where is everybody from

[ZOOMBUGGY3]

this is nice we got r own furom sweat! just wanted to know were is everyone from here in new england. im from springfield mass.

[leforrest]

I'm your neighbor dude! I am in RI. I don't know how far from Springfield that is though! I am probably 10 minutes southwest of Providence.


SKIP

[SCrazy]

OK so I nearly split the difference in East Hartford (30 min to Springfield about 1hr to Providence)

One thing nice about this region is everybody will be within 2hr or so of just about anything we want to do.

[leforrest]

Yeah Brian, that will be cool. The NEast isn't that huge. Imagine living in TX........The whole state is the size of the NE! LOL!


SKIP

[scroach]

I'm from Maine. I don't believe i've seena nother SC here!

[leforrest]

What part of Maine dude? I go up there fairly often to Acton!


SKIP

[SCrazy]

Maine's a great state I have relatives in the Augusta area New Sharon to be specific. I love driving up that way we often do weekends to Freeport

[scroach]

I live in Brunswick, ME. I drive through freeport daily, and I am always in Portland. I have never been to Acton, Maine. Though, Sanford (halfway between Acton and Portland) has good racing during the summer.

It's a nice place to be, but RWD cars are hard in the winter.

[leforrest]

Where I stay in Acton is only about 10 minutes away (MAX.) From Sanford. Or 5 minutes form the Poor People's Pub if you know where that is.




SKIP

[supercoupe1990]

As most of you already know, I'm from Smithfield, RI. I've seen maybe 3-4 SC's around here, (well kept) but I guess they don't know about our "cosa nostra" (this thing of ours!). If you guys wanna get together before this meet we're trying to do, please let me know. We all live in New England, so nothing's really THAT far! Maybe we can hang out some Saturday, or Sunday morning / afternoon. Let's face it, most people don't understand why we put so much time, and energy into these Birds. It's nice to know that I'm not the only one pumping every extra cent into "my baby!"
Peace Guys & I'll SC ya when I SC ya!!!!!
:cool: 0]

[SCrazy]

In truth people think were just nuts for putting so much into these cars.

Every time I walk into my local Ford dealer they just roll there eyes. They universally love the cars but hate keeping them up and working on them.

My friend just bought a 2000 Grand Prix GTX and basicly laughed at me because for the kind of $ I'm dumping into the bird I could have bought that car. But just know who's gonna get the last laugh.

[leforrest]

What's a descent car worth?
$10k?

Btw the time I get done with my car with mods, it'll stand me close to 8500 all told, and I'll have a 425hp, 22mpg car that has a completely new drivetrain! I'd rather have a fresh drivetrain with no miles than a used car with 50k and over for miles and not know where it's been! Just my .02


SKIP

[SCrazy]

Chit...for 8,500 your doing pretty well.

I thing by the time I'm done I could damn near have bought the thing new in '89 or 3 used '95s now.

Car Mods - $15k...........Being in the 12s - Priceless.

[leforrest]

Yeah, I guess I have a bit more than I figured after I REALLY think about it. I probably have closer to 10k after all the engine work and tranny work I have done. I was just making a rough guesstimate! Ah well, at least it will scream when I get done, I just hope all this work will get me to the 12's, that's what I am hoping anyway!



SKIP

[Pastera]

Over in Somerset, Ma - 15 minutes from Providence

Aaron

89 Auto - sitting in my yard with a dead crank sensor

[leforrest]

Nice to see another Sc'er, welcome aboard!

[sctomb]

Roslindale, MA here. Rico is from Roslindale too.
I have a 35th and he has a 94 5-speed with a 96 front end on it. His is in the shop getting some paint and mine is getting the
heads and charger done. Mine should be done mid-april, his should be done any week now. It would be great if we could get some meets going up here.

Tom

[Rodeo Joe]

Tom,

Where in Roslindale are you? I lived on Sycamore St. for about 7 years. The wife is from the neighborhood also.

Joe

[Pete]

I am from the 50s PETE90SCBLACK

[scroach]

the 1950's?

