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

[James F. Ryan III]

Ahhh yes, those are BIG 'clips'.  I used Liquid Nails to reattach a few of
my loose clips.



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 Jim and Debbie Leyden
> Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2003 9:51 PM
> To: James F. Ryan III; zap@columbus.rr.com; shotimes@autox.team.net
> Subject: RE: [Shotimes] VIN Help (Carfax) & SHO Plus ?'s
> 
> 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
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net
> [mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of James F. Ryan III
> 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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