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Here is a link to the website I've created to document the drive from Connecticut to Florida in my push button Pantera and the ongoing restoration of that car.
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Looking good! Thanks for sharing.
I wish my dad was that talented! Keep em coming, can't wait to see the end result!
Looking good! Is that a steel gas tank? mine has an aluminum tank that looks different
Just amazing! Now, I can't let my son see these pics, I can hear it now..."but Brians dad fixed his car...."
Great work! If he needs any help, just let me know, I am not far away in Lake Worth. Just got my 73 dependable finaly.
Angelo
Great work! If he needs any help, just let me know, I am not far away in Lake Worth. Just got my 73 dependable finaly.
Angelo
Mark,
The tank is steel....But my car is a '72 Euro Pushbutton...It is a hybrid of 71 and 72 parts...later style seats, later style bumpers, Dash 2 ZF....Gary Hall told me only a few cars were made like this....The vin indicates the body was built in February of '71 but I have a letter from the factory saying the car was completed in November of '71 and sold new in Italy in June of '72. Weird Huh?
Angelo, I'll be back to FL in March....We'll have to get together....
The tank is steel....But my car is a '72 Euro Pushbutton...It is a hybrid of 71 and 72 parts...later style seats, later style bumpers, Dash 2 ZF....Gary Hall told me only a few cars were made like this....The vin indicates the body was built in February of '71 but I have a letter from the factory saying the car was completed in November of '71 and sold new in Italy in June of '72. Weird Huh?
Angelo, I'll be back to FL in March....We'll have to get together....
MARCH?!?!
In time for Daytona show? Your car should be fine by then! IF your trans gets back in time.
enjoy
Angelo
In time for Daytona show? Your car should be fine by then! IF your trans gets back in time.
enjoy
Angelo
Really enjoyed the story...Dad sounds awesome. Does he need another son and daughter in-law?
Keep us updated...I'm in the process of a total restoration on 1597..
Nice Christmas present for sure!
I just got back from Palm Beach. I had the pleasure of meeting Brian's dad. He took the time to show me around his "dream car" garage.
He's no rookie, having built some pretty awesome cars over the years. His latest one is a GT5 conversion from a stock '71. He did all the body work and paint him self - in his garage. He got the steel flares from detomaso and did a beautiful job. It's a gorgeous colour - a sparkling cream color multi-coat with a luxurious new tan leather and polished wood interior. One of a kind for sure.
I can't wait to see Brian's car when they're finished with it. Pretty impressive that Brian drove it all the way to FL from CT. I don't know if I would ever have the guts to try that.
He's no rookie, having built some pretty awesome cars over the years. His latest one is a GT5 conversion from a stock '71. He did all the body work and paint him self - in his garage. He got the steel flares from detomaso and did a beautiful job. It's a gorgeous colour - a sparkling cream color multi-coat with a luxurious new tan leather and polished wood interior. One of a kind for sure.
I can't wait to see Brian's car when they're finished with it. Pretty impressive that Brian drove it all the way to FL from CT. I don't know if I would ever have the guts to try that.
UPDATE....NEW PICS ADDED
The engine compartment has been smoothed and painted.....
Still no word on my ZF....
Engine will be back in soon.....
The engine compartment has been smoothed and painted.....
Still no word on my ZF....
Engine will be back in soon.....
Engine is back in...New pics posted...
quote:Originally posted by Pantera/Prowler:
Engine is back in...New pics posted...
Nice work on your car!! And your dad is a genius with the work on that GT5S conversion he built. Is that a pearl white on his 5S? Would make a nice PI article on your dad and his work on the Panteras.
Yep, Dad painted it himself in Lexus Pearl White....
Brian:
Your car is looking good and the interior in your dads 71 is stunning!
Your car is looking good and the interior in your dads 71 is stunning!
I've added some new pictures of #1272's restoration...
http://www.panterastuff.com/restoration.html
I also added a link at the bottom to some of the other cars my father has built...
http://www.panterastuff.com/restoration.html
I also added a link at the bottom to some of the other cars my father has built...
quote:Originally posted by Pantera/Prowler:
UPDATE....NEW PICS ADDED
The engine compartment has been smoothed and painted.....
Still no word on my ZF....
Engine will be back in soon.....
Great pics with the newly done engine. Really looking super. Thanks for including us in the updates! Your dad's work is mighty enviable. That car is going to be great, and in my estimation, THE showcase of all the other cars he's got on the website!
Thanks again,
The ZF is back from Pantera Performance Center in CO. It looks awesome....
http://www.panterastuff.com/restoration.html
http://www.panterastuff.com/restoration.html
Sweet!
great post! you gotta love the early cars 
Looks like it's gonna turn out Great!!
New pics posted....
The car is in primer....
The car is in primer....
Wow - looks good and sounds even better! Great job!
-William
-William
Hey thanks Brian for sharing all the photos of your project. Very exciting!
Your car is looking great! Do you think your Dad would like to adopt another son with a white car in need of paint! Great work!
Wow!
What kind of mirrors are on the GT5S?
Thanks.
What kind of mirrors are on the GT5S?
Thanks.
I don't know the brand of mirrors, but they were bought from Pantera Performance in CO.
My father took the car out today for a test drive...ZF shifts fine...
More pics here: WWW.PanteraStuff.com
Looks great Brian. Superdad did a beautiful job. When is this cat coming home?
I'll be returning to Florida in May and we are planning to take both Panteras to the Abacoa cruise night on May 3rd. If you're in the area, please stop by and say hi. Then the car is getting shipped back to CT.
More pics here: WWW.PanteraStuff.com
I just got back from seeing the car in person for the first time since the restoration...It looks great and I posted some great pictures on my web site and on my Dad's web site. There are also some pictures of Dad's next project....
My Site
Dad's Site
My Site
Dad's Site
Back home in CT...
