The green is probably the nicest colour you can paint a performance car off that era, however it will not look good until the car is finished because it needs all the contrasting details particularly the black elements, and might even need matt sections, but in a nutshell, it cannot be judged until the end, and even then it can be tuned until it will be visually stunning.
So happy to see the Pantera's progress, Thank-you Jack!!! You seem to have assembled a very knowledgeable team to assist you, I just wish it was 30 years ago when I had both legs, no diabetic neuropathy and a back and shoulders that still worked cause, I'd have wrapped up my Westward Sockets and Spanners and flown over to give you a hand!!! Back when I was in my 30's my friends and I had grown up rebuilding engines, doing swaps and electrical harnesses (not my favourite thing either) etc. mostly on Mustangs and Camaros that were the rage at the time. We spent one summer when I was in my 20's with a sweptline Dodge pick-up from 1969 that had the venerable 225 Slant Six that we supercharged just for a lark! That truck had enough torque to actually spin the wheel inside the tire if you pinned it from a dead stop!! It was a lovely little sleeper until it got wrapped around a light standard one night. Such is life when you're young. So I'm certain I could have been a hand to help you fix the niddly little things that most guys hate to do. Great job with finding Rory, from the Vintage Wireman and the finds from Classic Alfa you've had a lot of progress since the last time the Pantera made an appearance. Now, as for joining the channel, I'm trying to figure a way to include it in my monthly budget. I live off a small medical pension so I have to watch my expenditures, but I will try to make it happen in the new year!! Take care Jack, best of luck with everything and the Dyno test!! Looking forward to the next update!! - Dave
Ford guy here, a bit of advice, take those small press caps out of the core plug package and throw them away. They're for plugging off the oil galleries and pretty everybody taps those holes for npt fittings (the push caps have been known to pop out). I didn't read all the comments so sorry if someone else already mentioned that!
I thought you bought this car from a “specialist “ who had a good reputation Stateside. The electrics, brake master cylinder etc makes me think he wasn’t “all that”.
A lot to unpack (forgive the pun), the build is going to be superb thats for sure. It reminds me that myself and a friend at the age of 16 restored a 1928 dodge fast 4 tourer. Took 5 years. Learning as we went. Went to the Chrysler car club in it and a member walked over and said “the stitches in the seats are metric- so theres your first mistake” I never went back. Also- bad back. Totally get it. Ive been battling Osteoporosis and arthritis since i was 30. Now 62 ive had surgery for my ankle, a hip and next year a full knee. Pain is an invasive bastard and really does affect the joy. Lastly wiring harness. Ive got a 1979 FJ45 landcruiser completely original and despite people telling me to upgrade the harness blah blah, ive kept it stock. Laughingly its done 113,000km and is still on original condensor,coil, distributor cap etc Great video Jack
I keep laughing my arse off at this car. When you said you were going to the States to buy it, I posted that I was willing to bet it was an absolute lash-up with a terrible paint job - and guess what - that's EXACTLY what it was! I've seen so many cars come over from the States with absolutely dreadful work done to them. You only need to watch UA-camrs like Vice Grip Garage to see the appalling standard of work that seems to be normal.
Replacing the relays with two circuit boards must have sounded like a great idea on paper, but it's just so unnecessary. If it ain't broke, don't fix it... Nice to see the car coming along slowly but surely though!
I don’t remember too clearly but wasn’t the deceased fellow whose wife you purchased the car from supposed to be some well respected Pantera restoration expert?
That 'very nice man in US' was not a nice man at all - it was a stitch up. This is the standard story for all classic cars - generally heaps of polluting rubbish but pretty to look at from a distance.
