[DeTomaso] Seeking RH engine cover

[Larry Finch]

Wow Mike!  

How old are you now? Haven’t you learned by now what happens when you make an assumption?  Yup...... 

For the record, I am not trying to replace a missing part.

During the reassembly of 2511, I relocated all of my engine management electronics to a new panel that can be accessed through the quarter window, as I have removed the glass. 

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Removal of just six screws exposes the panel without a floor jack, lift, or wheel removal. :-)

But access could be made easier, perhaps by hinging part of the right hand panel or making a portion of it removable - magnets?

THAT’S why I want a spare panel, to allow me to begin mentally and tactically exploring the possibilities.   

Larry 


Sent from me using a magic, handheld electronic gizmo. 

> On Aug 15, 2020, at 9:12 PM, Mike Drew <MikeLDrew at aol.com> wrote:
> 
> Larry,
> 
> I’m not positive, but I think the early and late covers differ in the fore-aft dimension, not just in the method of retention. Thus I would confine your search to an early cover only. 
> 
> Is it safe to assume that the one that was on your car was lost during all the shuffling about between the body shop and home?  In a pinch they should be able to fabricate a replacement if they are responsible for its missingness, no?
> 
> Mike
> 
> Sent from my iPad
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>> On Aug 15, 2020, at 20:49, Larry Finch via DeTomaso <detomaso at server.detomasolist.com> wrote:
>> 
>> All,
>> 
>> Any chance that someone has a spare passenger side engine cover for the early 1971/1972 cars?  The early style did not use the dzus fasteners found on the later style, but instead attachments were made using metal screws.
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>> <image0.jpeg>
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>> Or......  I think a late cover would also likely work for what I have in mind but not my first choice.
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>> Straightness and structure are important, appearance not critical.
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> 
>> Larry
>> 
>> 
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>> Sent from me using a magic, handheld electronic gizmo.
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