[DeTomaso] Pantera Jeep

[Steve Hawkins]

Bill

Why are you going the restoration wrote, just looking for something to do?

Steve

-----Original Message-----
From: detomaso-bounces at realbig.com [mailto:detomaso-bounces at realbig.com] On
Behalf Of cengles at cox.net
Sent: Saturday, July 04, 2009 1:21 PM
To: Bill Lewis
Cc: detomaso at realbig.com
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Pantera Jeep



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
disassmbly 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 hobbiest 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:
>
>OK, now that I have your attention!
>
>I am not a mechanic. I own 24 screwdrivers, 3 hammers, several 
>wire-cutter pliers, and a barb-wire repair tool.
>
>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.
>
>Two questions:
>
>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!
>
>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.
>
>Thanks, Bill (an excited 68-year old man) Lewis
>
>P.S. BTW, the Jeep was a one-owner from Colorado. Trailered it home 
>last night.
>
>
>
>
>
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