One suggestion is get real familiar with Mike Dailey's website http://www.panteraplace.com
Pay special attention to:http://www.panteraplace.com/page58.htm and http://www.panteraplace.com/page57.htm
Right now there appears to be a bargain on e-bay. Are you anywhere near New York? Or maybe someone on the deTomaso list could look at it for you. You may want to check this out. If this is a decent, solid car it may be worth adjusting your timetable. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=2479038136&category=6057
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