[DeTomaso] DeTomaso Digest, Vol 85, Issue 6

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>    1. Driveway problem (Charles McCall)
>    2. Re: Driveway problem (Rob Dumoulin)
>    3. Re: Driveway problem (Mike Thomas)
>    4. Re: Driveway problem (michael at michaelshortt.com)
>    5. Just signed up/joined POCA officially... (Corey Price)
>    6. Re: Driveway problem (Charles McCall)
>    7. Re: Just signed up/joined POCA officially... (MikeLDrew at aol.com)
>    8. Re: Driveway problem (Thomas Tornblom)
>    9. VICTORY!b!! (Charles McCall)
>   10. Re: DeTomaso Digest, Vol 85, Issue 5-camber (RCBSONS1 at aol.com)
>   11. Re: Driveway problem (doug351c)
>   12. Autometer Speedo Drive (Jim Gray)
>   13. Radiator Bottle Caps (MyCars)
>   14. Re: Radiator Bottle Caps (JDeRyke at aol.com)
>   15. Re: Radiator Bottle Caps ( Charles Engles)
>   16. Re: Radiator Bottle Caps (Jim Gray)
>   17. Tom @ Pebble (Matt)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Fri, 5 Aug 2011 13:45:43 +0200
> From: Charles McCall <charlesmccall at gmail.com>
> Subject: [DeTomaso] Driveway problem
> To: DetomasoList <detomaso at realbig.com>
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> Hi all,
> Thanks for all the suggestions. It's been hard to write, as the only way I
> had to connect to the internet was via Blackberry, which is good for a pinch
> but not terribly practical for writing novels. I haven't been able to look
> at many of the links sent, but am now in the office connected to the
> Internet and am checking out everything.
> 
> I haven't managed to put the car in the garage yet, but am getting closer.
> I've basically been building a small wooden pyramid with pressboard, and am
> getting closer. A few photos of the situation may be seen here:
> http://www.poca.com/index.php/gallery/?g2_itemId=33038
> 
> I currently have a two-board pyramid, at 19mm per board, and am heading to
> the store to buy boards to add a third level. Hopefully it will be enough to
> get me over the hump, so to speak. If it works, then I can make it pretty -
> screwing it all together, maybe covering it in rubber and installing handles
> or something.
> 
> I'll keep you posted, but thanks for the help!
> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 2
> Date: Fri, 5 Aug 2011 08:00:13 -0400
> From: Rob Dumoulin <rob at dumoulins.net>
> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Driveway problem
> To: Charles McCall <charlesmccall at gmail.com>,	pantera list
> 	<detomaso at realbig.com>
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> I would seem that if only the floor pans bottom out, you can make the
> pyramid almost as tall as the lowest car ground clearance. That way, the
>  pyramid would not bottom out between the time when the initial two wheels
> go over and the last two and would give you the maximum height on the last
> two......it would seem.
> 
> I feel for you.  My Z is so low, I have to travel with RV leveling blocks
> just in case I get a flat.
> 
> http://www.campingworld.com/shopping/item/RV-Leveling-Blocks-Set-of-4/24732/&?&affiliateid=3274&cvsfa=2734&cvsfe=2&cvsfhu=3234373332
> 
> Never had to use them, but they go together like legos to anything you need,
> even a pyramid. Easy way to try things out to get the right height.
> 
> Good luck.
> 
> Rob
> 
> On Fri, Aug 5, 2011 at 7:45 AM, Charles McCall <charlesmccall at gmail.com>wrote:
> 
> > Hi all,
> > Thanks for all the suggestions. It's been hard to write, as the only way I
> > had to connect to the internet was via Blackberry, which is good for a
> > pinch
> > but not terribly practical for writing novels. I haven't been able to look
> > at many of the links sent, but am now in the office connected to the
> > Internet and am checking out everything.
> >
> > I haven't managed to put the car in the garage yet, but am getting closer.
