[DeTomaso] Updates from Asa Jay's Garage

[Christopher Kimball]

Awesome!  Can't wait to see it with the new wheels and tires.
Chris


> Date: Mon, 14 May 2012 20:48:47 -0700
> From: asajay at asajay.com
> To: detomaso at realbig.com
> Subject: [DeTomaso] Updates from Asa Jay's Garage
> 
> What happens when you slack off over the winter? Very Happy
> You end up working on the car during Autocross season. Confused
> 
> New Koni coil-over shocks are now in.
> http://www.teampanteraracing.com/index.php?option=com_g2bridge&view=gallery&Itemid=57&g2_itemId=4779 
> <http://www.teampanteraracing.com/index.php?option=com_g2bridge&view=gallery&Itemid=57&g2_itemId=4779> 
> 
> I just have to set the ride height but I'm kind of waiting on my new 
> wheels and tires. I bought the wheels from a friend, out of state. Not 
> sure when they'll get here. Once I have them, I'll go out and buy some 
> new rubber. Then I can properly set ride height.
> 
> Cleaned and painted the brake calipers for a little bling.
> http://www.teampanteraracing.com/index.php?option=com_g2bridge&view=gallery&Itemid=57&g2_itemId=4809 
> <http://www.teampanteraracing.com/index.php?option=com_g2bridge&view=gallery&Itemid=57&g2_itemId=4809> 
> 
> Bled the entire system, installed ATE Super Blue this year. I've had ATE 
> 200 (the Amber color) in for the last year. Sure makes it easy, 
> especially with a power bleeder. Did the clutch while I was in there too.
> 
> Replaced the front wheel bearings. It's been over 10 years so I figure I 
> might as well.
> http://www.teampanteraracing.com/index.php?option=com_g2bridge&view=gallery&Itemid=57&g2_itemId=4839 
> <http://www.teampanteraracing.com/index.php?option=com_g2bridge&view=gallery&Itemid=57&g2_itemId=4839> 
> 
> They were in really good shape though, hard to see a need to replace 
> them. But, all new bearings, races, seals, grease, and this time around 
> I'm using special locking nuts, like those found on Porsche 911s.
> 
> I'm now working on installing a Pertronix Ignitor III module in place of 
> the dual points.
> 
> I'm still not sure about the engine swap yet.  It needs to be done and 
> running by next Tuesday (week from tomorrow) if I do it. I'm just not 
> sure I have the time.
> 
> Asa Jay
> 
> Asa Jay Laughton, MSgt, USAFR, Retired
> &  Shelley Marie
> Spokane, WA
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