DeTomaso Mailing List: July 99, Message #8

At 12:08 07/01/99 -0400, Brent Perry wrote:
>Having recently watched a Pantera burst into flames three or four cars in 
>front of us in a Pantera convoy on the freeway at 70 mph AND how QUICKLY the 
>fire was trying to get out of hand....You might consider adding a BIG ASS 
>ABC Fire Extinguisher to your emergency kit.  I say BIG ASS Extinguisher 
>because the fire was VERY persistant and re-ignited several times.  I 
>haven't seen many OIL FIRES in my limited automotive experience (gas fires, 
>yes) but I was very surprized to see large poof of grey smoke turn to yellow 
>flames "dripping" from under the car and shooting up about a foot above the 
>roof line, up through the engine grill.  I honestly didn't think you could 
>GET oil to burn. Now I know Better.
>
>Another tip: Allways pee BEFORE you drive your Pantera and carry a pair of 
>extra of shorts in your emergency kit. (Two pair if you have a passenger).  
>Especially you new guys practicing 360's in parking lots.


This is why I replaced the leaky fuel lines BEFORE I left for home from
Mike Drew's place.  Otherwise, I imagine I'd not be driving a Pantera right
now, and Hagerty would be haggling with me over replacement cost.

I am glad however that you reminded us all of the Fire Extinguisher.

Asa Jay