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purple gas · 12-27-2006, 10:18 AM

While riding in the back of a police car on the weekend I got to thinking.
It was an older, retired police car, '95? maybe. We were heading TO the bar in it, and the back doors didn't open from the inside. Kind of like some weird flashback; but I digress.
Anyways I could pick this thing up for under $2K. It's a Caprice, runs good for buddy.Cop V8, 4sp auto, rear disks I think. ( I didn't bend over to look, I should have things like that are easier if your hands aren't cuffed behind your back ). He even has a "Puke Proof Seat " if I want it. I don't spose the rear end would just slip into place Tho.. Anyways any thoughts , experience, tips, or warnings appreciated... Oh and "Seasons Greetings" to all

bobthecop · 12-27-2006, 11:20 AM

Cop cars are not usually good vehicles to buy, they have been driven hard, spend 95% of their life idling, have been used as a 4x4, have been airbone more than once, have been washed with a hose inside many times. And usually don't have a car fax. What you don't see could hurt you. The caprice was a fast car, and had a stouter suspension, hence no caution getting air on those steep hills at 120mph+. Buyer beware. Now if you could find one driven by , say a Lieutenant, or Captain, that would be a better buy.

toms68cst · 12-27-2006, 12:01 PM

North Dakota auctions off Highway patrol vehicles a couple of times each year. They seem like pretty nice vehicles compared to the vehicles that local police departments use. I don't think that they get the abuse that local police vehicles do.

71swb4x4 · 12-27-2006, 02:41 PM

A 95 could very well have the LT1 in it. If that's the case $2,000 would be a great deal IMO.

LUV2XCLR8 · 12-27-2006, 02:51 PM

This thread make me miss having my 96 IMPALA SS

**Already Gone** · 12-27-2006, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by purple gas

While riding in the back of a police car on the weekend I got to thinking.
It was an older, retired police car, '95? maybe. We were heading TO the bar in it, and the back doors didn't open from the inside. Kind of like some weird flashback; but I digress.
Anyways I could pick this thing up for under $2K. It's a Caprice, runs good for buddy.Cop V8, 4sp auto, rear disks I think. ( I didn't bend over to look, I should have things like that are easier if your hands aren't cuffed behind your back ). He even has a "Puke Proof Seat " if I want it. I don't spose the rear end would just slip into place Tho.. Anyways any thoughts , experience, tips, or warnings appreciated... Oh and "Seasons Greetings" to all

If that car is an old RCMP car then it will have the LTI ( which would be great engine for one of our trucks) and they had 10 bolt 3:08 rear ends with posi and no it wont just bolt into your truck, but could be made to fit. Because your bud only wants 2000.00 for the car and it has the rear puke seat I'm thinking its an old Saskatoon City Police car and they had the "weenie V8 " in them and they are pretty tired when the city is done with them. The Mountie cars are highway driven and are in generally better shape when they are auctioned off. If the car has dual exhausts its an LT1 ...

5150 · 12-27-2006, 04:41 PM

Bob's right, when I was a cop I ragged the hell out of the my patrol car(Crown Vic). It's not that I meant to rag it, but when you're in a hurry to get to a call or chase a car down the first thing that popped into my head was that this isn't my car and it's not my gas. I would pass.

purple gas · 12-27-2006, 04:56 PM

Thanks for the feedback. I know an old cop car is a roll of the dice, but when you're buyin used you never really know, right. I have the whole week off so I might pop the hood, do some measureing, and try figure out where this unit spent it's previous life. I figured if I could rip it's running gear & electronics out and sell the shell to a cab driver for spare parts it'd be a good upgrade from a 2bbl 305/ th350 with 6 bolt drums. But then what to do with the 305?...... That's how it starts you know. I once sold a set of nice corvette rallies 'cause I was afraid I'd buy a car to put them on.

PanelDeland · 12-27-2006, 05:11 PM

The only upside to a cop car I can see is that it has been serviced.Other than that like they said it a crap shoot.Might be a deal if you were going to sell the vehicle you put it in.Remember not all cop cars were built as pursuit cars.However most were used that way.

72armyswbtruck · 12-27-2006, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by purple gas

That's how it starts you know. I once sold a set of nice corvette rallies 'cause I was afraid I'd buy a car to put them on.

72armyswbtruck · 12-27-2006, 06:36 PM

OK, here is how I see it, when I was a cop I did the same thing I ragged the Crap out of them, however on the flip side if it was a Highway patrol vehicle probably say more Highway time and wasn't ragged out as much, either way you can use the brakes off of it, The calipers that is with very little modification. Most cop cars only have these few added things, larger radiator, larger breaks, OIL COOLER, TRANS COOLER, larger stronger alternator and but really no more motor performance upgrades than those of the standard car that came from the factory dealership. Just my two cents.

david barnett · 12-27-2006, 06:43 PM

:AGREE: mOST PEOPLE THINK THAT THEY ARE SOME FREAKISHLY MODDED CAR BUT IN REALITY THEIR JUST PRETTY MUCH STOCK CARS WITH A FEW SMALL BOLT ONS

*MisterMan* · 12-28-2006, 03:57 AM

rolling park stops... think what u would u would do if u were a cop... not ur car....

