[DeTomaso] 3 newbie questions

[Charles McCall]

Welcome Mike!

This is a great place to find answers. Good luck with your search!

1) I'm guessing that it is because these cars are now 30+ years old. I don't
think there is any inherent design flaw with the A/C. Sure, it could be
improved, but the majority of Panteras have a fully functional AC system. 
2) A lot of people remove them because they only take their cars out when
the sun is shining and there isn't a cloud in the sky. I don't think there
is really any other reason.
3) Yes, there is a panel along the rear of the interior that is fairly
easily removed. Access to the engine is actually pretty decent for this sort
of car... 

Keep asking!

Charles McCall
1985 DeTomaso Pantera GT5-S #9375
"Raising Pantera Awareness across Europe"
http://members.aol.com/PanteraGT5S1985/


-----Mensaje original-----
De: detomaso-bounces at realbig.com [mailto:detomaso-bounces at realbig.com] En
nombre de Mike Greene
Enviado el: Tuesday, 01 May, 2007 3:00 PM
Para: detomaso at realbig.com
Asunto: [DeTomaso] 3 newbie questions

As soon as I can sell my Unique Motorcars 289FIA Cobra replica I will be
seriously in the market for  a Pantera. I have three questions:

1. Why does it seem nearly all cars for sale need "air conditioner
recharged"? Are they that poorly designed? Leaky?
2. What is the problem with the windshield wiper system? Seems lots do not
work and often have the wiper arms completely removed.
3. How do you access the front of the engine (to check timing, etc.)? Is
there access from the cockpit area?
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