New prospective Pantera owner from upstate NY

quote:

Originally posted by PanteraDoug:
You can change a lot of things in the cabin.

What I did is
1) install a quick release steering wheel hub

2) lower the floor pans 2"

3) install power seat tracks(forward-rearward/rake/height/lumbar

4) installed Halls leather covered "early" seats

5) modified the steering column for adjustable tilt

6) spaced out the foot pedals forward 1-1/2 inches

7) gone to a flat engine cover and eliminated the bubble

8) installed a delrin shift knob on the original handle which in effect shortens the length of the handle and the throw

9) put a label on the passenger side that says "get in, sit down, hold on, shut up".

All help to quite a degree.

Now having said all of that one thing that you can not do is move the forward part of the door pillar forward.

Getting into the car is the easier part of the equation because you can slip right in but getting out for me sometimes includes having to help my left leg bend enough to get my foot out the door.

If there is no one around you can climb head first out.

The car fits you very much like a Jag XKE does with the deep foot wells. A Cobra is actually easier than both.


With the lowered floor pans the seats in the stock tracks are TOO LOW. It's hard to see over the dash. The power seats platforms help immensely in that you can put it right where you want them and you don't need to wiggle around anymore to get comfortable after an hour or so. You just readjust the power seats.

They don't vibrate but, you know, that's not a bad idea? Hum?

quote:

Originally posted by Tim S:
Hi Lou,
I just happened to see your post while I was in Provamo.com. If the color is original, orange is somewhat rare. Some pics and info listed.

The youtube video doesn't show much of the car, you do get to hear it. Sounds healthy. Enjoy!

Link: http://www.provamo.com/Members...529/RTHPNNK06529.asp

12/30/2009 Advertisement

History

This car was offered for sale on 4/24/2010 with the following details:

Presented for auction is a 1974 DeTomaso Pantera, all numbers matching restored by Hall Pantera to a concour condition. The car remains in it original color of orange and has been repainted with PPG Poly Urethane to exacting color standards. With very low original mileage registering 21,211, the interior remains original to the car and is in show quality condition. Part of the restoration process included a freshening of the engine internals with a slightly higher lift and duration cam. The engine was honed and new rings and a centerforce clutch was installed. The ZF gear was inspected and overhauled as necessary. All the Aluminum components are polished and bright stainless steel engine compartment walls have been added. The radiator and tubes are upgraded and this car will not overheat as others do without this upgrade. The engine bay is painted in gloss black and spectactular in presentation. With new rims (Campy 17” and 18”) and tires. Modifications to this Pantera include a euro front and rear bumper system. This Pantera is a show stopper and it looks the part and runs as well as it looks.

Please see my Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qeHxF2rQZrg

This car has been cared for and is well beyond a driver with exception to a local show. In considering this Pantera, it is restored to a concour condition and will win best in show when shown. This is an “L” Pantera with Power Windows, Power Brakes, Power Steering and very cold AC. The sound can only be matched by another Pantera reconditioned in similar fashion.

The windshield wiper wipers are off for show, since this car will never be driven in the rain. The engine tub that creates the rear luggage area is with the car and in perfect condition. Original spare tire and parts with original manuals come with the Pantera along with a custom fit cover.

This Pantera is one of the few out there that will eventually command $ 6 figures and can not be truly appreciated without visual inspection.

Please contact Jack with questions at 909 2XXXXX. The Pantera is being relisted due to a deadbeat buyer who failed to pay for the car. It was sold for the buy-it-now price 3 months ago. I worked with the buyer to long in an effort to let him have the car, but in the end, he did not come through. So please, be serious as this is a serious car.



