Pantera parts ! (Page 46/75)
opm2000 AUG 26, 09:42 PM
Hey Joe,
No real beauty shots, 'cause I'm still trying different things, like different styles of scoops, etc.



A few obvious things:
-I'm looking for the right wheels & tires. Latest up is a custom made set.
-The front end needs to settle in. Probably won't drop untill it's driven around a bit.
-If it doesn't settle, drop springs are next.
-Sanding is not my favorite sport. I will conduct one killer body prep session, when the time is right.



I think I'll make another front hood, with a bit wider extractors. The first one I made was based on the width of the fan shroud opening. I think a bit wider, and maybe extending the back edge of the ramp a bit more too, will look nice.

I made this front airdam so it could be used on a body without the wheel flares. I'm going to widen the flare of the lower lip, where it transitions from the front edge to the wheel flare. Just enough to make the lines flow.

I've sanded about three different shapes of side scoops. Getting tired of that. One or another will eventually surface.

The door skins were ridiculously easy to fit.

Everywhere I have attached something, like the front air dam or the wheel wells, and anywhere I have modified the body, like changing the rear clip to fit the 4" chop of the roof.....I added an extra layer of 2oz mat, so I'd have plenty of leeway to acheve the nice sharp lines associated with the Pantera design.

Enjoy.















David Breeze
blackrams AUG 27, 07:55 AM
That's one nice looking fence also.

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Ron
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opm2000 AUG 27, 09:08 PM
Hmmm,







Inspiration for the next creation?

David Breeze
PaulJK AUG 27, 09:12 PM
WOOOOOW - I'd love to see THAT come into production (probably would generate a lot of interest at the kit car forum too

http://www.kitcar.ca/kitcarsforum.com/
blackrams AUG 27, 09:15 PM

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Originally posted by opm2000:

Hmmm,







Inspiration for the next creation?

David Breeze



That would make an awsome Targa or Convertible. Looks great as a Coupe but, well we both know that I like verts.

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Ron
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avengador1 AUG 27, 09:16 PM
That project is coming out great. You need some deep dish wheels to fill those wheel wells now. I also would put a single wide vent in the front hood. I think it would look better.
opm2000 AUG 27, 09:21 PM
Avengador1,

Agreed on both counts.

Both will come to pass.

David Breeze
355Fiero AUG 31, 03:49 AM
David;

This is an absolute gem. Taking the roof down and adding the flares made all the difference in the world on the look for the vehicle. You can be very proud of what you have accomplished so far.

I have had my Ferrari 328 panels sprayed into the molds for the next project on GusHotRod's old frame but I have not pulled them out yet to start up the 288 GTO project.

Keep going on yours as it will be incredible when you are done.

Again, What a difference and well done.

Cheers
Don
PaulJK AUG 31, 05:21 AM
that's for sure Don, i can't believe how good that looks with flares and a chop top - makes me sad i'm so tall

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blackrams AUG 31, 09:59 AM

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Originally posted by PaulJK:
that's for sure Don, i can't believe how good that looks with flares and a chop top - makes me sad i'm so tall



Paul, The seat has been lowered to floor pan height. I'm a hair over 6' and have no issues. Well, other than getting down that low to actually get in that is.

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Ron
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