[DeTomaso] filling engine compartment spot welds

[Will Demelo]

Dan,
Let me know if you need any advice on building that stroker ;)
Will

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Daniel C Jones" <daniel.c.jones2 at gmail.com>
To: "Pantera REALBIG forum" <detomaso at realbig.com>
Sent: Thursday, February 10, 2011 4:12 PM
Subject: [DeTomaso] filling engine compartment spot welds


> I'm planning on pulling the engine and transaxle out of my white Pantera 
> and
> would like to smooth out and repaint the engine bay.  I did this on my red
> Pantera.  In that case, the spot weld dimples were filled with body 
> filler.
> I've not had any problems with that car but it has maybe 7000 miles since
> the engine compartment was painted.  I discussed the issue with a fellow
> Pantera owner (MidEngineMike) who is a professional auto body man.  He
> chose not to fill his spot welds but I prefer the smoother look.  Those of 
> you
> that have filled them, what did you do and has it stood the test of time?
> What would you do differently?  I will be welding on brackets for chassis
> reinforcement, hiding the air conditioner lines and relocating the 
> pressure
> tank at the same time.  It will get a healthy stroker motor, too.
>
> Thanks,
> Dan Jones
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