I'm sure that there was more wrong than just the frame, but I still wouldn't be surprised to see 4419 back on the road eventually. Old DeLoreans never die, they just regenerate under new ownership. :) Rich A. #5335 --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "captrjm" <rjmm@...> wrote: > > Well after being a very satisfied 1981 Delorean owner since June > of 1998, I sadly have come to the conclusion that the car is > finished. The frame is beyond repair and the vehicle is no longer > safe to operate. > When the car was purchased in 98 it had been abandoned for many > years and the weather and exposure had taken its toll on the > interior and facias. Against better judgment I bought this one and > had it flat bedded home. > I wrote a large check at the Warehouse in Columbus the year the > show was held in Cincinnati and the fun started. After six months of > parts hunting and the help from folks around the country, we were on > the road. > I started with 9400 miles and ran it up to 34000 cross country > miles. With many weekend trips and long vacations, this was a > pleasure to drive. We have met and traveled with some very good > people who also happen to enjoy their cars. The amount of interest > shared was not just limited to the cars but the desire to travel and > meet new people. > Kathy and I have always been reluctant to join clubs of any sort. > But the decision to participate in the Delorean Club of Ohio was one > we will continue to enjoy for years to come. The fact that we are > currently without a Delorean will not prevent our continued interest > and traveling with the group. > 4419 is currently deposited at Dave's shop in Columbus. I have > made arrangement to get rid of the carcass with Dave. And the hunt > starts for another car. > Hoping to see everybody in Chicago. > > Rick and Kathy > Sandusky > To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/