[DeTomaso] Brilliant tow hook solution

[Asa Jay Laughton]

That would make a very nice tow hook for strapping down the Pantera to a 
trailer.  However, I just checked the Pantera in my garage, and that 
bolt sits above the bottom of the rear valence, so I certainly wouldn't 
want it used to pull me out of an off road excursion, unless my valance 
was already hammered up.

I should have taken a photo of the tie-down loops that are on Mad Dog's 
Pantera.  If I recall, they were done by Dick Drenske.  I can't remember 
if they were bolted on or welded on.  I'm  sure Dennis will pipe up here 
in a minute or two.

Asa Jay

Asa Jay Laughton, MSgt, USAFR, Retired

& Shelley Marie
Spokane, WA

1971 Mach I Mustang  [ASA JAY]
1973 Pantera L 5533  [ASASCAT]
    
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MikeLDrew at aol.com wrote:
> Hi guys,
>
> Most proper track cars are equipped with tow hooks at the front and rear.   
> While undoubtedly it sucks when you misjudge a corner and fling your 
> Pantera into the gravel, it's even worse when the tow truck can't easily retrieve 
> it.
>
> While in Modena, I spotted an absolutely brilliant solution implemented by 
> an Austrian owner of a very heavily modified Pantera, equipped with a 
> monster engine, Gr4 flares, full six-point roll cage, etc. etc.
>
> Check it out:
>
> http://www.poca.com/index.php/gallery/?g2_itemId=7543
>
> http://www.poca.com/index.php/gallery/?g2_itemId=7540
>
> I was determined to find one of these suckers for myself.   I thought it 
> might be a challenge; imagine my surprise when I found it at the first place I 
> looked:
>
> http://www.ompamerica.com/tuning/exting/571.html
>
> It's available from the manufacturer for $32, or from all the normal racing 
> retailers:
>
> http://www.hrpworld.com/index.cfm?tpc=OMP_EB571_Tow_Hook&
> form_prod_id=578,212_6395&action=product
>
> http://www.pegasusautoracing.com/productdetails.asp?RecID=5178
>
> By comparison, the stock transaxle mounting bolt is M12x1.75x100mm; the 
> stud on this tow hook is M12 x 1.75 x 105mm.
>
> How perfect is that? :>)
>
> Mike
>
>
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