1946 Ford Custom Deluxe Police Car From Cop To Cop

[tubman]

Originally Posted by ford38v8

You can't name a model that hasn't been used in law enforcement.

I saw a video someplace where the Chicago police had a little parade when they took delivery of a batch of new police cars in 1932. There were a couple of Phaetons, a bunch of sedans (both two and four door), a roadster or two, and to my surprise, even a 3-window coupe for the detectives.

Perhaps someone here knows where it is.

[V8COOPMAN]

Originally Posted by tubman

I saw a video someplace where the Chicago police had a little parade when they took delivery of a batch of new police cars in 1932. There were a couple of Phaetons, a bunch of sedans (both two and four door), a roadster or two, and to my surprise, even a 3-window coupe for the detectives.

Perhaps someone here knows where it is.

I couldn't find the one you speak of, but these '32 5-window coupes (4-cylinder) kind'a prove the point. Bad guys in the rumble seat.....Nah! DD





And here's an interesting precursor to 'gumball' machines. DD







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[oldford2]

1946 police cars. I had to sneak into my old Photobucket file. Now they have me against the wall to pay monthly. I can steal my old pictures but tricky. So I guess I will pay up. Actually they are not police cars but veteran's cars. Hard to read the fine print
John

[doozer]

Thank you for the write up. This was my uncles car and he was thee Sheriff of Okemah Ok. Not sure if this was an enforcement vehicle or just a coffee shop hopper as he has passed on. I do know it is all original minus paint. it has 13k original miles.

Thank you [email protected] for a great experience. I would definitely recommend for all your transport needs.


looking for any help or comments on this thing.. Thank you

[trulyvintage]

You are welcome 👋

I agree the odometer is representing original
mileage if it operates.

Interesting car that I hope you keep as
you found it 😉



Jim

[tomcarman]

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Originally Posted by doozer

Thank you for the write up. This was my uncles car and he was thee Sheriff of Okemah Ok. Not sure if this was an enforcement vehicle or just a coffee shop hopper as he has passed on. I do know it is all original minus paint. it has 13k original miles.

Thank you [email protected] for a great experience. I would definitely recommend for all your transport needs.


looking for any help or comments on this thing.. Thank you

This is a great bit of history with family ties. Doozer, I assume based on the OP you are in Law Enforcement. If true I admire and respect you. Please update us with progress.

[doozer]

Thank you, been a Sheriff in Ca. for 27 years. I will keep you posted as i mess with this thing.

Thanks again.

[tomcarman]

Thank you sir. Here's an interesting story. Hope this link works.
https://www.q13fox.com/washingtons-m...-police-museum

[tomcarman]

Originally Posted by doozer

Thank you, been a Sheriff in Ca. for 27 years. I will keep you posted as i mess with this thing.

Thanks again.

I'm not good with technology so I'll tell you that there is much more recent news on the WSP 49 Ford restoration. They have a Facebook page and I recently saw a report on the local news.

[trulyvintage]

Summer Bump


Jim

[cas3]

I see that was Doozer's last post above. Too bad he did not keep up to date on the story

[trulyvintage]

Originally Posted by cas3

I see that was Doozer's last post above. Too bad he did not keep up to date on the story

I didn’t notice that post until you mentioned it.





I made a short video about this car
and posted it on my YouTube channel:

@ https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...1&d=1752794566


Jim

[TomC750]

We have in Greeneville TN an authentic 1 955 Ford police car. I would take a pic of it but am leaving town Sat morn, not sure if I would have time, it is not on my doorstep, a dozen or so miles away.