I don't want to sound 'big headed' but I did say in the first video in the USA when I saw the wiring that it would be a problem. I am so glad you found the 'Vintage Wireman' to sort it out, these days Relays are generally reliable so reverting back to them makes sense. Very good progress Jack in what might have seemed a daunting task. I have some severe back issues which I wont go into but I do sympathise with you, just take your time and assess each task before you 'dive in' Jack. Thank you for the update Jack, before you know it you will be 'Cruise Ready'. 👍👍
I'm sorry number 27, but just in the first minute, your validating all my feelings towards the detomaso pantera as a whole, as I've hated the things since day 1, like I dont care if the same chassis guru who made the miura worked on this' he made all the same mistakes and problems the miura had, just now on a budget, I do wonder if it would be possible to peel off the body and turn this into one hell of a good GT 40 replica though also if your having trouble with your back, order in some foam matts for the house to stand on and get some pads for your knee caps and shins, it makes a hell of a difference when working, or standing in those positions and take them with you when your shooting, also it reduceds the chance of a slip and fall by a considerable margin also the engine, you'll need a spacer for the carb for the modern fuel, fords are notorious for hot starting issues, where the heat of the engine causes the fuel to evaporate and one of the ways they worked around it doesnt work anymore, as the ethanol eats the fiberglass in the insulated float bowl its why Elvis Pressley shot his and apparently a tv because the guy from the second leslie nelson film was singing also nice build quality at 5:48 with that left bumper, like talk about fugazi, theirs even paint damage from where it sits or its supposed to sit on the left side, meaning its probably been hit, and the lower rocket panels bent up too, also if the sump sits that low in it, put a sump guard on it also the distributor, I believe with those you want to make sure its not using steel for the bit that slots into the camshaft, otherwise it can cut into the thing on start up also pay rory if he's worked 4 weeks on the bloody thing prompt, jobs like those, just pay the man what he is owed also those tail lights, given what ian tyrell said of this, make me wonder what other parts he recycled on this,
Got to love the Euro exotica parts bin of switches and rear lights! Whether it's a DeTom, a Lambo, a Maserati, a Ferrari...if it's not an Alfa taillight, it's from a FIAT...or maybe a Mk 1 Cortina.
Thanks for taking us on this journey! Definitely the right move to employ the Vintage Wireman for the wiring, it looked like a true nightmare. Also, I’m somehow extremely fond of the little De Tomaso logos on the dials, very cool little detail.
As myself, degreed in Electronics, I was a valued addition starting my Mechanics career in 1984....rewiring a car "from scratch" is immensely easy...fast forward to today's cars, it's a bit harder....but to those who don't know the likes of Kirchoffs law, it can be daunting.
When making up hydraulic lines, it's always as well to ensure that the end fixtures are on the pipe, the right way round , and in the right order before applying the flaring tool. With one end flared, a mistake can be corrected. With both done, too bad!
Keep going it’s worth it is jack. Did you see the vice grip garage pantera- you’ll enjoy that video and it will give you ideas. All easy fixes are never easy that’s why they still need fixed!
To bring some understanding of scale/prices. It can require $300,000 USd to fill a large yacht with diesel. Morris engines put together an engine for a client. The camshaft by itself was $2,000 USd.
Hello Jack, with a background in electronics and computers, I would always err on the side of electronics, except for really heavy-duty use, where relays can be fine, for the relay switching. Despite which, having seen the PCBs you had, which were constructed out of dry solder joints, either they are replaced/fixed, or a full restoration of the main harness to stock, would seem appropriate. Electricals are a matter of attitude and mind-set, really. But hey, just think, at the end of this you will have a Pantera, which isn't something many can say. For you, Jack, have perseverance on your side.
My master cylinder is a Wilwood and all 4 rotors and brake calipers. Check with Steve Wilkinson Pantera Parts USA. Johnny Woods makes excellent patch panels for the Pantera and I used them on my 1973 Detomaso Pantera GTS. Hopefully we will have Pantera's Northwest Installing my engine spring 2025. Pantera Electronics makes a main fuse panel that does away with old fuses and uses the newer fuses.
Well done Jack, great to see the Green machine finally makiong great progress....hopefully you can show the fuel lines you fit, thinking of chaning on my own 240z....keep up the great vids !
