Before posting messages or replies, see the posting policy rules at: www.dmcnews.com/Admin/rules.html To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderator@xxxxxxxxxxx ------------------------------------------------------------------------ There are 13 messages in this issue. Topics in this digest: 1. Change in trailing arm design? From: njp548@xxxxxxx 2. Clear and Smoked Headlight Covers From: Ann & Ed Thompson <rapparivarat@xxxxxxxxx> 3. Re Vin 16327 From: "chris" <chris@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> 4. Item for sale From: "Duke" <at88mph@xxxxxxxxx> 5. WELDING THE FRAME. From: "gwells" <gwells@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> 6. Delorean School From: "Richard Petrie" <juffo7@xxxxxxxxxxx> 7. Engine Compartment Light From: "J Rowe" <rowejj@xxxxxxxxxxx> 8. Re: Engine Compartment Light From: deloreanernst@xxxxxxx 9. Re: dmc-12 for sale From: deloreanernst@xxxxxxx 10. Clear Coating From: bluevelvet420@xxxxxxx 11. Coil From: "Mike Bell" <mbell1954@xxxxxxxx> 12. DeLorean Car Show UPDATE From: kkoncelik@xxxxxxx 13. POTM Updated From: "Dave Swingle" <dswingle@xxxxxxxxxxxx> ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 1 Date: Sat, 13 May 2000 01:38:23 EDT From: njp548@xxxxxxx Subject: Change in trailing arm design? Hey List, I just realized something and I wanted to run it past the DML to see what you all think. I just took off the last of the rear suspension yesterday and when I was looking at the trailing arms, I noticed that the little piece of metal that is welded to the trailing arm that connects the flexible brake line to the brake hose that then goes to the rear calipers is located in a different place than the trailing arms that are in the 24 page catalog (the catalog with vinyl cover and side view of car on both sides of catalog). The picture I am referring to in the catalog is the overhead view of the complete De Lorean frame. In the production De Loreans, that piece of metal is welded to the inside of the trailing arm, but in that picture of the overview its located on the top of the trailing arm. I am wondering if it was a design change, what was the reason for the change? Later, Nick VIN# 1852 HTTP://members.aol.com/njp548 ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 2 Date: Sat, 13 May 2000 07:43:55 -0400 From: Ann & Ed Thompson <rapparivarat@xxxxxxxxx> Subject: Clear and Smoked Headlight Covers Back in January there was an inquiry about headlight covers for the DeLorean. About 15 years ago I got some literature regarding this product from Extang Corporation in Ann Arbor, Michigan. I recently decided to buy a set of these covers and found that Extang had sold their headlight cover line to Lund Industries in Anoka, Minnesota. I contacted Lund and was told that they have discontinued the headlight covers for the DeLorean but that they had 9 sets of the smoked and 25 sets of the clear left. They do not sell directly to the consumer but you can get the closest dealer to you by calling 1-800-377-5863. For me it was the local NAPA store. Tell the dealer that you want to place a special order to Lund Industries for part #36035 (clear) or #36235 (smoked), until stock on hand is depleted. My order arrived yesterday. NAPA's price was $40 for the kit. These covers require no drilling to install. They are held in place by velcro. I might add that this product is unlawful for use on the road in most if not all states but they really look good for show, particularly the smoked version. Click on "pictures" at <http://www.delorean-owners.org/legend/index.html>. The Lund covers are installed on the DeLorean at the bottom right. If you have problems locating a dealer, contact Lund direct at 1-800-328-9005. Regards, Ed Thompson (#6419 since 1982) Midlothian, VA ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 3 Date: Sat, 13 May 2000 15:23:48 +0100 From: "chris" <chris@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Subject: Re Vin 16327 Hi Does anyone know Vin 16327 or have any info on it? regards Chris _____________________________________________ NetZero - Defenders of the Free World Click here for FREE Internet Access and Email http://www.netzero.net/download/index.html ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 4 Date: Sat, 13 May 2000 11:14:19 -0500 From: "Duke" <at88mph@xxxxxxxxx> Subject: Item for sale DeLorean Mixture control unit w/ throttle valve assy and fuel distributor http://page.auctions.yahoo.com/auction/24881957 The auction ends today. If you have any questions, feel free to email me from the Yahoo auction as my mail is infected with a virus right now. Thanks in advance, Duke [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 5 Date: Sat, 13 May 2000 18:13:01 +0100 From: "gwells" <gwells@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Subject: WELDING THE FRAME. I have to do some welding to the front suspension crossmember and whilst I have removed the petrol tank, steering rack etc, I know also that the battery and alternator should be disconnected, but are there any other components in danger of damage which I should disconnect or remove?? The lists help ,would be appreciated as I have to start the job on Monday (Thats an English Monday) Graham VIN 17152 ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 6 Date: Sat, 13 May 2000 19:33:11 -0000 From: "Richard Petrie" <juffo7@xxxxxxxxxxx> Subject: Delorean School Greetings everyone! I realize once you obtain your D, learning the mechanics of it all is really a self study. However, does anyone know of a training program or workshop anywhere that teaches the basics of self maintainence for Deloreans?? I think this would be very beneficial but I'm not too sure of the practicality aspect. Any input would be great!! Kind Regards, Richard Petrie Vin #: tba! ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 7 Date: Sat, 13 May 2000 14:40:33 -0500 From: "J Rowe" <rowejj@xxxxxxxxxxx> Subject: Engine Compartment Light To all, My engine compartment light hasn't worked since I've owned the car so I'm finally getting around to trying to figure out why it won't work. Can anyone help me make sense of the wiring? There is a purple wire and a purple/white wire that goes to the light. The switch has a purple/white wire and a black wire on it. Somewhere between the light and swithch the purple wire turns to black. Anyone know where, why, or how? Also, against the firewall there is a black wire and a red wire that goes into a white connector that is not connected to anything. Is it supposed to be connected to something? I've looked around the engine and don't see any other connecter that's not connected to any- thing. Any idea what this is for or where it goes? Thanks in advance for any info...................Jason [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 8 Date: Sat, 13 May 2000 18:52:24 EDT From: deloreanernst@xxxxxxx Subject: Re: Engine Compartment Light In a message dated 5/13/00 4:22:09 PM Eastern Daylight Time, rowejj@xxxxxxxxxxx writes: << against the firewall there is a black wire and a red wire that goes into a white connector that is not connected to anything. Is it supposed to be connected to something? >> I have two loose ends on the firewall too. There is supposed to be a switch there, like there is in the trunk. Some people had problems with the switch not turning off when the engine cover is closed, running down the battery. Then too, there were some reports of the light lens melting from overheating, dripping on the hot muffler and igniting, leading to an engine fire. I'm guessing that concerns like this may have led to my switch being deliberately removed. Even though such incidents were no doubt rare. Didn't realize it until I bought a new, expensive bulb! :( I'd like to reconnect mine, but if I do, I'll leave it unplugged except when I actually need to use it! -Wayne "Living the dream!" 11174 ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 9 Date: Sat, 13 May 2000 18:52:25 EDT From: deloreanernst@xxxxxxx Subject: Re: dmc-12 for sale In a message dated 5/12/00 7:37:45 PM Eastern Daylight Time, atrow007@xxxxxxx writes: << I recently came across a delorean I really liked but needs new brakes and the transmission is slipping a little. Other than that its in real good shape. Is it really worth paying 13,000 for? >> Sounds like maybe you should do more checking as to what needs to be done, but for the record, 13 is what I paid for mine 3 months ago. And 3 thousand since. Runs great every day, but I'm doing routine stuff that never got done because it was a garage queen. Like replacing the brake lines. Think of it as elective and cosmetic surgery. Could've done nothing but an oil change, but with an 18 year old car, that's asking for trouble, isn't it? -Wayne "Living the dream!" 11174 ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 10 Date: Sat, 13 May 2000 21:17:15 EDT From: bluevelvet420@xxxxxxx Subject: Clear Coating What does everyone think of clear coating the delorean? i think it makes the stainless steel look good and it wont stain then. also how much does it cost? how long does it last? does it peel? ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 11 Date: Sun, 14 May 2000 01:20:45 -0000 From: "Mike Bell" <mbell1954@xxxxxxxx> Subject: Coil Can anyone tell me the color of the wire leading to terminal #15 on the coil? Thanks! ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 12 Date: Sat, 13 May 2000 21:53:43 EDT From: kkoncelik@xxxxxxx Subject: DeLorean Car Show UPDATE Well this show is getting big <A HREF="http://deloreancarshow.com">deloreanca rshow.com</A> We have about 70 DeLoreans as of now and thats about 20 more than the same period last time. Well Iowa and Alabama joined us so we now have 25 states represented. The Deadline for registration without the late Fee is Monday. I still have room in all events but the Friday night event is getting close. There were 5 rooms left last time I checked. I will be adding a few more T-shirts to the vault next week One is a killer and I'm sure it will go fast no two will be alike. I am hoping for 20 -40 but they do take a while to do. There will also be a few specialty T-shirts including (by request) a few pocket T-S These will be sold seperately. Both the Friday and Saturday events are over 200 people so this will be a big event. We do have plenty of room. I have one request and I need your help If you have a fire extinguisher in your DeLorean and are planning on bringing it please let me know Fire regulations require 1 fire extinguisher per 8 cars so if you have one please bring it. Judges (other than concourse) will not take off for a fire extinguisher in your car. I need about 12 to meet fire code regulations also let me know as you pull up for the show. NOTE: YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO TAPE THE GAS CAP FOR THE SHOW EITHER DO IT BEFORE OR I WILL HAVE ELECTRICAL TAPE FOR YOU I suggest black electrical tape since you can't even see it on the car. Thanks again and see you there Ken ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 13 Date: Sat, 13 May 2000 21:47:47 -0500 From: "Dave Swingle" <dswingle@xxxxxxxxxxxx> Subject: POTM Updated List: So I've been kind of busy. The DMCNews picture of the month and MyDMC sections have been recently (like 10 minutes ago) updated for May. Rich Weissensel and Brian Metz - your turn! There are also many new car ads with prices ranging from 8,500 to 23,000. Dave Swingle ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________
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