91 Dodge Shadow ES Convertible

We have here a 91 Dodge Shadow ES convertible. Its one of the few factory turbo 5spd cars produced over two years. Only option installed was power windows. The car's wiring is there for all the available options for a 91 shadow. So I've added power door locks and power side mirrors.

I got this car out of Virginia from a fellow turbododge owner in the Fall of 2004. I had posted a feeler looking for a turbo convertible in the New England area. My 4dr Red Shadow had a weak cylinder and alot of pin hole rust in the floor. As I was gathering up the parts for a motor rebuild, the previous owner contacted me. Since I had already had the money for a motor rebuild, I figured it would be in my best interest to pickup a car with zero rust, health motor and 100K miles.

From what I understand, this car has traded hands a few times. I'm at least the 3rd owner, but I there is a chance I might be the 4th. Car was pretty beat-up when I got it. Previous owner started to strip the layers of paint but lost interest. He got the car with a nice big hole punched into the spare tire well. Interior was pretty nasty. The clutch was slipping. One white pumper center cap was missing. The car was leaking water into the cab.

That was the bad, The good was the motor was the cleanest part of the car. Owner had put on a cleaner/newer top. Owner did some of the hard mods already. He removed the balance shafts and installed a solid rear sway bar Spirit R/T axle. He also had an underdrive pulley and removed the A/C.

This car has taught me alot about convertible shadows. You would be amazed how hacked these cars are. Plus there are alot of specific parts too. Alot of them are NOS or very expensive from the dealer. I'm going to start cataloging these parts to help out other convertible Shadow ES owners. I also plan to start a registry for these cars too. I've saved a few VIN tags from junkyard convertibles.

My plans are to restore the performance of the car. Get it painted white. The theme for this car is blacked out. I started with the wheels and brakes. I have alot of my spare engine parts painted flat black. I'll put on OEM black Shadow ES decals found on aqua teal metallic P-bodies. Once I need a new top, that will be black too.