Im going thru the same thing with a project Jaguar XJC. "It just needs final paint, its already in primer" they said. Not exactly. "Engine in pieces, but complete" they said. What about the missing rod big end cap and bearing? But, it's a fun project, with lots of "challenges". And let us know how many brake and lines you flared, and then realized you forgot the connecting fittings!
I'm with you on the electrics Jack. It's all a mystery to me. Mind you , it doesn't help that I'm very colourblind. Can't wait to see and hear this car up and running.
Its coming on well thanks too all the talented people around you . I do work for a UA-camr which creates great content but i also know he works hard 7 days a week for the channel . Your smashing it with this build . 👌
That is going to be fantastic, but that pedal box caught my attention too. Strange one that it looks like the clutch and brake are reversed around, but must have some trick linkages behind it.
Whenever someone says it just needs this normally Id run a mile at that point 😂 if I have half the capability on the tools as you Jack I'd look at things very differently tho buddy!
looking fantastic Jack. i love your driving video's but where i think you shine as a You tuber is when you do your rebuild / upgrade stuff. Lot's more please !
Seriously I'm not affiliated but I've made a ton of brake lines for all manner of vehicles in the trade ,it's absolutely worth paying the money for a decent Sykes pickavant flair and die set even for personal use you get your brake lines out in minutes and it's actually quite fun pull the lever back flair done ,and not only done but properly ever single time
😢 I’m so happy! 😢 I feel like I’ve got the old Influenzo build back!! 😂😂 Jack I’m sorry for all these unexpected issues, but it does make for great videos reminiscent of those heady Covid days of trying to fix the Ferrari.
The car already looks fantastic - good luck with the next stages of the restoration. Do you think you could include some technical details - for example, on why the original engine set up (low compression cylinders, etc) was not optimal, and why you have made the choices you've described? It may be obvious, but it would be interesting to non-technical people like myself.
I also follow "Uncle Tony's Garage" in the states, mostly a Mopar guy but will turn his hand to anything. He's been having a lot of trouble for several years now, with aftermarket cams and lifters (solid and hydraulic) for so called "flat tappet" engines like yours being out of tolerance, with lifters having no "crown" face and the cam lobes having no side to side taper. Which means the lifters and pushrods don't spin in service and the camshaft trashes itself in short order and spreads it's debris all round the motor - expensive! Other stateside engine builders have commented on the same problem, so it's not just Tony! He hasn't specifically mentioned the make you've bought, but apparently cost or old rep is no longer a guarantee of quality! I've also personal experience with English repro engine parts being of unsatisfactory quality, straight from the box. Most notably recently, oil pumps and timing chain tensioners. It's no longer safe to assume that "new" equals "good"! So, a word to the wise, check EVERYTHING before you put the engine together!
Those engine parts seem very reasonable prices, even with the taxes added. Good job it wasn't an exotica engine you're rebuilding, just a good old yank! 😎
Fantastic work Jack. Very methodical and precise. This will be a beautiful car when it’s completed. I need to purchase a double flaring tool for my Jaguar XKE project. Could you please let me know which product you are using. It looks robust and made a nice flare. Thank you.
I've just re-watched the first video. I can't believe how bad an example this car turned out to be. A good lesson in why not to buy someone else's part finished project. Sympathies for you Jack. It all looked so promising. A lot of echoes of the Influenzo where you ended up doing much more work than it first appeared.
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Man this car is going to be gorgeous, not big on the "Kermit-the-frog" green but beautiful. Well done, and congratulations, I am truly envious.
The green is probably the nicest colour you can paint a performance car off that era, however it will not look good until the car is finished because it needs all the contrasting details particularly the black elements, and might even need matt sections, but in a nutshell, it cannot be judged until the end, and even then it can be tuned until it will be visually stunning.
