And in the folder on the seat is the braodcast sheet among other documents.

Cool picture with the trooper posing next to the Plymouth. He looks as though he would have appreciated driving one of these back in the day but he was probably not on the job just yet. My first ex cop car was a '73 Fury I got back in the winter of 1977. It was an ex Perry Township P.D. car #205. At least I still have the original owners manual and tire / stopping distance spec. sheet.

If you're doing an unmarked car, why would you want to paint it blue with a white stripe?

He wants to make a 2 door with INTERCEPTOR on the trunk? This is a joke, right? Where do these people come from?

Dave ; nice picture ,but i have a question for you and was wondering if you can help me.I am currently doing up a 1973 plymouth fury 3,2 door as an unmarked N.Y.C police interceptor . I had plans on doing it the blue with white stripe paint design with interceptor on the back of the trunk lid.my question is this 1.what style of headlights did the use to produce the red glow or is that just a red light and also what style of spotlight should i be using.As far as the other things I already have the 7 inch stock rims with police centers heavy duty suspension and 440 engine.I also need to know if there is a place where they sell looka like police radios(1973 style) I want this to look as original as possible as I will be taking this vechicle to car shows as soon as it is completed .Thanks for the help

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First off, let me say that your car, as a 2 door, will be totally incorrect. We in this hobby strive to make the cars as close to actual as possible. Secondly, for the information you are looking for, consider joining the copcar dot com forum. There are people there who can answer your questions as to color codes, spot lights, red lamps, etc. But as a warning, they will be totally against the idea of making an NYPD car as you are describing. You will catch flack. I just want you to be aware of that before you join.

Dave

Dave

Great restoration Dave. Everything looks very authentic.

VERY nice! I am doing something similar with my brothers old car. He has a 1983 Gran Fury, which he gave to me. If you would like, I can keep you updated of the progress!

Chris
chris@shoandgo.com
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I did not have anything to do with the first comment. Someone trying to stir the pot.

Greg,

Make sure you measure it as well as you did my Chevy..

I agree Joe. I should have kept that car. But I am so glad for Dave because he is such a nice person. He really deserves this car.

Should've kept this car! Should've kept this car! Should've kept this car!

Looks great, Dave. Who took the pic? And tell us about the wheel color, real or photo shop magic?

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nope, no photoshop here... the real deal. Bon (the photog) and I did them the other night to stop the crybabies from whining about my black wheels. Now I am happier than sh%t that everybody is pleased.

Look over here! The wheels are black.

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I don't know what you are talking about. My wheels are beige
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To: Dave Arnold
From James M. Toli
Re: 1973 Plymouth Fury cop car project
Dear Dave:
I was very interested in viewing your rebuild of the 1973 Plymouth Fury police car. After viewing the progress and results, I can honestly say that you have done a remarkable job! I took a special interest in this particular year, make and model police car because when I first got my drivers license, my father gave me his car: A 1973 Plymouth Fury with 178,540 miles and still running strong! Of course, as a beginning driver, it took my poor driving skills to "kill" it, when I took down a traffic light with the "poor" car, rendering it "undriveable."

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Unfortunately, the 73 Fury pretty much remains in this condition still today for one reason or another. Hoping to finish it soon.

Dave
copcar dot com

Any further progress to report?? (7-25-04)

I like the Federal Model 17 (PA. had the 2 bulb Model 17 and the later 73's had the single strobe like on Rich Jacoby's 1983 Malibu). I have a Fort Lauderdale 1973 Fury and we had the larger Model CJ184's. My car is an ex-Ohio Highway Partol car that since I'm from PA was going to do a blue and yellow PA car but I work for FLPD and we had the 73's in all white, so I did it as a FLPD car. Dave, I'm jealous that you have a 1973 FURY. I only have one and wish I had more to do in the different lights and colors but the wife won't let me! LOL Greg Ridenour in Fort Lauderdale.

Yes, do the PA light so we can keep the thread on the discussion board about engine noise through the speaker alive forever!

I'm almost partial to the PA light. Would be nice to be able to interchange them but the mounting locations would be different because of the contour on the red domed one.

I'd agree, "Sheriff3" or "Sheriff2" are the finalists. The big flat top beacon is the way to go.

My vote goes to 'sheriff3', but I would make the star points a darker, contrasting color. Man - you Stole that Car! (I am such an idiot at times)