DeTomaso Mailing List: November 99, Message #352
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| From: | MikeLDrew@aol.com |
| Subject: | Re: Pantera Back hatch... |
| Date: | Sat, 13 Nov 1999 02:36:33 -0500 |
Don wrote: [snip] "Empty engine/gearbox bay reveals highly complex chassis construction in this area. Fuel tank(upper left corner in photo) is PLASTIC ( ! ) and housed behind steel protective shield." >>>Actually, the early tanks were metal wrapped in fiberglass. So to the casual observer, they appeared to be plastic. Mike