1973 Detomaso Pantera Build Thread - Group 4 - FAT BTTM

[DKS2814V]

want...


p.s. nice GT. what else in the garage ?

Unfortunately (or fortunately), the GT, silver Pantera, and red CVAR Pantera are all my Father's. He has a few more years under his belt. However, I think the GT-40 is THE COOLEST looking car ever built, without question. I will own one, one day.

 

[nckissfan]

Pantera is beautiful

the GT40, is it original? a kit?

 

[RichM1983]

What a great project. I'd love to have the money to pull off something like this.

 

[gabe1530]

great build, keep it up!

 

[Lemmiwinks]

Awesome!
Keep us updated!

 

[Hank]

Sir, you are both a scholar and a gentleman. Good luck on finishing this build of epic proportions.

 

[TechSavy]

That is awesome!

 

[Great Asp]

Pantera is beautiful

the GT40, is it original? a kit?

Looks like a Superformance GT40.

Very nice cars indeed.

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[stkjock]

nice work, I've always loved the look of those Pantera's!

 

[RockStarKick]

Great progress man !!

 

[BlksvtCobra01]

Looks great nice job.

 

[ShiftinGT]

Really nice car ya got there

 

[Woody6799]

awesome build! Keep chugging away!

 

[GT915]

I can remember reading an article about the Pantera in Mechanics Illustrated back in 1974. Shortly after, our Lincoln Mercury dealership got a white one and I remember drooling all over it. I loved the car then and still do today. I rarely see one so I was pleased to see your build thread. Yours is gonna turn out far better than anything I've seen...including the brand new one. I look forward to seeing this badass completed and hopefully a video to go with it. Thanks.

 

[DKS2814V]

Had to cut out the firewall to get the gas tank in. Roll cage in the way, once again!

 

[DKS2814V]

Got some new, custom gauges from Speedhut. Then overlayed the gauge cluster on the center console with some carbon-fiber-esque material. Stuff was from 3M, and it's pretty cool. Doesn't have the real carbon fiber look to it, but it's similar.

Also started painting a lot of the details enamel black. I'm not a big fan of chrome, so the door handles, interior bezels and exterior trim have all been powder coated, or painted. I like a cleaner look.

 

[GM Nitemare]

God, I wish I had rich parents too.

 

[DKS2814V]

God, I wish I had rich parents too.

Hard work and sleepless nights, my friend. This is not a product of their wealth by any means...

 

[Harleyvrod54]

Great build! Cant wait to see it done. would love to build a gt40 car soon, one day!

 

[svtfocus2cobra]

God, I wish I had rich parents too.

Assume much? Stay classy man!