[DeTomaso] 17x8 campy clone wheels

[MikeLDrew at aol.com]

In a message dated 10/9/12 16 14 53, gndplne at yahoo.com writes:


> Mike, Mike, Mike.  Are you saying every Pantera owner is required to be 
> in POCA so therefore would know he is still in business when reading the 
> POCA newsletter? 
> 
>>>Only if you want to know what's going on. :>)

> > I guess some things never change! :) hahaha 
> 
>>>Indeed! :>)

> >I was looking for his web site so I could pick up the phone, but 
> couldn't find it. 
> 
>>>I don't know why he let it go defunct.   His main website is still up 
and running:

http://www.mapcycle.com/

There's nary a peep about Pantera anywhere on that site.   But Pantera East 
occupies a small corner of the MAP Cycle premises (that's Marino's main 
business--the Pantera biz is a sideline business).

> Ken has actually given me his number so I'm good now, thanks.
> 
> >>>Great!   For others, it's (727) 381-1151.

> >The reason I asked was two-fold:
> 
> 1) his web site appears is no longer around so didn't know the status of 
> his business
> 
>>>When you talk to him, put your foot in his ass and get him to get the 
Pantera site up again.   All it needs is a front page with the name of the 
business (Pantera East), a couple of photos, and a phone number!   But it would 
end so much confusion!

I've tried to convince him myself, but he just laughs and says he's too 
busy.   Perhaps you'd be more convincing?


> >2) I was also looking to see if there was possibly someone out there 
> that has changed to a different set of wheels and had a pair for sale.
> 
> I agree with you about the great wheels, so I will keep the different 
> versions in mind prior to purchase.  I'll probably take a picture of what I 
> have and send to him to make sure I get the right version.
> 
>>>I would take multiple photos from different angles, and also remind him 
exactly when you bought your wheels from him.   He has changed manufacturers 
several times over the years in an effort to improve quality and keep the 
price reasonable; the design has also improved over time.   Chances are you 
would be seeking an older design, which might prove a bit challenging to 
acquire, although anything is possible with enough time and money!

Good luck!

Mike