1988 Dodge CHP BLACK AND WHITE AHB POLICE PACKAGE

History of CHP Unit  # 2212

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This is an original. vintage 1988 and “One of the Last” Dodge Diplomat Salon “AHB” police package units to be placed into service by CHP and most California Allied Agencies. This is the ONLY Certified CHP unit with matching numbers and ALL the documentation. equipment and original (E) plates. It was originally purchased from Swift Dodge in Sacramento for $ 9914. 00 and arrived just in time to be Speedometer calibrated on 5-12-88 with 54 miles on the odometer.

 On 5/18/88. the unit was registered to the “Dept of Highway Patrol” and issued plates E  432212.

During the next 7 months. the unit was outfitted as a “Flattop” and certified for highway use on 1-30-89.

 

On 2/07/89. Unit 2212 was placed into service to Area 201 initially set to be exchanged for unit E 432076.

   Later in 2/89. Unit 2212 was then assigned to Area 250. Valley Division. North Sacramento Area Office with 4700 miles on the odometer.

 

On 4/30/91. Unit 2212 was transferred from No. Sac 250 to MTS-Sac 074 with 60. 63 miles.
On 5-22-91. Unit 2212 was transferred from MTS-Sac to Academy Pool 031 with no additional miles. Here the unit was re-painted white and utilized as a pool EVOC (Admin) car where an AM push button radio was installed for “their” listening pleasure. (Included with documentation)
 Unit 2212 was utilized at EVOC in the same capacity until put out to pasture and sold.

 “AS IS” with 94. 76 miles on the odometer to R. L. (FBI Sacramento) on 11/05/98 for $750.

   Letters of authorization and Department decals to restore the vehicle to its original status were obtained from CHP. Countless NOS. (New Old Stock) items (including but not limited to: all taillight assemblies. grill. side markers. headlight bezels. bumper trim. door trim/weatherstrip. hubcaps along with numerous engine and interior components) were purchased from Dodge dealers. Original equipment was obtained. including a true.  original CHP Remington 870 shotgun. CHP PA system. radio/mounts. CHP siren and controls. CHP trunk box. CHP first aid kit. CHP extinguisher. CHP animal snare. CHP K Band radar and tuning fork. scanner. spotlights. rear deck lights all from CHP vehicles and other equipment was obtained for the restoration for the next couple years. (See attached list for all included items)

The car was stripped and prepared for paint by R. L. and his dad. The car then went to Folsom State Prison. Prison Industries. for the paint and returned to the black and white configuration. (Receipts included) The car then sat indoors at Ralph's house in Sacramento for a few years after Ralph's Dad passed away. Ralph. still working for the FBI and without his Dads “supervision”. slowed in his endeavor to put the car back together.

A few years ago. Ralph had decided to possibly depart with the car. but wanted to keep the car in the “Law Enforcement Family”. As a result. the present owner. Mike Terry (Retired Police Sergeant) purchased the car and all the replacement parts that Ralph had obtained over the years.

