Question about the Gills

Hi Jamey, Welcome to the forum. The fuel door in the gill was not available on the 1971 model. It is on '73 & up. You said you want the original style gills. I do not know if the '71 & '72 have the same mounting hardware attached to the back. I have heard guys install a cut piece of glass for the rear. I think someone has a template.

The hard part may be finding the weatherstrip and trim for the window. I have seen the weatherstrip available only a couple of times over the last few years. One NOS set went for around $500.

Jamey,

I believe that all Pantera side gills are essentially the same size so it should be no issue. I have a '71 car that the previous owner cut a hole in the side gill to install a newer style exterior filler. Unfortunately he didn't make the fill neck pipe smooth enough and it is a nuisance to fill properly. I simply re-installed the engine bay pipe and until I get around to making a new curved neck, and fill from the engine bay (as I've done for 10 years on my other '71 Pantera).

As for the side window glass (I assume you refer to those), I am sure you can have some formed by a decent glass shop that has an oven (rare). It is curved in one direction if I remember correctly. Asking around (as you're doing) might turn up a set because guys often pull the glass for improved air flow.

Good luck with your car and these first few projects!

Mark

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nuisance to fill properly.

My '74 with the factory side fill is a major PIA to fill too. Takes about 20 minutes to fill the tank and my hand is sore from having to work the pump handle and bleed fuel into the tank. Worst part of the car!

Steve

Thanks for the replies. I'll keep my eyes out for gills and glass.

Hunter, know that every year in mid-Summer, a DeTomaso-only Swap meet is run in Orange County somewhere by TPOC chapter of POCA. There are many parts brought in, all attractively priced. Can't tell where you are by your post-info but just in case you're in So-Cal.....