1987 Plymouth Gran Fury Ex 41st Precinct
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- Also this is in memory of a wonderful P.O. Tommy Ruotolo from Fort Apache in the Bronx who was senselessly gunned down by a violent parolee who already had a rap sheet of manslaughter and Robbery. RIP Tommy. Thank you Ret P.O. Joe Johnson for being the wonderful caretaker for this Fury.
Cops is filmed on location with the men and women of law enforcement. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law
Exactly!
@@styldsteel1 thanks for posting a with such great view around this car! I have few questions if you might explain or describe; are the front headlight flashers actually "long beam" headlights flashing (those closest to the grill) on this type of Plymouth and does the red rotation signal light popular "cherry" goes on roof top or it is only on cars from detectives from that time, is this a unmarked fleet patrol or for detectives?
@@prime6220 thank you very much my friend! The unit that is installed causing the high beams to wig wag, is called a high beam over ride. It is a standard sealed high beam. The rotating " bubble gum machine" is detachable by a magnet. I cannot confirm this, but perhaps this light was added later as this detective saw fit this Fury never saw pursuit, but he'd roll down the window, place it in the roof, activate it, and did what he had to do.
As for was it popular? I guess some departments would want or require one. But it sure adds to the cool factor! I hope I answered your questions! And I thank you for watching!
@@styldsteel1 great man, thanx for answering. I thought so for this "red bubble gum machine"😀 Is it allowed to buy in US a vehicle that was used than withdrawn from police force, especially these cars that have mounted front push-bar?? I guess that all official decals/insignia from law enforcement must be removed, but what about those signal lights/siren and even front push-bar is it still allowed to keep them?!?
@@prime6220 yes! And that is a great question! So, I. A nutshell, yes. It's all legal. Police have no quams about the push bars, nothing illegal there, now here's where things get hairy. If I am caught sounding the lights and sirens on a public road, that would be an extremely serious offense. If it has decals, they would have to come off for reasons you wouldn't dream about! Lol.....
Each design on the doors of every police department, is a copyright ©️! Lol!! I don't t wanna get sued😯😠.
The spot light is fine, cars from the 1940s on up were offered as options. Why? So you can see the numbers on the houses to find your way home. .
Seriously! I'm not even joking 😃😃
Same year I was sworn in on the job. The Dodge Diplomat of that era was identical, and was what we drove. The vehicle was bold, boxy, and authoritative for the profession.
First of all, thank you for your service. I could never really pinpoint what made this car's appearance so authoritative. But I think you nailed it. The Baby moons and the plain black steelies play a big part. I particularly enjoy watching raw footage of NYC thought the 1980s, and you are guaranteed to see a Diplomat, or Fury. I bought this Gran Fury directly from the P.O. that drove it and when he retired, brought it down to FL with him. My car was featured in a Featurette that P.O. Johnson made in honor of his Colleague, P.O. Tommy Reutolo who was senselessly gunned down by a violent parolee. The car is wearing full wheel covers which I don't care for, but all four are stored in the trunk. But anyway.. Please check out Joe's Video. th-cam.com/video/QRJUJJo1c5g/w-d-xo.html
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Thanks for sharing, both about your acquisition of the car, and about Officer Reutolo. I have been out of the profession for quite some time now, but still hold in high regard the memories and stories of those who have given up all in defense of a peaceable community.
In fact, just last night, I stopped by the site at which my current county's first LODD occurred, where the first elected sheriff here was gunned down in 1922.
@@Just1American1966 You are welcomed. For lack of a better word, I "enjoy" sharing the story. For sure. Horrible about the first Sheriff. I'd hate to think this first elected sheriff was indeed part of the "every 58 hours." Ret. P,O. Johnson spoke of. Those numbers are absolutely terrifying.
God, the history. That thing needs to be appreciated.
Beautiful words. I just used her tonight for a local ice cream run. Still turns heads. Still large and in charge. Thanks Man!
@@styldsteel1 Exactly what I was hoping it would be used for. Ice cream and people-watching. Just like real detectives 😀
@@dawright1988Lol! Right! Lol
Love this, my favorite car from that era
Thank you 🙏🙏. And they are very easy cars to like. Not to mention it still to this day, they still retain a very official look
I've got an 87 ex-state patrol car too! A lot of performance mods and not nearly as nice, I'm so glad to see this! 😊
Hello Carol. I think that's wonderful! Another M body saved! Being this was a detectives car from the 41st in the Bronx (fort Apache) it's pretty devoid of the police goodies. The owner told me once the beat cops showed up, he was gone. if this car could talk! LOL!! You made my day! I thank you!