So happy to see the Pantera's progress, Thank-you Jack!!! You seem to have assembled a very knowledgeable team to assist you, I just wish it was 30 years ago when I had both legs, no diabetic neuropathy and a back and shoulders that still worked cause, I'd have wrapped up my Westward Sockets and Spanners and flown over to give you a hand!!! Back when I was in my 30's my friends and I had grown up rebuilding engines, doing swaps and electrical harnesses (not my favourite thing either) etc. mostly on Mustangs and Camaros that were the rage at the time. We spent one summer when I was in my 20's with a sweptline Dodge pick-up from 1969 that had the venerable 225 Slant Six that we supercharged just for a lark! That truck had enough torque to actually spin the wheel inside the tire if you pinned it from a dead stop!! It was a lovely little sleeper until it got wrapped around a light standard one night. Such is life when you're young. So I'm certain I could have been a hand to help you fix the niddly little things that most guys hate to do. Great job with finding Rory, from the Vintage Wireman and the finds from Classic Alfa you've had a lot of progress since the last time the Pantera made an appearance. Now, as for joining the channel, I'm trying to figure a way to include it in my monthly budget. I live off a small medical pension so I have to watch my expenditures, but I will try to make it happen in the new year!! Take care Jack, best of luck with everything and the Dyno test!! Looking forward to the next update!! - Dave
Rory should be nominated for Sainthood ⚡️
St. Pantera of Oxfordshire ⚜️
You've gone from a Ferrari Problematico to a De Tomaso Ball Achio.
😂😂😂😂
And therefore you obviously have Grande Testicalus Idiotico Magnificanus.
Ford guy here, a bit of advice, take those small press caps out of the core plug package and throw them away. They're for plugging off the oil galleries and pretty everybody taps those holes for npt fittings (the push caps have been known to pop out). I didn't read all the comments so sorry if someone else already mentioned that!
I thought you bought this car from a “specialist “ who had a good reputation Stateside. The electrics, brake master cylinder etc makes me think he wasn’t “all that”.
Every old car is a journey 😁
Strangely satisfying watching the brake line being made with the help of solder & string!
A lot to unpack (forgive the pun), the build is going to be superb thats for sure.
It reminds me that myself and a friend at the age of 16 restored a 1928 dodge fast 4 tourer. Took 5 years. Learning as we went. Went to the Chrysler car club in it and a member walked over and said “the stitches in the seats are metric- so theres your first mistake”
I never went back.
Also- bad back. Totally get it. Ive been battling Osteoporosis and arthritis since i was 30. Now 62 ive had surgery for my ankle, a hip and next year a full knee. Pain is an invasive bastard and really does affect the joy.
Lastly wiring harness. Ive got a 1979 FJ45 landcruiser completely original and despite people telling me to upgrade the harness blah blah, ive kept it stock. Laughingly its done 113,000km and is still on original condensor,coil, distributor cap etc
Great video Jack
I keep laughing my arse off at this car. When you said you were going to the States to buy it, I posted that I was willing to bet it was an absolute lash-up with a terrible paint job - and guess what - that's EXACTLY what it was! I've seen so many cars come over from the States with absolutely dreadful work done to them. You only need to watch UA-camrs like Vice Grip Garage to see the appalling standard of work that seems to be normal.
In the USA the laws are very lax on the road worthiness of old cars. Yep, Vice Grip Garage drives total wrecks across America. Job done 👍
Replacing the relays with two circuit boards must have sounded like a great idea on paper, but it's just so unnecessary. If it ain't broke, don't fix it...
Nice to see the car coming along slowly but surely though!
Like a kid on Christmas Day opening all those boxes!
Jack great work and update. Hopefully the engine is ready when promised.
Thank you chap.. i can't wait to see what it does on the dyno.. am trying to see if I can go and film it but not sure on that yet
Nice the see the DeTomato back in action! 👌Good job on that spaghetti wiring lol!
Well done Jack, its going to be glorious.
Whow...! Complicated Project...!!! Super Progress & Wonderful Helpers..!!! Great Car!!👍
wonderful to see you working thru the restoration. Love the car work. Wish there was more detailed content. take care, mind the back.
I don’t remember too clearly but wasn’t the deceased fellow whose wife you purchased the car from supposed to be some well respected Pantera restoration expert?
Finally! A Pantera video!
"Jim" really took you. Which is why I will not even travel through that state if at all possible.
