Pantera # 4656: New project with BMW V8 power

Today i got a little done. filled in some holes in the engine bay

And this

And a little different in the back

Here is a pic from underside almost done

Here is 2 pic`s of the air grills. it is strange how the rear fender looks wider with the open grills !

And original

This weekend i have made a new front crossbeam and radiator supports and started on new light buckets.

wheel house

This is the old one very poor done and only 0,6mm thick. and no paint or rust protection on the inside!

light buckets

Underside radiator

I have also worked at the rear wheel wells. and there is same problem,they have tried to repair it.

Re done

Here is rear crossbeam done in 3mm thick! so now it is a good place to lift! later i bolt on a 20mm thick plastic plate!

My spray booth drying robot was good to dry all the water after pressure washing

Sandblasted

epoxy layer

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And now i have started on the exhaust system. it is going to be 180 degree system in stainless steel.
Here is what i got from the tube bending company.

Started on first side

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And the collector

This weekend i have worked on the exhaust system

Collector with not so nice welds! to get a nice tig weld in stainless need lot of practice and steady hand witch i don't have

I have to visit the tube bending company again. Need 4 more 90 degree bends

I started to drill 5mm holes in the muffler part of the tube! but my nerves don't hold up for it! so tomorrow i pay a visit to the local laser cutting company to see if they can help.

Its been some time since last post. i have done the exhaust now. With stamped De Tomaso logo on the muffler

And test fitted to the car

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And this

The new light buckets.

In place

Here is a pic of the end pipe

I have also modified the back. Now without exhaust opening and 50mm lower

I think it`s going to look better like this from the side. Now it is same hight as the rocker panel

I have also moved the filler cap to get room for air filter