All electronics/harness. Code 3 devices. safety and vehicle equipment are all original. The original DMV New Vehicle Dealer Notice. CHP registration. maintenance/service records file for Unit 2212. CHP 33. Dealer and manufacturer brochures are still with the car. The cite book. baton and posse box are the same ones used by the owner during the 80's when he drove the Grand Fury/Diplomat series for over 5 years.  During this time. thousands of citations were issued from that cite book and over 1000 personal DUI arrest reports started from the report forms in that posse box. The certified Falcon K-Band Stationary Radar unit is the exact model and configuration used during that time. but not original to this Unit. The radio delete and antenna delete pieces join the true antenna hold down utilized by CHP. The trunk contains the true CHP radio system. repeater. State of California first aid kit. CHP fire extinguisher. CHP organization box with CHP components. Also. a CHP animal snare is affixed to the trunk lid. ( See CHP copy of trunk requirements in Unit 2213. one after this unit. ) There are two CHP Badges. one with Diplomat Unit 2212 as a custom recreation and a regular CHP badge with the display. A CHP uniform shirt and jacket are also included. The original glove compartment booklet. original DMV paperwork to CHP. CHP engineers autographs showing the last Diplomat and historical forms are included.
For the last couple of years. the car has been returned to its original state as envisioned.  Presently housed in the Santa Clarita area. the car has been in numerous displays and shows benefitting the CHP and 11-99 Foundation. Numerous awards and Merits of Distinction are included with the Unit. This is a NO RUST unit and has approximately 7000 miles on the completely rebuilt drivetrain. The 318/904 trans received a complete rebuild as did the rest of the drivetrain. The engine was improved by raising the compression and installing a better breathing cam. The engine. built by Engine Tech machine in Santa Maria. improved the engine by a full meticulous rebuild that included balancing/blue printing. (Full documentation included). The ECM and all electronics were replaced with new or NOS components.  Suspension and the rest of the drivetrain was meticulously redone including the exhaust and pre-cats with a NOS units. Unit passes California smog and has a current smog certification included. The brakes. including the vacuum booster and master cylinder were installed with NOS parts as were the water pump. AC system (converted to R134) and ignition. The tires are the same type used by CHP and are no longer duplicated. The unit has approx 7000 miles on the drivetrain rebuild and is very reliable and loves the highway speeds. This is not a trailer queen! 
There are numerous items that are presently included with the car. All photos. awards. books. reference materials  and spare NOS parts. The true CHP 870 Remington shotgun. requires a separate FFL transaction as required by ebay rules. Lights and radio are simply deactivated for ebay requirements. The radio system is complete and controls all lighting . PA. siren and Ranger radio units including the repeater. CHP “AHB”. numbers matching. completely improved with documentation.

·        Original issued “E” plates 432212. (2 each) No other retired CHP unit has the original issued E plates.

CHP letters of authorization and Department decals to restore the vehicle to its original status. Original DMV. New Vehicle Dealer Notice and paperwork showing sale of Unit 2212 to CHP ALL service records from CHP. indicating history of vehicle from DMV through CHP history. Original warranty book from Chrysler/Dodge issued with Unit 2212 CHP 1988 Chrysler Motors police and fleet vehicles. poster signed by CHP engineers who assembled Unit. Excerpts from “The California Highway Patrol” by Robert Wick showing…

CHP vehicles. Dodge Diplomat. Chevrolet Caprice and Ford Mustang. Diplomat trunk documentation from CHP Unit 2213. Dodge Diplomat specification sheet. “One of the last Diplomats” photo with CHP staff. CHP badges. regular Uniform badge and special “Diplomat Unit 2212” CHP badge

·        CHP 422 Vehicle check/parking warnings forms

·        CHP CHP-33 Folder

·        CHP. Out of Service. vehicle display forms

·        Original Posse Box

·        State of California. Traffic Accident Folder

·        State of California Traffic Accident templates

·        Actual citation books. used to issue thousands of citations.

·        Certified Falcon K-Band radar unit with calibration tuning fork

·        CHP GE Ranger radio head and repeater. Associated harnesses and siren amplifier and siren speaker

·        Actual CHP Remington 870 shotgun. re-stamped OHB over the CHP markings. (Separate FFL transfer required)

Original CHP secreted shotgun release buttons

·        CHP Scanner

·        CHP Code 3 electronics unit. Used to control lights and siren.

·        CHP “A” pillar spot lights. Driver RED and Passenger clear

·        CHP Dietz rear deck lights. Red. Yellow and Blue. Controlled by GE Radio head

·        CHP Radio delete and EVOC additions for air horn and siren.

·        CHP EVOC AM radio with documentation.

·        CHP radio gear brackets. shotgun rack. dual reading lamps and writing pad/clip

·        CHP full size original rubber floor mat.

·        Reupholstered split CHP Spec front bench seat (Electric). Reupholstered rear seat. headliner. visors. C pillars etc.