[Pete]

My first T Bird was a 1965 drop top in high school. And I can remember FUN, FUN, FUN, by the Beach Boys when it came out. Love and peace PETE90SCBLACK

[airrb23]

I'm from Pembroke mass about 40 minutes south of boston. I'll definately be interested in getting a meet together. I'm 18 and since i got my SC 2 years ago 4 other kids at school have caught the SC fever. There are probably 10 SC's in my area.
90 5-speed SC

[supercoupe1990]

Hey guys......welcome! Please feel free to email SKIP (our fearless leader) on the "Blown Birds" site, if you send him some info on yourself, and your SC, and some pics of your car, he'll add you to the member's page. It's free! Check it out......
www.BlownBirds.com (http://www.BlownBirds.com)
Just go mto the site, and click on the "webmaster" link to email SKIP.....you'll be glad you did!!!
:smokin:

[mopar]

Unfortunately for me I am currently in Waterbury, CT....but we are house hunting at the moment and will most likely end up in Tolland, or possibly Enfield CT.

Brian, that puts me pretty close to you.

Originally I am from MASS, and I like to think I still live there mostly.

I'd be interested to take a look at a few other SC's...in fact I would really like to go for a couple rides....I need to see how mine performs, sometime you need a baseline to understand how well you car is running, or could run. Every now and then I see an SC, but typically the driver does no seem to think that they are in any way related to me...so to speak

Anyway,
Scott Hjelm
scott_hjelm@hotmail.com

95, 5-speed....a few go-fast goodies, and 150K miles.

[supercoupe1990]

Well, join the club, and come to the meet!!! :)
I hear ya Scott, when you see someone driving an SC, it's like they're afraid to look you in the eye (usually a rich teenager) like what's up with that? You would think they would like to pull over and compare notes so to speak.....maybe it's the whole "road rage" syndrome...who knows!
Hope to "meet" you at the meet!
-Jeff

[phiBAT10]

I'm live in Acushnet, MA. It's a small town just north of New Bedford. I've owned my 89 SC for four years. However, I spend most of my money just keeping it running, nevermind any mods. She's getting old and for a while, it seemed like every week something would break. I think I've finally caught up with it. So far, so good... so what! Any way I must be a glutton for punishment because I haven't got rid of yet. I can't. I love it too much. Since I have everyone's attention, how is everyone's car reliability-wise? I'm going to try my hardest to make it to the next meet. Hope to see all of you there.

Phil Batista

[SCrazy]

Scott:

Tolland is like 5-min away from East Hartford. Good Luck with the House.

[2x 35th]

Lowell MA

[fastsc92]

Salem, NH...17 years old

[Colby]

granby, mass

[Robinson]

no SC, but im in maine

[DEN90XR7]

i live in manchester nh, and i have 90XR7SC and a 89tbirdSC

[fastsc92]

i'm in salem, NH.....thats a pretty close drive to manchester

[DEN90XR7]

hey fastsc did you do all the work yourself?
i also have an 89 tbird sc, that has just started knocking i beleive it to be a main or rod bearing so i might be selling it or parting it out, so if you need any thing send me an email and we can get together

[fastsc92]

hmm....what do you have? I'm always looking to waste some money....hehehe.

[buck92sc]

I am from Bridgewater MA. I am about 30 minutes from Smithfield RI. I am only about 15 minutes away from Pembroke. Airb23, is your name Rick? If so we know eachother lol. Im down for any meets, my car is going to be in the garage all winter. I use the winter to do work on it. I spent all my money last winter on getting it into good shape, this winter is making it go fast. cant wait.

Kyle

[MarcinR]

Do I still count? An ex- SC owner??? :)Anyways, I'm from Plainville, CT and have attended a few of the first NE meets in the past..Some of you may remember me, I've had an 89 5 speed back in 97 and a red 95 also 5 speed that I got rid of due to an accident last year.. I bought a stang instead....but still love super coupes... here's some pics of my 95 http://photos.yahoo.com/marceli78

[Robinson]

Originally posted by MarcinR
Do I still count? An ex- SC owner??? :)Anyways, I'm from Plainville, CT and have attended a few of the first NE meets in the past..Some of you may remember me, I've had an 89 5 speed back in 97 and a red 95 also 5 speed that I got rid of due to an accident last year.. I bought a stang instead....but still love super coupes... here's some pics of my 95 http://photos.yahoo.com/marceli78

that purple color looks beautiful

[MarcinR]

Thanks, its blue acutally with purple accent I would say...the pics on my site suck...I'll snap some new ones with my 03 cobra rims on as soon as I visit its winter resting place :))

[4rdgirl]

THIS IS COOL, SC people!! I live in Ashaway, RI I own 2 SC, 89 red, and 90 black, both 5-speeds. love them both, however hubby wants to sell one of them, the problem is I cant decide which one to sell, so i'll keep both of them for now. Where and when do you guys meet? I loved to see everyones rides, and compare notes. Take care and have a great holiday.

