[DeTomaso] Fuel Tank Repair/Replace Follow-up Thanks

[Mike Drew]

Ken,

Jeff Cobb has no Pantera experience but has a repair shop in Baton Rouge. He has a prototype Mangusta, as well as an Espada, Bora and Ghibli I believe, so he is definitely simpatico.  I’m sure he could handle the job. 

Of course, given that you are a member of SCPOCA, a much more enjoyable route might be to haul it to one of their legendary tech sessions, where the guys who can change engines in their sleep can pop the drivetrain out, fish out the tank, and then either have it repaired or replaced. If you had a replacement tank ready to go, they could easily have the tank changed out and the car driving again in less than a day. 

(I once participated in a tank change party in Northern California and we started at 9, fixed a bunch of other problems along the way and the car was running again by 3 in the afternoon).

If you aren’t on the SCPOCA forum yet, you should get signed on there too.  

Cheers!

Mikeb



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> On Feb 26, 2019, at 06:43, <montana at montanas.com> <montana at montanas.com> wrote:
> 
> 2/26/19
> Fuel Tank Repair / Replace
> Thanks to everyone who offered advice on my fuel tank problem in the 87
> AmeriSport GT5S. I plan to proceed using all the info provided. First to
> remove the tank then apply the advice and options.
> I have no mechanical abilities nor equipment so I'll need to hire a shop.
> Is there anyone out there near New Orleans or Pensacola who has experience
> with Panteras and could accomplish the project. I can trailer the car with
> no problem. I am a member of the Space City club but have never been able to
> get to Houston.
> Thanks Much All and Any Additional Advice or Suggestions will be
> Appreciated,
> Ken Montana / 228-832-1313 / montana at montanas.com
> 1987 AmeriSport GT-5S / Black / VIN #: 1A9PN8740HD111017
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