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4166

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Pantera

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Year
1972
Factory model
Pre-L
Original color
yellow
Current color
yellow
Interior
black
Engine
351C
Condition
7-8
Country
US
Region
US

Identity

Year
1972
Country
US
Build date
1972
Body number
50239
Serial last4
4166
Serial prefix
THPN
License plate region
Tx
License plate opening
US
Serial month year code
MD

Exterior

Flares
No Flares
Headlights
7" round H-4
Wheel type
double slot - 7" front 8" rear
Bumper type
early round
Mirror type
Vitoni Baby Turbo with Convex Lenses
Door handles
rectangular
Rear spoiler
no
Bumper finish
silver powercoated
Front spoiler
none
Interior color
black
Front hood vent
none
Rear delta wing
no
Antenna location
left front fender
Rear deck emblem
Power Ford
Side marker lights
rectangular
Front grille emblem
flat
Rear splash shields
yes
Steering wheel type
Momo
Front splash shields
yes
Rear deck lid release
outside key
Windshield trim color
Chrome
Exterior color current
yellow
Exterior color original
yellow

Interior

Euro gts dash
no
Ac vents count
2
Console gauges
English
Radio installed
yes
Console switches
Lettered
Leather interior
no
Water temp gauge
260F
Fuse box location
Right side
Relay box location
left
Tach speedo config
dual pods
Defroster vent type
slot
Seat back recliners
Scheel seats installed
Vented brake rotors
no
Wiper washer switch
rocker switch
Seat belt retraction
was floor - replaced with harness
Wipers rest position
Left, Driver, Side
Extra radiator vent hose
none - removed
Light above console switches
yes

Drivetrain

Engine
351C
Head type
4V
Tail pipes
Hall Big Bore
Header type
Hall Small Bore (barely covers ex port in head)
Fuel delivery
Edelbrock 1406
Transaxle number
5343
Brake light style
yellow rear turn inicators
Engine cover type
all mesh
Rear brake pistons
2
Engine block number
3186
Front brake pistons
4
Ignition resistor type
no resister
Brake fluid reservoir mount
on master cylinder

History

Condition
7-8
Past owners
Assumed Original? Owner had a machine shop in Houston & disassembled car w/ 38k miles in storage for 20-years. Dennis Jones (decesed 2019) bought car for 10K in April 2000. He repainted car rebuilt engine and did upgrades. I purchased in Feb 2003 wih 47K miles.
Current miles
56,682
History notes
Attended POCA meeting in Houston for 6-months to learn about Pantras. Dennis Jones said he was getting a divorce and wanted to sell his car for 30K. I bought it.
Modifications
Engine modifications Bored .030 over with new pistons & polished crankshaft Aggressive roller camshaft w/ new valve train and valve job External oil supply line added to engine rear bearings Edelbrock intake manifold and Edelbrock carburetor New electronic distributor New starter, starter solenoid and alternator New clutch with rebuilt clutch hydraulic system for use with silicone brake fluid Edelbrock high capacity water pump Stainless steel water pipes New Hall Pantera brass high capacity OEM style radiator New OEM radiator fans and OEM fan relays Body Repainted in original yellow (close to original color but less green) Engine bay smoothed and painted Hall Pantera extended gas filler neck Installed new rotary A/C compressor Urethane suspension bushings installed front and rear New rear suspension lower pivot rod and bushings Installed Pantera Performance under-chassis front and rear frame strengthening braces Hall Pantera adjustable rear frame brace Rebuilt entire brake system for use with silicone brake fluid New Porterfield brake pads Refinish the original magnesium 15" Campagnolo wheels with European sized Michelin XWX tires. Scheel seats installed Momo steering wheel installed 3" wide shoulder harness and harness bar. New window motors with brass gears Relay system installed to take electrical load off the ignition and the headlight switches to prevent dashboard electrical fires! All lights changed to LED (except for the H-4 headlights & generator idiot light
Purchase date
Feb-03

Other

Known
1
Region
US
Drive side
left
Factory model
Pre-L
Gas fill location
inside
Media appearances
Profiles 2001 #1
Spare tire location
none
Zf trans mount type
dual side monuts
Rear trunk center ridge
yes
Expansion tank access hole
none

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