Introduction: New owner of Pantera # 1791

Congratulations and welcome. Do you have the VIN? Are you looking for the "do's and don'ts" of after purchase? Sounds like you've already been through the purchase process. As for the do's and don'ts it really depends on what you intend to do with the car. Keep it all original? Add some upgrades? Show car? 

welcome

I believe I recognize your Pantera, was it previously owned by Tony Blevins?

For a service shop I'd suggest Pantera Miami, one of our sponsors, you'll find their banner ad everywhere you look.

I am purchasing from 3rd party dealer.

When i said do's and don'ts i meant ownership.

Also,do you know anything about this pantera?

Thanks

If you provide the last 4 digits of the VIN we can look it up in the directory.

last 4 digits:1791

Well, well. Close to mine, 1797. 

The registry has pictures back to 2002. Similar paint scheme except hood and rear deck lid were back. Had a delta wing installed. Out of Oregon. This is the write up in the first attachment.

Also has pictures from 2006, 2010, 2011 and 2019 with Illinois tags. Probably with the existing  paint. The 2nd attachment is from 2006.

Thanks again,

is it possible tfor me o see the registry....and yes we are VIN # brothers

Beautiful car, congratulations!

To gain access to the site, www.provamo.com, you have to "donate" a VIN. The administrator does this to encourage people to add to the registry. Note: this can be the VIN of ANY DeTomaso, not necessarily yours, People have even used old For Sale ads from Car & Driver.

You might also visit the DeTomaso list. Its another useful forum.

Thanks,

Waiting for Reliable to deliver the Pantera

I really appreciate the info and well wishes.

husker posted:

To gain access to the site, www.provamo.com, you have to "donate" a VIN. The administrator does this to encourage people to add to the registry. Note: this can be the VIN of ANY DeTomaso, not necessarily yours, People have even used old For Sale ads from Car & Driver.

I tried..i believe that My VIN # has already been submitted therefore wont accept my efforts to register

tberg posted:

Beautiful car, congratulations!

I love your collection of cars.

Is there still one other you would like to add?

thrillrider posted:

husker posted:

To gain access to the site, www.provamo.com, you have to "donate" a VIN. The administrator does this to encourage people to add to the registry. Note: this can be the VIN of ANY DeTomaso, not necessarily yours, People have even used old For Sale ads from Car & Driver.

I tried..i believe that My VIN # has already been submitted therefore wont accept my efforts to register

Right. It has been. But you don't have to register with your VIN. Any VIN, of any DeTomaso will do.

Best Fixes for under $20

by Larry Finch, posted to the DeTomaso Forum on June 17, 2003

The following maintenance should also be the first order of business for any new Pantera owner...

1. Add an emergency front hood release cable.
2. Make sure your engine oil dipstick is the correct length. Early cars showed "Full" but were actually a quart low.
3. Add Zerk grease fittings to your ball joints.
4. Replace stock ceramic/aluminum-strip fuses with GBC glass fuses and clean all fuse holders.
5. Make sure throttle linkage has two return springs.
6. Make sure water temp sender is moved from surge tank to engine block.
7. Change ZF gear oil.
8. Change brake fluid.
9. Change clutch fluid.
10. Make sure distributor gear shear pin is upgraded to stock pin with a second smaller pin inside for added strength.
11. Drill drain holes in rust prone areas, if not already done on your car.
12. Remove stock spring spacers if they are still there after thirty years.
13. Make sure cooling system has all air bubbles removed.
14. Re-route overflow tank vent hose to exit behind rear wheel.
15. Add two heater hose shut-off valves to assist the A/C in actually cooling the cabin.
16. Buy a fire extinguisher

garth66 posted:

Best Fixes for under $20

by Larry Finch, posted to the DeTomaso Forum on June 17, 2003

The following maintenance should also be the first order of business for any new Pantera owner...

1. Add an emergency front hood release cable.
2. Make sure your engine oil dipstick is the correct length. Early cars showed "Full" but were actually a quart low.
3. Add Zerk grease fittings to your ball joints.
4. Replace stock ceramic/aluminum-strip fuses with GBC glass fuses and clean all fuse holders.
5. Make sure throttle linkage has two return springs.
6. Make sure water temp sender is moved from surge tank to engine block.
7. Change ZF gear oil.
8. Change brake fluid.
9. Change clutch fluid.
10. Make sure distributor gear shear pin is upgraded to stock pin with a second smaller pin inside for added strength.
11. Drill drain holes in rust prone areas, if not already done on your car.
12. Remove stock spring spacers if they are still there after thirty years.
13. Make sure cooling system has all air bubbles removed.
14. Re-route overflow tank vent hose to exit behind rear wheel.
15. Add two heater hose shut-off valves to assist the A/C in actually cooling the cabin.
16. Buy a fire extinguisher

That's quite a list

Thanks

George P posted:

welcome

I believe I recognize your Pantera, was it previously owned by Tony Blevins?

