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Thanks, you guys are Awesome!!
You have pretty much confirmed what I suspected.
George, you hit the nail on the head. Keep it as stock as possible. Although it has been sitting, this is a very clean pantera, to the point that I was going to feel guilty making any changes other than what is needed for safety and reliability (and paint). Thanks to you, and no problem moving the post. I think you even corrected some of my poor gramer, Cool! Wink
Scott, thanks for the kind words regarding the work I have done on my other cars. These cars have a huge amount of potential and character, it is nice to be able to bring that out of the car for others to see. I'll be calling and ordering a set of those Camero mirrors for my wide body here soon. They will fit that car well.
Mark, "investment-grade" is a pretty high standard in my book. This car has "investment-grade" potential and I see clearly now, that is were it has to go.
Garth, I'm taking as many photos as I can, every step of the way.
Mark, (DeMopuar) I agree, that is where I was begining to question what mods I should do. I have done Jag's, was big on Mopars for many years, currently finishing a 66 vette, all to bone stock spec's. Pantera folk seem to be a little more open to mods, but this car ultimatly needs to stay original as possible.
Mikael, I agree with your thinking. My pantera, the one I am building for myself is a wide body conversion with a 408 stroker, it is going to be pretty wild. But the yellow 73, is just too clean to mess with.
I will clean it up, Paint as needed, do the mechanical mods to make it reliable and safe while keeping is as stock and original as possible.

Thanks again, you guys know these cars better than anybody and I value your thoughts and opinions.
Best
Jay
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