4rdgirl

[MarcinR]

new pics of the car

[NorthrnSCownr]

<font color=red> HEY, I'm in Portland Maine!</font> And I thought I was the only one here too! <p>I have had my SC for a month, and need to replace the valve cover gasket before I take her on the road! I just need to find the time, and warmth!!

[SCrazy]

Those valve cover gaskets are rubber with collars so they can't be over tightened. I would try just tightening the bolts before I go and replace them.

Good luck

[z90sc]

VIRGINIA!!!!!

[SCrazy]

I guess that's someplace just south of CT and north of NY.

Hmmmmmmm....

[PeteSC]

I'm from Brockton, MA.

[ssgohan796]

hey all whats up im in west hartford, ct anyone in ct need ne parts i got a whole sc for parts and a spare engine so e-mail me at ssgohan796@msn.com or call me at (860)561-3098 ask for steve
thx have a good one c ya

[Porabowl]

Hey guys i'm from Attleboro Ma, i have a '93 Red SC, let me know if anyone lives in the area

Tom

[redknight]

It's nice to see this thread resurrected. How many of you are still located where you were when you posted? Last year or the year before, I used to see at least 5 or 6 SC's near me, but lately I haven't seen any except when I met Frank H, Pete P, or Alex L in Wallingford for the summer cruise nights. It'd be fun to get a few of us together some Saturday for a mini meet. I'm in Groton, CT.

[MarcinR]

I remember the very first SCoNE meet..It was only about 6 of us there..It's a big family now :D

[NY90RedSC]

Is there anyone from Upstate New York in this forum? I realize it's for New England SC'ers, but there is noone from the Upstate New York area on the New York boards. Most everyone on that board is from the City or out near Buffalo. For me it would be closer to hang with people in Mass, Vermont and Connecticut.
Maybe there should be a message boards for people in the Upstate New York area..I dunno...

[White Lightning]

For what it means, I'm in the Torrington area, Pete, Red, almost time to bring 'em out of hibernation for another season, Brian, I'm sure yer welcome on the N.E. site!!! Maybe we can meet up at Randall's place some day. I drive up to see him once in a while, Anybody hear anything new on this cruise to take the 'Birds back to their birthplace this summer? Inquiring minds need to know? cheers and beers, Frank H. Hey! it official, WE WIN!!!! Hell, New England the champs again, yeehhaaaaa!

[LiquidCougar]

I was born and raised in Rhode Island, but I'm currently going to school in Plattsburgh, NY (way, waaay upstate).

I've found that RI guys are hard to come by, and there's only one SC around here that I've seen, and I'm still trying to get a hold of him to talk about his ride.

[V8Supercoupe]

Liquid, where abouts are you from?


Skip

[LiquidCougar]

Born and raised in Warwick.. I had an apartment for a couple years in West Warwick, too. I only know of one person on TCCoA from RI, and I've never met him.

I'm at school in Plattsburgh, NY. Try not to come here. Ever. :D

[V8Supercoupe]

A couple of years ago I saw on the TCCOA boards that 2 or 3 guys lived in WW. I tried emailing one of them back around 2 years ago and never heard back from them. I actually grew up in WW. I'm 32, I don't know if you are around my age, but it would be funny if we knew one another or the same people. My factory and where I currently live is behind Joannes bakery across from Guill Tool.

Ring any bells?

Skip

[LiquidCougar]

Yeah, I used to live on Providence Street on the Natick side of the Pawtuxet river. I worked at that DB Mart on the corner of 115 for.. maybe 3 years? Even now when I visit my best friend on Prospect Hill, people still recognize me as the "DB Mart Guy". :D

And I could always be found at Tougi's for Cruisin' Bruce's car show, every week. Come to think of it, I do kind of miss my Coventry/WW stomping grounds. Once I even got the guy at Coventry Liquors to drop the price of my beer almost 2 bucks just so I would buy it from him. That rocked.

I'm hoping that next time I go home to work on the car I can hook up with one or two other RI guys.. never actually shot the breeze with another MN12'er.

[V8Supercoupe]

Hmmm, Who do you know on Prospect Hill? I know a few guys that live up that way, and did live up that way.

I grew up down around Tougi's. I actually grew up on Bradford ct. which is off of N. pleasant st.

Steve Tougas died btw. I don't know how well you knew him. ANyhow, keep me in mind if you come back. I have been around here for years without anyone to really work on or talk to about these things.


