[DeTomaso] Cracking

[Dennis Sanford]

Hi Chuck,

Thanks for the fast response.  Unfortunately, the full paint job was just done about a year and half ago and we have been fighting with various small cracks that are popping up here and there.  I was actually looking to find out what kind of body work bracing or reinforcing I can have my body shop do so it won't come up again.  

-----Original Message-----
From: cengles at cox.net [mailto:cengles at cox.net] 
Sent: Monday, June 25, 2012 8:48 AM
To: dennis617 at aol.com; detomaso at realbig.com
Subject: RE: [DeTomaso] Cracking

Dear Dennis,


               Tongue in cheek.....

1) don't drive it
2) preventitive body work
3) possibly extensive bracing


               Once afflicted.......

1) body work and bracing


               It is a pretty normal affliction of Panteras made worse by time, mileage and large sticky rear tires with brisk handling. 
Pragmatically, most people live with it until time for a full paint job, then the area can be reinforced and repainted.


                             Warmest regards,  Chuck Engles



On Mon, Jun 25, 2012 at 6:58 AM, Dennis Sanford wrote:

> Does anyone know how to prevent body cracks from happening around the 
> lower outside corners of the rear taillights?
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