[DeTomaso] Passenger Window Frame Needed

[John Taphorn]

Thanks for all who provided an assist.  John Maffeo reminded me to contact 
Kirk Evans and he is providing the needed piece.

JT
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Taphorn" <jtaphorn at kingwoodcable.com>
To: <detomaso at realbig.com>
Sent: Friday, September 11, 2009 10:45 PM
Subject: [DeTomaso] Passenger Window Frame Needed


>I am presently restoring a Pantera and in need of the passenger door frame 
>that surrounds the window.  I do not require the trim that adheres to it. 
>This section of the door is welded to the lower part of the door.
>
> A piece that is from a damaged door would be fine and probably preferred. 
> If the frame surround is bent or twisted, that is probably also fine as I 
> assume we could work it back to shape or section what we require.
>
> Our challenge is that when the trim was removed, it was discovered that 
> the frame had badly rusted and does not appear repairable.  Fabbing up a 
> replacement section will be a challenge as the measurements must be very 
> precise to accommodate the trim which is pressed into place.  The area of 
> the frame that gives us the greatest concern is where the forward top 
> corner is atop the pseudo side vent window.
>
> I realize that there is presently an entire passenger door for sale on 
> EBay, but we would like to escape this predicament with less money out of 
> pocket if possible.
>
> Anyone have a thrashed passenger door or the ability to direct us to a 
> resource?  I do have a couple of leads I am chasing down before calling 
> the vendors.
>
> Thanks
> JT
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