[DeTomaso] '74 Taillight Lens

[Mike Drew]

JT,

I've never seen a taillight that didn't use machine screws with unique, barrel-shaped heads. I think your light got Bubbafied at some point....

Mike

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> On Nov 28, 2015, at 11:17 AM, John Taphorn <jtaphorn at kingwoodcable.com> wrote:
> 
> Presently, I am restoring a '74 Pantera.  Upon separation of the rear taillight lens from their Carello buckets, I noticed that the lenses were held to the bucket by a screw with "wood" style threads.  I assumed a PO, or their mechanic, had swapped from the proper 4mm x .70 bolt in an act of laziness.  However, when I inspect the threaded hole in the bucket carefully, it does not appear to have ever been threaded for the 4mm.  I attempted to chase on of the bucket holes with a proper tap and the tap was not welcomed so I didn't push it.
> 
> My '73 Carellos are machine threaded.  Any insights as to whether the factory made a thread change or are my Carello buckets buggered beyond recognition.  Fortunately, not beyond help.
> 
> Thanks
> JT
> 
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