Skip

[Porabowl]

I'm hoping that next time I go home to work on the car I can hook up with one or two other RI guys.. never actually shot the breeze with another MN12'er.[/QUOTE]


Hey Liquid and V8SC, i'm from Attleboro MA, that's like 1/2hour away from Warwick. I've seen 2 or 3 SCs in my area, one of the guys it actually from NY and he's not part of the club, the other SC is kinda run-down so i assume he's not part of the club either. Right now my car is awaiting some new rocker panels and some engine/exhaust/suspension work. it'll be a while before it's back on the road. But i always like to talk about possible suggestions that would make my car faster/look better. E-mail me at Porabowl8@aol.com if you want to meet up and talk about these beautiful SCs we have.

[NY90RedSC]

Well, if it's ok, I think I'll hang with y'all. There just isn't any interest on the New York board to expand to the Upstate region and noone seems to have an interest to start an Upstate chapter, so I'll hang with you guys. Shoot, I'm only an hour from Mass and 30 minutes from Vermont anyways...
My SC is still off the road waiting for all the snow and ice to melt. I'll get a battery for it in the next couple of weeks and probably put her on the road and see what it's like to be behind the wheel of my car. I'm definitely looking forward to the experience, just not the $2.75 a gallon for gas to put into the car. :eek:

[White Lightning]

Welcome to the club, hell who cares where yer from, were all in this together, springs comin' and maybe we can get together for a beer or two? I visit another SCer up in Clinton Corners, N.Y. occasionally, maybe we can hook up there. Can't wait any more, am going to pull my SC out Friday, as long as the driveway to where it is stored isn't a full mud hole, plus I have a date and don't want to take her out in my P/U truck.It's just my winter beater, cheers and beers Frank H.aka White Lightning.

[NY90RedSC]

Sounds good! I look forward to meeting up with you guys and gals once the weather breaks. I've got to get a battery for my SC and get a set of valve covers for her and get her ready for spring. I've been chomping at the bit for months now, believe me!

[White Lightning]

Brian, are you looking for valve covers or just need to change the gasket? I have two pair of SC valve covers, amongst other small parts! Frank

[NY90RedSC]

Brian, are you looking for valve covers or just need to change the gasket? I have two pair of SC valve covers, amongst other small parts! Frank

No...I need to get a set of gaskets. I forgot the important word there....sorry. I'll probably just go to Ford and get a set unless someone can recommend a better set of gaskets...

[mr.x]

nothern N.J. see a few super coupes and non sc,s in pine brook g i auto salvage 99% have 3.8 engine such a waste someone should manufacture cast iron heads then they may be worth repairing jmo

[mark]

[SIZE=3]When and whare is the meet going to be that you have been talkin about?
I never see any Sc's

[ctracinfan]

I'm in Portland, CT. about 15 miles south of Hartford.

[chameleon]

94 sc from weymouth ma.30min south of boston
anyone know a place around me to get a chip and a tune

[Spaz02]

Hey just recently joined, thought I'd get myself known around the area. I'm from Boston, MA (West Roxbury) and I have an 88 Cougar which I dropped a 95 sc engine into. I love the performance of the engine, I wanted to go 351W but the guy that was gonna do it for me was takin his sweet old time getting the block and kept giving me excuse after excuse so I had my regular mechanic drop this in and am far from disappointment. The engine is running off of the map sensor and is using the 88 eec. I lost 3rd gear in my stock tranny so I got an lsc tranny that I had rebuilt and then because of the longer length of the tranny, I was forced to get a new driveshaft and I also bought a turbocoupe rear end with 3.73s but at the moment that sits in the back of my truck (88 blazer). The car just recently had a new body kit put on because I slipped on ice over the last winter hit a curb and destroyed the front piece so its getting painted right now. I'm hoping to have it back if not the end of the week, next week. I'm down for meets whenever, as long as the road trip is reasonable. Once I get the car back though, it will be covered except for when I'm driving it but it's not gonna see rain nor snow. When raining, it'll be covered and I'm hoping to have it in a garage come late october early november. So Ill be around every now and then but I'm usually busy with school and work so can't say how often.

[jim ruot]

this is nice we got r own furom sweat! just wanted to know were is everyone from here in new england. im from springfield mass.hi my name is jim. i live also in springfield mass. actully i live about 30 seconds from the state police station. drop me an e-mail so we could possibly chat. birdman89@verizon.net

[MarcinR]

man, that post is old :)

[V8Supercoupe]

man, that post is old

Still serves its purpose!:D

[ZOOMBUGGY3]

just wanted to let you guys know that im parting out my sc. so i figured i would let the local guy get the first crack at the parts. you can check my car out in the members page on the list 89 sc's look for my name victor conde or call me local 413-348-4143 any time but no later then 10pm

[White Lightning]

What do you have to get for the hiflow cats....? cheers and beers, Frank.

