[DeTomaso] Gentlepeople of a certain age and flexibility

[steve at snclocks.com]

Being the one who works on our car, being able to just pop the steering wheel off is a huge advantage when working under the dash.  To me, a no brainer for those who do their own work.  And besides, as you point out, much easier to get in and out.   

Stephen 

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From: DeTomaso <detomaso-bounces at server.detomasolist.com> On Behalf Of MICHAEL DREW via DeTomaso
Sent: Saturday, July 3, 2021 1:11 PM
To: spkorb at gmail.com
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Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Gentlepeople of a certain age and flexibility

Sean,

Several Pantera vendors sell removable steering wheel hubs. I consider them dumb for people who don’t need them, and brilliant for those who do. I think you have entered the latter category. 

With the steering wheel removed, entry and egress become absolutely simple. Go for it!

Mike

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> On Jul 3, 2021, at 11:48, Sean Korb <spkorb at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
>    Hi folks,
> 
>   I was getting back into 1382 today and I nearly couldnat do it.A  Iam
>   only 55 but arthritis got my hips and contorting makes it flare up a
>   lot sometimes.A  I just had a cortisone injection end of May so it was
>   a little unexpected. I canat take anti-inflammatory meds because Iam on
>   blood thinners.
> 
>   Entering into the Pantera, I A sit in the seat and normally thread my
>   legs in as I rotate into the cockpit but it was tough hefting my right
>   leg in, it wouldnat do it on itas own.A  It was just too painful.A  Any
>   advice for pouring my body into the car?A  Do my stretches and warm up
>   beforehand or schedule surgery?A  Strategic grab handle locations?A
>   Getting out seems a lot easier but getting in was really tough.A  Thank
>   goodness it wasnat the clutch pedal leg :)
> 
>   Any advice?A  I know some of us have an array of body differences but
>   we have mostly the same car so hereas hoping.A  Iam not giving up on
>   her.
> 
>   Sean
> 
>   --
> 
>   Sean Korb [1]spkorb at gmail.com [2]http://spkorb.org (est 1994)
>   "Computers are useless.A  They can only give you answers." -P. 
> Picasso
> 
> References
> 
>   1. mailto:spkorb at gmail.com
>   2. http://spkorb.org/
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