[Shotimes] What to do with a dead SHO?

[Paul L Fisher]

How much would you want for it? I live in Genoa City and have a '93 ATX. I
have been considering getting an MTX car and putting my motor in it.

Paul L Fisher
'93 Ford Taurus SHO Crimson Clearcoat ATX 167K Build date 11/18/1992
- K&N Panel filter, Tokico Struts, Eibach Springs, Dynomax cat-back, Holley
190lph fuel pump, FPS rebuilt ATX, 26mm rear sway bar, Performance-Plus
Stainless Steel Y-pipe, Delrin sub-frame bushings, Amsoil Series 2000 0W-30
oil, Amsoil Synthetic ATF.
'00 Ford Explorer XLT 5.0L V8 AWD Oxford White Clearcoat 34K Build date
11/19/1999
- Amsoil Series 2000 0W-30 oil, K&N Fuel Injection Performance Kit

SHO Club member http://www.shoclub.com/
Check out my web site http://www.paul-fisher.com/
Amsoil dealer http://www.paul-fisher.com/oil.htm

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----- Original Message -----
From: "Matt Goelzer" <goelzer@yahoo.com>
To: <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2002 7:12 PM
Subject: [Shotimes] What to do with a dead SHO?


> I am looking for suggestions on how to get the maximum
> value for my SHO:
>
> It has either bad piston rings or a cracked piston and
> scorched cylinder. Either way, it looks as though the
> engine will have to been rubuilt. I cannot do this
> myself, and the cost of the job is more than the
> overall value of the car.
>
> If this were just any car, I would probably just take
> it to a junkyard or something like that. However,
> since it is a SHO, I thought there might be some
> market for the rest of the car.
>
> It is a Green 90 MTX with approximately 140,000 miles.
> Aside from the engine, it is in very good shape. The
> body is excellent: no dents, one ding in the door, a
> small paint scrape on the front bumper. Paint is good.
> Tan leather interior is excellent. Premium JBL sound
> system with CD player and subwoofer is great. If there
> were any way I could reasonably afford to keep it, I
> would becasue I really love the car.
>
> I am wondering if somebody who has the time, skills
> and equipment to rebuild the enigine would have an
> interest in buying it, and, if so, would I get
> anything more than I would in the local paper.
>
> And what about parting it out. I realize that there
> are probably some parts, such as the interior, panels,
> etc..., that are in demand and may not be available
> anymore. Could I, with my limited knowledge, sell off
> these parts over time and make more money?
>
> I am willing to consider all options. Thank you so
> much for all sugeestions.
>
> The car is currently located in Milwaukee, WI, in case
> anyone here is interested.
>
> Please reply to goelzer@yahoo.com
>
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