BEAUTIFUL WORK! You sir are a skilled craftsman!
Thank you Garth,
I am trying my best to preserve this Pantera but I am not a professional crafts man. Just a hobbyist that can hold a screwdriver without getting injured. Had a few rodeos in life with cars and motorcycles, many lessons learned, and the right tools acquired over the years. Here are some projects that I finished prior of the Pantera.
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Nice work. Love the H2 as well!
Are you using a spot welder for the welds? Welds look very clean.
Here is the finished passenger side. Thanks to my little electric friend. The $1000.00 I never regret spending on a tool. It can do multi-layer up to 3mm, timed current or pulsing.
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@#4164 posted:Thank you Rene,
I appreciate the compliment. The interior wasn't exactly cheap but a Pantera is worth it.
Today I pre-fitted the passenger side rocker, again only held in place by sheet metal screws. I cannot ask for a better fit, especially from a handmade part. Gaps turned out really nice on both sides. Time to heat up the spot welder...
I did pretty much the same thing on mine a few years ago and it was finally finished a few weeks ago.
Today, 4164 was bolted onto its body cart, strapped onto a trailer and hauled across the state where it will receive its chemical dip over the next few weeks. I was on a six-month waiting list.
I have added a video link for the place which does the job. They finished another 1972 not too long ago.
Chemical Dipping a 1972 De Tomaso Pantera to remove all the paint and rust (youtube.com)
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Your car looks good enough to just put together and drive it!
Finally it is my place in line. This is one busy place.
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Nice looking stuff