[TPR] Finally.... work begins on the Racing Against Autism Pantera for 2012
asajay at asajay.com
asajay at asajay.com
Tue Mar 27 13:09:10 PDT 2012
Yea... my EGO's calculating a solution now, I should have an answer in
about six months. :)
Asa Jay
Quoting Mad Dog Antenucci <teampantera at yahoo.com>:
> Sounds like a CHALLENGE AJ? ;-]>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Steven Donegan <donegan at donegan.org>
> To: Mad Dog Antenucci <teampantera at yahoo.com>; Asa Jay Laughton
> <asajay at asajay.com>; "tpr at teampanteraracing.com"
> <tpr at teampanteraracing.com>
> Sent: Monday, March 26, 2012 10:09 PM
> Subject: Re: [TPR] Finally.... work begins on the Racing Against
> Autism Pantera for 2012
>
>
> Don't feel sorry for ME either, I have a 370Z with 400 HP which will
> blow away most of the Pantera's on this list :-) And I never run
> out of beer - there is a BevMo almost in walking distance :-) AJ,
> either get that thing done or come out and Naviguess for me some
> time - offered it to you once before but you couldn't make it :-)
> September the seat is taken - Alvin Mann will be naviguesser again
> - dumb jarhead doesn't know when to quit :-) (and for those of you
> Marine types jarhead was said with great respect) :-)
>
> ____________
> Steven Donegan
> SSCC/NORC Life Member, Car #86
> www.sscc.us
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Mad Dog Antenucci <teampantera at yahoo.com>
> To: Asa Jay Laughton <asajay at asajay.com>;
> "tpr at teampanteraracing.com" <tpr at teampanteraracing.com>
> Sent: Monday, March 26, 2012 7:33 PM
> Subject: Re: [TPR] Finally.... work begins on the Racing Against
> Autism Pantera for 2012
>
>
> I knew that would get your attention ;-]>
> Leaving the 24th of April....I'll leave the garage door open out in
> Fontana...thats where the Pantera and trailer will be....if you can
> find it you can have the Pantera, truck and trailer! ;-]>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Asa Jay Laughton <asajay at asajay.com>
> To: tpr at teampanteraracing.com
> Sent: Monday, March 26, 2012 7:26 PM
> Subject: Re: [TPR] Finally.... work begins on the Racing Against
> Autism Pantera for 2012
>
>
> Sorry for me? WTF?
>
> -I'm- the one with a Pantera -and- a 1971 Mach I, spare Clevelands
> in a barn and a guy who's offered to have me drive -his- Pantera in
> the SSCC in September.
>
> If you want to feel sorry for someone, let's pick on ... oh....
> Steve... because he's Irish and it's pas St. Patrick's day and the
> beer's all gone.
>
> :)
>
> No, don't feel sorry for me, I'll get there, slowly, but I'll get
> there. Like we've said, family and work come first.
>
> At least I'm not Bob Levitt who actually solicited the DeTomaso
> email forum for $40,000 in sponsorship money to run the Gumball
> again. I can make a better deal by just asking for a couple grand
> in the name of Autism Awareness. sheesh.
>
> So when do you leave? Or have you left? Gotta plan the extraction
> for when you're gone. :)
> Asa Jay
>
> Asa Jay Laughton, MSgt, USAFR, Retired
& Shelley Marie
Spokane,
> WA
******************************
>
http://www.racingagainstautism.com
http://www.teampanteraracing.com
http://facebook.com/racingagainstautism
> On 3/26/2012 7:16 PM, Mad Dog Antenucci wrote:
> Don't make me feel sorry for you. I already feel sorry enough for myself.
>>
>>
>> You think it is easy for me to pack a bag and head half way around
>> the world? Yea, you better think about that before you answer or
>> start feeling sorry for yourself again.
>>
>>
>> PS. We can still pull off my tires, shocks and battery for you.
>>
>>
>>
>> ________________________________
>> From: "asajay at asajay.com" <asajay at asajay.com>
>> To: tpr at teampanteraracing.com
>> Sent: Monday, March 26, 2012 2:51 PM
>> Subject: Re: [TPR] Finally.... work begins on the Racing Against
>> Autism Pantera for 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
>>>>>> ******************************
>>>>>> http://www.racingagainstautism.com
>>>>>> http://www.teampanteraracing.com
>>>>>> http://facebook.com/racingagainstautism
>>>>>>
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