DeTomaso Mailing List: January 99, Message #16

To all,

Back in the end of November I got very pissed at myself
for getting caught accelerating to 110 mph in a 45 mph zone.

The area is the famed Woodward Ave.  This particular spot
has a concrete barrier on both sides and a good straight shot for 
about 3/4 mile.

I had a friend with me from Atlanta and gunned it 1st, 2nd
and backed midway in 3rd.  Looked behind to find a small
dot veering over all four lanes and taking a long time to catch-up.

I just knew it was going to be the areas finest and pulled over
and just waited.  Received ticket for 30 over.

Because of my driving record and gray hair, the judge gave me 
2 points for 10 over.  I took the arrangement, paid the $85.00
fine and ran out of the court house.

My attitude was such that I wanted to just sell the F'n car and
be done with it.  Well,  I have driven the car two more times before
placing it in storage.  Maybe I can drive it more carefully in the
future ?

My business is growing very rapidly and will probably not really have
more than a handful of opportunities to drive it next year.  However, I
will be doing more upgrading this winter and look forward to the
Spring.

BTY, thanks Scott B. for your E-mail last month, my attitude is
now much improved.

Chris...
BLK 71'

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> From: Christopher Meso <cooling@mobileair.com>
> To: Multiple recipients of list <detomaso@realbig.com>
> Subject: NEW CAR FOR SALE
> Date: Tuesday, November 24, 1998 10:35 PM
> 
> Well,  my time has come.
> 
> My 71' Black Pantera is for sale.
> 
> My business is expanding to the point that I need to find a
> good home for the car I have put so much into because  I see no way
> I can spend any time with this car the next few summers.
> 
> The following is a short form about #2143.
> 
> - Complete restoration 1993 includes the following:
>      - Balanced/printed 30 over motor
>      - ZF printed by sharps w/ 2nd gear replacement
>      - 10.5 to 1 sealed power pistons
>      - main/rod bearings - speed pro
>      - 280H-10 comp cams extreme engergy cam (cam degreed)
>      - Lifters and matching valve springs
>      - Port plates - to increase port velocity
>      - True roller timing set
>      - Oil pump and intermediate shaft
>      - 10 qt oil pan
>      - Performance fuel pump
>      - All new "Green" hoses, double clamp
>      - New exhaust, HPC ceramic coated headers
>      - Willwood brakes
>      - Wing
>      - Won all Ford show, 1994, stored 1995
> 
> - Car was driven approx. 2,000 miles and stripped down of all parts
>   Winter of 1997.  The following was done.
>      - Entire underbody was stripped and painted with POR-15
>        (The underbody metal was in great condition, have pictures)
>      - Inside of cabin was disassembled and painted with POR-15
>      - Engine and trans was pulled, roller rockers installed
>      - Gas tank was pulled and renewed, new gas line run and 
>        gage was disassembled and inner contacts cleaned.
>      - Frame and engine bay painted with POR-15
>      - All inner frame sections were sprayed with RUSFRE 100-21/2
>      - Rebuilt steering rack and replaced lower ball joints.
>      - Retuned engine, replaced plugs, rebuilt carb
>      - This is a very short list of items addressed
> 
> The Pantera has 38,577 miles on it.  I will be storing the Pantera at
> my shop which is heated.  If anyone needs a very detailed list of the
> history of this car, I can fax it to them.  
> 
> If someone can help me find a good home for my car I sure would
> appreciated it.   $34,000
> 
> If this car does not sell, I will just keep it in storage.  I would
prefer
> someone
> drive it since I have worked so hard to have it be a daily driver.
> 
> Not so happy,  tired of rambling....
> 
> Chris...
> 
>