[DeTomaso] Fw: PONE TECH Day and Pantera Electronics

[boyd casey]

I couldn't make it to the tech session due to my broken leg but I also have
both the headlight controller and fuse box and I agree whole heartedly with
your opinions.
Boyd

On Thu, Jul 30, 2009 at 4:32 PM, Jim Wallace <pantera_4220 at yahoo.com> wrote:

> NOT SURE WHY THIS DID NOT MAKE THE FORUM
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> See below
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> > Cc: detomaso at realbig.com, jhmotorwerke at gmail.com
> > Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2009, 5:59 PM
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> > All,
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> > PONE recently sponsored a TECH Day with Jon Haas of Pantera
> > Electronics (www.pantera-electronics.com).  We had
> > seven pantera's show up and 24 people including Bob Levitt
> > of the GumBall Rally fame.
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> > This was a solid event.  I personally purchased before
> > hand both the ATO replacement fuse panel as well as the
> > headlight controller before the tech session to install
> > myself.  I was plagued with the headlights constantly
> > retracting and shutting off at any given point.  I was
> > not willing to drive the pantera after dark because they we
> > non-dependable.
> >
> > Jon's headlight controller panel completely restored my
> > headlight function and has allowed me to drive the car with
> > confidence anywhere any time.  As an added benefit the
> > panel provides spot checks of each circuit and switch that
> > makes the headlights function.  This cuts down on
> > having to track down and test each component that makes the
> > headlight function.  Further, the power is distributed
> > to the motors that activate the raising the lowering of the
> > light boxes independent of the headlights themselves.
> > The buckets pop up.....then the lights go on.
> > Sweet!  I have not have any issues since installing
> > this component.
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> > The fuse box was next.  Mine looked pretty good after
> > 37 years.  However the upgrade was more than
> > overdue.  As I am sure you have all experienced...these
> > cars have been thru a number of iterations and changes as
> > they have passed from owner to owner.  Mine is no
> > exception.  Jon was able to replace the fuse panel with
> > his update ATO version and it possesses the flexibility to
> > take into consideration all those changes passed on from
> > owner to owner.  The new panel fits into the original
> > position of the old fuse box using the sale fasteners.
> > Each lead on the panel is detailed (color coded) to the cars
> > wiring harness.  If a fuse blows a red LED lights up
> > behind the fuse to indicate which one was shorted.
> > This panel was well constructed, designed and laid out to
> > fit as a direct replacement for our cars.
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> > Based o n my experience, I would strongly suggest you visit
> > Jon's web site or contact his directly and become better
> > acquainted with the products he offers the Pantera
> > Community.  I am a believer, you will be too.
> >
> > Jim Wallace
> > PONE President
> > Chassis # 4220
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