Upon closer inspection I do stand corrected, Ron. Hadn’t had my 1st cup of coffee when I posted. 😉
Larry
@rmccall posted:Larry,
I don't think that the bumper is upside down. It's just mounted a few inches too low. Looks like 2-3" low.
Ron
I think too, because with thebevel it's impossible to reverse it
Yes, it is really mounted upside down, the central part is located above the hood, I had seen it from the first photos.
If this is the only fault in the car, it is easy to repair
@husker posted:Do you know if any modifications have been done to it?
I don't know... surprise at dismantling 
@rene4406 posted:If this is the only fault in the car, it is easy to repair
So easy, I would like to install the small bumpers 
Nicolas, if you are trying to determine whether you have the early high compression motor or the later lower compression "Cobra Jet" motor, one clue is a dual point distributor for the "Cobra Jet" if it still has the original distributor (and motor). I'm interested if anyone can provide VIN #s of '72 original Cobra Jets so we can determine the approximate switchover dates.
thank you for your message, I will take pictures during disassembly
There is also the mark on the upper angle of the cylinder heads, if there is a point next to 4 (for 4V) these are open chambers and therefore low compression, if there is not it is closed chamber and therefore high compression
The head of the photo is an open chamber since there is the point
Nicolas bon jour!
well nice to have you. These cars are top notch but lots of work to make them perfect.
First is HOW GOOD is the chassis, as body work is terrible expensive unless you do it yourself as René does. Some metall sheets you can get in the EU/UK..rest is import from the US or custom. You might send some fotos from below..Front, rails, doors, rockers etc. ROST??
Chrome componets are hard to find, so start lookig as you do for the bumpers.
Completeness is next....Rims is the easiest if you go for replicats. If original, tough effort....but can be found at least the 7/8 inch Stuff at reasonable cost. Well 15 vs 17" is a consideration but lost of originality. tires ok for 17 hard for 15 (Avon UK for rear if you want to go big).
Gear box is hard too, did you drive the car, did it shift decently?? .. so RBT is the place in the US..he has a fact/$ sheet. Think they produce in the US/TX, so less issue with supply chain today. Engine parts is getting more difficult as lots of raw stuff comes from far east, well is finished in the US..expect 2 month delivery latency now.
If I can help happy to do as I did all the overhaul. The team is great they know most of the places to look for parts top team members having parts but also Fiat/Ford/Triumpf/ xx/yy and advise..
p.s.. my ORIGINAL motor is 4109 with chassi 4907,car was buit in 12/1972 with cobra JET with open chamber (The "dot"4 per René). did replace them by aluminium heads
Matthias /Stuttgart Germany
The 4 (dot) to determine open verses closed head is a relevation to me. This is an extremely beneficial data point as common understanding among many knowledgeable Pantera owners has been that it required intake removal at the least to see casting marks that could identify.
I have open and closed heads in storage that I will eventually inspect to confirm. However before I make my way over there, can anyone else confirm the accuracy of this casting mark as an indicator of open verses closed combustion chambers on a 4V head?
@jtpantera posted:The 4 (dot) to determine open verses closed head is a relevation to me. This is an extremely beneficial data point as common understanding among many knowledgeable Pantera owners has been that it required intake removal at the least to see casting marks that could identify.
I have open and closed heads in storage that I will eventually inspect to confirm. However before I make my way over there, can anyone else confirm the accuracy of this casting mark as an indicator of open verses closed combustion chambers on a 4V head?
Per the books (Ford Parts Interchange) it is what it is .4 is open camber..well in the old days nothing was that precise..
at least we have 2 evidences
1) René..has a .4 head ..OPEN Chamber
2) myself has .4 heads (on shelf) ... OPEN Chamber
(ok, this is not an issue you just need dif pistons to get the compression up to 10/ plus ...and a head overhaul to make them adequate for heavy valve lift..George Pence did a wonderfull write up on this..).
AND.. the Pantera is wild even with so called 27x horsepower!!...is the least issue to me honestly..
Matthias/Stuttgart
I think the information is reliable, it appears especially in this book:
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I thought that George Pence, on this very BB, had stated that the dot was not a conclusive indication of open vs. closed chamber....
Nevertheless, I have only my phone, and you guys have heads in front of you, so it’s hard for me to argue this point.
I know George (and I) believe with the appropriate pistons, open chamber heads can generate just as much power as the closed chamber ones.
Don’t feel bad because they are open chamber - they can be very effective.
Rocky
per the book (above) the DOT is the key indicator..4 is just 4 barrels (big openings).