> > I've basically been building a small wooden pyramid with pressboard, and am
> > getting closer. A few photos of the situation may be seen here:
> > http://www.poca.com/index.php/gallery/?g2_itemId=33038
> >
> > I currently have a two-board pyramid, at 19mm per board, and am heading to
> > the store to buy boards to add a third level. Hopefully it will be enough
> > to
> > get me over the hump, so to speak. If it works, then I can make it pretty -
> > screwing it all together, maybe covering it in rubber and installing
> > handles
> > or something.
> >
> > I'll keep you posted, but thanks for the help!
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> Message: 3
> Date: Fri, 5 Aug 2011 05:42:25 -0700
> From: "Mike Thomas" <mbefthomas at comcast.net>
> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Driveway problem
> To: "'Charles McCall'" <charlesmccall at gmail.com>,	"'DetomasoList'"
> 	<detomaso at realbig.com>
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> Looks to me like that might only be half the problem.  Are you going to be
> able to clear your front air dam when you get down to the garage entrance?
> You could just flip your pyramid over at that point.
> Mike Thomas 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: detomaso-bounces at realbig.com [mailto:detomaso-bounces at realbig.com] On
> Behalf Of Charles McCall
> Sent: Friday, August 05, 2011 4:46 AM
> To: DetomasoList
> Subject: [DeTomaso] Driveway problem
> 
> Hi all,
> Thanks for all the suggestions. It's been hard to write, as the only way I
> had to connect to the internet was via Blackberry, which is good for a pinch
> but not terribly practical for writing novels. I haven't been able to look
> at many of the links sent, but am now in the office connected to the
> Internet and am checking out everything.
> 
> I haven't managed to put the car in the garage yet, but am getting closer.
> I've basically been building a small wooden pyramid with pressboard, and am
> getting closer. A few photos of the situation may be seen here:
> http://www.poca.com/index.php/gallery/?g2_itemId=33038
> 
> I currently have a two-board pyramid, at 19mm per board, and am heading to
> the store to buy boards to add a third level. Hopefully it will be enough to
> get me over the hump, so to speak. If it works, then I can make it pretty -
> screwing it all together, maybe covering it in rubber and installing handles
> or something.
> 
> I'll keep you posted, but thanks for the help!
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> Message: 4
> Date: Fri, 5 Aug 2011 09:18:41 -0400
> From: "michael at michaelshortt.com" <michaelsavga at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Driveway problem
> To: Mike Thomas <mbefthomas at comcast.net>
> Cc: Charles McCall <charlesmccall at gmail.com>,	DetomasoList
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> How far is it from the hump in front of the driveway to the edge of the
> garage door frame itself?
> 
> Michael Shortt
> 
> On Fri, Aug 5, 2011 at 8:42 AM, Mike Thomas <mbefthomas at comcast.net> wrote:
> 
> > Looks to me like that might only be half the problem.  Are you going to be
> > able to clear your front air dam when you get down to the garage entrance?
> > You could just flip your pyramid over at that point.
> > Mike Thomas
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: detomaso-bounces at realbig.com [mailto:detomaso-bounces at realbig.com]
> > On
> > Behalf Of Charles McCall
> > Sent: Friday, August 05, 2011 4:46 AM
> > To: DetomasoList
> > Subject: [DeTomaso] Driveway problem
> >
> > Hi all,
> > Thanks for all the suggestions. It's been hard to write, as the only way I
> > had to connect to the internet was via Blackberry, which is good for a
> > pinch
> > but not terribly practical for writing novels. I haven't been able to look
> > at many of the links sent, but am now in the office connected to the
> > Internet and am checking out everything.
> >
> > I haven't managed to put the car in the garage yet, but am getting closer.
> > I've basically been building a small wooden pyramid with pressboard, and am
> > getting closer. A few photos of the situation may be seen here:
> > http://www.poca.com/index.php/gallery/?g2_itemId=33038
> >
> > I currently have a two-board pyramid, at 19mm per board, and am heading to
> > the store to buy boards to add a third level. Hopefully it will be enough
> > to
> > get me over the hump, so to speak. If it works, then I can make it pretty -
> > screwing it all together, maybe covering it in rubber and installing
> > handles
> > or something.