12-27-2006, 10:18 AM	#1
purple gas Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: saskatoon, planet earth Posts: 694	Cop tires, Cop shocks ? While riding in the back of a police car on the weekend I got to thinking. It was an older, retired police car, '95? maybe. We were heading TO the bar in it, and the back doors didn't open from the inside. Kind of like some weird flashback; but I digress. Anyways I could pick this thing up for under $2K. It's a Caprice, runs good for buddy.Cop V8, 4sp auto, rear disks I think. ( I didn't bend over to look, I should have things like that are easier if your hands aren't cuffed behind your back ). He even has a "Puke Proof Seat " if I want it. I don't spose the rear end would just slip into place Tho.. Anyways any thoughts , experience, tips, or warnings appreciated... Oh and "Seasons Greetings" to all __________________ I got a bench seat baby, you don't have to sit over there.

12-27-2006, 11:20 AM	#2
bobthecop Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Yukon Oklahoma Posts: 2,647	Re: Cop tires, Cop shocks ? Cop cars are not usually good vehicles to buy, they have been driven hard, spend 95% of their life idling, have been used as a 4x4, have been airbone more than once, have been washed with a hose inside many times. And usually don't have a car fax. What you don't see could hurt you. The caprice was a fast car, and had a stouter suspension, hence no caution getting air on those steep hills at 120mph+. Buyer beware. Now if you could find one driven by , say a Lieutenant, or Captain, that would be a better buy. __________________ Happiness is towing your "new" truck home. 1972 C-10 1982 GMC (parts truck??) 1969 c10 parts truck 1969 C-10 ( my sons) 1992 Silverado 4X4 (now the boys truck)(now mine again) 2002 Tarus (my wife loves that car) Last edited by bobthecop; 12-27-2006 at 11:22 AM.

12-27-2006, 12:01 PM	#3
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,297	Re: Cop tires, Cop shocks ? North Dakota auctions off Highway patrol vehicles a couple of times each year. They seem like pretty nice vehicles compared to the vehicles that local police departments use. I don't think that they get the abuse that local police vehicles do. __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

12-27-2006, 02:41 PM	#4
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Cop tires, Cop shocks ? A 95 could very well have the LT1 in it. If that's the case $2,000 would be a great deal IMO. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

12-27-2006, 02:51 PM	#5
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: Cop tires, Cop shocks ? This thread make me miss having my 96 IMPALA SS __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

12-27-2006, 04:41 PM	#7
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,281	Re: Cop tires, Cop shocks ? Bob's right, when I was a cop I ragged the hell out of the my patrol car(Crown Vic). It's not that I meant to rag it, but when you're in a hurry to get to a call or chase a car down the first thing that popped into my head was that this isn't my car and it's not my gas. I would pass. __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

12-27-2006, 04:56 PM	#8
purple gas Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: saskatoon, planet earth Posts: 694	Re: Cop tires, Cop shocks ? Thanks for the feedback. I know an old cop car is a roll of the dice, but when you're buyin used you never really know, right. I have the whole week off so I might pop the hood, do some measureing, and try figure out where this unit spent it's previous life. I figured if I could rip it's running gear & electronics out and sell the shell to a cab driver for spare parts it'd be a good upgrade from a 2bbl 305/ th350 with 6 bolt drums. But then what to do with the 305?...... That's how it starts you know. I once sold a set of nice corvette rallies 'cause I was afraid I'd buy a car to put them on. __________________ I got a bench seat baby, you don't have to sit over there.

12-27-2006, 05:11 PM	#9
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: Cop tires, Cop shocks ? The only upside to a cop car I can see is that it has been serviced.Other than that like they said it a crap shoot.Might be a deal if you were going to sell the vehicle you put it in.Remember not all cop cars were built as pursuit cars.However most were used that way. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil" Last edited by PanelDeland; 12-27-2006 at 05:11 PM.

12-27-2006, 06:36 PM	#11
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,033	Re: Cop tires, Cop shocks ? OK, here is how I see it, when I was a cop I did the same thing I ragged the Crap out of them, however on the flip side if it was a Highway patrol vehicle probably say more Highway time and wasn't ragged out as much, either way you can use the brakes off of it, The calipers that is with very little modification. Most cop cars only have these few added things, larger radiator, larger breaks, OIL COOLER, TRANS COOLER, larger stronger alternator and but really no more motor performance upgrades than those of the standard car that came from the factory dealership. Just my two cents. __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

12-27-2006, 06:43 PM	#12
david barnett Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: knoxville,tn Posts: 70	Re: Cop tires, Cop shocks ? :AGREE: mOST PEOPLE THINK THAT THEY ARE SOME FREAKISHLY MODDED CAR BUT IN REALITY THEIR JUST PRETTY MUCH STOCK CARS WITH A FEW SMALL BOLT ONS

12-28-2006, 03:57 AM	#13
MisterMan Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Visalia, California Posts: 286	Re: Cop tires, Cop shocks ? rolling park stops... think what u would u would do if u were a cop... not ur car....



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