Re: [DML] Digest Number 1618

[grex37@xxxx]

In a message dated 8/11/2003 9:55:59 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 
dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:


With all the debate about cars being scrapped (parted out) for various parts, 
I have been wondering: are all replacement parts for deloreans on the market 
original? I thought the texas facility was actually producing some parts, 
because after all, they do completely refurbish DeLoreans. Which parts are not 
being manufactured currently at all besides the main chassis/frame; I know they 
don't make these anymore. Because I, like many, just shudder at some DeLoreans 
being parted out. After all, only like 6000 are out there, and we can't "Live 
the Dream" forever, but we can for as long as we have the parts to keep 'em 
running. Maybe over time, the texas facility will make all the parts involved 
for the DeLorean and some may do a "hot rod" project to build them from scratch! 
But hey, let's be honest: we have no right to tell other owners what they can 
do to their cars. We can persuade, and hopefully an owner will think long and 
hard before doing such a thing. At the same time though, it isn't such a 
horrible thing because at least that particular DeLorean being parted out is going 
to keep other ones running. Now, if a De is going to a junk yard, THEN its 
time to hollar! lol take care guys.

John C.


Subject: RE: Re: Parts Available
> 
> 
> I understand Robert's passion, but I still disagree with it. This is a free 
> country, and a person is allowed to do what they want, and when they want in 
> this situation, without receiving harassment or extended debates from others. 
> If a person wants to buy a car and part it out to make a few bucks, 
> regardless if this is the case or not in this situation, then they are allowed to do 
> this; even if it against your morality to do so. I think the ambition here to 
> save every DeLorean would be better placed in another cause like save the 
> children, save the Siberian Tigers, or save the kitty cats and puppies in the 
> ASPCA from being put to sleep. Again, although the DeLorean is a unique and 
> wonderful car, it's still just that at the end of the day; a car. (I've already 
> defined what a car is so I don't have to go into that again.) And at this 
> time, there are still thousands of them out there to be owned, and I would 
> guess that the majority of them need to be restored. There are PEANTY of them to 
> choose from for whoever wants one. There probably aren't even enough new 
> replacement parts available to resore all of the basket cases out there. If you 
> disagree with me, fine. Let's just agree to disagree and move on. 
> 
> Thank you!
> 



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