> >
> > I'll keep you posted, but thanks for the help!
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> Date: Fri, 5 Aug 2011 08:14:58 -0600
> From: Corey Price <coreyjprice at gmail.com>
> Subject: [DeTomaso] Just signed up/joined POCA officially...
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> Woohoo!
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> Just added another Utahn to the very short list of POCA members in Utah...
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> Message: 6
> Date: Fri, 5 Aug 2011 16:19:24 +0200
> From: Charles McCall <charlesmccall at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Driveway problem
> To: michael at michaelshortt.com
> Cc: Mike Thomas <mbefthomas at comcast.net>, DetomasoList
> 	<detomaso at realbig.com>
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> Maybe 1.5 carlengths...
> 
> On 8/5/11, michael at michaelshortt.com <michaelsavga at gmail.com> wrote:
> > How far is it from the hump in front of the driveway to the edge of the
> > garage door frame itself?
> >
> > Michael Shortt
> >
> > On Fri, Aug 5, 2011 at 8:42 AM, Mike Thomas <mbefthomas at comcast.net> wrote:
> >
> >> Looks to me like that might only be half the problem.  Are you going to be
> >> able to clear your front air dam when you get down to the garage entrance?
> >> You could just flip your pyramid over at that point.
> >> Mike Thomas
> >>
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From: detomaso-bounces at realbig.com [mailto:detomaso-bounces at realbig.com]
> >> On
> >> Behalf Of Charles McCall
> >> Sent: Friday, August 05, 2011 4:46 AM
> >> To: DetomasoList
> >> Subject: [DeTomaso] Driveway problem
> >>
> >> Hi all,
> >> Thanks for all the suggestions. It's been hard to write, as the only way I
> >> had to connect to the internet was via Blackberry, which is good for a
> >> pinch
> >> but not terribly practical for writing novels. I haven't been able to look
> >> at many of the links sent, but am now in the office connected to the
> >> Internet and am checking out everything.
> >>
> >> I haven't managed to put the car in the garage yet, but am getting closer.
> >> I've basically been building a small wooden pyramid with pressboard, and
> >> am
> >> getting closer. A few photos of the situation may be seen here:
> >> http://www.poca.com/index.php/gallery/?g2_itemId=33038
> >>
> >> I currently have a two-board pyramid, at 19mm per board, and am heading to
> >> the store to buy boards to add a third level. Hopefully it will be enough
> >> to
> >> get me over the hump, so to speak. If it works, then I can make it pretty
> >> -
> >> screwing it all together, maybe covering it in rubber and installing
> >> handles
> >> or something.
> >>
> >> I'll keep you posted, but thanks for the help!
> >> _______________________________________________
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> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Michael L. Shortt
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> Message: 7
> Date: Fri, 5 Aug 2011 10:39:22 -0400 (EDT)
> From: MikeLDrew at aol.com
> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Just signed up/joined POCA officially...
> To: coreyjprice at gmail.com, detomaso at realbig.com
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> In a message dated 8/5/11 7 15 25, coreyjprice at gmail.com writes:
> 
> 
> > Woohoo!
> > 
> > Just added another Utahn to the very short list of POCA members in Utah...
> > 
> 
> Welcome aboard!
> 
> Mike
> 
> ------------------------------
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> Message: 8
> Date: Fri, 05 Aug 2011 16:46:14 +0200
> From: Thomas Tornblom <thomas at hax.se>
> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Driveway problem
> To: detomaso at list.realbig.com
> Message-ID: <4E3C0236.50200 at hax.se>
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> 
> There is no need to have full width boards, use some lumber under the 
> wheels. You can also put some pieces in the slope, for the rear wheels. 
> You need to make sure that they don't slide when you go up.