@@styldsteel1 you made my day too! The M's don't get nearly enough appreciation!
@@MoparGirl_IndaKitchen I definitely agree. If you have a few minutes, I own two chryslers. 85 5Th Avenue, and an 86 as well. They are also on my channel as well. Both mint condition.
@@styldsteel1 oh heck yea I'll definitely watch them both, thanks! You've now made my day two days in a row lol
@@styldsteel1 questions, if you don't mind?? Where did you get the push bar? Mine doesn't have ANY cop stuff left on it. It was being sold just for parts, bought for 200 bucks and a mag360 with nitrous thrown in - but it did run and drive nicely before that, and it's not all rotted out or anything, just shyte paint. Also, if I had 1 recommendation for you, since you have 3 M's, get you some fast ratio pitman and idler arms from FirmFeel! They're AMAZING. I could go on and on lol but yea, you're literally the first M owner I've ever gotten to speak with so I'm all giddy haha!
This Unit is so old, it would even have the OG line from COPS season 1 & 2: "Cops is filmed on location as it happens. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law." Beautiful car man!
Lol! Well thank you for not mistaking this girl for an 1 Adam 12 unit.. ( Fury, Matador, Polara) as much as i love Malloy and Reid.
I appreciate you!! Thank you
Cool car 👌👌 love the cars from this era .Thanks for sharing 😊
Thank you so much! I still feel even today it still has a presence. When I pull into a car show, all (most) attendees turn their eyes away from the Corvette, and the Chevelles, and the blah blah blah ( 😂). It's all eyes on the Fury. It is truly in charge. I appreciate you!
@@styldsteel1 Beautiful this Plymouth Gran Fury, i love this car
@@fernandorocha-dx1wv thank you Fernando. Very authoritative look still even today. Thanks for watching!!
I drove 2 of them fury's as my buddy's Dad used to checkbox order a police pack from the Canadian factory and then drive up and get it every 3 years for his Cab/Taxi car. as sooon as he got it home he took it to his mechanic and had them place a throttle body spacer and a 4 barrel carb on it. One had a 360,the newer one had a 318, both 4 barrels. Man would they fly and handles great
That's awesome bro. Back when the customer can checkbox the police package. Do you remember if this included the black steel rims with the dog dish hub caps?
@@styldsteel1 I do remember and both had that as he was not an idiot. My 2001 ford f-150 was also check box ordered . i got it from the original owner.
@@thinkpadBentnoseTheBlind nice! I really do enjoy hearing/reading about different experiences with these cars. First time I had the car out, the carrier dropped the car and my wife and I went to a pizzaria to have a small celebratory slice, it was about 9 pm. Sat down to eat, I'm looking out the window, clarkstown PD pulls up behind the Fury in a real stealthy Explorer with his spot shining on the trunk, leaking into the interior. My heart is in my mouth at this point. Huge cop gets out. I mean huge. 6 foot 5. Walks in and asks if that's my undercover Gran Fury. Can't say no! Lol. He starts talking to me about how much he loved those M bodies. He hung out with us for like 20 minutes. Cool guy.
Gorgeous car. Worked in the 4-8 for a year before switching over to FD. Always loved these Gran Fury’s. You still in NY?
First thank you for your service in both departments. Awesome. Yes I've heard stories from cops that have driven these cars, and they really had high praise. Terrific. Yes I am in NY. Just a little upstate.
hill street blue memory..
Yep That's exactly the correct vintage for 81-87 Hill Street Blues. Sometimes at car shows people say Car 54 which ran from 61-63. I mean, I don't tell them they are like 20 years off, I just stare at them instead and smile.
Deck lights , wigwags it so funny looking at this now that was the thing back then
True! However there was no mistake, you see that thing, full flashing lights? You know you've been done got! Lol. It was over
Tommy Ruotolo is my girlfriend’s uncle. Nice to see people acknowledging him.
Wow bro. That's huge. Due tell. How did you come across this video? Yes, Im sure PO joe Johnson and myself are the only ones who recognize the poor guy. Other than family if course. Did you watch the featurette that I linked to?
A friend of mine in high school bought a Dodge Diplomat police car at a county vehicle auction. It was all black with the spot lights and heavy duty wheels, it was used in the Narcotics Task Force Bureau. He had a blast with it during the high school prom and Halloween, they would put red lenses on the spot lights and pull kids over as a joke.
