[DeTomaso] Worst restoration project item (Re: shifter u joints)

[Asa Jay Laughton]

I'd vote for removing the undercoat from the engine compartment/rear tub 
area.  I've not even started that yet.  The worst I've done so far is 
the headliner, because I removed -all- the glue before putting it up 
again.  Messy, sticky, smelly.  The engine compartment is larger in 
area, so my guess is it's an even worse job.

Asa

Asa Jay Laughton, MSgt, USAFR, Retired
&  Shelley Marie
Spokane, WA
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On 3/24/2013 5:35 PM, Justin Greisberg wrote:
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> 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 		 	   		   		 	   		
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