[DeTomaso] Oh, it's a GT-5 axle. (Re: Rear Axles, a perplexing question for an uninitiated newbie)

[Asa Jay Laughton]

I just got off the phone with Steve Wilkinson.  Turns out he's missing a 
GT-5 axle.  :)
We are going to do a prisoner exchange, I'll send him the GT-5 axle and 
he'll send me a correct axle for my car.  We laughed  a little about it, 
and I think he blamed the error on his wife.

I'll get this panther put back together yet.
Asa Jay

Asa Jay Laughton, MSgt, USAFR, Retired

& Shelley Marie
Spokane, WA

1973 Pantera L 5533
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Asa Jay Laughton wrote:
> I have a stock (very stock) 1973 Pantera L.
> I just got my Hot August Axle Special from Wilkinson.
>
> What is wrong with this picture:
> http://www.teampanteraracing.com/gallery2/v/asajay/pantera/rear_uprights/P8110078.JPG.html
>
> First person who tells me, gets a brand new set of stock A-arm bushings, 
> previously installed, never used, may have slight damage due to 
> extraction.  (I'm probably pissing someone off now)
>
> If my -guess- is correct, I should hold one axle as a hostage until the 
> other correct one shows up.  :)
> Since I'm working from home tomorrow, it will be easy enough to give 
> Steve a call to make sure I get the correct parts.
>
> As for specs, the correct new axle measures as such:
> Bottom (nearest hub flange) ~ 1.5750
> Top (nearest axle nut threads) ~ 1.5742
>     NOTE:  This Top measurement is -less- than my original axles at the 
> thread end.  So I'm tempted to use my old axles.
>
> The odd guy has a measurement of ~ 1.773 at the hub flange.
>
> The last thing to note are bearings.  I wanted to get bearings that 
> would not require me to machine the upright.  Looks like I got stock 
> bearing replacements.
> http://www.teampanteraracing.com/gallery2/v/asajay/pantera/rear_uprights/P8110072.JPG.html
> Oh, but wait.... they are made in China.  Hope they are good enough 
> (that just a prejudiced personal opinion mind you)
> http://www.teampanteraracing.com/gallery2/v/asajay/pantera/rear_uprights/P8110074.JPG.html
>
> I'm okay with stock bearings for now as I don't have plans to thrash the 
> car ala Dennis Quella or Greg Esakoff (sp).
>
> opinions?  (besides the fact I'm annoying the crap out of half of you)
>
> Asa Jay
>
> Asa Jay Laughton, MSgt, USAFR, Retired
>
> & Shelley Marie
> Spokane, WA
>
> 1973 Pantera L 5533
> [ASASCAT]
>     
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> http://www.asajay.com
> http://www.351c.info
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