I'd love to see this in person, looks to be very original, the alternator is waaay out to the right, I think it's been changed out at some point.
The ford starter solenoid is usually wired to the siren, but the core support is an odd location, time to do some research.
Bendix booster and disc brakes available as a police only option for '65 on the Polara, Chrysler and Fury cruisers. See section 5-100 of the '65 parts book.No factory disc brake option until 1966, for the 4-piston caliper front disc brakes. The dual-diaphragm booster might have been fitted per CHP desires? UNLESS, CHP got a batch of the pre-production power disc brake cars for testing? Data plate picture would be interesting.
Looks reasonably decent, all things considered. Price would need some negotiation, I suspect.
Enjoy!
CBODY67
Thanks for the 1965 information!
When I was looking for possible factory upgrades on my DH43N0D, in the Police section of the '70 parts book, there was a rear sway bar for C-body (Dodge in this specific case, I believe) listed as "LAPD Only". Didn't find it in any rear suspension parts illustrations, that I recall. At the time, Hellwig offered a rear bar for C-bodies, back then.
CBODY67
I wondered what the extra bracket next to the radiator on the left was for, now we know. Thanks.This is a genuine CHP car, I have seen it in person, the seller has done some work to it, it is as clean as it looks.
The CHP was using a mechanical siren that mounted on the frame below the alternator, the solenoid is for the siren.
At this time the CHP wasn't using roof mounted lights or sirens. If somebody is interested in this I would be willing to make the three hour (one way) drive to look at it more.
I saw it when I was verifying a 68 CHP car for somebody.
Alan
This is a genuine CHP car, I have seen it in person, the seller has done some work to it, it is as clean as it looks.
The CHP was using a mechanical siren that mounted on the frame below the alternator, the solenoid is for the siren.
At this time the CHP wasn't using roof mounted lights or sirens. If somebody is interested in this I would be willing to make the three hour (one way) drive to look at it more.
I saw it when I was verifying a 68 CHP car for somebody.
Alan
My sources just confirmed that all the 65s should have a 413, (66 all had 426 wedge)Most of the CHP cars of that era were 383 equipped, would this have been an evaluation unit or did they run a mix of 383 and 413s?
Dave
There was an LA option for the '70 police cruisers that tightened up the turning radius via a shorter pitman arm and modified steering linkage and tie rod ends, so called quick radius steering. As I recall, the PA valve on the steering gear was also different so as to give more boost for the tighter turning. Believe the rear stabilizer was part of that package, do not know if it was available as a stand alone option. Parts book for '70 should show part numbers for the modified items in the police section.
Dave
yes, if its solid and as clean as it looks, it would make a great sleeper or Adam 12 clone. Better yet if you could negotiate the $ down a few grand.