1988 SSP CHP Ford Mustang 'Ground-Up' Restoration | Ep. 3 

You guys do phenomenal work!

As an automobile historian, I really appreciate your attention to detail and focus on authenticity. Cool cars these classic Police cruisers 👍

Growing up, I had the headlight/marker signature of the Diplomat in my rear view burned into my psyche. To me, when I hear “police car” that’s the shape that pops up in my head. Remember the unmarked Diplomats- they were always brown or metallic light green or light blue, but with those steeliest and dog-dish center caps, they just screamed UNDERCOVER COP. Those were so cool.

Brings back memories, Washington State Patrol almost always had their mid eighties SSP at the Puyallup fair, as a kid in the 90s i loved seeing it.

Love the Car - own a 1993 FHP 93 SSP that we restored to original - looks a lot like yours - had a great starting car like yours. 114K miles - can't wait to see your FHP shoot out. Nice job again.

Man when I was in high school these were so bad ass. Riding with my parents I’d see one and go nuts waving with a huge smile and thumbs up. Most of the time the officers would wave back then punch it. So damn cool.

Jason never disappoints. Always looking for perfection

Jason does it again. Great looking car.

I have not so fond memories of cruising down the 405 going a little too fast and seeing one of these Mustangs come up behind me. Heart rate would shoot through the roof and then they’d fly by going after faster prey. Beautiful restoration!

Wow. This is amazing. Beautiful vehicle & restoration. Absolutely love it. I have a 1988 Washington State Patrol SSP. It still has the spotlight, roof antenna, and flashlight mount. It also has a T handle mouted under the dash that can adjust the idle. There is a switch and a couple jewel lights in the dash as well. I look forward to doing some restoration work in the future. Thank you for the amazing content.

They look 👍. I live in the UK and loved watching CHIPS and TJ Hucker. USA police car alway look mega. Over the UK police cars. Glad you are saving them.

That's awesome. I have a 93 CHP Mustang that's been sitting in my garage for the last two years. One day I'm going to restore her.

Pretty sure those spotlights came from my dad and I here in Oregon, he put a set up on ebay a couple years ago. Glad to see they went on something of excellence! If you need any info or help finding any future CHP stuff, let us know, we have the largest collection of retired CHP vehicles.

Awesome work guys! Looks amazing. PS still looking forward to the 959 project 🙃

I enjoy this channel he deserves more subs. I’m 46 I don’t want antics.

Gotta be honest I have zero interest in mustangs and old US police cars but I still enjoyed this vid after giving it a shot as I’ve liked your other projects. That’s one clean restoration and the paint looks phenomenal.

I have a Texas State Trooper and don’t see my self selling that car ever. Good job on the car it’s awesome 😎

I'm from South Africa and your cop cars don't mean much to me, nevertheless a great video. Thanks. Appreciate it. Appreciate all you're hard work doing it.

restoring my 88 LX Hatch right now and your right parts are getting harder to find.

Didn’t think I’d like this episode, but you never disappoint! It was neat learning about your past as an officer (thank you for your service). Maybe another, more in-depth, video on how you got started could be done? Also, any Datsun’s in the shop?

This is my highschool dream car.

Really enjoyed the rotisserie restoration of the 88’ CHP car. Daryl during the video it was noted the young restorer employed an addition of rear disc brake. In your spare time is it possible for list parts he used? Thank you keep up the great videos saving these cars👍

Man closest thing to perfection, great job!! What is Jason's shop name? Thinking of maybe taking my 93' svt cobra, is completely stock.

I love cars like that with a supercharger I have to put a 308 gear in anything

Yes i love cop car's American is my favorite my dream car is the ford crown vic 2000-11

Matt Farah bought his too. Lol

My first car in high school was a 78 dodge Monaco retired highway intercper 440 That could pass anything on the road except for a gas station. I loved that car. But I would love to be able to find an ssp mustang or a retired hp diplomat

What ever happened to this car and a follow up video thanks for keeping the old ones out of the crusher

I found a 88 San Jose ssp car where I can find that California legal supercharger?

Hey Daryl, any leads on a vehicle like that for sale or where to search for one for sale ? I’m from Canada so I guess that really lowers my chances of finding one, right. Daryl Estrada was priceless ! Thx

Car was an 81 Dodge diplomat but mine was with an inline 6

Just got an SSP Texas Trooper yesterday!! I’m in the SF Bay Area.. where is Jason located ?

i will like one

I have a 1992 chp. Looking to fix it up. Please help

Being you have a controller in your possession, from the Diplomat. Couldn't you take it apart and have someone reverse engineer it, for the mustang

There’s a company in Chicago that make the original

what is the value before the restoration I have a 88 ssp detective car ….?

That us a exceptional restoration, but the wheels dont look restored to the same level as the rest of the car. Never the less well done.

Can you help with a crown victoria build?

I JUST HAPPENED TO HAVE THE CHANCE TO EXPERIENCE BEING STRAPPED IN THE PASSENGER SEAT OF ONE OF THESE NEW YORK STATE HIGHWAY PATROL 5 SPEED CARS FOR DRIVING 96MPH IN A 55 MPH ZONE .. TROOPER STRAPPED ME IN AND DROVE ME TO SEE THE JUDGE AT HIS HOME ON A SUNDAY! JUDGE CAME DOWN AND DONNED HIS ROBE AND ASKED HOW MUCH CASH I HAD IN MY POCKET. I SAID $250 AND HE SAID BOND SET $249. PAID THE MAN AND GOT A RIDE BACK 10MILES TO MY CAR WERE MY FAMILY WAS WAITING AT SPEEDS OVER 100mph !!!

What does it look like now is it completed .