[DeTomaso] What good is a cracked upright?

[Julian Kift]

Mike,

The photo isn't high enough resolution to tell much from here, but close up with the paint can you visibly see this is a crack and not just an exterior casting flaw?

Julian

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Subject: [DeTomaso] What good is a cracked upright?

Guys,

I have a rear upright that is cracked about halfway through. It’s well on its way to failing which would be catastrophic. If you look at the pic below, notice the chipped paint on the near side edge. The crack is just to the left of the chip, running perpendicular to it, clear to the hole in the center of the casting:

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It would be absolutely lethal to ever put this back on a car. It’s cast iron so can’t be welded meaning it can’t be repaired.

I am loathe to throw any Pantera part into the trash but I am struggling to come up with any possible use for this?

I welcome your ideas!

Mike


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   Mike,

   The photo isn't high enough resolution to tell much from here, but
   close up with the paint can you visibly see this is a crack and not
   just an exterior casting flaw?

   Julian
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   From: DeTomaso <detomaso-bounces at server.detomasolist.com> on behalf of
   Mike Drew via DeTomaso <detomaso at server.detomasolist.com>
   Sent: Friday, October 15, 2021 9:11 PM
   To: De Tomaso Forum <detomaso at server.detomasolist.com>
   Subject: [DeTomaso] What good is a cracked upright?

   Guys,
   I have a rear upright that is cracked about halfway through. It's well
   on its way to failing which would be catastrophic. If you look at the
   pic below, notice the chipped paint on the near side edge. The crack is
   just to the left of the chip, running perpendicular to it, clear to the
   hole in the center of the casting:
   [cid:6120ddab-d108-4965-b435-5e0e23b1745c at namprd03.prod.outlook.com]
   It would be absolutely lethal to ever put this back on a car. It's cast
   iron so can't be welded meaning it can't be repaired.
   I am loathe to throw any Pantera part into the trash but I am
   struggling to come up with any possible use for this?
   I welcome your ideas!
   Mike
   Sent from my iPad
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