[ZOOMBUGGY3]

whiting lighting what are you trying to ask me i dont undersantd your question

[V8Supercoupe]

he wants to buy your cats and wants to know what your bottom line is on them.

[ZOOMBUGGY3]

i wont separate the cats from the exhaust because they are welded in and its a brand new custom exhaust that i bendt up at work. i will sell the whole exhaust for $350 local pick up only it is a true dual 2 1/2" with a h pipe the down pipes are allso 2 1/2" and this fits the cars with the newer style gas tank i will sell the tank allso if he wants.

[White Lightning]

Sometime things get lost in the translation. I need a set of catalytic converter for my 90 SC. I really don't want to put a set of stocker behind my slightly modified motor. So am curious what you would have to get for your low restriction catalytic converters, I have a Borla stainless cat. back system. I might be interested in a few other things also, as cash allows, but like everybody else I don't have a lot of stash left. cheers and beers, Frank, 'an Happy New Year!!!!

[White Lightning]

I'll give ya a call during the week and we'll see what we can do, I live over in Torrington, Ct. so pickin' up what I want isn't a problem. The hood also interest me and a few other things for White Lightning! cheers and beers and remember those that went before us!!!! I always throw one back for them! Happy New Year.

[ZOOMBUGGY3]

white lighting sure give me a call we can talk about this. and if you want the hood thats even better because i dont want to go through the trouble of shipping it. give me a call thanks victor

[supraslow]

hey guys well im form acusnet ma and i just got my sc maybe 2 weeks ago and it has already given me problems but i love it ihave already run into 2 people with sc around here and one guy actuly wanted me to get some people together from around the new bedford area or anyone around who wants to come to meet up and bs about or cars so if anyone is around me and wants a lil meeting just let me know

[90SC_Crimson]

i kno i am a little late but ya i am from scituate ma, 5-10 mins from marshfield/pembroke,(depending on how slow or fast you drive) but now im still new to here but i picked up my SC this past summer i got an 1990 Red 5-speed. but its dead in the water for the moment, my uncles are buying me a motor for my xmas present, i guess from what they have told me is that it is a 400 horse Jasper motor, and then I will most likely have it painted this spring or summer.



and to think my crazy uncles are giving there 17 yr old nephew a 400 horse motor, thank god i just bought a new clutch but soon enough its gunna be time for a 6 puck race clutch.:D :cool:

[93 Tbird]

im from westport MA i got a 93 sc auto just had the head gaskets redone and new trany. now my cranksensor jus lit go it never stops.

[ald42]

HI, my name is Al, I'm from N prov. R I and looking forward to meeting any members. lol Al

[redknight]

HI, my name is Al, I'm from N prov. R I and looking forward to meeting any members. lol Al

Well, Al, welcome aboard.:D I have found the SCCOA guys to be a great bunch of guys with a wealth of information. I've been able to meet several semi-local guys from CT when I used to go to a cruise night in central CT. It would be great to get a bunch of us together, although it's hard with everyones' busy schedules. My SC needs a bit of work, but it would still be lots of fun. I've got a nice dent in my trunk that I haven't had much time to do anything with and a leaky door seal that can be a pain sometimes. Maybe we could get a few of us together one of these Saturdays for a couple hours.

[redknight]

I'll give ya a call during the week and we'll see what we can do, I live over in Torrington, Ct. so pickin' up what I want isn't a problem. The hood also interest me and a few other things for White Lightning! cheers and beers and remember those that went before us!!!! I always throw one back for them! Happy New Year.

Frank, How have you been? It's been awhile since I talked to you. Things have been crazy here. Have they settled down any for you? LOL ;) Are you heading down to Carlisle again this year? I'm hoping to maybe meet up with some of the NJTACC crew and convoy down with them, but no word back yet. We usually meet up near the PA border at what I think is the first Rest Area in PA.

Brandon

[MassSC]

Hey guys,

Good to meet everyone! Count me in for a get together once my car is done. My goal is to have it on the road agin by the start of June.

In the process of a head gasket job on my 90 auto SC that I bought for $500. Just trying to decide whether I want to pull the whole engine out of the car, replace the bearings and clean everything and replace the mounts and clean the engine bay. The heads will be going to the shop soon if I can't find a good set somewhere.

Anybody have a good set of heads they're looking to part with?

Paul
Billerica, MA