> 
> You could make two pieces of two pieces each, I guess 2x8 would work, 
> one for the upper and one for the lower part, and attach them with a 
> metal plate and nails or wood screews, like this:
> 
> http://www.lkbbygghandel.se/?page=16&shop_id1=999999&shop_id2=&shop_id3=&shop_id4=&Desc=Alla%20produkter&iPageNr=601&Desc2=SPIKNINGSPL%C5T%202X160X400&view=on&shop_id=1009
> 
> You may have to have some lumber at the entrance to the garage to clear 
> the front spoiler as well.
> 
> The shop that does my wheel alignment have some pieces of lumber that 
> they put in front of the lift so that I can drive up on the lift without 
> the spoiler hitting it.
> 
> Good luck,
> Thomas
> 
> Charles McCall skrev 2011-08-05 13.45:
> > Hi all,
> > Thanks for all the suggestions. It's been hard to write, as the only way I
> > had to connect to the internet was via Blackberry, which is good for a pinch
> > but not terribly practical for writing novels. I haven't been able to look
> > at many of the links sent, but am now in the office connected to the
> > Internet and am checking out everything.
> >
> > I haven't managed to put the car in the garage yet, but am getting closer.
> > I've basically been building a small wooden pyramid with pressboard, and am
> > getting closer. A few photos of the situation may be seen here:
> > http://www.poca.com/index.php/gallery/?g2_itemId=33038
> >
> > I currently have a two-board pyramid, at 19mm per board, and am heading to
> > the store to buy boards to add a third level. Hopefully it will be enough to
> > get me over the hump, so to speak. If it works, then I can make it pretty -
> > screwing it all together, maybe covering it in rubber and installing handles
> > or something.
> >
> > I'll keep you posted, but thanks for the help!
> > _______________________________________________
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> 
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> Message: 9
> Date: Fri, 5 Aug 2011 16:55:50 +0200
> From: Charles McCall <charlesmccall at gmail.com>
> Subject: [DeTomaso] VICTORY!b!!
> To: detomaso at realbig.com
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> 
> A heartfelt and sincere thabnks to all. The Pantera is in the garage.
> The solution was a rather ugly pyramid of 800 x 400 x 19 boards with a
> few screws driven in. The car is now safe and I canb make something
> prettier and more practical/portable. Stull writing on a web based
> account on a blackberry. Details at 11
> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 10
> Date: Fri, 5 Aug 2011 11:46:36 -0400 (EDT)
> From: RCBSONS1 at aol.com
> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] DeTomaso Digest, Vol 85, Issue 5-camber
> To: detomaso at realbig.com
> Message-ID: <51b3b.2ac15ad8.3b6d6a5c at aol.com>
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> 
> Old boy I used to race against in the F-body
> autocross wars used to take his cars next door
> to the frame guy and bend them to get as much
> negative camber he could.. the SCCA rules only
> allowed adjustments within the original specs so
> the shims all looked good and yes we put a lot
> of shims to get the negative camber but were not
> allowed to change out the bolts to get more...
> the way he fixed it was tweak the frame
>  
> The more negative camber the better the stick
>  
> Bob Benson #3 Black Pantera
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 11
> Date: Fri, 5 Aug 2011 10:56:36 -0700
> From: "doug351c" <doug351c at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Driveway problem
> To: "Thomas Tornblom" <thomas at hax.se>, <detomaso at realbig.com>
> Message-ID: <NGBBJDKLOLBENCGCLNBFKEEHNOAA.doug351c at gmail.com>
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> 
> Here's some suitable ribbed rubber mat you could staple or glue some to the
> boards to keep them from slipping
> 
> http://www.mcmaster.com/#rubber-mats/=dhmlfr
> #6997T1
> 
> Doug
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: detomaso-bounces at realbig.com
> [mailto:detomaso-bounces at realbig.com]On Behalf Of Thomas Tornblom
> Sent: Friday, August 05, 2011 7:46 AM
> To: detomaso at realbig.com
> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Driveway problem
> 
> 
> There is no need to have full width boards, use some lumber under the
> wheels. You can also put some pieces in the slope, for the rear wheels.
> You need to make sure that they don't slide when you go up.
