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| In January 1994 I was driving a mint 1984 Lincoln Mark VII that was broad-sided by a hit-and-run driver. As a result, I had to buy a new car. I didn't want a Mustang, as they were too common, so I narrowed my choice between a Corvette or a Thunderbird SC. Corvettes of the same age were about $4-6k more than the SC, and I didn't want to be car poor. A local dealer advertised 9 "Executive Driven Demo" Thunderbird SCs for sale. I test-drove the 92 that I ended up buying. Purchased with only 11,608 miles. In the long run, the Corvette would have been cheaper I'm sure (and faster), but I would not have met the great friends that I have because of this car. Awards: SC/XR7 Shootout • 2016 - 1st Place Pro Street Class, Track Champ Runner-Up, best ET 11.88 • 2015 - 2nd Place Pro Street Class, best ET 11.603@118.38 • 2015 - Car Show: 3rd Place Best of Show • 2014 - 1st Place Mod 2 Class, best ET 12.074@116.35 • 2013 - 1st Place Pro Street Class, Track Champ Runner-Up, best ET 12.076@115 • 2013 - Car Show: 3rd Place Best of Show • 2012 - No racing award, but was 1 of 6 people to be recognized as a 10 year Shootout participant • 2011 - 2nd Place Mod 3 Class, best ET 12.0067@113.45 • 2010 - Eliminated via Red Light, ProStreet Class, best ET 11.xx@11x • 2009 Track Champion • 2009 - 1st Place ProStreet Class, best ET 11.76 • 2008 - 1st Place Mod 3 Class, best ET 12.13@112 • 2007 - 1st Place Mod 2 Class, best ET broken tranny 13.6's • 2006 - 2nd Place Mod 2 Class, best ET 12.61 • 2005 - 2nd Place Mod 2 Class @ 12.90 ET • 2004 - 2nd Place Pro ET Bracket Class • 2004 - 2nd Place SuperMod Class @ 12.68 ET • 2003 - 2nd Place SuperMod Class @ 12.81 ET NMRA/NMCA in Joliet • Runner-Up in 12 Second Index of True Street Challenge, 2009 Carlisle • 2005 - 1st Place 1991-1992 Thunderbird SC • 2004 - 3rd Place 1992 Thunderbird SC • 2001 - 1st Place 1991-1993 Thunderbird SC Hot Rod Power Tour • 2002 Long Haul Gang (Lincoln, NE - Youngstown, OH) • 2012 Long Haul Gang (Detroit, MI - Arlington, TX) • 2014 Long Haul Gang (Concord,NC - Wisconsin Dells, WI) • 2017 Long Haul Gang (Kansas City, MO - Bowling Green, KY) 1999 World Ford Challenge • 3rd Place 1989-1997 Modified Thunderbird |
| ToDo List |
| Fix door hinge FMIC Install parts and drive it. new wheels |
| Modifications - Driveline - $692.00 | ||||||
| Manufacturer | Modification | Rating | Total Spent | Updated | Installed? | |
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Cyberdyne |
10 |
$92.00 |
12-10-2009 |
Yes |
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Ford Racing Performance Parts |
9 |
$600.00 |
12-03-2009 |
Yes |
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| Modifications - Engine - $18,353.00 | ||||||
| Manufacturer | Modification | Rating | Total Spent | Updated | Installed? | |
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Aeromotive |
9 |
$145.00 |
09-13-2010 |
Yes |
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American Condenser |
8 |
$185.00 |
07-08-2013 |
Yes |
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Auto Specialties Performance/ASP |
9 |
$220.00 |
01-14-2010 |
Yes |
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Auto Specialties Performance/ASP |
9 |
$60.00 |
12-10-2009 |
Yes |
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Autometer |
9 |
$30.00 |
06-12-2010 |
Yes |
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Autometer |
10 |
$111.00 |
05-27-2010 |
Yes |
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Autometer |
9 |
$250.00 |
01-14-2010 |
Yes |
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Autometer |
8 |
$200.00 |
12-07-2009 |
Yes |
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Automotive Racing Products |
8 |
$80.00 |
12-14-2009 |
Yes |
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Automotive Racing Products |
8 |
$100.00 |
12-14-2009 |
Yes |
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BBK |
8 |
$200.00 |
12-11-2009 |
Yes |
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BHJ |
10 |
$500.00 |
01-14-2010 |
Yes |
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Borla |
0 |
$200.00 |
11-30-2009 |
Yes |
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C&L |
0 |
$225.00 |
12-04-2009 |
Yes |
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Chuck W |
9 |
$150.00 |
04-14-2010 |
Yes |
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Comp Cams |
0 |
$550.00 |
08-24-2012 |
Yes |
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Coy Miller |
9 |
$2,600.00 |
12-10-2009 |
Yes |
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Coy Miller |
9 |
$1,000.00 |
12-10-2009 |
Yes |
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Coy Miller |
7 |
$400.00 |
12-07-2009 |
Yes |
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Coy Miller |
8 |
$500.00 |
12-07-2009 |
Yes |
|
|
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Custom/Self-Fabricated |
9 |
$200.00 |
07-03-2014 |
Yes |
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|
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Custom/Self-Fabricated |
8 |
$500.00 |
01-19-2010 |
Yes |
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|
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Griffin Thermal Products |
8 |
$650.00 |
12-11-2009 |
Yes |
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|
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Innovate Motorsports |
0 |
$225.00 |
12-08-2009 |
Yes |
|
|
