[DeTomaso] 1972 Gumball Detomaso Pantera

[GW]

Engine dolly's are easy to make and very handy. I make them where the ZF 
rolls up to the engine and can be mounted or dismounted. Make sure you 
use GOOD casters.

http://www.rc-tech.net/cars2/panttransam/1905/es/es1.jpg

http://www.rc-tech.net/cars2/panttransam/1905/es/es2.jpg

http://www.rc-tech.net/cars2/panttransam/1905/es/es3.jpg

Gary


Mike Thomas wrote:
> My engine builder had a neat pair of stands that bolted to the motor mount
> flanges.  I put castors on them and was able to roll the unit, with the ZF
> supported on a dolly with it's own wheels, anywhere around the garage.
>
> Mike Thomas 
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: detomaso-bounces at realbig.com [mailto:detomaso-bounces at realbig.com] On
> Behalf Of LEVITT1946 at aol.com
> Sent: Thursday, October 01, 2009 12:55 PM
> To: detomaso at realbig.com
> Subject: [DeTomaso] 1972 Gumball Detomaso Pantera
>
> Hello Friends ,
>  
> The Gumball Pantera is getting ready for Its cosmetic body restoration. I
> will try and document all for everyone to view as the process begins.
>  
> This weekend I am having the engine and ZF removed for easy access to the
> engine compartment.I am going to remove the fuel tank as well so that we can
> clean and restore the fuel tank while the car is in the shop. 
>  
> Question for the group:
>  
> When we pull the engine/zf should I rest it on top of 4x4's to protect the
> oil pan? I am open for suggestions on what to do with the engine once it is
> pulled out . What kind of apparatus is used to place the engine on when it
> is pulled from the car ?
>  
> Hope to hear comments soon.
>  
> Regards,
> Robert
> GUMBALL3000 #56
> TEAM PANTERA RACING # 3196
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