Dann Tier Posted October 26, 2020 Author Share Posted October 26, 2020 (edited) Hey, everyone!...got a bit of an update here. I decided to switch back over to suspension work. I decided to start with the ride height. -Photo 1; First i need to establish the exact location of the rear wheels. I did this by making a temporary axle. -Photo 2; For the tyre to fender clearance i need, i had to lower the axle into the frame. Now it will be waaay easier to make the control arms, and wheel hubs. Once i've finished all that, i can remove the axle, and make an arch bracket to strengthen the notched-out frame, and allow for the drive shafts. -Photo 3; Perfect clearance that still allows for some inner wheel wells. -Photo 4; The front suspension is stock kit height, which is okay with me, BUT i dont like how much rocker clearance there is, so i will be adding to them to slightly lower them. Edited October 26, 2020 by Dann Tier 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vamach1 Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 I like it. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted October 26, 2020 Author Share Posted October 26, 2020 18 minutes ago, vamach1 said: I like it. ? Thanks, Bud!, have you been working on yours at all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 Looking good Dann but what about the Munster cars ? I know you want to punch me right now ! Very happy to see the Pantera again. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete75 Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 ??! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamsuperdan Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 I still love it. Personally though, I'd lower the front a smidge. Not much, definitely not a slam. But a little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vamach1 Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 1 hour ago, Dann Tier said: Thanks, Bud!, have you been working on yours at all? I wish I could say I have but not lately. Suffering from too many projects and still working some and trying to enjoy outdoors until it gets cold. I almost feel like I need to set aside time every weekday once I retire in a few months To building. I have too many kits that I started and I just need to finish a few before diving into a build that will take a lot longer than usual. I admire you efforts on your build and will learn a thing or two I’m sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattilacken Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 Looking terific! Keep attacking at it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted October 28, 2020 Author Share Posted October 28, 2020 On 10/26/2020 at 8:36 PM, cobraman said: Looking good Dann but what about the Munster cars ? I know you want to punch me right now ! Very happy to see the Pantera again. ? LOL....you're a funny guy, Ray... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted October 28, 2020 Author Share Posted October 28, 2020 On 10/26/2020 at 8:41 PM, Pete75 said: ??! Thanks, Bud! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted October 28, 2020 Author Share Posted October 28, 2020 On 10/26/2020 at 9:43 PM, iamsuperdan said: I still love it. Personally though, I'd lower the front a smidge. Not much, definitely not a slam. But a little. I am still thinking about it, but its pretty darn close to a real stock height....i will consider it still. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted October 28, 2020 Author Share Posted October 28, 2020 On 10/26/2020 at 9:46 PM, vamach1 said: I wish I could say I have but not lately. Suffering from too many projects and still working some and trying to enjoy outdoors until it gets cold. I almost feel like I need to set aside time every weekday once I retire in a few months To building. I have too many kits that I started and I just need to finish a few before diving into a build that will take a lot longer than usual. I admire you efforts on your build and will learn a thing or two I’m sure. I got hit with a TON of outdoor stuff to do too...hope you can get back to the bench soon!!.....looking forward to your work!...thanks for following along, bud! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted October 28, 2020 Author Share Posted October 28, 2020 On 10/27/2020 at 1:26 AM, Mattilacken said: Looking terific! Keep attacking at it! Thanks, Bud!, i sure will!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted October 28, 2020 Author Share Posted October 28, 2020 (edited) Found some inspirational photos for this Pantera; -Photo 1; I'm thinking about a vent window, and rear side glass delete like this version. I will also do the sail panel vents like this one. -Photo 2; The bonnet will be done like this, and there will be elements of the front fascia also. -Photo 3; I may add a rocker vent for the rear breaks...we'll see. -Photo 4-6; This is a real car called the Panther. Its a Pantera tribute car thats built on a Lamborghini Hurrican. This is THE BEST design of a Pantera that i've seen. -Photo 7; Here is the front end that i was gonna do until i saw the Panther. I will blend the both versions together in some way. The big problem i have with these front fascias/chin spoiler, is that they look like a HORRIBLE over-bite when compared to how high Panteras are between the tyres... -Photo 8; This is all i see when i see front ends like this -NOT on this Pantera. Edited October 28, 2020 by Dann Tier 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted February 27, 2023 Author Share Posted February 27, 2023 (edited) How many of you have resumed a build after a year, and decided you needed to change a bunch of things? That is where i started up this Pantera again. Here you go, Ray...Mondays will be my Pantera days. Photo 1; If you look back at the original framework, you will notice now that there are a few major braces missing. They just didnt fit good enough, so i will redo them...but after i build the rear suspension today. Photo 2; I couldnt get the seats i liked to fit nicely with the firewall, so i got some Diablo seats that are smaller, and allow for more room. Also, aside from having to redo the firewall, i have decided to slightly upgrade the center column, and guage cluster. Photo 3; Here are the new Diablo seats...even better that they are another tie to Lamborghini. Photo 4; I have also decided to make the doors functional. Note: Time to get cracking on this now! Thank you to everyone whose following along! -God bless!! Edited February 27, 2023 by Dann Tier 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 Oh boy ! I have been waiting for this ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamsuperdan Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 Great to see you back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted February 28, 2023 Author Share Posted February 28, 2023 17 hours ago, iamsuperdan said: Great to see you back! Thanks...good to hear from all of you again too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Chernosky Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 Dann....great to have you back and see you back art the bench. We missed you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nacho Z Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 Welcome back, Dann! Good to see you back here. I hope all is well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beeRS Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 Great to see progress on the Pantera again. It’s always good to come back to shelved projects with ‘fresh eyes’. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bytownshaker Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 Glad to see you back on the Pantera Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funkychiken Posted March 4, 2023 Share Posted March 4, 2023 Great that you are back on this build Dann! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted March 5, 2023 Author Share Posted March 5, 2023 On 3/1/2023 at 12:32 AM, Rich Chernosky said: Dann....great to have you back and see you back art the bench. We missed you. Thanks, Rich!...its good to be back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted March 5, 2023 Author Share Posted March 5, 2023 On 3/1/2023 at 12:42 AM, Nacho Z said: Welcome back, Dann! Good to see you back here. I hope all is well! Much appreciated, John! I'm getting better, thanks -i hope all is well with you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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