[DeTomaso] [Fwd: Hall Pantera and the slave line

[tmshinro at aol.com]

 Just thought I'd throw in another vendor story.

I have had my Pantera for almost 24 years and have bought parts from most of the vendors.   A lot of my purchases were in the early years when I had the car restored.   For the last 20 years, whenever I have needed a part (or service), I have dealt exclusively with Cory Gehling (Collectors Choice).   Cory has over 30 years of knowledge working on our cars and is willing to talk you through any problem.   Cory's business is in Dane, Wisconsin which isn't too far from me in Iowa.   Cory worked for George Stauffer when he imported Panteras in the 80s then struck out on his own.

I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Cory for parts/service.   The bad news is that he has decided to get out of the Pantera business and is not replenishing his inventory as he sells parts.  I think he has a large parts inventory, so it could take a while before it's gone (I hope).

Tom


 


 

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Asa Jay Laughton <asajay at asajay.com>
To: detomaso at realbig.com
Sent: Tue, Jul 13, 2010 7:18 pm
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] [Fwd: Hall Pantera and the slave line]


I've made purchases from the following vendors:



Panteras by Wilkinson

Precision ProFormance

Pantera Performance Center

Pantera Parts Connection

Hall Pantera

Pantera International

Pantera East

Kirk Evans (KRE Enterprises, Amerisport)



In each case when I called, I got a live person who took plenty of  

time to talk with me.  In some cases, I got calls -back- from them  

with additional information or questions regarding my application.



In most cases I have been satisfied with my parts.  I can only think  

of two instances where I was not entirely satisfied; however, it did  

not deter me from continuing to use those vendors (yes, plural) in the  

future.  And in fact I have.



I have NO Pantera vendors on my personal blacklist.  I firmly believe  

you should be able to work something out or take your business  

elsewhere.  Just remember the -next- time you might find the best part  

and/or deal back at that same vendor.



Just my two dollars worth, plus Internet postage.

Asa Jay

:)







Quoting Will Demelo <wdemelo at cogeco.ca>:



> I usually split my purchases between Hall (Tara) , Wilkinson and Quella.

> Tara lacks technical savy but makes up for it in all other ways. Awesome

> service and communication.

> Will



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