1971 colorado state patrol 2 door e85 fury 1

[robio]

hello everyone. I am a rookie at posting stuff, so please bear with me as i learn how to do this. I also want to hurry and spill all of my questions, ask for parts, ask for tips, but understand that if I spend some time reading on this site, the info is probably on here already.

From the beginning..

I bought it in November at a farm auction in northern colorado. It was advertised as a 2 door fury police car with a 383. When I got to the sale, I was happy to see that it was actually a 440, and in far better shape than I thought from the picture they posted. I had a price in my head that I could afford. I knew it would go for more, but hung around anyway. I got the fever and spent twice as much as I wanted, but that voice in my head said how often do you have the chance to buy a car like this?

It was last licensed in 1980, 40 years ago. So, simple math from 1971, only on the road 9 or 10 years. I am guessing the 88k on the odometer is actual. Why was it parked? That is still the question. Motor is free. There are bad signs of brake fluid leakage from the master and booster, and that system is dry as a bone. Fingers crossed that it was only parked for a brake issue, nothing worse.

Very dry and rust free. Straight as an arrow. Interior is a little rough, but not horrible. Will need a dash, rear seat is bad on the top edge. door panels good. Headliner was ripped from where they got into it to remove roof lights.

They couldn't find the keys, so that was first. I removed a door lock and had one cut. It worked, still same as ignition key. I also learned then that police cars are a one key system, it worked on the trunk too.

Last weekend I got some oil in the cylinders and dropped the gas tank. Mice got to a few plug wires, so I havent got to try to fire it up yet. The rest of the wiring seems good, There were other cars at this auction that were incredibly mousy, but not the fury. So glad they didnt get inside this one.

Just trying to get some time around two jobs, maybe this weekend. Put some wires on it and hopefully hear it run. I got the new tank sending unit, still havent cleaned the tank. All of the rubber vent lines and fuel line need replaced back there as you would expect.

I dont know the list of options this car came with yet, but see some cool stuff just looking. Had two red lights that were removed. Still has spotlights and cb. Serious exhaust hangers and braces, no window rollers for the rear windows, lots of ground straps everywhere, an extra dome light up front by the windshield...

Anyway, cant wait to learn more about this car, and cant wait to meet and talk with guys that love furys, c bodies, mopars in general, and the police car guys too.

Write again soon with the big report on engine condition.

 

[Ross Wooldridge]

You made a BIG score there. Nicely done!

 

[PH27L7]

Really interesting car & a great find. Appears the VIN sequence is PE which indicates a standard Fury 1 whereas PK designates police. Perhaps it was converted to police? Does it have certified speedometer?

 

[3175375]

hello everyone. I am a rookie at posting stuff, so please bear with me as i learn how to do this. I also want to hurry and spill all of my questions, ask for parts, ask for tips, but understand that if I spend some time reading on this site, the info is probably on here already.

From the beginning..

I bought it in November at a farm auction in northern colorado. It was advertised as a 2 door fury police car with a 383. When I got to the sale, I was happy to see that it was actually a 440, and in far better shape than I thought from the picture they posted. I had a price in my head that I could afford. I knew it would go for more, but hung around anyway. I got the fever and spent twice as much as I wanted, but that voice in my head said how often do you have the chance to buy a car like this?

It was last licensed in 1980, 40 years ago. So, simple math from 1971, only on the road 9 or 10 years. I am guessing the 88k on the odometer is actual. Why was it parked? That is still the question. Motor is free. There are bad signs of brake fluid leakage from the master and booster, and that system is dry as a bone. Fingers crossed that it was only parked for a brake issue, nothing worse.

Very dry and rust free. Straight as an arrow. Interior is a little rough, but not horrible. Will need a dash, rear seat is bad on the top edge. door panels good. Headliner was ripped from where they got into it to remove roof lights.

They couldn't find the keys, so that was first. I removed a door lock and had one cut. It worked, still same as ignition key. I also learned then that police cars are a one key system, it worked on the trunk too.

Last weekend I got some oil in the cylinders and dropped the gas tank. Mice got to a few plug wires, so I havent got to try to fire it up yet. The rest of the wiring seems good, There were other cars at this auction that were incredibly mousy, but not the fury. So glad they didnt get inside this one.

Just trying to get some time around two jobs, maybe this weekend. Put some wires on it and hopefully hear it run. I got the new tank sending unit, still havent cleaned the tank. All of the rubber vent lines and fuel line need replaced back there as you would expect.

I dont know the list of options this car came with yet, but see some cool stuff just looking. Had two red lights that were removed. Still has spotlights and cb. Serious exhaust hangers and braces, no window rollers for the rear windows, lots of ground straps everywhere, an extra dome light up front by the windshield...

Anyway, cant wait to learn more about this car, and cant wait to meet and talk with guys that love furys, c bodies, mopars in general, and the police car guys too.

Write again soon with the big report on engine condition.

View attachment 421996

View attachment 421997

View attachment 421998

View attachment 421999

View attachment 422000

View attachment 422001

View attachment 422002

View attachment 422003

View attachment 422004

View attachment 422005

Welcome and you have a neat car!
You have found a great place to learn and get lots of advice and information!

 

[robio]

I dont know any of that yet. Police package stuff is new to me.

