[DeTomaso] Pantera Roller with V6 from 87 GN

[JDeRyke at aol.com]

In a message dated 12/27/10 3:31:36 PM, claywillmott at hotmail.com writes:

> I don't prefer automatics for sport street driving but to launch at 20 
> pounds on boost and run 8 and 9 second quarter miles I do prefer an 
> automatic.
> 
OK, but consider: practically no successful drag racers use independant 
rear suspension- almost all remove the IRS if it was there and run a live axle. 
There's an awful lot of lost motion in launching an IRS car which 
translates to poor 60-ft times. If I was considering this, it's possible the plastic 
Pantera with tube frame and front-mounted 427 FE is still available, once 
owned by Cliff Marks of Nor-Cal. His wife was trying to sell it a couple of 
years ago. It solves all your problems and allows any engine/trans you wish, 
probably cheaper than reworking a real Pantera. It would certainly be 
lighter! This complete, driveable drag car used a Lenco and solid mounted Ford 9" 
rear.