[DeTomaso] Mud flaps- Was Haven't seen the fake 4 cam coversfora while

Thu Apr 24 19:21:15 EDT 2008

John,

      I think I've seen Kirk's, and they look like a scoop that replaces the aluminum insert.  I really like the original look and hope to retain it.

  Ken

John Taphorn <jtaphorn at kingwoodcable.com> wrote:
  Ken

Kirk made them for the GT5S's that he imported and I understand he has just 
tooled up to reproduce them.

JT
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Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Mud flaps- Was Haven't seen the fake 4 cam 
coversfora 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 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
>
>
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> From: "michael at michaelshortt.com To: ParaPantera at aol.com List-Subscribe:"
> ;
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> 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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