[DeTomaso] What happens when we discuss DeTomaso...

Robert Simpson R.Simpson35 at Verizon.net
Sun Jan 20 15:42:21 EST 2008


1972 Pre-L #3468.......DOH, I typed 71, LOL!!!!
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Robert Simpson" <R.Simpson35 at Verizon.net>
To: "ProvaMo.com" <Pantera007 at sbcglobal.net>; <detomaso at realbig.com>
Sent: Sunday, January 20, 2008 12:17 PM
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] What happens when we discuss DeTomaso...


> Chuck,
>
> The wheel finish is oxidizing but on a good note, I picked up a set of
> beautiful pristine Campys with BFG Euros for couple hundred a few months 
> ago
> (6-8?).  I purchased the wheel/tire combo from a gentleman in Orange 
> county
> (Gary?), he is a former Pantera owner and he replaced the Pantera with a
> Modena.  My plans are to eventually powder coat the wheels on 3468 and 
> have
> a clean set of unrestored pristine wheels on the side for future use or
> cash.  I'll get some updated photos of the mounted wheels/new wheels and 
> ID
> plates on the car.  For most getting pics seems easy enough but for me it
> takes several hours for me to get the Pantera out of the garage.  I am
> dealing with bulging discs in my lower back that have degraded from one 
> disc
> to three.  I'll roll her out and get a few updated pics for ya, it's just 
> a
> PIT, you don't realize how much you need your back until you try to sit in 
> a
> Pantera, LOL.
>
> Anyway,  thanks for the kind words about the car, she sits in her little
> time capsule (garage)waiting patiently without complaining, it's been well
> over a year since she has had any real attention focused on her.  My 
> friend
> Perry in Redlands keeps me motivated when it comes to the P car,  he is
> quite possibly the best friend a guy could ask for.  He keeps telling me
> about the stuff we can do to 3468 when I get better, gives me something to
> look forward to.
> Anyway, I usually just observe/lurk but when something catches my eye, I
> feel compelled to speak out.
>
> Best regards,
>
> Bob
> Hemet CA
> 71 Pre-L #3468
> 73 Falcon XB/GS
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "ProvaMo.com" <Pantera007 at sbcglobal.net>
> To: "'Robert Simpson'" <R.Simpson35 at Verizon.net>; <detomaso at realbig.com>
> Sent: Sunday, January 20, 2008 11:00 AM
> Subject: RE: [DeTomaso] What happens when we discuss DeTomaso...
>
>
>> Bob has a nice, yellow, Pre-L.  I'm looking at photos of 3468 in the
>> Registry now.
>>
>> http://www.provamo.com/Members/Registry/RegistryImages/RTHPNMC03468/RTHPNMC0
>> 3468.asp
>>
>>
>> What is interesting is it looks like the original Campys are somewhat
>> polished, with some black center/recessed sections.  (Tires were Pirelli
>> Centrato P7s)
>>
>> How is the wheel finish holding up?
>>
>> This is a look I have always liked for the Campy.  The issue is the
>> magnesium needs to be sealed.
>>
>> Bob,
>> How about an update, and sending in some fresh photos?
>>
>>
>> Chuck Melton
>>
>>
>> Here's an idea, how about we discuss Panteras.  What I have discovered in
>> my
>> 40 years of existence is, the fastest way to divide brothers is to 
>> discuss
>> religion and politics.
>>
>> If I wanted to hear about how great GW is or how bad he is,  I would
>> search
>> out a forum for that.  I would rather discuss Panteras, instead of
>> politics,
>> my .02 cents.
>>
>> Bob
>> 72 Pre-L #3468
>> 73 XB/GS
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