BLACK (but not a deal-breaker). Does such a creature exist anymore?

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/cto/2729736260.html

 

[Dr Lebaron]

http://ontario.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-cars-trucks-1986-Plymouth-Fury-Sedan-W0QQAdIdZ334043614

 

[8D5 Gran Fury]

By the way, am I missing anything that would be different between a cop car and a regular Diplomat? I'm not very familiar with what constitutes a cop car.

You'll also usually find HD suspension/wheels/tires, larger brakes, multiple ground straps, rear door opennings have re-inforcement plates around the strikers, certified speedo, basic "easy-to-clean" interiors, oil/trans/steering coolers, silicone hoses, gusseted/extra welds in unibody structure (frame cars, i.e Crown Vic's, get an HD frame)...they are build stronger and tougher than a civie model. It's better to find a clean 'package' car than try and truly clone one (beyond cosmetics).