> 
> You could make two pieces of two pieces each, I guess 2x8 would work,
> one for the upper and one for the lower part, and attach them with a
> metal plate and nails or wood screews, like this:
> 
> http://www.lkbbygghandel.se/?page=16&shop_id1=999999&shop_id2=&shop_id3=&sho
> p_id4=&Desc=Alla%20produkter&iPageNr=601&Desc2=SPIKNINGSPL%C5T%202X160X400&v
> iew=on&shop_id=1009
> 
> You may have to have some lumber at the entrance to the garage to clear
> the front spoiler as well.
> 
> The shop that does my wheel alignment have some pieces of lumber that
> they put in front of the lift so that I can drive up on the lift without
> the spoiler hitting it.
> 
> Good luck,
> Thomas
> 
> Charles McCall skrev 2011-08-05 13.45:
> > Hi all,
> > Thanks for all the suggestions. It's been hard to write, as the only way I
> > had to connect to the internet was via Blackberry, which is good for a
> pinch
> > but not terribly practical for writing novels. I haven't been able to look
> > at many of the links sent, but am now in the office connected to the
> > Internet and am checking out everything.
> >
> > I haven't managed to put the car in the garage yet, but am getting closer.
> > I've basically been building a small wooden pyramid with pressboard, and
> am
> > getting closer. A few photos of the situation may be seen here:
> > http://www.poca.com/index.php/gallery/?g2_itemId=33038
> >
> > I currently have a two-board pyramid, at 19mm per board, and am heading to
> > the store to buy boards to add a third level. Hopefully it will be enough
> to
> > get me over the hump, so to speak. If it works, then I can make it
> pretty -
> > screwing it all together, maybe covering it in rubber and installing
> handles
> > or something.
> >
> > I'll keep you posted, but thanks for the help!
> 
> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 12
> Date: Fri, 5 Aug 2011 19:27:25 -0500
> From: "Jim Gray" <grayjim at cox.net>
> Subject: [DeTomaso] Autometer Speedo Drive
> To: "'De Tomaso List'" <detomaso at realbig.com>
> Cc: JDeRyke at aol.com
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> 
> Jack,
> 
>  
> 
> The company is Speedometer Service Company in Milwaukee, IL.  The part #, as
> well as I can read it from my invoice, is HE22CS-16 Speed Sensor.  The cost
> back in 2004 was less than $125.00.
> 
>  
> 
> Their phone number is 414-463-6660.
> 
>  
> 
> Good Luck,
> 
> Jim Gray
> 
> 
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> Message: 13
> Date: Fri, 05 Aug 2011 19:24:18 -0700
> From: MyCars <MyCars at Comcast.net>
> Subject: [DeTomaso] Radiator Bottle Caps
> To: deTomaso List <detomaso at realbig.com>
> Message-ID: <4E3CA5D2.7020109 at Comcast.net>
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> Just got my car running last week (after 3 years).
> My pressure bottle has blown it's top twice. So I bought a new 13 lb cap.
> 
> My question is: what kind of cap should be on the top of the overflow 
> bottle? Another 13 lb cap or something else?
> 
> Thanks
> Roydon
> 
> 
> 
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> Message: 14
> Date: Fri, 5 Aug 2011 22:47:53 EDT
> From: JDeRyke at aol.com
> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Radiator Bottle Caps
> To: MyCars at Comcast.net, detomaso at realbig.com
> Message-ID: <98b8d.6a5ca974.3b6e0559 at aol.com>
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> In a message dated 8/5/11 7:24:55 PM, MyCars at Comcast.net writes:
> 
> > My question is: what kind of cap should be on the top of the overflow
> > bottle? Another 13 lb cap or something else?