That 'very nice man in US' was not a nice man at all - it was a stitch up. This is the standard story for all classic cars - generally heaps of polluting rubbish but pretty to look at from a distance.
Great colour and I always love to hear where the alternative source is for some of the comments. Liked the new desk as well and may have to get one
Great progress, looking forward to the next installment 👍
when done the car will be amazing ! that is a keeper car though jack !
I don't want to sound 'big headed' but I did say in the first video in the USA when I saw the wiring that it would be a problem. I am so glad you found the 'Vintage Wireman' to sort it out, these days Relays are generally reliable so reverting back to them makes sense. Very good progress Jack in what might have seemed a daunting task. I have some severe back issues which I wont go into but I do sympathise with you, just take your time and assess each task before you 'dive in' Jack. Thank you for the update Jack, before you know it you will be 'Cruise Ready'. 👍👍
I'm sorry number 27, but just in the first minute, your validating all my feelings towards the detomaso pantera as a whole, as I've hated the things since day 1, like I dont care if the same chassis guru who made the miura worked on this'
he made all the same mistakes and problems the miura had, just now on a budget, I do wonder if it would be possible to peel off the body and turn this into one hell of a good GT 40 replica though
also if your having trouble with your back, order in some foam matts for the house to stand on and get some pads for your knee caps and shins, it makes a hell of a difference when working, or standing in those positions
and take them with you when your shooting,
also it reduceds the chance of a slip and fall by a considerable margin
also the engine, you'll need a spacer for the carb for the modern fuel, fords are notorious for hot starting issues, where the heat of the engine causes the fuel to evaporate and one of the ways they worked around it doesnt work anymore, as the ethanol eats the fiberglass in the insulated float bowl
its why Elvis Pressley shot his
and apparently a tv because the guy from the second leslie nelson film was singing
also nice build quality at 5:48 with that left bumper, like talk about fugazi, theirs even paint damage from where it sits or its supposed to sit on the left side, meaning its probably been hit, and the lower rocket panels bent up too, also if the sump sits that low in it, put a sump guard on it
also the distributor, I believe with those you want to make sure its not using steel for the bit that slots into the camshaft, otherwise it can cut into the thing on start up
also pay rory if he's worked 4 weeks on the bloody thing prompt, jobs like those, just pay the man what he is owed
also those tail lights, given what ian tyrell said of this, make me wonder what other parts he recycled on this,
I have been looking forward to this update 😊
TY Jack, great to have a Pantera update! 🙏🙏
loving the colour! it'll be great to hear the motor running next time 🤞
Loving this build, Jack! I was sad for you when the Influenzo went, but OMG... a lime green Pantera as replacement! Fabulous work ☺
Gina!!!! Great to hear from you and glad you’re still watching. Would be great to catch up some time!
@@Number27 👍👍
What a treat this build is Jack….interesting stuff going on and expertly presented by yourself.
Got to love the Euro exotica parts bin of switches and rear lights! Whether it's a DeTom, a Lambo, a Maserati, a Ferrari...if it's not an Alfa taillight, it's from a FIAT...or maybe a Mk 1 Cortina.
Nice to see the green machine... doing a great job Jack. Keep em coming.
Thanks for taking us on this journey! Definitely the right move to employ the Vintage Wireman for the wiring, it looked like a true nightmare. Also, I’m somehow extremely fond of the little De Tomaso logos on the dials, very cool little detail.
Truly great work you are doing. This car deserves to be with you given how much care you are taking. Bravo!
The color looks great!
Good luck with the build!
Absolutely loving this CD project- looking forward to an Xmas Eve/day dyno run👍👍👍
It is a crime to paint such a fine car that horrible green colour.
Really enjoyed watching this build take shape and cant wait to see the finished result. Its going to be a real beaut!
I rebuilt a Cleveland 351 for my Mustang back in the early 90s. The whole lot cost about £600. How times change!
Great series,looking forward to more updates. Cheers from Detroit.
Love this project, best of luck for what's coming up next !
