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WANTED members/posters - new sister site RetiredPoliceCars.com

Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by SnoSheriff, Aug 27, 2015.

  1. SnoSheriff

    SnoSheriff Site Owner Staff Member Administrator

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    Some of you may have noticed my new website URL in my signature. I launched RetiredPoliceCars.com and I'm looking for help to get that site off the ground. I need to build some site membership, content and activity. I'd greatly appreciate if some of you joined the new site and started posting some new threads.

    Heck, if you own an ex-police vehicle or know someone that does then join and share the link!

    Thanks!
     
    SnoSheriff, Aug 27, 2015
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  2. jayrodoh

    jayrodoh YimYam

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    I don't own a police car but I drive mine like it is sometimes. Can I join?
     
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  3. MattiThundrrr

    MattiThundrrr Not a guru

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    I have spent time in police cars, but it was before they retired. I'll check it out. See if the back seat still looks the same...
     
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  4. SnoSheriff

    SnoSheriff Site Owner Staff Member Administrator

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    Yes, anyone can join. I need site members and threads to get it off the ground.
     
    SnoSheriff, Aug 28, 2015
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    SnoSheriff Site Owner Staff Member Administrator

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    Too funny. This is something like my 4th one. Back seats sometimes have battle scars
     
    SnoSheriff, Aug 28, 2015
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    Bigshankhank Active Member

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    Sorry, I need to join another forum like I need another bike project, but I would love to own an old Plymouth Volare retired cruiser. Don't know why that particular model appeals to me, but it just does.
    Question for that particular group, how far can one go with a modern car before it is considered to be "impersonating an officer"? To whit, local constabulary uses blacked out Explorers as low profile traffic enforcement. Driving to work and I see in my rear view mirror a blacked out Explorer with LEDs inside the grille and along the upper edge of the windshield, along with a set of LED blocks beneath the upper edge of the rear hatch. But riding alongside there's nothing on the dash, no radar, no additional antennae, and a common license plate (not the normal patrol issue plate). So, not an officer but sure as hell made to look like one with some aftermarket lights and plastidip, and people including me sure as hell got out of his way which I can imagine is the point behind doing it. Without searching, I imagine one can buy full police setups of lights, fake antennae, etc. When does this guy get pulled over and his parts pulled off?
     
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  7. SnoSheriff

    SnoSheriff Site Owner Staff Member Administrator

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    Bigshankhank Active Member

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    Feel free to post that one up, I'll check it out.

    Seriously, a late 70's Police Volare' with a Hellcat drivetrain transplant, Jake and Elwood wouldn't have shit on me...
     
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    Bigshankhank Active Member

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    Stumplifter Well-Known Member

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    Can we talk about bacon and beer?

    Just kidding.

    A friend of mine bought a Crown Vic ex-cop car at a state auction . . . Thing was a friggin' rocket sled!!!!!
     
    Stumplifter, Sep 7, 2015
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  11. SnoSheriff

    SnoSheriff Site Owner Staff Member Administrator

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    You need to join and start "would you eat this donut..." thread LOL.

    Tell your buddy about RetiredPoliceCars.com. I sure could use help with new members and threads on there ;)
     
    SnoSheriff, Sep 7, 2015
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    MattiThundrrr Not a guru

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    Will there be performance statistics? I don't, want a cop car, but it IS useful to be FASTER than one! ;)
     
    MattiThundrrr, Sep 8, 2015
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  13. Ribo

    Ribo Prefectionist

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    Are you actually a Sheriff? I must say I beleive there's a big market in the UK and Europe for ex-US police cars - seriously money to be made if you can find a way to avoid the import tax ;).
     
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    SnoSheriff Site Owner Staff Member Administrator

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    No, I'm not a cop but I like their cars. Heavy duty, fast, comfy and cheap... Hmmm, interesting idea that I need to research.
     
    SnoSheriff, Dec 11, 2015
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    SnoSheriff Site Owner Staff Member Administrator

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    Come on guys. Come and join the sister site RetiredPoliceCars.com and help me grow it by posting some threads. Maybe I need to offer a carrot ;) ?
     
    SnoSheriff, Dec 11, 2015
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  16. k-moe

    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    If I had one I would.
     
    k-moe, Dec 11, 2015
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    Ribo Prefectionist

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    I tried but I never got the account verification email - maybe something's broken.
     
    Ribo, Dec 14, 2015
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  18. SnoSheriff

    SnoSheriff Site Owner Staff Member Administrator

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    Guys, you don't need to own one to post. I just need to build up some content so the webspiders can start crawling it to get some exposure.

    @Ribo, Oh? I'll have a look at it and get back to you.
     
    SnoSheriff, Dec 26, 2015
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    MattiThundrrr Not a guru

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    I tried 3 times. Street sign verification stopped me each time. I must be a robot. I'll try from computer some other time.
     
    MattiThundrrr, Dec 26, 2015
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    xHondaHack Active Member Premium Member

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    Just sent my friend Jim an e-mail with the links. He's seriously into old cop cars and has a huge following through the ex-cruiser community. Hope they'll contribute....

    Tony
     
    xHondaHack, Dec 27, 2015
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    skiprrdog Active Member

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    I watched Blues Brothers once and they were driving the retired IL state trooper car... does that qualify me?

    I guess I always did kind of wonder if some cop cars had like in-dash doughnut humidors...
     
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