PaxtonShelby
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Hi all,
I just picked up a white 1990 SC auto from a local owner. My 1995 SHO was the victim of a careless 76 year old driver who rear-ended me 3 weeks ago at 35 mph. I came out fine but the SHO didn't fare so well. I've always had Fords ( Mustangs '87GT - '88GT conv - '66 GT coupe - '66 supercharged 5 spd coupe, Taurus SHO, Ranger, Explorers, '68 LTD ), but this is my first Bird. It's super clean and straight, and the interior is immaculate. The car has 134k on it, but it runs like new. The tranny was rebuilt in the last few years ( not many miles on it ), the head gaskets have been replaced ( is that a common problem with boosted birds? ), and the master cylinder / pump / accumulator assembly has been recently replaced. All that the car really needs are tires. I'm thinking about getting snow tires on the factory 16" rims ( the car is a handful here in PA when it snows ), but the rims are so clean I might want to pick up a rough old set of rims.
I'd like to get some Cobra R style rims for it to run from Spring thru Fall. A local guy has a set made for the Bird/SHO cars with the 5x4.25 pattern and proper backspacing. He said they're 17 x 8 and have the silver finish, and that they were sold by FRPP back in the day. He's asking $250, which I thought seemed pretty fair. What do you folks think? I'm considering picking them up and having them powdercoated with a "cermakrome" finish - looks like chrome, but way more durable.
The car has a rear spoiler that I was told by the seller is not factory. It looks pretty good though, so I think I'll leave it on. Any of you know if it is off of a regular bird or maybe aftermarket?
I bought the car for $2,000. Once I post the photos, let me know if you think I did ok on the deal.
Looking forward to chatting here on the forum. Thanks!
Ok - that's it for now. I'll try to post up some pics shortly.
I just picked up a white 1990 SC auto from a local owner. My 1995 SHO was the victim of a careless 76 year old driver who rear-ended me 3 weeks ago at 35 mph. I came out fine but the SHO didn't fare so well. I've always had Fords ( Mustangs '87GT - '88GT conv - '66 GT coupe - '66 supercharged 5 spd coupe, Taurus SHO, Ranger, Explorers, '68 LTD ), but this is my first Bird. It's super clean and straight, and the interior is immaculate. The car has 134k on it, but it runs like new. The tranny was rebuilt in the last few years ( not many miles on it ), the head gaskets have been replaced ( is that a common problem with boosted birds? ), and the master cylinder / pump / accumulator assembly has been recently replaced. All that the car really needs are tires. I'm thinking about getting snow tires on the factory 16" rims ( the car is a handful here in PA when it snows ), but the rims are so clean I might want to pick up a rough old set of rims.
I'd like to get some Cobra R style rims for it to run from Spring thru Fall. A local guy has a set made for the Bird/SHO cars with the 5x4.25 pattern and proper backspacing. He said they're 17 x 8 and have the silver finish, and that they were sold by FRPP back in the day. He's asking $250, which I thought seemed pretty fair. What do you folks think? I'm considering picking them up and having them powdercoated with a "cermakrome" finish - looks like chrome, but way more durable.
The car has a rear spoiler that I was told by the seller is not factory. It looks pretty good though, so I think I'll leave it on. Any of you know if it is off of a regular bird or maybe aftermarket?
I bought the car for $2,000. Once I post the photos, let me know if you think I did ok on the deal.
Looking forward to chatting here on the forum. Thanks!
Ok - that's it for now. I'll try to post up some pics shortly.
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