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If anyone would like to "pop in" on our little tour, I installed an active GPS tracking device in my Pantera. You can access the web portal HERE.
Login details are:
Company ID: 1381
Username: detomaso
Password: pantera
Click on MAP ... and then TRACE (from the left side menu of the map). Select any date range from August 3 to August 10 and the "breadcrumb trail" event data will be displayed on the map. You can zoom in/out and use the MAP TIP feature to hover over any specific point.
Unfortunately, the system is filtering out speeds north of 180 km/h. I guess trucks don't usually go that fast!
Plus, these are mountain roads - so it's a little hard to get the cats fully up to speed.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Ciao,
EA
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Login details are:
Company ID: 1381
Username: detomaso
Password: pantera
Click on MAP ... and then TRACE (from the left side menu of the map). Select any date range from August 3 to August 10 and the "breadcrumb trail" event data will be displayed on the map. You can zoom in/out and use the MAP TIP feature to hover over any specific point.
Unfortunately, the system is filtering out speeds north of 180 km/h. I guess trucks don't usually go that fast!
Plus, these are mountain roads - so it's a little hard to get the cats fully up to speed.Let me know if you have any questions.
Ciao,
EA
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deniscCaretaker of 8MA1244 '70 Euro Mangusta DRIVE THEM, THEY WERE MEANT TO BE DRIVEN, IF YOU WANT TO LOOK AT ONE, BUY A POSTER!
Yes I am shure those blurbs happened going down hill, with fadding brakes with the wind in your back, and David, Carmen or Will did not incitate anyone.
Denis
ps Is that another Italian exotic at the winery
Denis
ps Is that another Italian exotic at the winery
quote:Originally posted by EA #3528:
If anyone would like to "pop in" on our little tour, I installed an active GPS tracking device in my Pantera. You can access the web portal HERE.
Login details are:
Company ID: 1381
Username: detomaso
Password: pantera
Click on MAP ... and then TRACE (from the left side menu of the map). Select any date range from August 3 to August 10 and the "breadcrumb trail" event data will be displayed on the map. You can zoom in/out and use the MAP TIP feature to hover over any specific point.
Unfortunately, the system is filtering out speeds north of 180 km/h. I guess trucks don't usually go that fast!
Let me know if you have any questions.
Ciao,
EA
#3528
Big brother is watching.
Dudes,
I know that I promised to update the site with daily photos. But I'm in over my head.
You can't imagine the intensity of the schedule. Getting ready for each day then blasting through these unbelievable roads in 104 (40 C) degree heat has been some of the craziest times we've ever had in our cats.
Our normally cool motors are now running at 230 degrees as we blast thru the twisties (we have not seen a major highway yet!) climbing a few thousand feet in minutes. This heat and altitude has left all of our normally reliable east coast killer motors wheezing and coughing.
We're staying on top of it and have lots of brain power with us. And lots of tools and parts, so no one has really broken down (yet). But after dealing with one thing after another, most of us are pretty much wet rags by the end of the day.
With 18 cars on the road, some with 2 cameras mounted, and everyone firing off pics everywhere we go, there are thousands of images and videos to get through. I just can't keep up.
I can tell you that the few images I've posted on the site are nothing compared to what Mark and others (real photographers with real cameras) are shooting.
I hope they will all start posting at soon.
So stick around. Soon enough we'll have some time to regroup and post some totally awesome videos.
No blowups, tickets or crashes yet. And no one is in jail. So it's all good.
Stay tuned.
I know that I promised to update the site with daily photos. But I'm in over my head.
You can't imagine the intensity of the schedule. Getting ready for each day then blasting through these unbelievable roads in 104 (40 C) degree heat has been some of the craziest times we've ever had in our cats.
Our normally cool motors are now running at 230 degrees as we blast thru the twisties (we have not seen a major highway yet!) climbing a few thousand feet in minutes. This heat and altitude has left all of our normally reliable east coast killer motors wheezing and coughing.
We're staying on top of it and have lots of brain power with us. And lots of tools and parts, so no one has really broken down (yet). But after dealing with one thing after another, most of us are pretty much wet rags by the end of the day.
With 18 cars on the road, some with 2 cameras mounted, and everyone firing off pics everywhere we go, there are thousands of images and videos to get through. I just can't keep up.
I can tell you that the few images I've posted on the site are nothing compared to what Mark and others (real photographers with real cameras) are shooting.
I hope they will all start posting at soon.
So stick around. Soon enough we'll have some time to regroup and post some totally awesome videos.
No blowups, tickets or crashes yet. And no one is in jail. So it's all good.
Stay tuned.
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deniscCaretaker of 8MA1244 '70 Euro Mangusta DRIVE THEM, THEY WERE MEANT TO BE DRIVEN, IF YOU WANT TO LOOK AT ONE, BUY A POSTER!
Hey I seen a few Non-Pantera brothers in the crowd. Having fun.
Miss you all, can't wait to hear the stories and see the pics.
Denis
Miss you all, can't wait to hear the stories and see the pics.
Denis
Hey, there is a Countach and a Ford GT, but both are owned by Pantera owners whose cars are in pieces.
We're standing by while repairs are being made - a complete story of the many repairs will follow.
While waiting I grabbed some pics from others and updated the gallery.
Check it out HERE .
We're standing by while repairs are being made - a complete story of the many repairs will follow.
While waiting I grabbed some pics from others and updated the gallery.
Check it out HERE .
Dave Looking forward to Kingston to hear all of the stories. Wish that I were there with you guys pounding the canyons.