Here is what I do know. The lady that sold the farm bought it in 1973 from a state surplus auction in Denver, and her title backed up that story.

At the same auction that I bought this, there was another 4 door 68 fury police car. I have been talking with the guy that bought it, he has a few cop cars. He had some of my wheels on his, and I had some of his on mine. His 68 wheels had the tabs, mine are smooth. I have three, need one.

He showed me a picture on a 1973 colorado road map of a car just like mine, with the red lights and csp logo on the door. I recently bought that map online and I will post the pic. To me, that picture with a trooper next to a white 71 fury1, with red lights sealed the deal. It shows that they really did use these 2 door fury 1s.

I am still learning about the "special order" tag and all of the options.

 

[ayilar]

Really interesting car & a great find. Appears the VIN sequence is PE which indicates a standard Fury 1 whereas PK designates police. Perhaps it was converted to police? Does it have certified speedometer?

A38 Police package and Y39 codes and K VON (see here), it’s a cop car all right. Congrats to robio

I am more puzzled by the dual snorkel on a T-code car (E85 engine). @robio — do you have the build sheet?

 

[robio]

Nice.

Thanks to all the replies backing that up. I havent sat down to decode the tag yet.

I have had many people say, oh, someone just put spotlights on a 2 door.

But, laying under it while dropping the tank, and seeing things that are not normal with suspension and stuff, the extra wiring in the roof for a light bar, no rear window cranks, plus talking to the lady that drove it in the 70s, I knew it was the real deal.

 

[fc7_plumcrazy]

Nice.



no rear window cranks,

It won't have rear window cranks because it is a coupe not a hardtop.
The "21" in the VIN indicates it.

Carsten

 

[robio]

Ahhh,makes sense. I have had a couple 23 b bodies, and older sedans with obvious b pillars. From looking at it, I called it a hard top. I guess I assumed a couple would have more of a pillar. Dang, didnt even pay attention the 21 staring me in the face. I knew that. Thanks

 

[hergfest]

The A38 Police Package came out in 1970, but was rarely used until the mid 70s when Chrysler started phasing out the K code in the VIN. Colorado was unique in using two doors, by 71 most of the State Police forces in the US had gone to 4 doors. I wonder why they used the T Code though? In 1969 and 1970, the T code police motor was the most common 440 available in a Plymouth. The only two agencies I know of that used the U-Code in 69 and 70 were the Oregon State Police and the Minnesota. But every 71 440 Police package I've seen, until I saw this tag, has had a U Code 440. Cool.

 

[hergfest]

Colorado was also unique in their lighting setup with the dual, almost Mickey Mouse ears, lights. Plus they used a 5" spotlight vs pretty much everyone else using a 6" spotlight.

 

[polara71]

I am more puzzled by the dual snorkel on a T-code car (E85 engine). @robio

Why?

 

[amazinblue82]

I like it. good luck with it @robio.

 

[68 4spd Fury]

Great car! I never saw a 2 door police package like that.

 

[Pete Kaczmarski]

Welcome to our site and I also appreciate ex-squads.

 

[Mr C]

Very cool & weird car.

Cool because:
1) Police 2 doors are very rare.
2) Amazing shape and state of complete-ness (I know not a word...but you know what I mean)

Weird because:
1) Why would the police go to all the trouble of getting a 440 Fury I Coupe and not option E86?
2) I think I see HP manifolds on that car...please give close ups of the manifolds.

Requests:
1) Do not replace the grille with a Sport Fury no matter how tempted you may be;
2) Toss the mag as far away as possible. White steelies with poverty caps and black sidewall cop tires of your choice.

This car is to rare to mess with in the looks department.

 

[68PK21 440.6bbl]

At the same auction that I bought this, there was another 4 door 68 fury police car. I have been talking with the guy that bought it, he has a few cop cars. He had some of my wheels on his, and I had some of his on mine. His 68 wheels had the tabs, mine are smooth. I have three, need one.

Yes the clip type 'Dome' type wheels are early 1968 and before and are very rare. My first 1968 PK21 had the clip dome caps in 1970, and my 2nd PK21 had the raised emblem caps (1971).

If you are thinking of doing a swap of your clip wheels with the other auction winner make sure you get something extra ($$$) for those wheels, they are very rare.
The clip wheels could of ended up on your car from the CSP shop for the simple fact of a quick tire change or a replacement for some bent wheels from a off road excursion.

Early 1968 and before

Late 1968:

Other cop items:

√ Full Horn Ring
√ Ticket Light
√ Bonding Straps

Odd cop items.
PL and not PK code
2 spotlights on a Highway Patrol car as most units were a single officer unit, 2 spotlights were more in line for city patrol units. Just could be a ordering error from a desk jockey.

Factory A/C was odd for a patrol unit that far north, luxury item that taxpayer bean counters don't like.
Non-post car, there is extra strength in a 2dr post sedan (ask me how I know).


For reference here's a vintage pic of a Rhode Island State Police unit

Nice find

 

[GOLDMYN]

great purchase!

 

[GJS]

Super cool car! Best of luck with it.

 

[MrMoparCHP]

VIN or not, if there is documentation to support the police use then it is a police car. Not all agencies had the budget to get package cars or for some reason didn't bother.


Alan