Switched to this thread from previous "Production Data" thread. The plan is to refurb both the exterior and the motor of 69 Goose 8MA642 (wouldn't call it a restoration). Will include pulling majority of components and have them cleaned/hot tanked/painted/chromed/etc or replaced if necessary, and replacing cam/lifters/pushrods to better accommodate Boss 302 with IDA Webers performance. Headers may be a bridge too far since the frame mod for the motor leaves very little room to route headers...Read More...

Mark your calendars now for 26 - 29 September 2024 (I am including travel days) for our 3rd Annual event at Inde Motorsports Ranch! Last year we had a great turnout from POCA Members all over the USA. It was an awesome event, and this one will be even bigger and better! Track day on the best track in Arizona Hospitality events including a dinner (hosted by the track) Wine Tasting Drive to historic Tombstone, AZ Super Awesome Fun Plan to bring out your car for a full day of "on-track" time.Read More...

Does anyone have the ability to 3D print, or have a good contact? I'm looking for a small piece to fit in my ash tray cutout to mount switches, about 2-7/8 x 4-3/8 x 1/2 in black plastic. I have 2D AutoCAD drawing, but I don't have the ability to create a 3D printer ready drawing. I've attached a lame photo of a drawing.Read More...

...Make them Clever! Here's a few of My Favorites. I have 100's of them. Post Only Your Best! I'll start this off with these... "NO sword cuts as Deep, as the Ingratitude of a Thankless Child!" "When You Pay Peanuts...You end up Hiring a Bunch of Monkeys" "Those who drive slower than You, are Idiots...Those who drive Faster are Maniacs" "Those who Live in Glass Houses...Shouldn't Throw Stones!" 'Let He (She) who is with-out Sin, Cast the First Stone" "How do You Expect Your Dream to come...Read More...

Hello Pantera International! My name is Matt, another newbie with a '71 basket case, 2060, and looking like I'll be following in the footsteps of #4164. I had the distinct pleasure of having Mike Drew go through most of the boxes with me two days after I got it home! Scott from OCP also stopped by to oversee some of the fun.. Thought I'd ask if anyone has put their Pantera on a rotisserie to work on it? Pros and cons of doing that? Underside has surface rust but passed the screwdriver and...Read More...

The interior on my 1972 Pantera is original… no question about! You sit down and a cloud of foam dust is exiting the seat cushion left and right where the seat back is attached…and the seat vinyl is not prepared to stretch anymore it will rip if you sit in with a spirited motion! The glue holding the vinyl on the tunnel covers covering the heater box decided to be sticky but refuses to hold anything.. somebody decided to put loudspeaker holes in the door panels and those previous mentioned...Read More...

Ford blue shop decor.Read More...

I was eyeballing this mod for quite some time now and I always came up with “if someone accidentally bumps my car I will be grateful I didn’t do the bumper mod… it’s the smart thing to do/not to do”… We had to take the bumpers of for some other work and OMG that thing is heavy… and the mounting struts are even heavier… and all this BEHIND the rear axle…. i just couldn’t help myself…L - Bumper is gone and instead I opted for 2 useless but much much lighter pieces of fiberglass! And I think it...Read More...

A friend of mine is looking for a car. If you have been considering selling your car, please pm me and we can chat. He is a serious buyer with cash waiting. I am certain he has the cash because he keeps showing it to me trying to buy my car with it. He is interested in a nice quiet sale for a well sorted car, and travel is an option for the right car. Interested in an updated performance car but will consider all. Please pm me for a friendly chat about your car. Thanks, Paul...Read More...

The tank is out of the car. Upon inspection I found a rust patch at the bottom of the tank. The photo below was taken through the opening for the filler neck (the neck is removed). I have a hand held sand blaster and I am thinking of extending its outlet with a tube and shooting the rust with walnut shell. Another option might be Evapo-Rust but it will likely leave some crud in that area. I am looking for insight and/or ideas for getting this fixed. Thank you.Read More...

Some of you have already seen pics of the model I built… well now it happens on the real machine…. (this is the color I really intended) After fixing the yellow Imperfections it’s onto the ….. GREEN….Read More...

I'm replacing the passenger B panel, I need advice on how it separates from the outer rocker panel. Any help is appreciated.Read More...

The original seat track rollers are flattened out and I want to remove them and replace them but I’m not sure how to get them out. I have the track slid as far one way as they will go so one of the rollers is as close to the outside as possible but it seems like I need to get something in there to pull them out but there doesn’t seem to be much room. Any suggestions for how to remove them? Thanks!Read More...

Does anyone know the piston diameter of the OEM front brake calipers? Thank you for the answer.Read More...

All 4 of my side marker light housings are warped. This has been bothering me for a long time and I'm going to try again to resolve. They all have a sagging hourglass shape. I bought another set that were supposedly nice but they were also warped. Anybody know if someone is 3d printing these?Read More...

I would like to introduce myself. My name is Stephan and living in Yardley, PA. Being the proud owner of a 1972 Pantera, #4164 which I acquired in December 2023. The car was accidentally found on craigslist while looking for something completely different. Located in upstate NY, the previous owner disassembled the car and was planning on fully restoring it before he became very ill and had to abandon the project. Being an aviation engineer he was meticulous in planning out the project and...Read More...

Went to the first car show of the season at Ruby’s in WhittierRead More...

Dear members, I own a 1974 Pantera ,vin 6262 , first delivered in Wisconson. There is a discussion with a friend about the actual horsepower on this car,in the literature I read it is equiped with a 330 hp engine,other sources say it is a 265 hp engine... Any comments...? Best regards, Peter Geurts, BelgiumRead More...

i have the rather stripping from wilkinson and my front hood won't close, no more adjustment. any ideas on how to flatten it? heat gun? any other weather stripping work?Read More...

Hi friends, I’ve decided to look for a new home for 2814. I’m making room in the garage for a new ride. I bought this car in 2017, sourced from this very forum. It was a California car, with a restoration completed in 2016. The restoration included an engine rebuild, QA1 coilovers, bushings, clutch, pressure plate, throwout bearing, shifter, switches, steering wheel, brakes, carpets, seats, alternator, Fluidyne radiator, Spaal fans, u-joints, starter, hoses, water pipes, windshield, wiper...Read More...

What is the correct oil temperature sender for a Pantera GT5 (280°F gauge)? Also, what thread size is it?Read More...

One of the studs on the rear sway bar mount is snapped off. I need your suggestions for fixing this. Thanks in advance.Read More...