I'm sure he had a blast! Being it still had that serious, " don't mess with me" appearance. I can only imagine if I put the lights and siren on, on today's public highway. It wouldn't end well 😞
Although about 3 years ago, the religious Jewish guy cut me off so friggen bad, no signals, I mean no regard for my life I had to slam my brakes and nearly cut someone else off. I put the spots on, lights, sirens, the whole nine. Got behind him, pulled this bum over, I yelled stay here and don't even think about moving. The M body cop cars always scared the living crap outta me in the 80s. Once you see that face in your rear view, man you know it's over.
The good old days
@@styldsteel1 I still watch for the county and state vehicle auctions to see if they are selling any retired Dodge Charger police vehicles, they did have a lot of used Ford Explorer police SUVs for sale. Our neighbor is an officer and has the Dodge Charger police special with the spot lights and push bar unmarked car in a grey color, it looks pretty snappy.
@@BarryWinner2075 i will definitely give credit where credit is due. They are unmistakably police vehicles. The headlights are tinted on the Dodges, just like the Explorers do.
@@styldsteel1 what means "M" body police car? Is it its symetrical line frome side view where front hood and rear trunk are almost syme length and in middle is the cabin or it stsnds for something else??
@@prime6220 I Love your question. The Chrysler M body was a highly, highly successful mid sized Chrysler platform. It replaced the F body platform used on the Plymouth Volare/Dodge Aspen.
When I say successful, I mean it! It ran all the way from 1977-1989. Now to your question precisely.
The M body started with the Chrysler LeBaron in 1977. Dodge Diplomat/Plymouth Gran Fury/ Chrysler Town and Country Station Wagon, they came in 4 doors, 2 doors and wagons.
Because the M body Chryslers were bullet Proof, they were employed heavily for fleet use. FBI, taxi, and Police.
Bet you never knew TH-cam can be so educational! 🤔👍
The push bars on the front make it looks so aggressive..... Cool car indeed
Thank you! It's a funny thing driving that car down the interstate. There is still a small amount of people who slow down and just won't pass me. Lol. I think the older guys are having flashbacks or some shit. I mean yea, it still has that official look to it. Fun as hell to drive though.
@@styldsteel1 that is hilarious but I get it, it would be very intimidating to see that in your rear view gaining on you. I like this channel and have enjoyed everything I have watched. Much appreciated indeed.
@@615AL lol
Thanks man. I want to upload more, but life keeps getting in the way unfortunately ☺️
That's not to say I won't upload more. I really do enjoy myself
Love it! Been in one of those back in the day (rather not say which seat).
LMAO!!!! Oh I've heard stories from good folks from both perspectives! I didn't even own the Fury for an hour when my wife and I pulled over to get some pizza. An explorer from New City Police Department pulls I right the heck behind me. Dam heart was in my mouth. This cop, he was an Amazon!! Musta been north of 6'3. He says, sorry if I scared you, but I love your ex patrol car. He couldn't say enough good things about it. ( His cruiser was the Diplomat) Best 10 minute conversation I think I ever had. This cop was so dam nice. Lol!!!
@@styldsteel1 HAhaha = some cops are super cool. For 30 years I had a 1941 Chevy pick-up street rod. Never got a ticket no matter what I did (and I did). They'd inspect the vEEhicle and let me go. Have a good day sir.
@@user-ln4zr4pz4f talk about being part of the " in Crowd" lol. Sounds like a very cool car you had tho!
@@user-ln4zr4pz4f oh definitely. I think if the cop is a veteran, knows his way around, not a young rookie, sees you're a nice guy. Typically hell just say...."next time just dont press so hard on the pedal 😆😆😂
@@styldsteel1 Haha. That's a cop ape'ing me. I was a young man once and had a car...you could catch, Officer.
To add to my description of this car about P.O Tommy Rutolo, my car was featured in a featurette produced by the retired P.O that drove this car when it was in service. The full wheel covers are stored in the trunk. Always remember P.O Tommy Rutolo who was senselessly gunned down by a violent parolee. 1984 Valentines day. Please watch...and remember P.O. Tommy Rutolo. th-cam.com/video/QRJUJJo1c5g/w-d-xo.html
Nice! Anybody that sees these knows what up lol.
Hey Tyler! Thanks man. You are kidding not. lol! Funny thing is, back when NYC PD used these Furys and Diplomats, man, they scared the crap outta me. Real official looking and that angry face! Dog dish hubaps on black steelies. Thats it. I knew I was done for. So what did I go and do? Bought one, and an retired detectives car to boot! lol..anyway, so glad you checked it out. Runs great!
