OK hes the problem i bought this Sho back in august from dude in buffalo, it ran fine no problems nothin. Then 2 months later i start to notice a small coolant leak, i didnt think nothing of it thought its sorta a norm thing...but it got worse slowly... now my crank sensor went i beleve because it starts once and a while but only stays runing for like 2 mins then shuts off......and now i found i have a bad vavl cover gaskit...........so i have decided from all thses problem i dont wanna get rid off it because the time i did have it running it was ansome car.......so i need help on deciding were i should start on restoring it ......its gonna need a panit job..thiers not alot of rust...its mainly surface rust and its all underbody rust......the interior is very nice black leather/vinyl......no problems thier...........................WHERE SHOULD I START HELP PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.......i was also thinking about going to a stanard Trans in the processe
Restoration!!!!!!!??!?!?!?-93 Sho Atx
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platoribs
Live to Drive
Many options to consider, many available. Upper 60K sounds like is in order, you can pick up a new radiator for ~$100. Heater core tubes may be leaking.
If you choose to do half assed service to "get you by" be prepared for tow bills and keep walking shoes handy. If you're dedicated to driving a well maintained SHO it'll take care of you.
Long story short, buying a SHO that needs a lot of work should only be done by those with the knowing, or by those with extra $ they aren't afraid to spend. Once fixed RIGHT, a SHO is a great riding, performing, reliable vehicle.
I have three, 93 owned since 97, invested ~$5K never stranded. 95 since 2003, never stranded. 92 since 2006, never driven.
If you choose to do half assed service to "get you by" be prepared for tow bills and keep walking shoes handy. If you're dedicated to driving a well maintained SHO it'll take care of you.
Long story short, buying a SHO that needs a lot of work should only be done by those with the knowing, or by those with extra $ they aren't afraid to spend. Once fixed RIGHT, a SHO is a great riding, performing, reliable vehicle.
I have three, 93 owned since 97, invested ~$5K never stranded. 95 since 2003, never stranded. 92 since 2006, never driven.
rudedog
madness sucks
I totally agree, if you're going to do it right, be prepared to spend some money. I will say it definitely is a learning experience, I've been working on cars for 20 years and still get hung up because shos are in a different category. Here's where we stand with my brother's car, it was put on hold so I could finish my GL but it'll be back out real soon and getting more work done to it. It would be nice to finish it this year, LOL. The sho.
LeddZepp8687
The Keg Rider
platoribs
Live to Drive
You might want to get your priorities strate.
Start with http://shophoenixproject.com/
When you get all that done you can start thinking about converting to MTX or just buy one outright so you can represent both flavors.
I thought you were done with working on suspensions
That car needs everything
LeddZepp8687
The Keg Rider
You might want to get your priorities strate.
Start with http://shophoenixproject.com/
When you get all that done you can start thinking about converting to MTX or just buy one outright so you can represent both flavors.
I thought you were done with working on suspensions
That car needs everything
Eh, It would be worth it. Build it up strictly track. Plus with this new job I just landed at Carmax I'll have MORE than enough incoming cash to fund a 3rd car.
Well?
SHOMA
New Member
Just so you know, the reason the crank sensor went is likely because that coolant leak you had was the weep hole in the bottom of the water pump (leaks so you know it is starting to wear out)... That sensor is positioned immediately below the waterpump.... The hot coolant destroys it in no time.. Those 2 repairs arent all that bad, but the timing belt may as well be done then, and the intake gaskets you may as well do then also... Let us know how it goes!
RAYJAY
WHO ME ?
I would say a full front 60 k to start with to get you running. front 60k would be water pump,timing belt cps sensor, cam and front oil seal, where in NY are you were about 20min from vestal NY
Jeff
Jeff
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