> > 
> 
> Roydon, the second (larger) overflow tank is open to the atmosphere. A 
> plain cap to keep from splashing is all thats needed. The stock cap was just 
> that- only a non-airtight plug. A cork would work, too. Cheers- J Deryke
> 
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> Message: 15
> Date: Fri, 5 Aug 2011 21:49:18 -0500
> From: " Charles Engles" <cengles at cox.net>
> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Radiator Bottle Caps
> To: "'MyCars'" <MyCars at Comcast.net>
> Cc: detomaso at realbig.com
> Message-ID: <000501cc53e3$7046ee00$50d4ca00$@net>
> Content-Type: text/plain;	charset="us-ascii"
> 
> Dear Roydon,
> 
> 
>            You could, I think,  put a regular radiator cap on there, but the
> original cap is, well, simply a cap.  I bought a replacement at NAPA for
> about $3 a few years ago.  That is all it needs---just a cap to close the
> top similar to a radiator cap, but just a simple piece of metal.
> 
> 
>                       Warmest regards,  Chuck Engles
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: detomaso-bounces at realbig.com [mailto:detomaso-bounces at realbig.com] On
> Behalf Of MyCars
> Sent: Friday, August 05, 2011 9:24 PM
> To: deTomaso List
> Subject: [DeTomaso] Radiator Bottle Caps
> 
> Just got my car running last week (after 3 years).
> My pressure bottle has blown it's top twice. So I bought a new 13 lb cap.
> 
> My question is: what kind of cap should be on the top of the overflow 
> bottle? Another 13 lb cap or something else?
> 
> Thanks
> Roydon
> 
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> Message: 16
> Date: Fri, 5 Aug 2011 22:35:22 -0500
> From: "Jim Gray" <grayjim at cox.net>
> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Radiator Bottle Caps
> To: "'Charles Engles'" <cengles at cox.net>,	"'MyCars'"
> 	<MyCars at Comcast.net>
> Cc: detomaso at realbig.com
> Message-ID: <A193A6A944ED40738257874F9201423F at CGMVAIO>
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> To all,
> 
> The cap for the overflow tank is NAPA Balkamp #703-1400 "Radiator Cap".
> 
> Jim Gray
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: detomaso-bounces at realbig.com [mailto:detomaso-bounces at realbig.com] On
> Behalf Of Charles Engles
> Sent: Friday, August 05, 2011 9:49 PM
> To: 'MyCars'
> Cc: detomaso at realbig.com
> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Radiator Bottle Caps
> 
> Dear Roydon,
> 
> 
>            You could, I think,  put a regular radiator cap on there, but the
> original cap is, well, simply a cap.  I bought a replacement at NAPA for
> about $3 a few years ago.  That is all it needs---just a cap to close the
> top similar to a radiator cap, but just a simple piece of metal.
> 
> 
>                       Warmest regards,  Chuck Engles
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: detomaso-bounces at realbig.com [mailto:detomaso-bounces at realbig.com] On
> Behalf Of MyCars
> Sent: Friday, August 05, 2011 9:24 PM
> To: deTomaso List
> Subject: [DeTomaso] Radiator Bottle Caps
> 
> Just got my car running last week (after 3 years).
> My pressure bottle has blown it's top twice. So I bought a new 13 lb cap.
> 
> My question is: what kind of cap should be on the top of the overflow 
> bottle? Another 13 lb cap or something else?
> 
> Thanks
> Roydon
> 
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> Message: 17
> Date: Sat, 6 Aug 2011 01:28:53 -0700
> From: "Matt" <matt at nwpantera.com>
> Subject: [DeTomaso] Tom @ Pebble
> To: <detomaso at realbig.com>
> Message-ID: <21F93A8DB9954936B0A5C752344544B3 at mel9v2j2jepu2a>
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> 
> By far the Pantera is the largest example of priceless metal artwork in my collection. Excluding Zepelin's.
> Hats off to the man who we can all thanks for the car that almost wasn't.
> And a piece of art that just looks like no other. Which I happen to really like.
> So if I can offer a pittance to assist in a proper appearance fitting a man of Tom's stature at Pebble then I will. And did!
> FYI Jeffs paypal email is below(copy then go to  www.paypal.com)
> zumzum at cox.net
> 
> Thanks for your efforts Jeff,much appreciated with the current events in your life,hope things are getting better.
> Matt
> 3584
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