[DeTomaso] Upgrade List

[michael@michaelshortt.com]

If I found a survivor car in need of a total update ( rust, paint problems
not withstanding ), what would I do?

Remove and have radiator boiled and cleaned.
Change all fluids
New battery

Replace cast intake and original carb.
New msd dist, box and tach adapter
New wires and plugs.
New pads, resurface rotors, probably brake lines.
New shocks
Upgrade tires/wheels
Update fuse box

Thats a quick way to drop 6- 7,500

And gets the cat very roadworthy.

Michael Shortt
 On Sep 15, 2012 6:20 PM, "Stephen Nelson" <steve at snclocks.com> wrote:

> This forum is a great way to start to learn about the finer points of
> owning
> and maintaining a Pantera.  Oh, and about upgrading or updating these
> fantastic cars.  So, wanting to learn more about what should be done to
> bring a car up to current "standards", I did a search for upgrade, update,
> and modification.  And figured out that there is a lot written about these
> cars tail lights.
>
>
>
> Is anyone aware of a previous post or string of posts that covers what
> needs
> to be done to make these cars all they can be today?  I suppose the list
> would need to start off with items that really need done to keep the car
> from having a major oops - like the issue with half shafts.  And progress
> from there to the "wanna-have" items.
>
>
>
> If there isn't such a list - perhaps some of you more knowledgeable types
> could start a listing for us wanna-have-a-Pantera-that-runs-great types.
>
>
>
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