Check out the completed front calipers and ZF. Moving right along. 351 next. Alot of other details sorted and completed. Steve has alot of energy.
Dave # 3463
The 351 is just about complete. Great news to see the 4 bolt main motor! Front suspension and brakes are completed and on the car. More, More, More to follow...
Dave # 3463
Dave # 3463
Dave,
your car is beautiful, Are you actually going to drive it or just eat off of it!
your car is beautiful, Are you actually going to drive it or just eat off of it!
Just beyond words Dave. Love it. TO ME, you've created a 'better', more practical, more interesting Ford GT. Park 'em side-by-side and see.
The awe-inspiring, enduring "copy of nothing" Pantera or the "reinterpreted" GT40?
I wouldn't turn either one down, but your work here is significantly more unique. Wonderful job.
The awe-inspiring, enduring "copy of nothing" Pantera or the "reinterpreted" GT40?
I wouldn't turn either one down, but your work here is significantly more unique. Wonderful job.
No, No, No food in my car... I will drive it, look at it and probably clean it alot...
Adams, Thanks for the kind words. My vision of my Pantera started about 35 years ago. I have had alot of time (and cars inbetween to think about it).
Sharing my vision and desire for something different is my friend Steve Julius (AZ POCA Member). Without his tireless effort, artistry and craftmanship # 3463 would just be another restored Pantera. I look forward to my 0 mile car and the vision completed. A continued thank you to Steve!
Dave # 3463
Adams, Thanks for the kind words. My vision of my Pantera started about 35 years ago. I have had alot of time (and cars inbetween to think about it).
Sharing my vision and desire for something different is my friend Steve Julius (AZ POCA Member). Without his tireless effort, artistry and craftmanship # 3463 would just be another restored Pantera. I look forward to my 0 mile car and the vision completed. A continued thank you to Steve!
Dave # 3463
Dave the car is really coming along! Steve must be working his tail off! But doing what you enjoy is the best retirement plan that I can think of. My hat is off to Steve! And I know that you will enjoy the end result.
With the 351 completed, the rear suspension & brakes are next. Many thanks to Steve, AZ Powdercoat, HPC and Summit Racing.
Dave # 4363
Dave # 4363
Engine bay progress. More to go including rear suspension, etc. etc.
Dave # 3463
Dave # 3463
SOOOO... when will you finally start working on that car?!?!
Wow. The engine bay looks fantastic. Have you test fired it? Keep us updated, such a great project you're on. I'm glad you're supporting the economy for the rest of us!
Great going Dave.
Wow. The engine bay looks fantastic. Have you test fired it? Keep us updated, such a great project you're on. I'm glad you're supporting the economy for the rest of us!
Great going Dave.
With the rear suspension completed the car is now almost ready to roll. Steve has worked so hard that I gave him today off (right Steve?).
Dave # 3463
Dave # 3463
I can't imagine the amount of monies you have spent on this.
I wish I had that kinda cash to spend on my car.
Tom
I wish I had that kinda cash to spend on my car.
Tom
Great stuff Dave. Car is a beauty.
Addtional progress in the engine bay. Steve has continued to amaze me with his knowledge, craftsmanship and detail.
...plus, he's fun to hang around...
Dave # 3463
...plus, he's fun to hang around...
Dave # 3463
VERY NIIICE!
One day my car will get redone, saving my nickles and dimes.
One day my car will get redone, saving my nickles and dimes.
Check out the pedal set. Ultimate pedals and a custom fab'd dead pedal for the left foot. Reall looks sharp. Can't wait to get my feet on them...
Cooling system drains. High quality 316 stainless fittings welded into the stainless cooling tubes. Petcocks are powdercoated black.
Nice touches!
Dave # 3463
Hey Yellow 72 > # 3468 > produced at the same time as mine!
Cooling system drains. High quality 316 stainless fittings welded into the stainless cooling tubes. Petcocks are powdercoated black.
Nice touches!
Dave # 3463
Hey Yellow 72 > # 3468 > produced at the same time as mine!
Exhaust is ready for HPC Coating. My system is completely one-off. Precision ProFormance's Euro GTS Headers (2.0" pipe and 2.25" collectors) to 2.25" custom fabricated pipes to fit my car into gutted cans with gutted tips. My version of "Louder Mind Train" only it looks like stock.
Loud is good...
Dave # 3463
Loud is good...
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More progress on the front of the car. Fluidyne cover installed. The grille was R&R'd and with the new Isis logo my car has all Euro lenses and badges. Badges, we don't need no stinkin' badges > except the Isis front grille logo...
Dave # 3463
Dave # 3463
Dam Dave...Just got done taking a good look at your pics, nice work, very clean. If 3463 ever goes up for sale, I'm buying it. Can not wait to see it in person someday soon.
I just looked at the pics also - nice fat hi res images I just got from Dave. The guy who is doing the work definitely knows his stuff. His shop is real clean - just like his work. Dave, is he a Pantera expert or is he learning on yours?
Hey Shotgun, so you're in line to buy # 3463 1st?
David, my friend Steve Julius is an AZ POCA member. His unbelievable restorations do include # 4357 (his 1972 L) which he sold earlier this year; 2 Gullwings (1 pulled 2nd @ Pebble Beach) and 1 roadster > MBZ. 4 Ferraris (including his pristine & redone 1986 328GTS), 1 Aston Martin, some other cars and soon to include # 3463. He's amazing.
