belteshazzar wrote:stroker wrote: Oh, SURE, this comes up not even 12 hours after I tell my buddy that I need a P71. GAH! Synthetic, if you think of the place either PM me or put it up. It's a hell of a lot closer than FL.surely you're aware of Government Fleet Sales KC MO
Last time I checked, St Joseph, MO had some to bid on. Prices sounded steep though. There is a shop down on South Broadway, Downtown StL that sells them. Also pretty steep. I want a street package P71, personally.
David S. Wallens wrote: Not sure I need a full-on cattle catcher, but I do like the color of that one. It's like metallic dirt.
That color is great! I'd take that one too. Not only does it have the push bar, but appears to still have the cage in the back too. 
dyintorace wrote:David S. Wallens wrote: Not sure I need a full-on cattle catcher, but I do like the color of that one. It's like metallic dirt.That color is great! I'd take that one too. Not only does it have the push bar, but appears to still have the cage in the back too.
It did, as did several of them. There was even one with the plastic rear bench. Just hose that baby out afar a hot date.
jg
Also, that chicken must be damned good. It's 20 miles one way from world HQ to their restaurant!
dyintorace wrote: Also, that chicken must be damned good. It's 20 miles one way from world HQ to their restaurant!
But only about six miles from my house. I'm not stupid.
And, yes, it is world-class, fully weaponized chicken (and everything else on the menu, for that matter). Good old-fashioned Florida diner food.
http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/124/892007/restaurant/Daytona-Beach/Chicken-Pantry-Restaurant-Bunnell
jg
JG Pasterjak wrote: And, yes, it is world-class, fully weaponized chicken (and everything else on the menu, for that matter). Good old-fashioned Florida diner food.
A fully operational battle-chicken?
I have seen a place like that in Chicago. Recently there have been a dozen or so sitting at a place that does Canadian- USA conversions. I will snap picture soon.
JG Pasterjak wrote: You seem to be overlooking how this could get you some chicken. jg
Puh-lease, give me some credit. I'm already figuring it for at least 2 trips.
Margie
petegossett wrote: In reply to stroker: There's also a place on highway-40 on the southwest side of Indy that specializes in ex-cop cars.
Yep, last time i drove by there, they literally had over 30 of the damn things.
belteshazzar wrote:stroker wrote: Oh, SURE, this comes up not even 12 hours after I tell my buddy that I need a P71. GAH! Synthetic, if you think of the place either PM me or put it up. It's a hell of a lot closer than FL.surely you're aware of Government Fleet Sales KC MO
Does anyone have experience with Government Fleet Sales? I saw a couple things that caught my eye on their website
belteshazzar wrote:stroker wrote: Oh, SURE, this comes up not even 12 hours after I tell my buddy that I need a P71. GAH! Synthetic, if you think of the place either PM me or put it up. It's a hell of a lot closer than FL.surely you're aware of Government Fleet Sales KC MO
Why, no, as a matter of fact, I wasn't.
And stop calling me Shirley.
There's also a dealer in Minneapolis that specializes in retired police cars: http://www.xgovernmentcars.com/
Stuart, you bastard. I'm driving up to Mpls next weekend.
Okay, so what do you look for in buying a P71? Mileage? Age? Damage? Overall condition? I can't believe there is that much difference in the engine or drivetrain. What's the hot set-up?
I found a place in Northern VA that specifically sells used police vehicles. Seems to be their specialty and everytime I drive past there seem to be several that look very clean. Its hidden away on a side street in a small town.
http://www.highperformancemotors.com/index.shtml
stroker wrote: Stuart, you bastard.
from what I understand 03+ cars are the ones to look for. Drivetrain/engine is all the same, don't be afraid of higher mileage if the car is in good shape.
Ung, that dark blue one.... Wonder if I got that and got rid of my 2000 of the same color, would my wife notice? Oh wait, the 5.4 swap would be a must again...
Try to keep the mileage at or under 400,000 miles, the ones over 400K are usually on their last 100k of life.
It's a good idea to upgrade the bushings to poly they tend to wear quick. Keep up on the rear ends and driveshafts are AL and will self destruct if they are driven when worn out.
I guess the wiring can be a mess after the govt mechanics strip out all police only electronics. So make sure all the power stuff works right before driving off the lot.
Here are a couple from around akron/cleveland for anyone in the area
$2700 Ive seen this one around it's in good shape http://akroncanton.craigslist.org/cto/3501403865.html
$2600 http://akroncanton.craigslist.org/cto/3450280543.html
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