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Kirban |
0 |
$100.00 |
12-03-2009 |
Yes |
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|
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Kooks Custom Headers |
0 |
$650.00 |
12-01-2009 |
Yes |
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Magnum Powers |
9 |
$300.00 |
07-26-2010 |
Yes |
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Magnum Powers |
9 |
$35.00 |
01-02-2010 |
Yes |
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Magnum Powers |
9 |
$420.00 |
12-14-2009 |
Yes |
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Magnum Powers |
0 |
$-100.00 |
11-30-2009 |
Yes |
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Magnuson |
10 |
$1,300.00 |
10-08-2010 |
Yes |
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MN12 Performance |
9 |
$100.00 |
12-10-2009 |
Yes |
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Moates |
0 |
$80.00 |
10-08-2010 |
Yes |
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Moates |
0 |
$225.00 |
12-08-2009 |
Yes |
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Morana |
8 |
$150.00 |
03-25-2010 |
Yes |
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Siemens |
9 |
$325.00 |
09-21-2010 |
Yes |
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Snow Performance |
9 |
$250.00 |
11-24-2009 |
Yes |
|
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Spearco |
0 |
$650.00 |
12-03-2009 |
Yes |
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Stage8 |
10 |
$57.00 |
12-10-2009 |
Yes |
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Supercoupe Innovations |
9 |
$250.00 |
12-14-2009 |
Yes |
|
|
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Supercoupe Innovations |
0 |
$120.00 |
12-07-2009 |
Yes |
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SuperCoupes Unlimited Inc. |
0 |
$4,000.00 |
12-01-2009 |
Yes |
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Taylor Wires |
0 |
$60.00 |
12-07-2009 |
Yes |
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Walbro |
9 |
$100.00 |
12-09-2009 |
Yes |
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| Modifications - Exterior - $1,600.00 | ||||||
| Manufacturer | Modification | Rating | Total Spent | Updated | Installed? | |
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American Sports Car Design |
7 |
$1,500.00 |
08-24-2012 |
Yes |
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Competition Limited |
9 |
$100.00 |
12-10-2009 |
Yes |
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| Modifications - Suspension - $795.00 | ||||||
| Manufacturer | Modification | Rating | Total Spent | Updated | Installed? | |
|
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ADDCO |
7 |
$120.00 |
12-10-2009 |
Yes |
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|
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Air Lift Company |
0 |
$75.00 |
07-08-2013 |
Yes |
|
|
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Eibach |
7 |
$300.00 |
12-10-2009 |
Yes |
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Tokico |
7 |
$300.00 |
12-10-2009 |
Yes |
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| Modifications - Transmission - $3,290.00 | ||||||
| Manufacturer | Modification | Rating | Total Spent | Updated | Installed? | |
|
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Art Carr |
3 |
$1,500.00 |
05-14-2010 |
Yes |
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Art Carr |
9 |
$100.00 |
12-10-2009 |
Yes |
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Autometer |
9 |
$90.00 |
12-07-2009 |
Yes |
|
|
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DirtyDog Performance |
10 |
$500.00 |
12-14-2009 |
Yes |
|
|
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Lentech |
10 |
$450.00 |
12-07-2009 |
Yes |
|
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Setrab USA |
10 |
$650.00 |
12-03-2009 |
Yes |
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| Modifications - Wheels & Tires - $4,920.00 | ||||||
| Manufacturer | Modification | Rating | Total Spent | Updated | Installed? | |
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Bogart Racing Wheels |
10 |
$1,000.00 |
12-10-2009 |
Yes |
|
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M&H Tires |
9 |
$340.00 |
03-10-2010 |
Yes |
|
|
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Mickey Thompson |
9 |
$320.00 |
01-14-2010 |
Yes |
|
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|
Simmons |
9 |
$1,160.00 |
12-08-2009 |
Yes |
|
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The Custom Wheel Shop |
10 |
$2,100.00 |
12-10-2009 |
Yes |
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| Timeslips | ||||||||
| R/T | 60 Foot | 330 Foot | 1/8 Mile | 1/8 Mile | 1000 Foot | 1/4 Mile | 1/4 Mile | |
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0.703 |
1.614 |
4.716 |
94.54 |
0.000 |
116.75 |
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| Comments | ||
| User | Posted Date | Comments |
06-29-2011 |
You did a lot of good work to this car, Kurt. Pretty awesome you fixed your transmission problems right before you got your lift installed! |
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03-16-2010 |
This car has evolved quite a bit since I purchased it back in 1994. I doubt I will ever quit modifying it. |
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06-13-2012 |
I finally had the fiberglass hood reworked and PAINTED! |
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