Dave # 3463
David, my friend Steve Julius is an AZ POCA member. His unbelievable restorations do include # 4357 (his 1972 L) which he sold earlier this year; 2 Gullwings (1 pulled 2nd @ Pebble Beach) and 1 roadster > MBZ. 4 Ferraris (including his pristine & redone 1986 328GTS), 1 Aston Martin, some other cars and soon to include # 3463. He's amazing.
Dave # 3463
Dave, it is SO CLOSE looking! An estimate of 'due date' or do we not discuss such things? It is gorgeous beyond words and to think I got your 'throwaway' wheels out of the deal! I'm flattered, my car is honored, and I bet my payment for them lasted like, oh, 25 minutes?
Such a beauty. Hope you'll record the engine when you fire it up and let us hear it. Have fun!
Such a beauty. Hope you'll record the engine when you fire it up and let us hear it. Have fun!
AC Condenser painted Porsche Artic Silver and clearcoated. Shroud chromed, polished acorn nuts holding the fan which has been walnut shelled, polished stainless buttonheads for the shroud and more...
Dave #3463
Dave #3463
Is the 'stock' fan capable of pulling enough air through that condenser? Not a pick by any means, just given all the remarkable upgrades, a question as to effectiveness.
Looking awesome as usual!
Looking awesome as usual!
The car is looking amazing.
Arizona is supposed to be beautiful but damn, can you let the kids play outside with all them leathal critters crawling around?
Will
Arizona is supposed to be beautiful but damn, can you let the kids play outside with all them leathal critters crawling around?
Will
quote:AC Condenser painted Porsche Artic Silver and clearcoated.
It has always been my understanding, read in numerous articles over the years, that radiators/condensers require, if painted at all, a special thin formula paint. The thinking goes, that to use a regular paint, and then in this case, to add another layer of clear would seem to inhibit the heat transfer properties of the fins and to also decrease the air flow passage size available between the tubes/fins.
I will be interested to hear if your system has cooling issues.
Larry
Hey guys, thanks for your comments and input. # 3463 will be a "windows down concours driver." Not seeing much Pro Touring duty. When I want AC I will drive either the BMW 650 or the Escalade. Coming from the NCRS, my Sting Rays were no PS, PB, AC, Automatic or BS. I prefer the no creature comfort options.
As far as the lethal critters in AZ, that's what keeps Steve on his toes...
Dave # 3463
As far as the lethal critters in AZ, that's what keeps Steve on his toes...
Dave # 3463
Exhaust is back from HPC. Almost ready to fire up and run. A special noise permit has been received for the event.
Dave # 3463
Dave # 3463
It lives and breathes.
Dave # 3463
Dave # 3463
Shot of the front of the engine completed. Everything is Neat & Tidy.
A surprise when # 4357; Steve's Pantera sold earlier this year, showed with it's new kicks > campy clone 17's.
Just another day in paradise...
Yes George that's Steve's Ferrari 328 GTS peeking out of the garage.
Dave # 3463
A surprise when # 4357; Steve's Pantera sold earlier this year, showed with it's new kicks > campy clone 17's.
Just another day in paradise...
Yes George that's Steve's Ferrari 328 GTS peeking out of the garage.
Dave # 3463
Car is complete! Sorting drive, 4-wheel alignment and headlight alignment is all that is left. Soon to be back home in SoCal. 8 months later...
The "Old School Konis" are for sale...
Dave # 3463
The "Old School Konis" are for sale...
Dave # 3463
Great Going Dave! Thanks SO much for sharing your adventure! Hope the maiden voyage is without incident. We'd love to see the car (and even you!) in a photo reunited.
What a fabulous car, tastefully-executed, and ready for the next 20 years of timeless enjoyment.
What a fabulous car, tastefully-executed, and ready for the next 20 years of timeless enjoyment.
I will be in AZ this upcoming week and will have some special pictures to post. Shipping the car back to SoCal the week of the 28th so I can rip around the valley... 8 months went by fast.
Dave # 3463
Dave # 3463
Hmm. Tell that to Steve! I think he said something like "this is too much like a real job!"... But you got to admit he does a fantastic job. It's all in the details.
Yesterday's shakedown cruise to get aligned was "completely uneventful." 4 wheel alignment at Steve's old haunt, Mesa Community College Auto Shop. it's official the cat is done!
Dave # 3463
...Thank's a million Steve...
Dave # 3463
...Thank's a million Steve...
Visited on Thursday and saw the completed car and drove it for the 1st time in 8 months. Unbelieveable. Handles. Tight. Loud. Fast.
Ready to ship back to SoCal next Wednesday. What an unique experience being able to work with Steve and have him restore # 3463. I am very lucky.
Dave
Ready to ship back to SoCal next Wednesday. What an unique experience being able to work with Steve and have him restore # 3463. I am very lucky.
Dave
11 years since the last update to this thread, but excited to re-introduce this beauty back to the forum. It took some TLC and elbow grease (thank you to all the forum members for their great advice), but she’s home in her new garage ready to make some memories!
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She's a beauty, congratulations on getting her back. I went through 4 years of waiting for mine to get back to me. Also here in So Cal, maybe I'll run into you sometime.
Gorgeous! Looks like Steve is very talented too! BTW, I love the vintage burgundy fastback Mustang in the last pic. Looks just like my 66 GT fastback!