Very nice photos, and looks like a real fun event. Day 1 I wish I was there in that parking structure when all the Pants started up! Beautiful roads to ride for sure!
Beautiful sceneries – and cars of course 
quote:Originally posted by David B:
Dudes,
I know that I promised to update the site with daily photos. But I'm in over my head.
You can't imagine the intensity of the schedule. Getting ready for each day then blasting through these unbelievable roads in 104 (40 C) degree heat has been some of the craziest times we've ever had in our cats.
Stay tuned.
David - just enjoy the trip and worry about us when the dust settles! (Or if someone ends up with time on their hands in the slammer!!) (I don't know whether to joke about that or not??)
Anyway, enjoy the trip and thanks for taking the time to post photos. But don't worry about us - we'll be patiently waiting!
quote:Red dots - speed in excess of 140 km/h!
Shucks, that's only 85 mph.
I'd be more interested in stats for above 200kph
Larry
Hey Charlie,
Today, I enjoyed listening to Mike Drew telling us all about Le Mans. Oh well, one day...
More pics coming.
Today, I enjoyed listening to Mike Drew telling us all about Le Mans. Oh well, one day...
More pics coming.
Days 6 and 7 now loaded. Me too 
The really great photography is coming by those who actually know what they're doing. I just like to be quick. So I point, shoot, shoot off my mouth and post stuff that's all about NOW. But not that good.
Stay tuned for the good stuff that will follow once the good guys have had time to pore over their material, edit, retouch, color correct and so on.
In the meantime, some quickies from DAY 6 and DAY 7 are available HERE.
The really great photography is coming by those who actually know what they're doing. I just like to be quick. So I point, shoot, shoot off my mouth and post stuff that's all about NOW. But not that good.
Stay tuned for the good stuff that will follow once the good guys have had time to pore over their material, edit, retouch, color correct and so on.
In the meantime, some quickies from DAY 6 and DAY 7 are available HERE.
quote:Originally posted by LF - TP 2511:quote:Red dots - speed in excess of 140 km/h!
Shucks, that's only 85 mph.
I'd be more interested in stats for above 200kph
Larry
Mix in some of the twistiest roads on the planet and 140km/h is more than enough, dude ... believe me!
Btw, we did achieve some >200km/h speeds on some of the straight-aways. There was a particularly gnarly stretch from Nelson, BC (south) to Salmo, BC. Unfortunately, I forgot to tell our programmers to turn off the speed filter - so very few speeds north of 140km/h were registered. My bad ...
EA
EA
Of course what Erik means is that in some exceptional closed/private-road circumstances it is theoretically possible that one or more Panteras in the group may have exceeded the speed posted on the public roads.
I must say that all the guys out west did an OUTSTANDING job of organizing the event. Erik, Doug and Blake were the best imaginable hosts and ambassadors for the marque and the provinces of BC and Alberta. It was a blast! Soon I will try to get my photos sorted and post some.
Mark
I must say that all the guys out west did an OUTSTANDING job of organizing the event. Erik, Doug and Blake were the best imaginable hosts and ambassadors for the marque and the provinces of BC and Alberta. It was a blast! Soon I will try to get my photos sorted and post some.
Mark
quote:Shucks, that's only 85 mph.
I'd be more interested in stats for above 200kph
Larry
I just got my car back today. Lots to do. I was looking at the distances and had a look at top speed. Not sure what day it was, but Erik and Carmen went by me like I was standing still.
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It was an amazing week!! Much thanks and recognition should be forwarded to the eastern Canadian owners. Without the huge commitment to transport their cars across the country, Rocky Mountain Rumble would not have been possible. We learned alot about what works and doesn't work on a car tour of this length of time and distance. All in all I think it was a great success.
Special mention is due to John Christian (J.C.) who not only drove his car all the way from Detroit Michigan via Reno and California (to pick up Mike Drew) but almost single handed kept the entire fleet of panteras road worthy for the entire tour. Humble and mild mannered, he probably knows more about old fords than any man I have ever met. It was a pleasure meeting him.
We had participants from Quebec, Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, Michigan and Washington. The cars varied from un-modified original to crazy modified. Every one unique in its own way. The owners/drivers varied from gentleman cruisers to, well, not so gentlemanly.
Everyone kept it safe. No accidents, no wildlife incidents, no speeding tickets (not one!)
For me, the best part was getting to say hello to the people I have met before, and finally getting to meet the eastern owners that I have been chatting with on this board for the last few years.
Thanks to all. It was an adventure I will not forget (until we get the chance to do it again).
Doug M
Special mention is due to John Christian (J.C.) who not only drove his car all the way from Detroit Michigan via Reno and California (to pick up Mike Drew) but almost single handed kept the entire fleet of panteras road worthy for the entire tour. Humble and mild mannered, he probably knows more about old fords than any man I have ever met. It was a pleasure meeting him.
We had participants from Quebec, Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, Michigan and Washington. The cars varied from un-modified original to crazy modified. Every one unique in its own way. The owners/drivers varied from gentleman cruisers to, well, not so gentlemanly.
Everyone kept it safe. No accidents, no wildlife incidents, no speeding tickets (not one!)
For me, the best part was getting to say hello to the people I have met before, and finally getting to meet the eastern owners that I have been chatting with on this board for the last few years.
Thanks to all. It was an adventure I will not forget (until we get the chance to do it again).
Doug M
I added a few snapshots but they came up on a separate post. Oh well
The above paragraph should read, We had CARS from Quebec, Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, Michigan and Washington. We had participants from all of the above and California.
Sorry Mike !
Doug M
Sorry Mike !
Doug M