[DeTomaso] Some really ugly photos

[Will Demelo]

Common areas like behind the front wheels allow road gravel to accumulate 
and then hold moinsture.
The rear chassis parts hold water if the drain holes are not present.
Rust rarely starts on painted surfaces. Why? Because it's covered and the 
paint doesn't allow the chemical reaction to occur. Rust will start on 
unprotected parts, like INSIDE the chassis components.
I've said it many times before, there is moisture in the air at all times. 
Just more in some climates than others. If you do not protect all the bare 
metal parts form the chemical process, they will rust.
The tar coating  is garbage. It dries out and holds the moisture between the 
metal and tar. Then it rusts and you can't see it happenining until chunks 
start falling out.
Will
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bill Lewis" <lotus0005 at hotmail.com>
To: <mbefthomas at comcast.net>; "PANTERA-MikeDrew" <mikeldrew at aol.com>; 
<charlesmccall at gmail.com>; <detomaso at realbig.com>
Sent: Sunday, October 18, 2009 9:44 AM
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Some really ugly photos


>
> I've seen all the pictures of the rusted out Panteras.-I've read all the 
> emails about the rusted out Pantera nightmares.-I've spent (and am 
> spending) money on rust repair on my own Pantera.-I've seen the slippery 
> slope picture, and Butch & Sundance at the abyss.
> -My question is, is this problem Pantera-specific?  Or do the other 
> car-brand forums have similar tales of woe?  And, what is the real reason 
> for the Pantera problem?  (Design? Too-thin metal? What?)
> Thanks, Bill (yep, my car's being re-built also) Lewis
>
>
>
>
>
>> From: mbefthomas at comcast.net
>> To: MikeLDrew at aol.com; charlesmccall at gmail.com; detomaso at realbig.com
>> Date: Sat, 17 Oct 2009 16:02:06 -0700
>> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Some really ugly photos
>>
>> The analogy I was picturing was Butch and Sundance at the edge of the
>> ravine. Ooo-oooo-ooooooooo-OOOOOOOOOHHHHHHH SSSSSSSSSHHHHHHHHHHHH . . .. 
>> . .
>> . . . .  ..  . FOOOSH
>>
>>  . . . same idea . . .
>>
>> Good luck Charlie
>> Mike Thomas
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: detomaso-bounces at realbig.com [mailto:detomaso-bounces at realbig.com] 
>> On
>> Behalf Of MikeLDrew at aol.com
>> Sent: Friday, October 16, 2009 5:12 PM
>> To: charlesmccall at gmail.com; detomaso at realbig.com
>> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Some really ugly photos
>>
>>
>> In a message dated 10/16/09 14 03 2, charlesmccall at gmail.com writes:
>>
>>
>> > Thump, thump, thump, thump.  that was the sound of my falling down
>> > that oh so slippery slope..to an all-out restoration.
>> >
>>
>> Actually, here's a photo of YOUR slope.
>>
>> http://tinyurl.com/mkv76o
>>
>> So the sound from the top would really be more like
>>
>> "AAAAAAAAAAAA
>> AAAAAAAAAAAaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa..............................(splat)."
>>
>> Fear not--what man has made, can be re-made! :>)
>>
>> Mike
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