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I’m pretty sure I when I was kid I used to pretend to drive one of those!
A car is absolutely more than glass steel, rubber, and iron. It's much more than that. It brings us back to a time in our lives. These material objects must be preserved! Thanks for sharing!!
Probably reeks of Old Spice, English Leather or Aqua Velva.
Actually it has no smell what so ever really.
Carro maravilhoso carro show
As a retired peace officer who actually drove one of these cars when they came out, I can tell you that they were a piece of junk! They could not hold up in patrol duty and were constantly in the shop for a variety of problems! So much so, that we gave them to CID (you will know this if LE at the time)!
I can't tell you how saddened I am to hear this. It does beg the question, was it one car that was a headache for your department? It's hard to fathom the whole fleet was junk. This Fury, I can tell you with all honesty is the most reliable car in my fleet. (19), I've spoken to ex cops in the force who had nothing but praise for them. Another model cops lived was the Crown Vics. Rock solid, and couldn't kill them. Only thing is, they looks wise didn't do anything for me
The Fury / Diplomats scared the crap outta me in the day. Again, I am saddened to hear your experiences
@@styldsteel1 I had a 1979 Chrysler New Yorker with the 360 engine, it was basically the same as the Dodge St' Regis platform which they used for the police cars. That New Yorker was one of the most reliable cars I ever had. My dad drove it from Texas to California several times and put 80,000 miles on it driving around town and gave it to me, I drove it from California to Oregon then to Minneapolis where I put 20,000 miles on it in harsh winter conditions, I tuned it up with bosch platinum spark plugs, accel 8 mm plug wires and distributer cap etc, that motor ran like a watch. I then drove it to Texas to Arizona where I put 20,000 more miles on it in harsh desert heat conditions. I never had any problems with it until 230,000 miles when the overdrive transmission began to slip, I could have had it rebuilt, but a friend with a 1972 Duster wanted to buy it to swap the motor into the Duster, it worked great and was still running good.
@@BarryWinner2075wow! I mean, even today you dont hear of experiences like this. Talk about impressive. That would be hard to top. I think you did the right thing, after 200+ thousand miles, you get other things happen. Seats get all deflated, general wear and tear.
While it is true, cars have made major advancements, the computers and electronics just dont seem to hold up. Then there's the repair cost factors.
9 times out of ten, today, if a car breaks down, it's going to be the fault of the electronics. Not the mechanicals. Thanks for sharing that here. Im very impressed!
@@styldsteel1 Thanks and the key to it is keep the oil changed, I change the oil on all the older cars I've owned at 3000 to 4000 miles. I had another car I can kick myself for selling, it was a 1972 Plymouth Satellite 4 door with a 318 motor, I bought it for only $550 back in 1987 It belonged to an elderly guy that had to give up driving so his daughter sold it to me .
It was root beer brown with 78,000 miles on it.
@@BarryWinner2075 exactly! Regarding the oil changes. Well, don't kick yourself too hard, I mean we were in all different stages in our lives and we all made decisions, albeit hasty ones.
But I'm in a spot myself now, and I'm trying to make some decisions regarding oil changes. I do own a fleet of cars, and of course the more cars I buy, the mileage driven keeps getting divided. Now 3 to 4 thousand between changes is just permanent. But I drive my classics including the Fury maybe 700 to 800 a Year. So I was for a time changing good, clean golden fresh oil, and I'm thinking maybe not such. Good idea. Some folks say, the shelf life of oil is 1 year, some say, still. Drive the 3000 miles, but for me, that could take years. I've been going by the shelf life of one year.
Detective cars had push bars??
Lol! I suppose that's how this guy wanted it. Thanks for watching!
Not a department car. They didn’t buy gran furies in 87
I can only go by what the retired detective said from who I bought it from. You are basically correct. The NYPD purchased the Diplomats. How this ended up as an undercover is a mystery And will remain a mystery. For what I paid for it, for all the joy and happiness it brings to kids especially at car shows and car meets? To me, it's not worth the research.
If I ever become incapacitated and need to generate cash, I'll just advise the next owner to do his own research. For now, there is no price on this Fury.
