[DeTomaso] What good is a cracked upright?

[MICHAEL DREW]

Julian,

It’s definitely a crack that runs all the way around the back side so it’s cracked clean through.  Top photo shows the back side of the upright and lower photo shows the front. 

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Mike

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> On Oct 16, 2021, at 07:03, Julian Kift <julian_kift at hotmail.com> wrote:
>    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
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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:
> [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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