[DeTomaso] NPC - Looking for a Datsun 510

[P. Rimov]

And the one thing he has not done is fix his engine that is ready to go
"BOOM" which will make him very sad indeed

Paul

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Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] NPC - Looking for a Datsun 510


>
> OK, now I can't resist!
>
> The one modification I made to my '72 that people all seem to like is the 
> driver's side fuel fill.  I used donor parts from a Contour and a Honda, 
> so now I pull a release in the cabin (the release even has the little 
> picture of a gas pump) and the gill pops open (the entire gill, not just a 
> hole-shaped piece) and I can fill the tank with ease!  When done, the gill 
> pops back into place and looks totally stock.
>
> Other mods have been somewhat more, shall we say, controversial?
>
> I just know certain purists will bristle at some of what I've done 
> (especially Mad Dawg, I'm guessing) because some feel a Pantera should be 
> lean and mean and ready for the races, so purists, read this and weep!
>
> Since buying the car in December '06, here are some of the wonderful 
> upgrades I've performed:
>
> Wiper delay (I live in Washington)
> Twin amplifier stereo with 9 speakers, including a dual-voice-coil 12" 
> subwoofer (so much for saving weight!  Hey, I'm a drummer)
> DVD player
> IPOD dock (under the ashtray door)
> Power mirrors
> Power locks
> A CUP HOLDER!!! (I gotta have my Starbuck's)
> Cruise Control
> The infamous fan-equipped engine cover (which still works great and gets 
> all sorts of Kudos at car shows--people love it! HA)
> Three green LED light bars instead of the stock dome light
> Another green LED light bar at the bottom of the front Valance
> Third radiator fan
> Individual LEDs to monitor power to the fans
> A tiny, rechargeable flashlight in place of the cigarette lighter
>
> And finally, a license plate frame that reads, "It's not a toy, it's an 
> investment."
>
> You see, I've always felt good humor makes all things tolerable.  Don't 
> take things too seriously and enjoy life to the fullest!
>
> Strangely, though, I haven't added a delta wing or fender flares...
>
> Chris
> #3846
>
>
>
>
>> Date: Tue, 22 Jul 2008 22:30:01 -0500
>> From: wkooiman at earthlink.net
>> To: chrisvkimball at msn.com; teampantera at yahoo.com; nckzck at yahoo.com; 
>> detomaso at realbig.com
>> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] NPC - Looking for a Datsun 510
>>
>> I laugh at Daffy Duck too.  Not so much at Donald.
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> >From: Christopher Kimball <chrisvkimball at msn.com>
>> >Sent: Jul 22, 2008 1:48 AM
>> >To: Mad Dog Antenucci <teampantera at yahoo.com>, nckzck at yahoo.com, 
>> >DeTomaso Forum <detomaso at realbig.com>
>> >Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] NPC - Looking for a Datsun 510
>> >
>> >
>> >By the way, I forgot to add that my car, which has been the subject of 
>> >much ribbing on this very forum, received the President's Award at the 
>> >huge Mustang Roundup car show in Bellevue last Sunday.  Steve Saleen was 
>> >there, and although I didn't actually hear him say it, I'm sure he said 
>> >something about adding extra cooling fans to the new supercar he's going 
>> >to start building...
>> >
>> >Did I also mention I won 2nd Place last year at the Northwest Historics 
>> >car show for the 70's and 80's division (against Lambos and Ferraris, 
>> >etc)?  That was the first car show in which I ever had a car to show.
>> >
>> >Just remember, they laughed at Galileo, too!
>> >
>> >
>> >Chris
>> >#3846
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >> Date: Mon, 21 Jul 2008 23:04:56 -0700
>> >> From: teampantera at yahoo.com
>> >> To: nckzck at yahoo.com; detomaso at realbig.com
>> >> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] NPC - Looking for a Datsun 510
>> >>
>> >> Will the gay guy with the pink Datsun 510 that has 3 cooling fans, LED 
>> >> lights, new water tubes, hoses and special race oil please call Perry 
>> >> ASAP. ;-]>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> Perry Lindsey <nckzck at yahoo.com> wrote: I am looking for a Datsun 510 
>> >> to buy. I want a cool (I know this is up to personal interpretation, 
>> >> Mad Dog!) older car to drive to work, and a 510 would be a fun option. 
>> >> If you have one hiding in a corner of your garage, or know an owner 
>> >> with one available, please let me know. Thanks in advance.
>> >>
>> >>                                       Perry Lindsey
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
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