Not sure how it was shipped, but it is important to remember that most of these latches hold the louver down marginally, at best. Therefore, it is a good idea never to tow a DeLorean (loaded on a truck or otherwise) backwards. The wind can catch the louver and break it off backwards, often damaging the roof/doors in the process. If you must tow or transport the DeLorean backwards, remember to tie down the louver securely. James Espey DeLorean Motor Company Houston, Texas 281/568-9573 800/USA-DMC1 http://www.delorean.com > From: "Ed Garbade" <garbadee@xxxx> > Reply-To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx > Date: Tue, 10 Apr 2001 19:56:24 -0400 > To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> > Subject: Re: [DML] Shipping a Delorean? > > Just make sure you get a good shipper. The shipper I used decided I didn't > need the louvers and broke the engine cover in 3 places. The louvers also > bent the roof (2 places), hood, and passanger windshield coulmn upon > exiting the vehicle. The shipper claims it is not their responsibility > since my equipment (engine cover latch) failed.