[Shotimes] VIN Help (Carfax) & SHO Plus ?'s

[Jim and Debbie Leyden]

The Clips are what is left when someone braks off your spoiler.  The one I
just bought also has only these "clips"

Jim
'93 MTX
'91 Plus
Looking for a '94-95 MTX



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Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2003 9:09 PM
To: zap@columbus.rr.com; shotimes@autox.team.net
Subject: RE: [Shotimes] VIN Help (Carfax) & SHO Plus ?'s


Chris,

Keep at it.  Electromagnetic field analysis, Laplace transforms, and diff
eq's will all come in handy someday....yeah right.  I graduated over 10
years ago (BSEE) and I still haven't used that stuff.

Anyway, concerning the Plus spoiler there should be 5 small (1/4") holes
along the edge of the trunk lid.  From L to R let's call them 1, 2, 3, 4, &
5.  On the bottom of the trunk lid, when you open it, holes 1, 3, & 5 are
behind some of the support ribbing and Ford punched a larger (1") hole.  I
say punched because those holes are very smooth and finished, not a hack job
like you'd get with a hole-saw.  Holes 2 and 4 only go thru the sheet metal
of the trunk lid, there is no support bracing.

The spoiler is held on with nuts that have a special rubber washer that
comes up the sides of the nut.  Mine tore from tightening them down so much.
I just sealed each one with bathtub caulk and it hasn't leaked or rattled in
years.  I don't know what these 'clips' are that you're talking about -
sounds like maybe an aftermarket spoiler.  BUT, all of the green '91s were
Plus cars and I've never seen one without the spoiler.


Jim Ryan
Wayne, NJ
'91 Plus - all white/mocha with fiberglass hood, rod shifter, & rear spoiler

255 Lph fuel pump, SHO Shop can & horn, 80mm MAF, S&B cone filter, SHO Shop
HiFlow Y-pipe & cat-back exhaust, SHO Shop LPM, SHO Shop underdrive pulleys,
SHO Shop HiRevs Jr clutch & steel billet LiteWeight flywheel, reinforced
engine & trans mounts, SHO Shop TQ limiters, SHO NUT aluminum SFBs, FPS '96
SHO front brakes, Carbotech F brake pads, Nook's full-body SFCs, Koni adj
struts, SHO Shop linear springs, 24mm FSB, 26mm RSB, SHO Shop steel f&r
STBs, Bridgestone Potenza RE-730 225/55-16, CATZ MSP fog lights, police
grille








> -----Original Message-----
> From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net [mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net]
> On Behalf Of zap@columbus.rr.com
> Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2003 8:02 PM
> To: shotimes@autox.team.net
> Subject: [Shotimes] VIN Help (Carfax) & SHO Plus ?'s
>
> Greetings! :)
>
> While all of you are enjoying the convention, I am sitting at school
> toiling away.  However, by chance my friend had his car towed and in the
> towing company lot, what was there, but a somewhat beat up PLUS (Deep
> Jewel Green).  I inquired with them about what they'd want for it, and I
> am going to take it for a spin.  They actually own the car (they sell cars
> that are not claimed for a while).  I know it's not going to be SHOw
> worthy, but I was thinking I could maybe restore it to decent shape for my
> younger brother.  (Note: I am 20. LOL I must be crazy).  I don't think
> they are going to want much for it, but here's the scoop. If anyone could
> run a carfax on it, I would appreciate it.  Also, it was built 5/91 .... a
> pretty late Plus...
>
> VIN: 1FACP54Y2MA223927
>
> Also, Plus fans... how does the Plus spoiler mount... looks like it had it
> (has the bulge hood, chrome trim, Rod shifter (I think!), slicers with
> blank caps.  There are just clip looking things left now where the spoiler
> goes.  It is Deep Jewel Green with black interior.  Looks in decent shape,
> except the paint is fading and there is a dent in the passenger side.
> Engine runs, but heard a slight knock on startup (then sounds fine, just
> one knock... low oil??).  It also burns a bit of oil (cam stem seals?)
> Also, the steering column is cracked where the ignition cylinder would be.
> Let me know what you think, what I maybe should pay for it (not much!),
> I'll report more back later.
>
> Thanks,
> Chris
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