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Dude, have you read the Pantera story on the forum home page? The cowboy from hell wrote this:

Cooling system improvements, electronic ignitions, 17 inch "Campagnolo Clone" wheels, modern gas filled shock absorbers, charging system and air conditioning system upgrades, GTS exhaust systems, aftermarket steering wheels and improved seating are modifications that are universally sought by the discerning Pantera shopper.

I think the wanker left a few things out, but that's a pretty good list. Paint jobs and body work are the most expensive thing to have done, so if you can find a Pantera that has had a bare metal resto & paint job in the color you like, you are bucks ahead. Don't even worry about the motor, once you buy a car, just call the dudes at MME and buy their 540 horsepower 408 Cleveland crate motor, that's a no brainer dude. An improved cooling system is a must have. The stock seats bite, since it sounds like you want to drive your car, plan on better seats, or buy a car that already has them. 17 inch wheels are old school, and the stock 15 inch wheels blow. Some 20 inch rear wheels and 18 inch front wheels like the wheels on the cowboy from hell's car are slammin'. There are some threads with recommendations for suspension modifications in the chassis forum.

A Pantera with a 540 horsepower motor and 20 inch rear wheels/18 inch front wheels, now thats spaghetti with BALLS.

Have fun shopping for your Pantera.

Reaper