[DeTomaso] shifter u joints

[Justin Greisberg]

Borgeson makes these beautiful u joints that you are describing.  they cost close to $40 each and can be purchased through summit or jegs or the vendors, all for about the same price.  i used them on my steering and shifter linkages, and they work well, but since I sourced mine on my own with no one's help. I did not realize you have to drill the threaded shaft at each connection, so over time EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THEM HAS LOOSENED.  I have retightened them all, because for most of them, drilling the shaft once installed for the set screw is mostly not possible.  So far, the second tightening is working, but I am fearful.  when the shift linkage u joint slips, i can not engage third gear all the way but just get a wonderful grinding of the synchros.
Live and learn
that should be the motto of the pantera restorer.
Now that I have mostly finished one pantera, i bet I could do a real better job on another.  Just not sure my knuckles could take it.
Anyone have an opinion on the worst Pantera restoration project?  removing headliner?  rust repair?  rear wheel bearing?
I would 100% vote for new windshield gasket installation.  I can't believe how badly I cut up my knuckles on that one.
justin