DeTomaso Mailing List: March 99, Message #133

I ordered the 18126W based on the current thread.  They were nowhere close 
to holding up my decklid.  My car is an Amerisport GT5-S with it's 
particular style delta wing - turned down on the sides like the old Mach 
1's.  Maybe it's just heavier than most.  My old shocks almost 
counterbalance the lid - feels light to pick up - they will occasionally 
hold it up.  With these new ones the lid was very heavy - like the shocks 
had no effect.

The folks at PPC were very friendly and even issued a call tag so UPS will 
come to me and pick them up.  I'm thinking about that prop.  Anybody know 
where it mounts and where it supports the lid?

Like someone said "Pantera's are like snowflakes, no two are alike".

Barry Harward
#9418 - red snowflake


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Subject: Re: Deck lid shocks 
Author:  "Charlie Mccall" <Charlie.Mccall@haworthinc.com>  at INTERNET
Date:    3/4/99 1:27 PM


Yup, 'cause I just sent him an e-mail ordering a set a couple days ago, based on
Mikey's recommendation (that way if I don't like them, I have a scapegoat :- ) )


I quote Charles Melton:
"Larry Stock of Pantera Parts Connection is offering the following items:

Part # Description                         List       Sale       

Keep Your Deck Lid Up
18126P Shock Rear Deck Lid PPC (No Wing)  66.50       42.00 
18126W Shock Rear Deck Lid PPC (Wing)     66.50       42.00 
18126S Deck Lid Telescoping Prop          24.95       20.00

Sustaining Sponsors are:
  Pantera Parts Connection (800) 338-6627, on the web at
www.panteraparts.com 
>>> "Chris Meso" <cooling@mobileair.com> 03/04/99 06:11PM >>> 
Lost my notes on who to call for proper deck lid shocks.

I think Mike Drew was working with a vendor to produce 
the proper deck lid shocks for the Pantera.

My Pantera has the GTS wing and I am tired of being 
conked on the head while doing service.

Anyone remember who the vendor of these shocks are ?

Ever grateful,

Chris...

BLK 71'