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dad210VIN #4374

well after wanting a Pantera since I was 10 years old I have one
-very suprised at how nice of shape it is, 30k on odometer and most everything looks original from what my novice eyes/mind can tell, was last registered in 1984
-climbed around for 6 hours today
-got the fuel tank plug out (as per suggestions on the site!!) and took out 15 gallons of nasty fuel, tank looks very good, will need to look better with my scope tomorrow
-going to change fluids, replace fuel pump and fuel lines
-going to check out brakes, clutch and bearings and start driving soon hopefully
-have two issues
1) passenger window is down, and won't go up, makes noise but doesn't move
2) wheel locks and now key, oh boy

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6/16/148:51 PM

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72panterasteveMember

Congrats! I have had my '72 since '82 and they are a lot of fun!

re: The window - probably the factory nylon drive gear is broken - upgrade it to a brass gear. They are on ebay all the time and not expensive.

Steve

6/16/149:26 PM

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steeler#6791

Looks neat (Pictures are bit small for me?)
I agree with the nylon gear, try a cold chisel or center punch for the wheel locks - good luck.

6/16/149:58 PM

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rockyMember

On the window, if you have the little crank in your toolkit, you can first try pulling out the plug in the door panel and trying to get the window to move up using the manual crank method.

If the gear is broken, it won't work, but if the window is only jammed, maybe you can get it loose.

Better to try the least intrusive method first.

Good Luck -

Rocky

6/16/1410:09 PM

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parapanteraIf you can't fix it with a hammer.....you have an electrical problem.

For the wheels, buy some cheep impact sockets that you can HAMMER fit over the outside diameter of the lock, then remove with a rachet.

6/16/1410:31 PM

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garth66"When speed is the only thing that counts"

Congrats! Now here's a list of a few other things to take a look at once you tackle the items you already mentioned.
http://www.banzairunnerpantera...chinfo_bestfixes.htm

Cheers!
Garth

6/17/146:00 AM

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quickittyMember

Glad to hear no major suprises.
Do you think that is original paint? or can you tell if it was another color. Usually if there is a color change you can see the original color under the dash, most people do not bother to repaint the dash support. Another area is that is good to check is behind the seats just at the corner of the bulk head.

6/17/141:18 PM

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dad210VIN #4374

great link garth66, will do those, Quickitty it does look like original paint, I will check areas you mentioned, after looking yesterday in full sun if it a repaint it is a very good one

6/17/142:29 PM

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dad210VIN #4374

still need to look at paint better, but did get my locking lug nuts off, see the picture of what I made, worked 1st time (ok I admit I got lucky)

6/20/143:37 AM

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