[DeTomaso] Pantera Jeep

[cengles at cox.net]

Dear Bill, 

I have not done a restoration. 
I would strongly recommend from what I have read that you purchase a good digital camera with a good flash and expect to take lots of photos before disassembly and during disassembly along with lots of notes and labels for parts. Other than that, I would think that you'd need a parts washer and a good budget for the necessary tools. I believe that there are some magazines available for hobbyist restorers and you might find them with a search on Amazon.com. I am sure others with actual experience will be forthcoming with advice for the rookie restorer. 

Warmest regards, Chuck Engles


---- Bill Lewis <lotus0005 at hotmail.com> wrote:
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>OK, now that I have your attention!
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>I am not a mechanic. I own 24 screwdrivers, 3 hammers, several wire-cutter pliers, and a barb-wire repair tool.
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>I have just bought a 1959 Jeep station wagon, that I want to fix up. Me, myself. I have a new garage area, so I have plenty of room.
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>Two questions:
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>1. I need to buy a bunch of tools. I'm going to stick with Sears Craftsman - you can buy them anywhere. Lifetime guarantee. I'm no "keep up with the Jones" mechanic. What recommendations do you have? Anyone know of a Craftsman "set" that is perfect for me? Or, just start buying!
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>2. Recommendations on how to do the process, as far as keeping track of parts. I had planned on using baggies, markers, maybe photos, etc. But, I'm sure that plenty of you have been down this path and have lots of ideas. Then it dawned on me that I may have a tracking book for one part of the project (re-doing the window raises, for instance), and then on the same day, I might work on the front winch (Jeep, remember). So, it can't be in a spiral-type book.
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>Thanks, Bill (an excited 68-year old man) Lewis
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>P.S. BTW, the Jeep was a one-owner from Colorado. Trailered it home last night.
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