quote:Originally posted by Bosswrench:
A couple of owners have been sufficiently annoyed by the stock wipers to modify their Panteras. The first mounted a single central mount wiper, similar to racing cars. He said it was the single biggest most messy mod he'd ever attempted. Incidently, he owned a tool-and-die shop at the time. Ultimately successful but the cowl is of such thin steel, he got panel-flex that required significant reinforcement and several other things.
The other Pantera was seen at the 2009 Reno Fun Rally; the entire windshield, cowl and hood (and maybe the rear of both front fenders) were reworked to produce modern looking 'hidden' wipers. Looked beautiful but I was scared to ask what the bodywork cost! I think Wilkinson's shop was involved. I've never personally been that annoyed by a design feature to spend that much money or effort to change it!
The bulkhead bubble is worse and more complicated to do.
The wipers are much simpler by comparison.
I had the grills out before without breaking anything.
I dont rember how though and I'm concerned that was just blind luck?