[DeTomaso] Bulkhead reduction kits.

[RKMosier at aol.com]

I have to second that.  Not only was mine shipped as you say, but the  
instructions were great both with the kit and over the phone talking to  Kirk.  
Not a flaw in the system.
 
Richard
 
 
In a message dated 5/15/2009 9:40:31 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time,  
asajay at asajay.com writes:

Hey  all,

I just had to stop and mention how elated I am with Kirk Evans and  his 
eye for quality.  As part of installing a roll cage from Dick  Drenske, I 
need to replace my bulkhead cover with a two piece allowing me  access 
without the need to remove the roll cage.

I contacted Kirk  Evans to speak with him about a two piece cover and his 
bulkhead reduction  kit.  I know I could hack my own cover into a two 
piece but I was  interested in adding the reduction kit.  I just received 
the first  shipment which contained the new hard cover and bracket for 
relocating the  A/C compressor and alternator.  Wow!

First I really  need to  speak to how well Kirk packages items.  He 
doesn't just throw things  in a box, tape it up and put it on a truck.  
He takes care to make  sure what you ordered gets to you in the same 
condition it left.  In  this case the bracket and hardware, -and- the 
cover were all secured with  five bolts through a piece of fiber board, 
which was then packaged for  shipment.  This held all the parts and kept 
them from shifting during  transit.

And now, to say a few words about the bulkhead cover.   This piece is 
sweet.  The shaping and welding are top notch.   The cover is coated on 
the inside (engine side) to prevent rust, is smooth  and just looks 
great.  The outside (passenger compartment side) is  well shaped, covered 
in a nice black carpet material and contains a  T-handle wrench for 
removing the cover screws.  How nice is  that?  No fumbling for the right 
tool, it's secured right to the  cover.  This piece would look fantastic 
installed in the Pantera even  without the benefit of the overall cover, 
it is -that- nice and simply  looks like it belongs there.

As for the reduction kit bracket, again  it's a nicely welded piece and 
then I believe it's cadmium plated.   It comes with all the hardware you 
need.  I believe Kirk can supply a  different bracket for use with either 
a Ford or Chevy alternator (don't  quote me on that one yet).  It -does- 
require you switch from a stock  A/C compressor to a rotary style, which 
should be no big deal.  The  added room in the passenger compartment 
should really balance the look of  the interior; creating a center hump 
in the firewall that is smaller and  more centered between the seats.

If you have the slightest desire to  install a reduction kit and new 
cover, I would strongly encourage you to  contact Kirk for the real 
deal.  I have been very impressed with all  of Kirks specialty items for 
the Pantera and this one is just another one  to add to the "wow, that's 
cool" department.

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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