November 2005
Oct 22th Tech session gave us an opportunity to pull
Roydon’s transaxle and replace some leaking gaskets. We also got to inspect his ring gear to discover that it was correctly
wired and it was in very good shape.
This early push button Pantera has the dash one unit with welded mods to
mount to special “ear” brackets along with the stock rear mount. It’s important to note that the transaxle
must be removed to open the side plates and the bottom cover. But, gasket replacement is very easy once
out of the car. The group included Bob
Culpepper, Bob Singer, Steve Freeman, Bill Wright, Bill Senyak, Roydon Hughes
and Dave Rudderow. Steve was the only
one with experience with this procedure and acted as our instructor. Meanwhile, Dave used the lift to do a fluid change but we ran out of
time to complete his brake fluid flush.
We’ll need to schedule another session to finish the brakes and to
replace Roydon’s shift trunnion with a new fancy dancy one.
Nov 19 TPOC Indoor GoKart Racing - w/ Rick Flores (714) 953-5948.
This is serious track time and an opportunity to test your skills
against other TPOC members in a very safe setting. You’ll be given a suit and helmet but will you be on the top step
as “King of the Hill”? You must be at
least 5ft, over 18 years or bring your legal guardian/parent, and wear
closed-toe shoes [no flip flops] but no tank tops are allowed.
Reminders: from rkunishige@hotmail.com
Nov 19 TPOC
Indoor GoKart Racing 10:30am -$25
real track time w/ Rick Flores 714 953-5948 at Dromo One 1431 N. Main
St., Orange near the Pond. How fast can
you pilot one of these quick machines? Are you the best TPOC has to offer? 6
laps qualifying then 20 laps. Driving
suit & helmet provided. We caravan
from Donut Derelicts, Adams & Magnolia HB, at 9:30am.
Nov 20 El
Cajon Show Grossmont College $5.
Nov 27 LB
Swap meet 6AM Long Beach Veterans Stadium $8 admission 6:00am.
Dec 4 Pomona
Show & Swap Fairplex $8 admin $7 parking.
Dec 11 TPOC
Christmas Party Meadowlark Golf in Huntington Beach 11-3PM for DeTomaso
cars & cheer. Show your car in the
special parking. Contact Bob Singer 714
960-2323 for tickets at $25 each.
Dec 18 El
Cajon Show Grossmont College $5.
Dec 20 Pomona
Show & Swap Fairplex $8 admin $7 parking.
Jan Peterson
Museum Steve McQueen cars. Judy
McCartney.& Bill Harris
Feb 11-12 Palm
Springs Run Judy McCartney is checking a ride on the Tram or the
Follies as possible events.
Feb 25-26 San
Diego Big 3 Show Qualcomm Stadium.
TPOC Christmas Party at
Meadowlark Golf Club in Huntington Beach is coming too. So, mark your calendars! Enjoy NY steak, Grilled Salmon, or Breast of
Chicken w/lemon butter sauce along with a great group of friends. We’ll be inviting all of POCA to join the
fun. Let’s fill the parking lot with
deTomaso autos including yours. If you
got em, drive em. Contact Bob Singer
714 960-2323.
Rod, that’s me, lost the TPOC badges at the swap
meet. So, if you or your associate
would like one call me at 714
374-8177or email me at rkunishige@hotmail.com.
Please take the time to check your own info printed in the POCA Membership directory and forward any changes to Judy McCartney listed on the back cover. Check your phone numbers, email address and most importantly your associate’s name. Oops, it’s not listed but we do want it for our database anyway.
Write an article of your own and submit it to Mike Drew, Jack Deryke, or Dave Adler.
