[DeTomaso] #5197

[JDeRyke at aol.com]

In a message dated 6/19/11 10:45:24 AM, deserttwist at juno.com writes:

> I was thinking that a roll deck would be the only way I would let them 
> tow my car.
> 
There are two built-in tow hooks under the nose of the car, but they're 
useless '[cause they lay so close to the floor that its virtually impossible to 
get even a skinny rope under or thru them. And if they're bent down a 
little to make a hook-up possible and you have a front spoiler or air dam, a tow 
rope or chain will crack them. With no spoiler, they only rub thru the 
paint.... A flatbed or a two-wheeler tow setup as you say is the only possible 
choice. Towing or trailering   with a Pantera loaded backwards is not a good 
choice either- decklids have popped open at speed, breaking the rear hinges, 
wrinkling the roof and even busting the windshield. Don't let any towtruck 
'expert' talk you into such things- if necessary, call one of the POCA guys 
on your Roster (should be carried in the glove box)   for help. Good luck- J 
DeRyke