As myself, degreed in Electronics, I was a valued addition starting my Mechanics career in 1984....rewiring a car "from scratch" is immensely easy...fast forward to today's cars, it's a bit harder....but to those who don't know the likes of Kirchoffs law, it can be daunting.
When making up hydraulic lines, it's always as well to ensure that the end fixtures are on the pipe, the right way round , and in the right order before applying the flaring tool. With one end flared, a mistake can be corrected. With both done, too bad!
Totally agree, how many times have I got it all flared and then realised I've forgotten to put a fitting on it before flaring, DOH!
I am liking this car and the progress you are making - great choice, great colour and when finished, relatively simple to maintain.
It’s getting there beautiful beast I’d have went for orange with black stripes down roof and bonnet . Keep up the good work 🎉
Fantastic review of your Pantera!
Keep going it’s worth it is jack. Did you see the vice grip garage pantera- you’ll enjoy that video and it will give you ideas. All easy fixes are never easy that’s why they still need fixed!
My envy is almost, almost as green as the car....
Man lucky for the wiring specialist. Looking good.
Great video. Love your garage doors.
To bring some understanding of scale/prices. It can require $300,000 USd to fill a large yacht with diesel. Morris engines put together an engine for a client. The camshaft by itself was $2,000 USd.
Hello Jack, with a background in electronics and computers, I would always err on the side of electronics, except for really heavy-duty use, where relays can be fine, for the relay switching. Despite which, having seen the PCBs you had, which were constructed out of dry solder joints, either they are replaced/fixed, or a full restoration of the main harness to stock, would seem appropriate. Electricals are a matter of attitude and mind-set, really.
But hey, just think, at the end of this you will have a Pantera, which isn't something many can say. For you, Jack, have perseverance on your side.
Just an FYI the heater bixes in those cars had problems with leaking so. Good luck with your beautiful project!!
My master cylinder is a Wilwood and all 4 rotors and brake calipers. Check with Steve Wilkinson Pantera Parts USA. Johnny Woods makes excellent patch panels for the Pantera and I used them on my 1973 Detomaso Pantera GTS. Hopefully we will have Pantera's Northwest Installing my engine spring 2025. Pantera Electronics makes a main fuse panel that does away with old fuses and uses the newer fuses.
Well done Jack, great to see the Green machine finally makiong great progress....hopefully you can show the fuel lines you fit, thinking of chaning on my own 240z....keep up the great vids !
Im going thru the same thing with a project Jaguar XJC. "It just needs final paint, its already in primer" they said. Not exactly. "Engine in pieces, but complete" they said. What about the missing rod big end cap and bearing?
But, it's a fun project, with lots of "challenges".
And let us know how many brake and lines you flared, and then realized you forgot the connecting fittings!
A working and dynoed engine will be a lovely Xmas present!
🎶 Deck the halls with oil and go-go juice 🎶
Looking forward to the next update and hearing that engine ....
I'm with you on the electrics Jack. It's all a mystery to me. Mind you , it doesn't help that I'm very colourblind. Can't wait to see and hear this car up and running.
Great progress.
Congrats. Definitely some work and such involved but you are going to have one well sorted beautiful ride! Well done sir.
I was impressed that you flashed up US dollars rather than GB pounds for the parts pricing. Cool!
Its coming on well thanks too all the talented people around you . I do work for a UA-camr which creates great content but i also know he works hard 7 days a week for the channel . Your smashing it with this build . 👌
Thanks you !! 😊
That is going to be fantastic, but that pedal box caught my attention too.
Strange one that it looks like the clutch and brake are reversed around, but must have some trick linkages behind it.
This car is gonna be amazing ❤
Best video you’ve ever done 🎉top marks mate from rainy Cambridge.
Christmas comes early in Jack's house! I hope it all goes together well 🤞🏽
Whenever someone says it just needs this normally Id run a mile at that point 😂 if I have half the capability on the tools as you Jack I'd look at things very differently tho buddy!
