Just purchased #6961

congratulations!

there are several NC members here. 

Congrats & welcome! Looks like a nice car. Where are you in NC? I'm in Cary. SACC Restoration has nice brake packages. I've installed one of their full Wilwood package, very nice!

John

Congratulations on becoming an owner.

It looks like you still have 15 inch wheels. You will be limited by your wheel size to what aftermarket brake upgrades will fit within those 15 inch wheels.

there is nothing inherently wrong with a stock braking system in proper working condition. Many owners have been pleased switching brake pads to the R4S compound sold by Porterfield.

OEM rebuild kits are available from the vendors. Be aware the rebuild kits do not include the O-ring that is used between the two caliper halves.

There’s no such thing as a stupid question if it is honestly asked. You’ll find varying opinions on some topics, but our goal is to help you create a car to your personal and driving needs.

Larry

Looks like a great car.

In addition, a simple modification you might consider is blacking out the rocker panels, and perhaps the appropriate areas on the back of the car.

It gives the car thinner, cleaner look in my (and Tom Tjaarda’s) opinion.

Good luck with the upgrades and enjoy the car!

Thanks everyone for the positive vibes..I've had time to go over the car again, I need exhaust hangers, A/C work, and brakes. Also looks as the clutch reservoir is leaking.

These exhaust hangers are a perfect replacement part for our cars, much cheaper than our vendors, and most importantly, these are actually flexible unlike the ones our vendors seem to be selling.

The leaking reservoir is a common problem, I will let others comment on that as I use an aftermarket unit

lots of things to consider when addressing the air conditioning system. You should probably make that a separate post in the appropriate section, describing what you have, and what you would like to have.

Larry

Will do thanks Larry

@Jeremy74Pantera - Please check out and join Pantera Owners Club of America (POCA) to find a Chapter near you.  You can learn more about the Pantera Community and fine other Pantera Owners near you.  I also would give Scott Bell a call at SACC Restoration a call for brake packages.  He has some packages that will work with your 15" wheels.  Congrats on your new Pantera.  Larry

Congratulations and welcome to the community!

I thin we're up to about 5 here in NC.

@trstno1 posted:

Congrats & welcome! Looks like a nice car. Where are you in NC? I'm in Cary. SACC Restoration has nice brake packages. I've installed one of their full Wilwood package, very nice!

John

I'm in Greensboro

Re: brakes - why not try rebuilding your stock brakes before switching to an aftermarket brake system? Most Pantera owners are perfectly happy with stock brakes, if they are working properly. I have to wonder how many Pantera owners switch to aftermarket brakes in order to solve a maintenance issue. One of our Vendors told me (after a few drinks 🍺) most fall into that category.

@Jeremy74Pantera posted:

I'm in Greensboro

What??!! I'm in High Point. Would be great to get together some time.

Larry Stock Pantera Parts Connection in Carson City  sells rebuilt brake components.  I'll let others chime in with that as as an option as I have not tried him personally. https://www.panteraparts.com/

Search this forum for the clutch master as there have been many failures of cheaply made repos.   If I needed one, I would go with an Alfa unit from ATE or Centerline.   There is a very long thread on this topic recently.  

For AC, I live in San Diego, so the weather here is very mild, but even if I had AC that worked, I would never use it.  Just my view.  

Good luck and welcome to the madness.

Biggest reason is NC has high humidity...so AC helps in others way than just blowing cold...Plus it makes it where you can enjoy the car year round just not for a few months....Thanks for the heads up on other parts, I appreciate any help I can get right now.

Hi Jeremy,

Congrats on your "new" Pantera!  And welcome to the family!

Attached is a list of the "Best Fixes for under $20" that you need to perform (or check if they've been done) on your car.

As for brakes, there's no need to spend thousands of dollars on brake upgrade kits if you don't plan to track your car.  Stock Pantera brakes in good tune will lock all 4 tires.  Don't spend thousands of dollars extra to be able to do the same thing!

Anyway, the first thing you need to do is rebuild your stock brake calipers and upgrade to Porterfield R4S pads.  That is probably the most bang for the buck you will get on a brake upgrade! 

See AsaJay's excellent article on rebuilding the calipers on page 11 of the attached POCA newsletter from January 2009.

Here are a couple more threads/articles on rebuilding your stock calipers:

https://pantera.infopop.cc/top...stock-front-calipers

http://www.panteraplace.com/Sub1/page306.html

AND, unless your original worn and cracked brake lines have been replaced, you NEED TO REPLACE them with new braided stainless lines.

Jeremy,

I have #1797. If you want some assistance let me know. I'm right down the road.

That sounds great!

Jeremy, Beautiful car, congratulations!

I'm in Charlotte.

Jeremy,

I'll PM you.

Jeremy,

There is an unofficial registry at www.provamo.com.

To become a member you have to supply a VIN. I noticed your car isn't in the registry so this is an opportunity to become a member.

The site is run voluntarily and responses to your application will be slow.

Thanks For reaching out

My name is Jeremy Groce

Vin number is THPNNE06961

Jeremy, POCA is also working on a registry.  Please reach out to POCA to get your car on this registry also.