[DeTomaso] 1972 Gumball Detomaso Pantera
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thedrol at pobox.com
Fri Oct 2 09:47:43 EDT 2009
These are very cool. I had a set of stands built to support an engine
on the ground, but didn't think to add casters to it or make one for the
ZF.
Paul
#9270
GW wrote:
> 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
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> http://www.rc-tech.net/cars2/panttransam/1905/es/es2.jpg
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> http://www.rc-tech.net/cars2/panttransam/1905/es/es3.jpg
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> 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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