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

Mon Mar 26 14:34:50 PDT 2012

You should just buy the Pantera....I'll give you a deal on it, the truck and the trailer.
I am done with cars....I want a BOAT! 

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 From: Asa Jay Laughton <asajay at asajay.com>
To: tpr at teampanteraracing.com 
Sent: Monday, March 26, 2012 2:22 PM
Subject: Re: [TPR] Finally.... work begins on the Racing Against Autism Pantera for 2012

I've got the vacation time already scheduled... you've got the car.  
From your house, it's an easy stop in Las Vegas for the Rookie  
school, then off to Ely for the race, back in Vegas for the awards and  
then drop ItBWild back off at your place.  I promise not to abuse the  
Brazilian girls while you are out.

Eesy-peasy... just need a pit crew and tow driver.
:)

Asa Jay

Quoting Mad Dog Antenucci <teampantera at yahoo.com>:

> Hey, this is cool stuff.....I'd be happy to see ONE other Pantera in  
>  September but right now I am hoping someone will step up for the  
> MAY  NORC with a Pantera.
>
>
> ________________________________
>  From: David <adin at frontier.net>
> To: Mad Dog Antenucci <teampantera at yahoo.com>
> Cc: shelley <shelley at asajay.com>; Asa Jay Laughton  
> <asajay at asajay.com>; "tpr at teampanteraracing.com"  
> <tpr at teampanteraracing.com>
> Sent: Monday, March 26, 2012 10:04 AM
> Subject: Re: [TPR] Finally.... work begins on the Racing Against  
> Autism Pantera for 2012
>
>
> No pressure, eh?
>
> On Mar 26, 2012, at 10:58 AM, Mad Dog Antenucci  
> <teampantera at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>
> AJ, get out of the way....here comes the POPE! I hear Bud may be  
> coming back to SS for September too....so if you make it that is 3  
> and if I get back from Australia that is 4 and if we can get JB to  
> come out of retirement that is 5....and if Peter the German finishes  
>  his Pantera that will be 6.
>>
>>
>> Who will be 7?
>>
>>
>>
>> ________________________________
>> From: David in Durango <adin at frontier.net>
>> To: Asa Jay Laughton <asajay at asajay.com>;  
>> tpr at teampanteraracing.com; shelley <shelley at asajay.com>
>> Sent: Monday, March 26, 2012 7:28 AM
>> Subject: Re: [TPR] Finally.... work begins on the Racing Against  
>> Autism Pantera for 2012
>>
>> 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
>>> ******************************
>>> http://www.racingagainstautism.com
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>>>
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