Pantera #1442, 1971 back to life

Trans bolted up. and yeah the cart is holding strong so far I have bricks under just in case.

Looks sweet. Did you paint the ZF or polish it? Can't tell from the pick...

Polished, or re polished, was done many years ago. If anyone has info on the brake booster part number and cross ref to another car, that would be great.

Front trunk painted

Very nice work. If you chose to cover the trunk area, you may consider using material that stretches and can be installed seamlessly. It's very tough and looks great installed.

I was thinking of a floor mat style this time, was redone a number of years back but due to the carpet being glued could not remove it for cleaning, I started pulling it out to find brake fluid and other nastys still cought in the carpet attempting to rust the pan, found it in time so all is well.

Looking good Detonator!
Question - I am in the early stages of restoration and was wondering what distributor (setup) you're using and if it will clear the bulhead?

Looking GREAT...
I like your ideal of a "floor mat" type covering.

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Originally posted by JAG13CAT:
Looking good Detonator!
Question - I am in the early stages of restoration and was wondering what distributor (setup) you're using and if it will clear the bulhead?

Right now a Mallory HEI, as for fitting, I need the motor and the car in the same place to know for sure what fits and what is going to need adjustment. I can tell you the old unit from the 351c is the same size minus the 1/4" cover, I don't have that one here for brand info.

A peek under the valve cover.

Under the oil pan, just before sealing it up. scat crank, eagle rods, ARP bolts, JE pistons Total seal rings.

This is the water pump I went with. flowkooler

New Rad soon to go in.

Someone asked about the ZF here is a better shot.

New SS cooling pipe. Is also getting new SS brake lines.

and just a nice shot.

Specs on the underside work, sand blasted, welded and reinforced the frame, anti rust paint, rock guard in the wheel openings and the six floor panels for sound deadening. all new suspension bushings, all new ball joints, powder coat control arms, new shocks, new brakes, have a bunch of sway bar stuff from IPSCO, all new cooling hard lines, and silicone hose, and many other parts I dont recall lol.

finished engine bay.

used to be color matched yellow, we removed all the bondo welded and had the metal worked, painted.

Motor looks great!