[DeTomaso] Pantera GT5S *seventeen* inch wheels

MikeLDrew at aol.com MikeLDrew at aol.com
Wed Oct 1 08:59:06 EDT 2014


In a message dated 9/30/14 21 23 2, asajay at asajay.com writes:


> Well then, with a clearer explanation, I can see the point.  Yes, the
> GT5 cars are a different body style and benefit (in looks) with the
> smaller diameter tires.  I'm sorry I missed that element of the earlier
> post.
> 
>>>Well, the subject line did make it a bit mysterious what we were talking 
about. :>) 
> 
> >I didn't realize the roofline was different though, that's a new one for 
> me.
> 
>>>The roofline isn't different, it's just lower, because the whole car is 
lower, because the tires are shorter.   Park a stock GT5 or GT5-S next to an 
early Pantera and the difference is quite pronounced.

Mike
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   In a message dated 9/30/14 21 23 2, asajay at asajay.com writes:

     Well then, with a clearer explanation, I can see the point.  Yes,
     the
     GT5 cars are a different body style and benefit (in looks) with the
     smaller diameter tires.  I'm sorry I missed that element of the
     earlier
     post.

   >>>Well, the subject line did make it a bit mysterious what we were
   talking about. :>)

     >I didn't realize the roofline was different though, that's a new
     one for me.

   >>>The roofline isn't different, it's just lower, because the whole car
   is lower, because the tires are shorter.  Park a stock GT5 or GT5-S
   next to an early Pantera and the difference is quite pronounced.
   Mike


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