HELP!!! I have a pantera but dont know what to do with it.

My condolences to you and your family on the loss of your father, Italian Man.

Michael

First of all, very sorry to hear about your father... At the least, you'll think of him when you work on or drive that car...

Where are you now? My suggestion would be for someone qualified to take a look at the car and tell you what would be needed to get it on the road again. If it has been sitting for years, it may in fact cost a fortune to bring back to life as more or less everything will need to be replaced - brake lines, hoses, tires, engine, etc. If it is simply a matter of plugging the engine and transmission back in, then that is a different matter. Someone with more experience with Panteras may be able to help here.

They will also know where to look to see if there is hidden rust - something that can be extremely expensive to fix.

If you tell us where you live, perhaps there is someone nearby who could stop by and give you a hand... (Pantera people tend to do that a lot...)

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Charlie McCall
1985 DeTomaso Pantera GT5-S #9375
"Raising Pantera Awareness across Europe"
http://briefcase.yahoo.com/gt5s_1985

Also..My condolences to you and your family..Did
your father know any of us? did we know him?
Tell us more? Thanks! Rob http://www.pantera.go.cc

right now i live in texas (dallas/ft.worth regoin) and im moving (me my mother and sister) to california (where my other sister is) and we are moving to an area called tierrasanta. Also i talked to a friend of mine who works at Goodyear and he is getting me new dunlop tires (cool looking ones ) also he told me that the engine needed to be flushed and some new parts are needed, such as a new flywheel. also my fathers name is Michael Stratton if u know him. Thanks

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the italian man

IF you tell me the last 4 digits of the VIN, there might be info in the Pantera registry.

Chuck http://geocities.com/provamo72/

I don't know your dad but maybe someone on here will recognize the name? if you want to send me or Chuck some pictures that we can get posted so the people on here can see what were talking about that would be good. I would think that the SD. CA. area club members would help you get your project on the road.and i would contact them when you arrive in CA.The tires sound like a good start and the transaxel goes back easy too! If this car has a Texas title (or other) i think you will have to get it running before CA. will issue a title but i'm not sure so find out? call this guy

(San Diego Panteras
Bill Hohnhorst, President (619) 461-5039) THIS PLACE( pantera international) is also a good source of info i'm sure PI has some SD members that
will give you a hand w/the project keep us up to date and let us know what Bill says!

There are several Pantera owners in the DFW area. The monthly meeting is coming up this Tuesday. Usually held at Logan's Roadhouse in Lewisville starting at 5:00 I think. I'll update the post shortly after I can confirm that. If you can, come out and join us.

It's Tony Romas in Lewisville 7pm. The tabs on me if you can make it.

thx,
Gene Orr

sorry i couldnt make it to the meeting but anyway the new tires are coming in this weekend and ill give bill a call about the car see what he thinks about it. also thankyou all for the help. by the way how can i tell if its a 71 or 72? my mom isnt sure...

victor

also ill get the vin to u as soon as possible...

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the italian man

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Hey everyone here is the VIN # THPNLU02151
also i keep trying to call bill but his line is always busy... anyway the new tires on the pantera look great! well see what u can do with the VIN thanks

vic

Vic
this is from the Dr Tomaso registry.......original dealer Colonial L/M (Atlanta Ga.) Stratton purchased car new for $10,250 currently has high capacity ac compressor high volume radiator, updated fans and motor's updated brake master cyl. holley carb! (WoW YOUR DAD WAS THE ORIGINAL OWNER COOL!)

Vic
i have more! i went to eat dinner.....looks like the car was built in 10/71 is blue and was in California? all this comes from the De Tomaso Registry printed back in 1994 (new one is long over due) but your car is in it! Don't have another # for Bill
CALLING ANY AND ALL SD/CA. PANTERA PEOPLE Vic and this car is coming your way so give this guy some help!

i could have told u that he was the origional owner... but anyway yes please any1 willing to help me please speak up!!! Robert thankyou for all your help. also where are you located? in San diego? if so id like to meet with u and thankyou for all your help. also can u give me your email address so i can send u some pictures of the car? mine is Italianman6287@yahoo.com Thanks again

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the italian man

Vic
i am in Boise Idaho as i write this but on the way to the airport flying to Arizona ( in an hour) then some time sunday we are going to drive to San Clemente Ca. my wife and i would make a side trip down to SD. to visit and see what u got?
our AZ # is 623.374.5474 i will no doubt be going to SD to visit my friend Tommy during our visit.. glad i could offer some info
about your car, hope it help's Also no computer after i send this so call AZ Rob......http://www.pantera.go.cc

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Originally posted by RoBeRt:
Vic
i have more! i went to eat dinner.....looks like the car was built in 10/71 is blue and was in California? all this comes from the De Tomaso Registry printed back in 1994 (new one is long over due) but your car is in it! Don't have another # for Bill
CALLING ANY AND ALL SD/CA. PANTERA PEOPLE Vic and this car is coming your way so give this guy some help!

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Robert

Would you be able to check the registry for #1683

Thanks

If the car is still in the Dallas area I could come by and tell you what you may be getting into. The stuf you should be getting into.
???
Johnny

yes my car is in the dallas area until the 22nd or so. you can call me and we could arange a visit (817)692-0247 or just email me italianman6287@yahoo.com

vic

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the italian man

Vic,

I left for Cali on Tuesday missed your call. Get with me once you get moved!!

Madguy,

1683: 1971 Model, 6/71 body build date, no motor num listed but 1682 is 00524. Color black, owned by Bob Horwitz in CA.
(As of my 1994/1998 Registry)

Everyone SHOULD buy a copy of this registry !

Having your car listed is VERY worthy !

Chuck

thanks Chuck

Anybody out there know Bob Horwitz?

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Originally posted by Chuck Melton:
Madguy,

1683: 1971 Model, 6/71 body build date, no motor num listed but 1682 is 00524. Color black, owned by Bob Horwitz in CA.
(As of my 1994/1998 Registry)

Everyone SHOULD buy a copy of this registry !

Having your car listed is VERY worthy !

Chuck

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would you mind telling me where to buy a registry

i want to thank every1 for helping i am putting together a video of the restoration process unfortunatrly there was a change of plans and the car wont b in san diego until my texas house sells... that taked a while.. so anyway i will post a link to get the video as soon as the car is done thanks

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the italian man

Vic,

You called but did not leave a number!!

Way to go stud!

Call me back with the digits!!

Johnny

same #! 817 692-0247

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the italian man

Vic
were back! call Sharon @619-742-1374 she is a De Tomaso (goose) girl, our friend and a person i would trust for local SD pantera info. she has been around a long time and knows the area..we just seen her this weekend and she said it's ok to give you this # take care! Rob n Dale in the ho..... Idaho! http://www.pantera.go.cc

ok ill give her a call thanks alot guys

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the italian man

Vic,

I will call soon. Just got back from vacation and playing catch up!

alright but i JUST got a new cell phone... (858)945-7659

also dont call from... 8:30am-410pm your time (school... ) unless its a weekend... ill talk to u later bro cya

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the italian man