For a service shop I'd suggest Pantera Miami, one of our sponsors, you'll find their banner ad everywhere you look.

I just got a scan of the Title.

Previous Owners were a couple and not the name you suggested.

Regards

My 2 cents on fire extinguishers.

Do not go cheap!  As a Fireman, I have seen many a nice car ruined by the use of dry chemical extinguishers. It looks like you threw a 5 pound bag of corn meal over everything, major mess that is next to impossible to totally remove. 

I recommend a Halotron extinguisher. It is a gas that totally dissipates and leaves no residue. 

One other thing, don’t drive with the deck lid locked. If you have to get in there in a hurry to put out a fire or whatever, you’ll be glad it was unlocked!

George P posted:

welcome

I believe I recognize your Pantera, was it previously owned by Tony Blevins?

For a service shop I'd suggest Pantera Miami, one of our sponsors, you'll find their banner ad everywhere you look.

I saw a scan of the title today.

A couple were the POs and their last name was different

husker posted:

Well, well. Close to mine, 1797. 

The registry has pictures back to 2002. Similar paint scheme except hood and rear deck lid were back. Had a delta wing installed. Out of Oregon. This is the write up in the first attachment.

Also has pictures from 2006, 2010, 2011 and 2019 with Illinois tags. Probably with the existing  paint. The 2nd attachment is from 2006.

 

351 Cleveland four bolt main block honed and decked
Edelbrock Cleveland aluminum heads that were ported and polished by Keith Craft Inc in
Arkansas
Custom solid roller cam shaft and roller lifters by Comp Cams
“Diamond” teflon coated forged aluminum pistons
Forged seat crank shaft
Ceramic coated headers and exhaust
Original ANSA swept mufflers
Aluminum Edelbrock water pump
Wilson Manifolds custom aluminum manifold for port fuel injection
FAST EFI 2.0 fuel injection system, dual sync distributor, tuneable MSD ignition
Custom fuel system with surge tank, Aeromotive fuel pump and solid state Aeromotive fuel pump
controller
Fuel system plumbed with braided lines and AN fittings

Thanks but I'm not sure this is the same car that's in the Registry but this Pantera is from Illinois

joea posted:

My 2 cents on fire extinguishers.

Do not go cheap!  As a Fireman, I have seen many a nice car ruined by the use of dry chemical extinguishers. It looks like you threw a 5 pound bag of corn meal over everything, major mess that is next to impossible to totally remove. 

I recommend a Halotron extinguisher. It is a gas that totally dissipates and leaves no residue. 

One other thing, don’t drive with the deck lid locked. If you have to get in there in a hurry to put out a fire or whatever, you’ll be glad it was unlocked!

Thanks You a Ton,

I will order one right away.

Just trying to locate a practical yet hidden location

husker posted:

Well, well. Close to mine, 1797. 

The registry has pictures back to 2002. Similar paint scheme except hood and rear deck lid were back. Had a delta wing installed. Out of Oregon. This is the write up in the first attachment.

Also has pictures from 2006, 2010, 2011 and 2019 with Illinois tags. Probably with the existing  paint. The 2nd attachment is from 2006.

 

I finally got access to the Registry to see pictures and video of my soon to be delivered Pantera.

I"m very happy that aftermarket wing is gone and I salute the Updates installed since it;s Oregon ownership.

Thanks for the preview.

garth66 posted:

Best Fixes for under $20

by Larry Finch, posted to the DeTomaso Forum on June 17, 2003

The following maintenance should also be the first order of business for any new Pantera owner...

1. Add an emergency front hood release cable.
2. Make sure your engine oil dipstick is the correct length. Early cars showed "Full" but were actually a quart low.
3. Add Zerk grease fittings to your ball joints.
4. Replace stock ceramic/aluminum-strip fuses with GBC glass fuses and clean all fuse holders.
5. Make sure throttle linkage has two return springs.
6. Make sure water temp sender is moved from surge tank to engine block.
7. Change ZF gear oil.
8. Change brake fluid.
9. Change clutch fluid.
10. Make sure distributor gear shear pin is upgraded to stock pin with a second smaller pin inside for added strength.
11. Drill drain holes in rust prone areas, if not already done on your car.
12. Remove stock spring spacers if they are still there after thirty years.
13. Make sure cooling system has all air bubbles removed.
14. Re-route overflow tank vent hose to exit behind rear wheel.
15. Add two heater hose shut-off valves to assist the A/C in actually cooling the cabin.
16. Buy a fire extinguisher

Garth,

I just wanted you to know that I have printed your punch list of suggestions and I am going to follow each and every one.

Thanks Again