This car was offered for sale on 12/30/2009 with the following details and (mostly the same photos as before):



I am selling my 1974 DeTomaso Ford Pantera. This car is original with 21,211 miles on the odometer. The original Ford 351 Cleveland engine is numbers matching. It has been recently freshened with bearings, rings and a mild cam. The engine compartment is amazing with gloss and bright polished finishes throughout. Please see the "Youtube" posting below to see and hear the car in action. The exterior has been slightly modified with euro front and rear chrome bumpers. The color orange is original to the car and quite rare. It has been repainted with PPG single stage Urethane and is concour quality in all respects. The interior is original and in near perfect condition. The rims and tires are perfect. I have the original tub in perfect condition for the engine compartment and spare tire with accessories.There are no blemishes of any kind on this car.This car is a multible car show winner and attracts alot of attention. You will not find another DeTomaso Pantera in this kind of condition unless you have one restored to this condition. it is better than new and many many respects.

The provenance with this car is also rare. Sold as a Californa car from new and remained in California, the car does not have any of the normal rust issues that comes with Panteras from the east coast. This car is in incredible condition and sound and drives like new. This Pantera will always be the center of attention wherever you go.



This car was offered for sale on 12/10/2007 with thee following details & photos:

Up for auction is a 1974 fully restored, very low mile Pantera. Just restored to better than new condition by Hall Pantera. Comes with very trick 17" wheels and new Pilot Sport 2 tires. Everything works just like new and this car will not disappoint! This car is ready for your collection! Call Marv Rose at 559-9XXXXX for any questions.
To learn more about who we are, please check out: http://www.srt8forsale.com/

If you have any questions, please call Marv Rose at 559-9XXXXX. We are a dealer in CA. You can set an appointment up with us if you would like to view this awesome car. It is in our 10,000 square foot showroom in Fresno, CA. We can help with financing if you need it (we use http://www.capitaloneautofinance.com/ ), as well as shipping this vehicle to your door, no matter where you are. We only use fully insured, enclosed transport. If you are the winner of this auction, please be prepared to pay $5,000 within the first 24 hours of the auction's end time, and the full balance within 3 days of the auction's end time. No exceptions please.

quote:

Originally posted by Quickitty:
Orange is AWESOME

quote:

Originally posted by Basque1:
Hi Tim:
thanks for the detailed info, I thought this car was for sale off auction at Fantasy Junction?
I am not able to see it at the Provamo registry for I have not posted an
y pictures or anything so the sharing is not available to me yet.
Regards
Lou

quote:

Originally posted by Tim S:
Hi Lou,
I just happened to see your post while I was in Provamo.com. If the color is original, orange is somewhat rare. Some pics and info listed.

The youtube video doesn't show much of the car, you do get to hear it. Sounds healthy. Enjoy!

Link: http://www.provamo.com/Members...529/RTHPNNK06529.asp

12/30/2009 Advertisement

History

This car was offered for sale on 4/24/2010 with the following details:

Presented for auction is a 1974 DeTomaso Pantera, all numbers matching restored by Hall Pantera to a concour condition. The car remains in it original color of orange and has been repainted with PPG Poly Urethane to exacting color standards. With very low original mileage registering 21,211, the interior remains original to the car and is in show quality condition. Part of the restoration process included a freshening of the engine internals with a slightly higher lift and duration cam. The engine was honed and new rings and a centerforce clutch was installed. The ZF gear was inspected and overhauled as necessary. All the Aluminum components are polished and bright stainless steel engine compartment walls have been added. The radiator and tubes are upgraded and this car will not overheat as others do without this upgrade. The engine bay is painted in gloss black and spectactular in presentation. With new rims (Campy 17” and 18”) and tires. Modifications to this Pantera include a euro front and rear bumper system. This Pantera is a show stopper and it looks the part and runs as well as it looks.

Please see my Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qeHxF2rQZrg

This car has been cared for and is well beyond a driver with exception to a local show. In considering this Pantera, it is restored to a concour condition and will win best in show when shown. This is an “L” Pantera with Power Windows, Power Brakes, Power Steering and very cold AC. The sound can only be matched by another Pantera reconditioned in similar fashion.

