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

Mon Mar 26 14:51:49 PDT 2012

Well it's too bad I sold my boat then isn't it?
Ah... if'n I could only afford it.  I'd have to sell mine -and- the  
Mach I, plus who knows what else.  Sheeeet, it took me nearly three  
years to afford a set of shocks.  :)

Don't talk to me about tires yet.
Asa Jay

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

> 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! 
>
>
> ________________________________
>  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
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