Reply to "Should I buy this Pantera?"

You're better off with a show car, nothing will break again once you fix it the first time :-)
(Did I say that?)

3000.00 to 5,000.00 to go through the ZF
5000.00+ for a Motor
1000.00 for updated radiator, fans & cooling
3000.00+ for Interior
3000.00+ for wheels & tires
5000.00+ for body work & paint
3000.00+ for brakes & suspension(upgraded)
5000.00+ for upgrades & fixes to A/C, window gears & motors, streering box & rack, headlights, various electric motors, lights, switches, wiring, powder coating & jet hot coatings, clutch, flywheel, motor mounts, etc, etc, etc, etc, etc, etc, etc....

Then there's rust repairs if needed....

And.....then there's labor if you are paying someone else to do the work. Big $$$

It adds up quicker than you can begin to imagine. Just go into with your eyes WIDE open, know that it's going to take many months if not years to complete and you'll spend MORE than you planned.

If you think I'm kidding, start pricing parts...

But when your done, you'll love it and it will all be worth the time & effort you put into it.

If you want something to drive, buy one that has had most of the work and upgrades done. You'll probably be better off in the long run and a lot less fustrated unless time and money doesn't matter to you.


[QUOTE]I want it to be a driver, not a show car. I will not do a frame-off restoration.