[DeTomaso] #5197

[GW]

When I put on a new valance, I changed my tied down hook. I cut the old 
off, welded in a piece of tube through the frame and bolted on an eye 
bolt which is removable.

http://www.rc-tech.net/pantera1/valance/val34.jpg
http://www.rc-tech.net/pantera1/valance/val35.jpg
http://www.rc-tech.net/pantera1/valance/val36.jpg
http://www.rc-tech.net/pantera1/valance/val37.jpg

Gary




JDeRyke at aol.com wrote:
> 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
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