It was becoming a bit dispiriting but does now finally feel like things are moving forward
What a great wiring guy to know!
@ yes.. he’s a legend!!
looking fantastic Jack. i love your driving video's but where i think you shine as a You tuber is when you do your rebuild / upgrade stuff. Lot's more please !
Should be awesome when finished 😁👍
Seriously I'm not affiliated but I've made a ton of brake lines for all manner of vehicles in the trade ,it's absolutely worth paying the money for a decent Sykes pickavant flair and die set even for personal use you get your brake lines out in minutes and it's actually quite fun pull the lever back flair done ,and not only done but properly ever single time
That will be a great car when it's finished 👍
I love how cheap the engine parts are. The benefit of using a 'regular' V8. :)
Nice jb!
😢 I’m so happy! 😢 I feel like I’ve got the old Influenzo build back!! 😂😂 Jack I’m sorry for all these unexpected issues, but it does make for great videos reminiscent of those heady Covid days of trying to fix the Ferrari.
Just a straight forward assembly! We are speaking about car sales here. “Never raced or rallied Guv …………….😂”
This guy bought a Pantera?!
Man this gonna be some crazy shit.
It certainly is limegreen.
Such a glorious looking car
One of the joys of an older car is the simplicity of the thing! Why muddy up the electrics with circuit boards?? Madness.
Frustrating but some real progress...and this is going to be a beautiful build...and will suit you perfectly I reckon
Looking forward to net next update.
WHAT? No supercharger! That's revolting! 😅😅😅. Keep up the good work
OMG Rory does look like Simon. I never saw it until you mentioned it. Then I couldn’t un-see him 😂
Yipeee long overdue, but worth the wait😊😊😊😊
Agree with @davebarron: the colour was a terrible choice and looks awful, really dreadful. Sorry. Still a great car, one of my favourites
The car already looks fantastic - good luck with the next stages of the restoration.
Do you think you could include some technical details - for example, on why the original engine set up (low compression cylinders, etc) was not optimal, and why you have made the choices you've described? It may be obvious, but it would be interesting to non-technical people like myself.
Great project
Thank you for this video! At least you are doing better than the Flipping Bangers guys with the Alfa Romeo 155! Easy to fix Italian cars never are!
Seriously good looking shape that Jack
Hooray for Rory, electrics can be a nightmare.
I also follow "Uncle Tony's Garage" in the states, mostly a Mopar guy but will turn his hand to anything. He's been having a lot of trouble for several years now, with aftermarket cams and lifters (solid and hydraulic) for so called "flat tappet" engines like yours being out of tolerance, with lifters having no "crown" face and the cam lobes having no side to side taper. Which means the lifters and pushrods don't spin in service and the camshaft trashes itself in short order and spreads it's debris all round the motor - expensive!
Other stateside engine builders have commented on the same problem, so it's not just Tony! He hasn't specifically mentioned the make you've bought, but apparently cost or old rep is no longer a guarantee of quality! I've also personal experience with English repro engine parts being of unsatisfactory quality, straight from the box. Most notably recently, oil pumps and timing chain tensioners. It's no longer safe to assume that "new" equals "good"!
So, a word to the wise, check EVERYTHING before you put the engine together!
Those engine parts seem very reasonable prices, even with the taxes added. Good job it wasn't an exotica engine you're rebuilding, just a good old yank! 😎
Fantastic work Jack. Very methodical and precise. This will be a beautiful car when it’s completed. I need to purchase a double flaring tool for my Jaguar XKE project. Could you please let me know which product you are using. It looks robust and made a nice flare. Thank you.
You look like a kid opening presents on Christmas day!
Non mollare
La Pantera merita qualunque sacrificio 💪
I've just re-watched the first video. I can't believe how bad an example this car turned out to be. A good lesson in why not to buy someone else's part finished project. Sympathies for you Jack. It all looked so promising. A lot of echoes of the Influenzo where you ended up doing much more work than it first appeared.
Great to see progress Jack.....
I can't understand why the clutch master cylinder is on the right of the brake servo though.....?
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