Peter, I have installed spacers on cars before with good success. Never on a pantera and never more than 1". As I see it you will need at least 2" spacers to make it look properly. If you install spacers that do not require the factory studs to be replaced it should work. Please keep in mind I have had success I don't race with them only street use.
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