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Did this car start life as a wide body or was it a conversion?
hi detom, car is a conversion, 74L model...............DAVE
Great job Dave! Ive been watching your progress. Ain't it great!
Very nice work youve done there. The amount of work you have put into it shows.
What did you use to paint the ZF (I'm assuming it's paint)?
thanx,
John
thanx,
John
Where can I find one of those magic cans of Gunk? The car looks great!
Your before and after shots are amazing.
Your original GT5 Campys looked really nice...except they were colored pimp-gold.
Which wheels did end up with?
Great work!
Your original GT5 Campys looked really nice...except they were colored pimp-gold.
Which wheels did end up with?
Great work!
Wow! That is truly a work of art. I can't wait to listen in as you start her up!
Fantastic did you use paint on the ZF and intake or is it the magic can. A little more details please Rob6145
Dave, what a fantastic job you're doing. Every detail looks really nicely resolved. Right down to the blue paint between the fins on the cast valve covers. Please post some more (and larger) pics so we can keep drooling! Thanks for sharing.
johnny, i used eastwoods alumablast paint, i have used eastwood coatings for a long time, and have always been happy with the results....................DAVEquote:Originally posted by JohnnyAlki:
What did you use to paint the ZF (I'm assuming it's paint)?
thanx,
John
.........hey rob,i used eastwood ALUMABLAST on the ZF, and the intake is natural aluminum...........DAVEquote:Originally posted by rob6145:
Fantastic did you use paint on the ZF and intake or is it the magic can. A little more details please Rob6145
.........art, this has always been a closely guarded SECRET , but i will share it with all my friends here on the board,...............it can be purchased at any of our beloved vendors.........for the bargain price of around 10K, you get the GUNK, and $9,997.00 in parts. just apply with alittle elbow grease,blood, sweat and tears....................its really GREAT STUFF!!!quote:Originally posted by Art Stephens:
Where can I find one of those magic cans of Gunk? The car looks great!
................thanx.........DAVEquote:Originally posted by JK:
Your before and after shots are amazing.
Your original GT5 Campys looked really nice...except they were colored pimp-gold.
Which wheels did end up with?...JK, i sold the wheels to roland jaeckel in germany,....i bought the kodiaks in 17x13 and 17x10, VERY NICE wheels..............DAVE
Great work!
Dave,
What prepwork was involved with the alumablast? It really looks fantastic.
thanx,
John
What prepwork was involved with the alumablast? It really looks fantastic.
thanx,
John
Nice, very clean, love the color
Very well done !
quote:Originally posted by JohnnyAlki:
Dave,
What prepwork was involved with the alumablast? It really looks fantastic.
thanx,..........johnny, while the ZF was out, i pressure washed it to remove any heavy dirt and grease, i then media blastes it(very CAREFULLY masking any and all openings into trans!), after that i washed the trans down with clean water and detergent, then blew all the water off with compressed air, this gave me a nice clean surface for the paint to adhere to, ...alumablast is available in pints or aerosol, i used aerosol (3-4coats), goes on smooth and even, and its very easy to touch up, i chose not to clear it, (i prefer the matte finish over shiny) i then replaced side cover and pan gaskets,safety wired it and detailed it with eastwoods underhood black, all the stainless hardware is from HALL pantera..........hope this helps...........DAVE
John
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Dave,
It helps A LOT. I'm going to do this to mine and I only hope that it comes out as good as yours. Congrats and thanx for the advice.
John
It helps A LOT. I'm going to do this to mine and I only hope that it comes out as good as yours. Congrats and thanx for the advice.
John
Very nice. Beautiful color. Looking forward to pictures when its done. Noticed your dogbone air cleaner. I have one with blue filter elements. Interested in a swap?
Great looking. Would love to see more photos.
Gary
Gary
THANX guys, i really appreciate all the positive comments!!!,this board has been VERY HELPFUL in every aspect of this restoration, LOTS of great people here ! i'm very ANXIOUS to get this car finished!!!..........i added a couple more pics.............more to come.............THANX AGAIN..................DAVE
Very nice .... I like the car also ...... and I like those metal flairs ... did you hang them ???? I just got mine UPS ...
Ron
Ron
ron, unfortunately the flares are fiberglass,they were on the car when i bought it., .................did you buy steel?
Damm Nice !
quote:Originally posted by 1Quik72:
before and after.....
HI DAVE. Look's great when is the un-vailing? Anxious to see! JOHN K.
The car looks GREAT! I luv the color, great job!
WOW very nice! I have been following all your pics and you are to be commended, very very nice. Looking forward to pics of it done. I hope mine turns out as nice..
quote:Very nice .... I like the car also ...... and I like those metal flairs ... did you hang them ???? I just got mine UPS ...
Ron, Which vendor did you end up getting your flares from? I'd be appreciative of any feed back on quality, fit etc. As of yet I still haven't replaced the set I returned on grounds of poor quality.
Thanks,
Julian
I went with Precision Pro Formance .. since I asked him for a set w while ago and its not like me to reneg on a deal. They came wrapped nicely in a big box .... I havent fit them yet so I cant say ... but for me it shouldnt be a problem.
But I will let you know and post some pics ... if I'm even going to put them on the car ??? If I go with a GR3 Build ... they will not get used.
But I will let you know and post some pics ... if I'm even going to put them on the car ??? If I go with a GR3 Build ... they will not get used.
OK Dave! Your Pantera is looking beautiful.
cowboy from hell
cowboy from hell
.........HEY JOHN,.....if i KICK ASS on the car this winter, i WILL be at BALD HILL next summer!!!!.........GREAT to hear from you...............DAVEquote:Originally posted by JOHN KAZLO:
HI DAVE. Look's great when is the un-vailing? Anxious to see! JOHN K.
Awesome Dave! The car looks great!
Mark 6808
Mark 6808
Do you have any majic gunk left???
How is this project going? I haven't seen a post for a while or am I in the wrong place? Your car looks like it is turning out very nice.
Brooke
Brooke
Brooke, i took a break from the car for awhile, kinda lost my motivation..........my father was very ill this past year sadly he passed away last week...........he was a good man and a GREAT FATHER.....i miss him very much................as for the Pantera, currently working on upholstery,.(my wife and i are doing it ourselves),I should have complete interior installed in the next couple of weeks, then onto brakes and suspension, i will post more photos very soon..................THANX for your interest.............DAVE
Spectacular!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dave,
I am very sorry to hear about your loss.
My condolences to you and your family.
I am very sorry to hear about your loss.
My condolences to you and your family.