Reply to "Wayne's GT5-S rebuild"

Well, well, well. Sadly, I've not had the opportunity to stay current with this forum due to family issues. But I just finished reading all 18 pages of this thread and studying the photos. Most impressive, Kirk, but I'm not at all surprised.

Having known you now for close to 30 years, and seeing examples of your design and fab work in many different Pantera's, you never cease to amaze me, my friend. I can still distinctly recall following the build of "The Black Car" eons ago, with the all-aluminum Donovan engine. After we trailered it to Vegas for the National Convention and you finally unloaded it, there was a crowd around that car for the ENTIRE weekend. Owners were amazed at the unique design of your components, as well as the overall build quality. That was a great weekend...and our non-stop drive back in the red car still brings back fond memories.

Although I'm not familiar with the vehicle in this thread, the parts featured further showcase your creative originality and attention to detail. To all the other forum members, I hope you will have the opportunity to see this vehicle, or at least some of the unique parts from it. Only then, will you fully appreciate the quality of this work.

After nearly 35 years of owning my '74, it has finally gone on to another owner - and I know "me mate" Gary will take good care of it. Fortunatley, I have many photographs to reminisce over. All the best, Kirk. Take care.

Pete