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The Alabama State Trooper - AMC Javelin
A recently restored javelin patrol vehicle is on display in the museum of DPS Headquarters, 301 South Ripley St., in Montgomery, and appears just as it did in 1973/74.- The State Number (35-??????) in various colors of paint, mostly yellow, was hand painted on the left side of the firewall.
- The Color Scheme was B/G for Barcalona Blue and Feather Grey in addition there were several unmarked vehicles in various colors.
- The Tag was a S-???? with a green background and black letters.
- The Tires were Good Year Polyglas raised-white-lettered tires. The '72 models all came with whitewalls- probably from Good Year as well.
- The Wheels on the '71 models are called 'Machine' mags (5-slot), while the '72s received 'Rally Wheels' (8-slot).
- The Spare Tire was a space saver.
- The Radio was a General Electric with a two channel head.
- The Antenna was a 155. Mhz antenna with a bakelite base mounted on the top of the vehicle behind the blue light and was approximately 12" long.
- The Blue Light was a round blue dome with 4 bulbs.
- The Engine was a 401 cubic inch with twin exhaust.
- The Vehicles were equipped with a rear spoiler.
- The Vehicles were bought from Reinhardt Motors in Montgomery and from Bill Whiten (American Motors and Datsun) Motors in (Ensley) Birmingham Alabama.
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