The windshield wiper wipers are off for show, since this car will never be driven in the rain. The engine tub that creates the rear luggage area is with the car and in perfect condition. Original spare tire and parts with original manuals come with the Pantera along with a custom fit cover.

This Pantera is one of the few out there that will eventually command $ 6 figures and can not be truly appreciated without visual inspection.

Please contact Jack with questions at 909 2XXXXX. The Pantera is being relisted due to a deadbeat buyer who failed to pay for the car. It was sold for the buy-it-now price 3 months ago. I worked with the buyer to long in an effort to let him have the car, but in the end, he did not come through. So please, be serious as this is a serious car.



This car was offered for sale on 12/30/2009 with the following details and (mostly the same photos as before):



I am selling my 1974 DeTomaso Ford Pantera. This car is original with 21,211 miles on the odometer. The original Ford 351 Cleveland engine is numbers matching. It has been recently freshened with bearings, rings and a mild cam. The engine compartment is amazing with gloss and bright polished finishes throughout. Please see the "Youtube" posting below to see and hear the car in action. The exterior has been slightly modified with euro front and rear chrome bumpers. The color orange is original to the car and quite rare. It has been repainted with PPG single stage Urethane and is concour quality in all respects. The interior is original and in near perfect condition. The rims and tires are perfect. I have the original tub in perfect condition for the engine compartment and spare tire with accessories.There are no blemishes of any kind on this car.This car is a multible car show winner and attracts alot of attention. You will not find another DeTomaso Pantera in this kind of condition unless you have one restored to this condition. it is better than new and many many respects.

The provenance with this car is also rare. Sold as a Californa car from new and remained in California, the car does not have any of the normal rust issues that comes with Panteras from the east coast. This car is in incredible condition and sound and drives like new. This Pantera will always be the center of attention wherever you go.



This car was offered for sale on 12/10/2007 with thee following details & photos:

Up for auction is a 1974 fully restored, very low mile Pantera. Just restored to better than new condition by Hall Pantera. Comes with very trick 17" wheels and new Pilot Sport 2 tires. Everything works just like new and this car will not disappoint! This car is ready for your collection! Call Marv Rose at 559-9XXXXX for any questions.
To learn more about who we are, please check out: http://www.srt8forsale.com/

If you have any questions, please call Marv Rose at 559-9XXXXX. We are a dealer in CA. You can set an appointment up with us if you would like to view this awesome car. It is in our 10,000 square foot showroom in Fresno, CA. We can help with financing if you need it (we use http://www.capitaloneautofinance.com/ ), as well as shipping this vehicle to your door, no matter where you are. We only use fully insured, enclosed transport. If you are the winner of this auction, please be prepared to pay $5,000 within the first 24 hours of the auction's end time, and the full balance within 3 days of the auction's end time. No exceptions please.

quote:

Originally posted by Tim S:
Hi Lou,
I don't know anything about this black '73 GTS or it's owner. The seller has had this on and off the market for a year or 2. I believe he has 6 Panteras and many NOS parts. Anyway, just passing it along since you mentioned you like black. Whatever car you find I would encourage having an expert inspect it for you.
http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/5299067532.html

-Tim

quote:

Originally posted by Joe 1974 L #6656:
Basque1,
Welcome to the forum, there is a ton of good information here and a wonderful group of people.
I am sure you will find the right car for you, if it happens to be in Florida PM me and I will look at it for you before you spend the cash to fly down and check it out yourself.

Joe

quote:

Originally posted by Basque1:
I am looking at a Pantera 1974 L in Carson City NV don't know the chassis # to verify it against the ProvaMo registry but looks nice , asking $85K private seller. BY the way what is the source of this spoiler? does not look like OEM??? or is it?
Tks
Lou

quote:

Originally posted by Husker:
In case you didn't know, Pantera Parts Connection is in Carson City. Larry Stock may know this car.