DeTomaso Mailing List: December 2000, Message #17

In a message dated 12/1/00 5:34:43, Panteratime@aol.com writes:

<< DO THEY MANUFACTURE A REPRODUCTION STEERING WHEEL THE PANTERA?  ALSO ANY 
ADVICE ON WHERE TO GET MUFFLERS FOR A GTS SETUP?- >>

>>>First of all, STOP SHOUTING AT US! :>)

Okay!  Now, to the questions.  First, most Panteras by now have suffered 
terminal meltdown of the steering wheel center pad, but the rest of the 
steering wheel is usually in good shape.  The center pad IS available in 
reproduction form for about $150 from any Pantera vendor.

If your entire wheel is shot, it's easy to find replacements, as many (most?) 
owners have replaced their entire stock steering wheel with a more stylish 
aftermarket wheel, so these things are cluttering up lots of garages.

Regarding the exhaust--factory GTS tailpipes are also available new from the 
vendors.  A Lister recently (last week?) purchased a set, and they cost $750 
for the pair.  This is for the tailpipes only, not including the headers.

Headers are another $800 or so.

Given the expense, perhaps a more sensible option is to plunk down $1895 and 
score yourself a reproduction GTS system (stem to stern) in stainless steel 
from Pantera East.  These are BEAUTIFUL pieces, with the advantage of being 
immortal....

Mike