@@styldsteel1 I love how the car is preserved and still loved! I didn’t want to come off in any type of way. I have my fleet of vintage police cars and have done significant research into NYPD vehicles during the blue and white era. Aside from the year this car has a few other things that make me say it’s not a department auto. Your car has sentina push bars. The NYPD used locally sourced bumperettes from a taxi meter shop called KGT, highway cars got locally made pushbars that were made from loading dock bumpers. spotlights were only used on highway cars. I wish you many more happy years with this car!
@@The718Motorpool thank you very much and thank you for all the information you've provided 🙏
LOVE IT
Thanks muchly. Lol! I go into little more detail in another video I have. If you'd like head on over and have a look on my channel. Maybe consider a subscribe. I really appreciate the comment!
How do you know where the car came from ?
I was in touch with the retired detective who drove this car when he was on duty. He moved to Florida, and took the old girl with him.
Cool video thanks for sharing! The car looks in great shape congrats! Is it for sale? How can I reach you privately?
Greetings Steve. It's my pleasure, I somehow always loved the looks of the Chrysler M bodies and the M body Police cars, marked and unmarked. Very handsome and IMHO pretty darn majestic looking. I since bought a better video camera and will be posting better videos of it. At this time the Fury is not for sale as I haven't had it for very long and by this time, pretty invested in it. Don't forget to like and subscribe so you can catch the latest Gran Fury Videos! thanks for watching!! Ken
styldsteel1 thanks Ken for your reply I completely understand and agree with you, those police package are really quite something. I used to own an 1985 Canadian RCMP Plymouth M body just like this one and it was my very first car.....had lots of fun with it. I'm looking forward to watch your next videos with this Fury. I still would like to reach you privately talking about those cars. You can reach me at steve.viau@boeing.com looking forward talking to you enjoy the fury. Steve.
Hello Steve..Check your email. Ken
The Kojak light is not period correct.
Thank you for your input! I cannot say for certain what has been added or taken away in its 37 years. Perhaps the detective, when he retired and took the old girl to Florida added it then.
From another perspective, whether you are right or wrong, the car is fun as all get out, the kids just adore it at car shows, older retired cops, share their stories when they were in the beat.
I don't use it for competition, I'll take it to a car show, maybe a drive in movie here upstate NY.
Hey...no harm, no foul. Thanks for watching!
@@styldsteel1 no worries, great car. That wasn't a critique, just an observation
Absolutely. And I appreciate your observations just the same. Even just now with your input, I've just learned something new!
whatagonado?
when they come for you
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318?
@@muckle8 yes sir!
Has it got much smog emission crap on it or is snarling now? Love the 318 , great motor
@@muckle8 thank Goodness for small miracles! No smog. I can see where the equipment was removed, hoses capped, and so on. A side, minor note, after 25 years in NY, cars are only required for a safety annual inspection. Lights, signals, all that kind of stuff, no tailpipe sniffers.
All 3 of my M bodies have this same drivetrain. Let me tell you. Like you say, it's god-damned bullet proof.i enjoy them thoroughly.!!
When you were 8 and you had bad traits, you go to school and learn the golden rule! So why are you acting like a bloody fool! If you get hot, then you must get cool! (Or else you'll have one bad ass Fury running you down!
Funny
Show me one of these with a 4 speed and I'll be impressed.
Otherwise, they're all the same old 318 CRAP.
I don't know Ray, The 318s are a very rock solid and reliable power plant. Costs me nothing in repairs, burns no oil, the Torque Flite is smooth as a kitten. I've driven it at pretty high speeds in the boiling sun, 90 degrees plus. Maybe you've had some bad 318s?
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No, seriously they're like driving a shoe box. I'm still driving a mopar, if you consider a 2005 Dodge SRT-4 a mopar. But, it's light years ahead, in overall improvement. of the unimaginative/uninspiring 318 things I've been forced to see millions of them, and wonder why it took so long (up to 2005), to come out with the car which I see no need to replace any time soon.
I've had 1 uninspiring 318, and 2 uninspiring 360 engines.
My latest, a turbo 4 in my Dodge, all stock, blows away anything I've ever had.
The v8 clunkers of the 80s are just that clunkers, with some electronic ignitions.
I'd rather have a 1966 Plymouth Satellite, w/4 speed manual. Or maybe a 1968 Barracuda with either big or small block, with 4 speed manual.
I really will be sad when it's finally time to part with my current mopar. I don't have money for another one OR to restore any other performance car.
@@InsanityHere I"m in the same boat really. I had my hand in trying to restore a 48 Hudson Commodore. What a mistake this was. got back just mere pennies on the dollar. Next time I just buy a car that's already been through, or else..nothing doin. Never again.