[DeTomaso] Building the Perfect Pantera Survey

[Steve Hawkins]

I would replace the ignition with a Ford Duraspark, they're inexpensive and
parts at any auto parts store.

Steve

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Sent: Tuesday, November 01, 2011 10:00 AM
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Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Building the Perfect Pantera Survey


> OK, here goes this week's question/task.
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> You have bought a 1971 Pantera, it's a barn find with 34,678 miles and 
> you have $30,000 to spend. It needs paint and tires for sure, the 
> cleveland has been sitting for 10 years, it ran when it was parked.
> The car is totally stock.  The body is sound, there is no rust.
> Your goal is a weekend toy, not a track car or a race car and not a show
> car.
> You have to show the expense of your change and allow 55.00 and hour for
> outside labor.
> No change for storage, tools or your own labor.
> It has been towed to your house on a flatbed.
> The checkbook has been placed in your hands.
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> Get to work.
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> I'll start.
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> New Battery $100.00
> Oil Change Supplies $40.00
> ZF Oil Change Supplies $40.00
> Brake Flush $30.00
> Radiator Flush and Fill $30.00
> Steam Pressure Wash
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> The tires are holding air, so I'm going to leave them on until much 
> later in the process when I switch to 17's so I'll put aside $3,500 
> for new Tires and Wheels in the future.
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> Deck Lid Struts $100.00
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> I'm going to try and start it now and see what I have to work with.
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It started!

Compression check was good, all 8 within 4 lbs of each other.

Things I know I'm going to do and therefore money that needs to be put away.

Fluidyne Radiator $600.00
2 Fans $300.00
Electromotive Ignition System  $1,000
New Wires and Plugs  $200
New Intake  $400
New Carb  $650
New Air Filter assembly with K& N Filters  $200

Fuel Filter $50.00
New Fuel Lines   ?????
New Brake Lines ?????
Clean Out the Gas tank  $100.00

I think I'll replace the brake calipers and rotors.  ?????

Shocks and Springs ??????

Rebuild master cylinder   $50.00






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> Michael L. Shortt
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> www.michaelshortt.com
> michael at michaelshortt.com
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