Bell Housing question

What year of Pantera, Kitchen-guy? Early pushbutton Panteras with the transition ZF used a rough-appearing sand-cast bellhousing with two small access holes, while all others with the 5DS 25/2 ZF used a die-cast bellhousing with a single larger access hole.

Thanks Bosswrench,
It is the latter, from a 1974 having the single large access hole.

Still would appreciate a close up photo of an original unpainted bell housing from a 1974.

Vince, my Patera's engine compartment (including the ZF) is a bit dirty/greasy. Its not a show car. I can photograph it tomorrow if you want. However, if you're looking for a paint to match the original finish, I believe Eastwood's "Alumi-Blast" paint will be a very close match (to a clean ZF ).

I got a '73 which is not painted. Want a picture of that on macro? (tomorrow)

Thanks for your replies Doug & George,
Doug, that would be very much appreciated, I am looking for the OEM casting surface appearance.

Here's a couple of shots. Sorry for the dust. That's just from sitting over the winter. Dusty here.

Hope this helps.

Another from under the left header.

Thanks so much Doug, these help a great deal!
Vince

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Originally posted by George P:
... However, if you're looking for a paint to match the original finish, I believe Eastwood's "Alumi-Blast" paint will be a very close match (to a clean ZF ).

Eastwood's Aluma-Blast: