[DeTomaso] Seeking engine cover wisdom and knowledge

[MICHAEL DREW]

Larry,

I can’t offer specifics but I seem to recall that early PreL and later PreL screens differed in front-to-back length.  I assume the Ford parts book would reveal where the cutoff is between them?

I know L-models (both inside and outside fill) are completely different, and GT5 and later are different again. 

Mike 

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> On Sep 5, 2022, at 20:18, Larry Finch via DeTomaso <detomaso at server.detomasolist.com> wrote:
> 
> ….rolling eyes…..
> 
> Series one, series 2, series 3, serial numbers, are all very interesting.
> 
> What I need to know is were the side covers manufactured in different lengths?
> 
> NOTHING in any Ford publication or vendor website answers that question.
> 
> Larry 
> 
> Sent from me using a magic, handheld electronic gizmo. 
> 
>> On Sep 5, 2022, at 6:06 PM, Mike Drew <MikeLDrew at aol.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Larry,
>> 
>> Look at the verbiage in the Ford parts book. From memory, I think it says ‘from serial XXXX to yyyy’ and etc?
>> 
>> Mike 
>> 
>> Sent from my iPad
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>>>> On Sep 5, 2022, at 19:57, Larry Finch via DeTomaso <detomaso at server.detomasolist.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Yes, Mike, I have been to the parts book. It confirms there were at least three different “series” of engine cover systems. And if all you’re looking for is numbers, then it is a great resource.
>>> 
>>> When you click on the individual numbers you can get a part price but in most cases there is no image. 
>>> 
>>> what I am seeking is personal knowledge that can translate those numbers into practical information.
>>> 
>>> I know there were two different lengths of the all-screen center cover, because both of those are in my garage. 
>>> 
>>> I …..assume….. that means there were side covers with different lengths. The parts book obviously does not contain such detailed information.   
>>> 
>>> That is what I am trying to get information on, as I do not wish to buy a side cover that is incorrect for the short center screen. 
>>> 
>>> Larry 
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