[TPR] Finally.... work begins on the Racing Against Autism Pantera for 2012

[David in Durango]

Sounds like a mighty fine time!!!  Its good to hear Sam is engaged in all 
the processes and will have some memories to always treasure.

Update from TPR San Juan Mountains, Colorado:  The 3.2 ring and pinion that 
I had lusted after for 10 years is now instlalled and waiting.  Thanks to 
Lloyd for the great customer service! (What's this for?  Why? blah blah) 
Really had a great time on both visits.
With the ZF it seemed a good time to re-ring the Cleveland - wish I had 
pulled it as a unit w/ the ZF!  The motor should come out today - re-ring 
and full inspection, there probably aren't 15,000 miles on it but it has 
always blown oil.  Since we'll be honing the cylinders EVERYTHING will come 
out and be re-instlalled.  Everything has been sourced and is just a phone 
call away, I hope everything goes smoothly.

I've had some kind of flu/crud/cold for about a week, but feel like today I 
can get back into the thrash!  My deadline was a cruise to Phoenix for the 
POCA track day and dance, not to mention the Mid America Pantera Squadron 
Road Trip to Phoenix - the anticipation has me squirming constantly!

Good hint on the safety wire project - time to check the caliper bolts!  I 
found potential horror stories when pulling my ZF - one can never be toooooo 
careful.


David in Durango,
Mid America Pantera Squadron Road Trip to Phoenix, Rocky Mountain Division

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Asa Jay Laughton" <asajay at asajay.com>
To: <tpr at teampanteraracing.com>; "shelley" <shelley at asajay.com>
Sent: Sunday, March 25, 2012 9:31 PM
Subject: [TPR] Finally.... work begins on the Racing Against Autism Pantera 
for 2012


> Yes, it's lonely being both the driver -and- chief mechanic up here in
> sPodunk Washington.  But today brought some really nice sunshine and
> warm temperatures.
>
> While Shelley stepped out to visit a girlfriend, Sam and I did a little
> garage cleaning and then put the Pantera in the air at about the limit
> of the jack stands.  Sam helped get the lug nuts off the car by showing
> me what a "star" pattern was.  :)  He then helped take them off one side
> of the car after Daddy got them loose.  Sam also helped with getting
> some tools, helped me re-route the work light when moving from one side
> of the car to the other, and helped keep the air hose out of my way when
> I was using the air tools
>
> We got the wheels off, coil-over shocks out and brakes out today.  We
> have a new set of coil-overs coming in from Pantera Performance Center
> to arrive next week or the week after.  I need to order new brake pads.
> The Porterfields I put on nearly three years ago still look great, but
> are getting just a little worn.  Might as well put new pads in while I'm
> in there.
>
> I ordered a safety wire drill fixture and will be drilling all the
> caliper bolts for safety wire.  The rear locking tabs can probably take
> one or two more bends but the fronts are gone.  Last time I put the
> fronts on, I used a drop of blue Locktite and they were still in tight
> when I went to take them off today.  The rears felt awfully loose, but
> they had to be in the right spot for the tab to fold over.
>
> Next, we have to drain the cooling system to pull the radiator and check
> for leaks.  I've seen a bit of green near the front drivers bottom
> corner.... time to check it out.
>
> I have a new (used) set of wheels coming from another TPR member.
> 17x9.  Now I just have to find the right rubber to wrap them with.  No
> rush on that though.
>
> Then, well.... there's that pesky issue of swapping engines with the
> Mach I.  Good time to do it is now....except the car is way too high in
> the air to get it out at the moment.  :)
>
> I picked up a Petronix Ignitor III module to drop in the distributor too.
>
> Let's see, things on the list to be ready for SSCC now are:
> - new tires
> - possibly new or repaired radiator
> - may need a new harness (old one may be expired, I need to remember and
> check that)
> - new brake pads
> - Front wheel bearings.... geez I better not forget those... been on
> there for 10 years, time to replace them.
> - New steering rack tie-rod ends (about the only joints I've -not-
> replaced on the car yet)
> - Some headers would be nice (though not necessary)
> - A mezier water pump would be nice (though not necessary)
> - Gas, hotel costs and entry fees
>
> Well, I can dream can't I?  :)
> Asa Jay
>
> -- 
> Asa Jay Laughton, MSgt, USAFR, Retired
> &  Shelley Marie
> Spokane, WA
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