Extra "dog dish" hubcaps and an AHB painted police rim. Spare tire and police rim in trunk have seen pavement.
Numerous awards/trophies of distinction are also included
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Countless NOS. (New Old Stock) items (including but not limited to: all taillight assemblies. front grill. side markers. headlight bezels. bumper trim. door trim/weather-strip. hubcaps. brakes. along with numerous engine and interior components) were purchased from Dodge dealers. Original equipment was obtained. including true original CHP Remington 870 shotgun. CHP PA system. radio/mounts. CHP siren and controls. CHP trunk box. CHP first aid kit. CHP extinguisher. CHP animal snare. CHP K Band radar and tuning fork. scanner. spotlights. rear deck lights all from CHP vehicles and other equipment was obtained for the restoration for the next couple years. (See attached list for all included items)   Initial Inventory list of most items not installed in Unit 2212

 

·       Mopar # 4103414. Center Grill

·       Mopar # 4076574 R/S Taillight assembly

·       Mopar # 4076687 L/S Taillight assembly

·       Mopar # 4076574 R/S Taillight assembly

·       4ea Headlamp bezels

·       Numerous replacement interior plastics. entire unit with extras. seat fabric. C pillar covers

·       Rear trunk seal weather-strip

·       Mopar AM Radio with EVOC documentation

·       Siren. snow grill cover

·       Glove compartment door. matching.

·       3 ea. stock rubber bumpers

·       6 ea. door handles

·       2 ea. Motor mounts

·       4 ea. stock outside remote mirrors

·       Distributor cap and rotor

·       2 ea. Original front side markers lights and frames

·       Interior door and sill trim

·       Numerous radio delete panels

·       2 ea. NOS Mopar # 4049699 front brake pads

·       Rebuild Mopar # 4333377 NOS kit

·       2 ea. Mopar # 4293911 NOS turn signal arms

·       2 ea. NOS Mopar “Diplomat” fender insignias

·       NOS trunk Chrysler/Dodge lock cover

·       2 ea. NOS Mopar # 4047722 Trans indicator arm

·       NOS Mopar # 4103313 Chrysler/Dodge radiator hood ornament

·       2 ea. NOS clips Mopar # 2808399

·       NOS Mopar # 1997087 turn signal switch

·       NOS Mopar # 4267875 R/S mirror glass. Mopar

·       NOS Mopar # 4373257. cruise control switch

·       NOS Mopar # 4075237 trans indicator gauge set 

·       NOS Mopar # 4378168 Ignition lock set with keys

·       NOS Mopar # 4221405 switch

·       NOS Mopar # 4378171 door lock set

·       NAPA fuel filter kit

·       3 ea. NOS Mopar # 3895033 air conditioning/heater control switch

·       Sway bar bushing kit. non AHB

·       3 ea. Taillight bulb housings

·       NOS Mopar # 8879212 sway bar bushing set

·       Power steering dip stick

·       Anti-vibration foam set

·       NOS Mopar # 3679617 Drive assembly

·       Seat belt retractors and belts

·       NOS spider gear set Mopar # 4176755

·       3 ea. NOS Mopar # 4373412 turn indicator/horn switch assemblies

·       Electric trunk release lock assembly

·       NOS Mopar # 4373404 wire harness

·       2 ea. NOS Mopar # 4106161 Elimination package

·       NOS Mopar # 3879212 sway bar bushing sets

·       NOS Mopar # 4196430 oil pressure gauge

·       NOS Mopar # 3747529 ignition switch and starter

·       NOS Mopar # 5213629 sensor

·       NOS lug nut package. approx. 30

·       NOS Mopar # 4057086 drag link brackets

·       NOS Mopar # 3507724 special mounting bolts package

·       NOS Mopar # 4019782 arm assembly

·       NOS Mopar # 4041278 gaskets

·       7 ea. NOS Mopar # 4267328 Bushing kit

·       4 ea. NOS Mopar # 4014080 bushing strap kit

·       3 ea. NOS Transmission shift linkage

·       NOS Mopar # 3432698 stud package

·       NOS Mopar # 3580728 stud package

·       Set of exterior aluminum trim/molding pieces with extras

·       Trunk carpet lining kit used by CHP

·       Door panels. interior plastic trim replacement pieces

·       Complete metal dash and padded dash assembly.

Items complete as of inventory date. Some items may be used after inventory date of 9-21-16

Unit 2212 is dedicated to Ralph. his Dad and All Law Enforcement who have dedicated their careers and lives to “Public Safety” over the years. This unit has been driven and is also at the caliber to be placed into a museum environment. Willing to ship nearly worldwide. Owner reserves the right to sell vehicle privately or submit to an auction in Scottsdale.

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