New '99 SHO Owner

[cyclostang]

Greetings Everyone,
Found a diamond in the rough. A trade-in at the Ford dealership I work at. Was going to the whole saler, I couldn't pass it up for the price.
121,000 miles
My first concern...cam sprockets. I have no history on this car. Only noise is a chirp from the serpintine belt. Its a project for now, something to work on while waiting for work during slow times. Flat rate sux.

Anyone from the Virginia Beach, Va area? Know a cam sprocket welder in this area?
Thanks,

 

[SHOspazz92]

Greetings Everyone,
Found a diamond in the rough. A trade-in at the Ford dealership I work at. Was going to the whole saler, I couldn't pass it up for the price.
121,000 miles
My first concern...cam sprockets. I have no history on this car. Only noise is a chirp from the serpintine belt. Its a project for now, something to work on while waiting for work during slow times. Flat rate sux.

Anyone from the Virginia Beach, Va area? Know a cam sprocket welder in this area?
Thanks,

Contact the Forum member "SHO U UP".

He is VERY knowledgeable when it comes to SHO's. Has a Supercharged Gen III and a new 2010. He can help you I'm sure.

Also, Check out the Tidewater SHO Club section (On the very bottom of the very forum index) for events in your area.

-Sam

 

[Toolman]

THere are a few SHOforum vendors that do cam welds.

Welcome!!

 

[sperold]

Lets hear about the 64 Comet Cyclone.

 

[cyclostang]

Bought it back in 1980, my 1st car. I was 15. $400. It's as old as me! 289 with 351W 4v heads, 4 speed toploader, 3.89 traction lock. White with red interior. 69 mach 1 bucket seats. In work on interior and body refresh. I drive it maybe once a month if I'm lucky. Its a blast from the past.

 

[Confused12]

Welcome! Wait where am I?...lol:swing:

 

[sperold]

Does it have the fiberglass hood with the rectangular air intakes on the leading edge? These are very underrated cars and are just now getting some attention.

 

[Phoenix]

Welcome in

 

[cyclostang]

No, those came on '65s. I do have a A&A snorkel mounted on the hood though!

 

[sperold]

Good call! I had 64 & 65 Comet Calientes, but I never had the slick hood. Good luck with your 99. I understand they are far superior to the Gen 1 and Gen 2 that I am familiar with, but the space-ship styling was difficult for me to warm up to. Maybe someday.

 

[Irish Pride]

Welcome in. Post pics of your toys!!