[DeTomaso] Who makes a replacement Delta wing for a GT5/GT5-S?

[Tomas Gunnarsson]

Looking at pictures of Countach wings it's clear that the supports are placed much closer together than on the Pantera. Unless the wing is designed to be supported with the mounting points wider apart it's going to bend in the middle. Maybe that's what's happening on the Panteras? :-|

Thomas T had molds made from his wing a while back, maybe that guy can make one?

Tomas

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <parapantera at aol.com>
To: <charlesmccall at gmail.com>; <detomaso at realbig.com>
Sent: Sunday, May 31, 2009 10:47 PM
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Who makes a replacement Delta wing for a GT5/GT5-S?


> Charles,
> 
> ?? Since the Pantera wing is identical (I fail to see the difference) to the Lamborghini Countach wing of the same era, perhaps you could check out some of the kit car suppliers?? 
> 
> Just an idea, Ron
> 
> http://home.comcast.net/~parapantera 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Charles McCall <charlesmccall at gmail.com>
> To: detomaso at realbig.com
> Sent: Sun, 31 May 2009 10:58 am
> Subject: [DeTomaso] Who makes a replacement Delta wing for a GT5/GT5-S?
> 
> 
> 
> Hi all,
> 
> 
> 
> This fall my car will most likely be repainted. It's showing the signs of
> having been driven, which is after all, why I bought it. And one of the
> "blemishes" that bothers me is the stock delta wing. It is showing numerous
> blisters and bubbles. 
> 
> 
> 
> It is my understanding that this happens to all stock wings with time, due
> to the construction. The center is some kind of foam, which absorbs
> moisture, expands and contracts with heat, which in turn creates bubbles in
> the paint above. I've seen similar things on period Countachs and other
> late-model Panteras. 
> 
> 
> 
> Talking with Mr. Campana last week, who is the individual who painted the
> late-model cars for DeTomaso, he gave me a quote for repainting the car, but
> said that he systematically replaces the stock wing with a fiberglass,
> aftermarket one. The stock style will will inevitably bubble again - it's
> just a matter of time. 
> 
> 
> 
> So, does anyone know who manufactures a fiberglass replica of the STOCK
> delta wing, complete with end-plates. I'm only interested in an identical
> replica of the original. 
> 
> 
> 
> One view of the wing is here:
> 
> http://www.poca.com/index.php/gallery/?g2_itemId=6904
> 
> 
> 
> And an overhead view here:
> 
> http://www.poca.com/index.php/gallery/?g2_itemId=2350
> 
> 
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> 
> 
> Charles McCall
> 
> 1985 DeTomaso Pantera GT5-S #9375
> 
> "Raising Pantera Awareness Across Europe"
> 
> <http://www.poca.com/index.php/gallery/?g2_itemId=2323>
> http://www.poca.com/index.php/gallery/?g2_itemId=2323
> 
> 
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