My comments likely will be un-necessary since virtually everyone knows I have modified everything in/on/around our '72L except the main body panels-and I home-painted those. This follows the dictum for ANY Italian-built car: as-received, you get a 95% machine and you are expected to 'make it your own' by completing it to taste.
My 'tastes' have removed over 600 lbs of weight while leaving the car visually a stock early L that's still street legal but far more fun to drive. I don't worry about whether the hundred engine/chassis mods (and counting) pleases anyone since that's a chore for my heirs.....
quote:I don't worry about whether the hundred engine/chassis mods (and counting) pleases anyone since that's a chore for my heirs.....
I couldn't agree more!!!
It seems that many Panteras have upgrades. There's a Pantera L here in Utah with less than 7k original miles, still owned by the same guy who bought it brand new. I haven't seen it in person. It has original Arriva tires, etc. He's having reliability issues with it (maybe due to storage). I think it's really nice, but not for me. I want to drive mine often. Hence, I'm going to modify it as required. Wiring, brakes, engine, etc. will be modified but tastefully. The body will be almost stock but not the stock color.
My grandfather restored old cars (my brother still has a 1928 Studebaker and a 1929 Model A pickup that he restored) and he used to say "you can restore to the last nut, but who wants to drive it?" Hence, he put a balanced crank in his Model A and added hydraulic brakes. Not stock but much safer.
Corey
My grandfather restored old cars (my brother still has a 1928 Studebaker and a 1929 Model A pickup that he restored) and he used to say "you can restore to the last nut, but who wants to drive it?" Hence, he put a balanced crank in his Model A and added hydraulic brakes. Not stock but much safer.
Corey
I think we are on the same page here.
The pantera that I am building for myself is low, fat and fast
still collecting parts but it will be there. I will make that bitch my own!! It will be the badest SOB on the road and I don't care what anybody else thinks.
The yellow 73, it's " a brother from another mother" (must be the rum talking)
When a car last this long with mostly original paint and parts, that commands respect. And here is the key, because I know I will be selling it. I need this car to appeal to a large market that is willing to pay for an "investment-grade" car.
I have modified some panteras in the past and have a pretty good feel of what I would do if it was not this clean, or if I was going to keep it. Believe me, it takes restraint on my part to keep from dropping, chopping and rodding it.
This car is about safety, reliability and preservation.
Personally I can't wait till it's done so I can get back to modding my wide body.
The pantera that I am building for myself is low, fat and fast
still collecting parts but it will be there. I will make that bitch my own!! It will be the badest SOB on the road and I don't care what anybody else thinks.The yellow 73, it's " a brother from another mother" (must be the rum talking)
When a car last this long with mostly original paint and parts, that commands respect. And here is the key, because I know I will be selling it. I need this car to appeal to a large market that is willing to pay for an "investment-grade" car.
I have modified some panteras in the past and have a pretty good feel of what I would do if it was not this clean, or if I was going to keep it. Believe me, it takes restraint on my part to keep from dropping, chopping and rodding it.
This car is about safety, reliability and preservation.
Personally I can't wait till it's done so I can get back to modding my wide body.
Demons Out !!
6 hours of hell, mostly due to being severly hung over.
Broke 3 exhaust manifold bolts, trans case were it holds the speedo gear. Got vise grips holding the speedo gear from falling into the trans. Will have to get that welded.
I'm done, going back to bed
6 hours of hell, mostly due to being severly hung over.
Broke 3 exhaust manifold bolts, trans case were it holds the speedo gear. Got vise grips holding the speedo gear from falling into the trans. Will have to get that welded.
I'm done, going back to bed
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Nice going! Great work.
-G
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Thanks George
I think it is going to be real sharp when finished
I think it is going to be real sharp when finished
Wow, nice job, it looks better then new !
quote:The pantera that I am building for myself is low, fat and fast burn rubber still collecting parts but it will be there. I will make that bitch my own!! It will be the badest SOB on the road and I don't care what anybody else thinks.
Thats the way to live right !!... You will be very, very happy with this approach.
I was about twenty back in the day, at a car show. An older guy ( about my age now) had a kick a$$ street rod sitting there as the afternoon jungle rain clouds threatened. I said to him as I walked by, "You better get rollin' here comes the rain".... He said to me, "Son this is my car, I'm not saving this car for anyone, I'm gonna' squeeze every bit of fun and pleasure out of this car that I possibly can until it's all over, I won't regret one minute"...
Words to live by for sure....