Brad Redmond - Cam Weld Experience

New 02/08/2005,12/31/2007

12/31/2007
Hello Mr. Eck,

My name is Dan, and I just wanted to drop you a quick line to let you know that I contacted Brad Redmond in Renton, Washington. I live in Des Moines, Washington and he was the closest person that was available and willing to weld the cams in my 99 SHO, plus, it gives him some credibility for doing the job.

Unfortunately, I had a 96 SHO that was paid off, and all mine. It had all the options I wanted and I got a great deal from a friend of mine! I didn't know about the cam problem until it was too late though. I've since then sold that car, but missed the SHO. It wasn't until I found the v8sho.com website that I was enthusiastic about going and getting another V8 powered SHO.

The cams in my 99 are all welded, and its all good to go now! I wanted to thank you, and all the folks there at v8sho.com for all the resources and tips you have available to us. I hope you are able to keep the sight going for future V8 SHO seekers. Thanks again, stay strong.

Dan Hedberg
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Hello Larry,
I am Jeff who recently purchased a 96 SHO with almost 96,000 miles on it. When I purchased the car, I thought a 100,000 mile tuneup was in order because in my mind I thought I heard valve noise. After finding V8SHO.com, I realized I had a much more serious problem. I only put 59 miles on the car and parked it in my garage until I could get my cams welded. I was even afraid to start the car! I currently live in Eugene, Oregon and put a posting up of anyone in the Pacific Northwest who could tackle the task of welding my cams. In short order I was put in contact with Brad Freeman in Federal Way, WA just outside of Seattle. On February 5th, I towed my SHO on a Uhaul car dolly and towed the car 270 miles to Federal Way. Brad had previously welded 2 other SHO's and has over 20 years experience as a machinist. He was soon under the hood tearing into mine. I have enclosed pictures of what we found before and after. If you notice in the first picture, the only cam that failed on the car was the front intake cam. All of the others were fine but are now securely welded. On that cam there was so much slop between the gear and cam that I am very fortunate in that I didn't start the car for fear of failure in my driveway. Brad did a wonderful job. He performed the weld, insulated my rear wiring loom, cleaned the intake plenum and associated parts, changed the oil, plugs, and even managed to change the tranny fluid. It took about 8 to 9 hours but was well worth the cost.
We fired up the car and I'm telling you and anyone out there, please DON'T DRIVE YOUR SHO UNTIL YOU HAVE YOUR CAMS WELDED!!!! Don't ever think the failure will happen to you. Tell every gearhead you know and tell them about this site and to have this procedure done. In my case it was the difference between hundreds of dollars vs. thousands of dollars. Common sense would tell everyone they would prefer the former to the latter. Once again a big heartfelt thanks to V8SHO. com and Brad Freeman for saving another SHO. If anyone needs Brad's contact information it is now in the V8SHO directory. It's worth it to any owners in the Pacific Northwest!!!!!

Sincerely,
Jeff Riewer
Eugene, Oregon

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