Back in the saddle in 2017!

[bpd1151]

After having experienced a bit of a dry spell as far awards for my SHO, I have been blessed & honored in 2017, with a series of 1st Place awards/trophies all throughout this show season thus far.

Always difficult trying to explain to fellow competitors, judges, and spectators alike, what the SHO is begin with, yet alone all the extensive work I've put into her over the years that distinguishes it from others. I will say though, that I have learned how to adjust/approach those very same explanations in order to continue rep'n the platform as best I can.

This year's big project was a MASSIVE custom audio build, which took nearly 4mo.'s of downtime to complete in its' entirety.

My biggest highlights this year, as far as shows and awards go (amongst the sea of local events) are/were the:

Official Ford National's in Carlisle, Pa.
Hot Import Night's (HIN) Chicago, IL.
DUB Chicago (Cicero, IL.)

A few pics to enjoy:

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[rubydist]

sweet!!

 

[OgreSmash]

dude that is sick.

 

[bpd1151]

Thanks. It's coming along. Slowly but surely. I'd say I'm about 80% of the way there, when it comes to this project. On the list of to do's remaining.....

More custom interior work and transitioning of the black/white theme into same. Custom, fortified, beefed up/hardened trans build, along with half shafts, & what not. Might take advantage of the newly released HPFP upgrades out there too.

But in the interim, super happy with how it has turned out thus far.

I always love when people say "THAT's A TAURUS!?!?!?!". LOL.

A few more pics for your viewing pleasure:

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[rubydist]

I love the glow! Now you just need to make it lift off like that Delorean...

 

[Nick_i_k]

Just getting into the SHO world! Love your car! It pops up anytime I google or YouTube

 

[Bronco2fan]

Very nice ride. You deserve every award it's received. Gives me something to shoot for.

 

[zoomlater]

Thanks for getting the SHO exposed to more people

 

[SHOCH]

Hey Mike,
Did you know that if you squint your eyes while looking at that last picture of the drivers door interior, you can see the "SHO shark" doing curls?
Oh yea, nice car, (oYo)'s and Stop it, every day you make my car look smaller , 12 hr. shifts melting my brain, your slicers are on backwards.
Northwoods Shelby club at Blackhawk this weekend, I'm going Sunday, photo ops galore.

 

[bpd1151]

Hey Mike, did you know that if you squint your eyes while looking at that last picture of the drivers door interior, you can see the "SHO shark" doing curls?

Bwahahaha Tommy Boy you goof.

I looked. Twice. Then squinted. Yep, I saw it & when I did, I literally aspirated my beer & laughed hysterically.

Thanks for that pal. Hearty laughs are ALWAYS appreciated.

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[Irish Pride]

Hey Mike,
Did you know that if you squint your eyes while looking at that last picture of the drivers door interior, you can see the "SHO shark" doing curls?

Thats hilarious! After reading Mikes reply i had to go back and look again and now i cant unsee it. lol

 

[Toolman]

Can't wait to see this SHO again, Tulsa 2018!

 

[Jeff2017]

Super nice! Well done!

 

[BoatSHO]

Could you pick up another tenth or two if you removed all the stereo stuff from the trunk?? Love the pictures!!

 

[bpd1151]

Of course. But that would defeat the purpose of driving it and enjoying it. Lol.

Welcome back Angela. Nice to see your return.

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[BoatSHO]

Thanks, I swing by alot and skim recent topics... look for threads that are interesting. Or easy enough that I can try and answer lol.