[DeTomaso] Mud flaps- Was Haven't seen the fake 4 cam coversfor a while
asajay at asajay.com
asajay at asajay.com
Thu Apr 24 18:50:52 EDT 2008
If you check out the vendors, there are a few different options for
replacing the gills, without destroying, modifying or filling-in the
originals.
Asa Jay
Quoting Art Stephens <artstephens at charter.net>:
> Sounds like a good idea Ken. I was thinking about filling the
> area to make it flat. I remember seeing a car done this way in an
> issue of PI?
>
> Art
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Ken Green
> To: Art Stephens ; detomaso at realbig.com
> Cc: MikeLDrew at aol.com ; matt at nwpantera.com ; detomaso at realbig.com
> Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 12:20 PM
> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Mud flaps- Was Haven't seen the fake 4 cam
> coversfor a while
>
>
> Art,
>
> I want to do the same thing with the fake vents. I think what
> we need is a grill with the same fins as the aluminum casting, but
> open on the back, a clear scoop over the fins to form an air scoop,
> and a backing that flairs into maybe a 3 inch round passage into the
> engine compartment. I think we can avoid altering the look which
> in my opinion can not be improved on, and get much needed ambient
> air to the engine.
>
> Ken
>
> Art Stephens <artstephens at charter.net> wrote:
> I hate fake stuff myself, well, except for breasts, but I digress.
> I'll take this a step further yet. The cars came with a fake
> dress up item,
> that is the triangular part next to the quarter windows, made to
> look like
> vents. It's not that they aren't attractive, it's just that they are not
> functional. Some day I may modify the car to eliminate those damn things.
> I love the fact that it is acceptable to modify the Pantera and
> we all get
> to make them just the way we want. It's almost like having a custom made
> automobile!
>
> Art
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "michael at michaelshortt.com To: ParaPantera at aol.com List-Subscribe:"
> ;
> "Sender: detomaso-bounces at realbig.com"
>
> Cc: ; ;
> Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 10:54 AM
> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Mud flaps- Was Haven't seen the fake 4
> cam coversfor
> a while
>
>
> > You know group, I've given this some thought and I have to share my
> > thoughts
> > at the risk of being ridiculed.
> >
> > I think one of the really cool things about Pantera's and for the most
> > part
> > the people who buy them is that each is an individual and we as a group
> > for
> > the most part change up the cars from stock and it's accepted whereas 1
> > 308,
> > 328, 348, 360 etc. is just that, maybe a different color and
> maybe wheels.
> > They all all the same cookie cutter BS and in a parking lot
> full of them,
> > you'd have trouble finding yours unless you left your gold chains and
> > Gucci
> > loafers on the seat and then only if your Mommy wrote your name in your
> > shoes.
> >
> > I have the Hall 17" wheels with the lug covers which had two options,
> > either
> > a great bog FAKE axle nut ( like a F1 or Indy Car ) or a spinner nut, I
> > think they look great, not too many out there say unlike FAKE 17" Campy
> > clones. I also have the rear sway bar nameplate and the suspension arm
> > covers and I like them, just like almost every Harley Davidson
> owner adds
> > something like chrome acorn nuts, front dress up parts, a
> sissy bar, light
> > bar, etc. Some have deadly looking spikes, skulls, gay looking ostrich
> > seat
> > covers, etc. I would no more point out to them that their bikes weren't
> > cool than I would to any of you.
> >
> > I've probably seen around 40-50 Panteras in person by now, no two are
> > alike
> > and thank God for that. Some were plainly not to my liking, I thought
> > some
> > were downright tacky, So be nice, we depend on each other for
> support, not
> > to tear each others cars apart, clearly some of you have
> GT3/4/5 flares (
> > missed you at Lemans this year ), Delta wings ( American Heavy, cleared
> > for
> > runway 36 ) , Revson spoliers, Recaro seats, Hemi's, Racing
> stripes ( yet
> > you don't race ) and polished ZF cases ( how much faster does that make
> > the
> > car go or stop quicker ) messed up air cleaner set ups, etc.
> >
> > but you know I would NEVER say anything to that person because
> his car is
> > to
> > him what mine is to me, FREAKING MINE!
> >
> >
> > Michael in Savannah
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > On Wed, Apr 23, 2008 at 9:17 PM, wrote:
> >
> >> I have one for you, I remember a while back there were
> Pantera Mud flaps
> >> on
> >> E-bay. Check the mail list archive, it was in 2002.
> >>
> >>
> >> In a message dated 4/23/2008 5:44:33 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time,
> >> MikeLDrew at aol.com writes:
> >>
> >>
> >> In a message dated 4/22/08 21 13 57, matt at nwpantera.com writes:
> >>
> >>
> >> > I'd like to see that Top 10 dumbest accessory list Mike!
> >> > Update us on the latest worst trends and fads please won't you?
> >> > And while you're at it throw in the 10 best as well...
> >> > I can't think of another soul on this planet more qualified than you
> >> that
> >> > has viewed more Detomaso's and would appreciate a wellthought out
> >> > list.
> >> Not
> >> > that your opinioin matters to me or anyone else,but it's appreciated
> >> alot!
> >> >
> >>
> >> HAHAHA!!!
> >>
> >> Okay, let me think about it. Sounds like good fodder for an article.
> >> :>)
> >>
> >> Having said that, off the top of my head I can't think of too
> many truly
> >> dumb
> >> Pantera accessories, other than the fake 16 Valve valve covers, and
> >> electric
> >> fans on the engine screen? (GRIN!)
> >>
> >> Mike
> >>
> >>
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