[DeTomaso] Flush side markers

John Taphorn jtaphorn at kingwoodcable.com
Sun Jul 20 10:52:58 EDT 2014


Mike

Yes, I used the original lens.  The exercise required minor modification 
of the original brackets.  I originally saw it on Steve Griffin's 
beautiful restoration and vowed to incorporate it on my next resto.

JT
On 7/20/2014 9:19 AM, Mike Thomas wrote:
> Thanks John.  Looks just like what I want to create.  I assume from your
> message that you did this with the lens and light from the original side
> marker, replacing the chrome plastic bezel with the welded in piece.  I
> don't do welding yet, but could get it done when that time comes.
> Mike
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: John Taphorn [mailto:jtaphorn at kingwoodcable.com]
> Sent: Saturday, July 19, 2014 8:19 PM
> To: Mike Thomas; detomaso at poca.com
> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Flush side markers
>
> I flushed my marker lights.  I created a metal surround, careful to leave
> adequate space for paint around the lens and then welded the surround in
> place while wearing an auto-darkening helmet.
>
> JT
>
> On 7/19/2014 6:37 PM, Mike Thomas wrote:
>> Are there any options for going with a flush side marker for the Pantera?
>> Even if it will take some modest metal work to accommodate, I'd like
>> to find out if anyone has found something that works.  I don't want to
>> eliminate them entirely.
>>
>> Thanks
>> Mike Thomas
>> VP, POCA
>> VP, Panteras Northwest
>> Yellow '74 #6328
>>
>>
>>
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