From: eGroups Digest [dmcnews@egroups.com] Sent: Friday, August 27, 1999 8:14 AM To: David.Swingle Subject: dmcnews digest eGroups Daily Digest: dmcnews has 19 new messages. Click here http://www.eGroups.com/list/dmcnews/?start=2403 to read them. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 2403. RICKAYE@webtv.net Re: Other gullwing car 2404. IVe099@aol.com Re: Other gullwing car 2405. Marc A Levy Re: cross reference 2406. Robert Greenhaw Re: Other gullwing car 2407. t.mickel@worldnet.att.net Re: Front Fascia Bracket Availability 2408. Gus Schlachter Re: Help! My car is bleeding green! 2409. delorean502@excite.com air intake 2410. Dick Ryan Door Actuators 2411. James Espey Re: De Lorean Motor Company back online 2412. Alex Krochmal All Gullwings 2413. DMC Joe Re: cross reference 2414. AJL521@aol.com New to the list 2415. James Espey Manual Retracting Front Fender Antenna 2416. Danny Smith Re: Rear Suspension Cover Clips Availability 2417. Mike Door Openers 2418. ToniLFHS98@aol.com Re: air intake 2419. Michael Babb Re: Door Openers 2420. BRUCE BENSON Re: Good "conditioner" for dash? 2421. Waernst@aol.com Gas flaps and inertia switches ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------ message 2403 ------------------------------ http://www.eGroups.com/list/dmcnews/?start=2403 X-Mailing-List: dmcnews@egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ Date: Wed, 25 Aug 1999 21:15:35 -0700 From: RICKAYE@webtv.net In-Reply-To: <850ad1eb.24f44908@aol.com> Subject: [DML] Re: Other gullwing car Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit rickay-@webtv.net wrote: original article:http://www.egroups.com/group/dmcnews/?start=2377> I remember someone saying that they owned a different gullwing car, but i > can't remember what it was. Can the owner please e-mail me directly with > information about their car? > > thank you,> Neoi believe that they were referig to the bricklin. this was a gullwing that came out in the late 70's / earl 80's, although i can't remember the owner. i believe that he was also restoring a d. ------------------------------ message 2404 ------------------------------ http://www.eGroups.com/list/dmcnews/?start=2404 X-Mailing-List: dmcnews@egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ From: IVe099@aol.com Date: Thu, 26 Aug 1999 01:59:53 EDT MIME-Version: 1.0 Subject: [DML] Re: Other gullwing car Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Mercedes is making a new gullwing? Where can information be found on this? Does anyone know if there are any Mercedes websites with gullwing info? ------------------------------ message 2405 ------------------------------ http://www.eGroups.com/list/dmcnews/?start=2405 X-Mailing-List: dmcnews@egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ Date: Thu, 26 Aug 1999 08:20:34 -0400 From: Marc A Levy MIME-Version: 1.0 References: <19990825040624.CLCB15925@delorean> Subject: [DML] Re: cross reference Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit I was told NOT to buy oil filters from Pep-boys. I was told due to some valve in the standard fram type filter, there is a reduction of oil flow that is no good for the DeLorean engine. I use the Perlux (I think that is what it is). It is about twice the price of the standard fram type. Maybe I was told this because of my Turbos? and this does not apply to others. DMC Joe wrote: > Yes; buy your oil filters and light bulbs from Pep Boys and Auto Zone, but > that's it ! SUPPORT YOU DELOREAN PARTS SUPPLIER. > ------------------------------ message 2406 ------------------------------ http://www.eGroups.com/list/dmcnews/?start=2406 X-Mailing-List: dmcnews@egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ Date: Wed, 25 Aug 1999 21:44:09 -0500 MIME-Version: 1.0 From: Robert Greenhaw Subject: [DML] Re: Other gullwing car Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit The Mercedes' gullwing was also produced later on in the eighties! I've seen a 1983 Mercedes 300SL(?) Gullwing version for sale in an Auto Trader magazine (Alabama version) The new car is the Mercedes Vision, a Ferrari-fighter priced at about $750,000-$1,000,000 with what is known more as the "butterfly" doors- check out the McLaren F1 for a fine example- that puts out a hell of a lot of horsepower!!! Hopes this li'l bit of info spreads light on that. Now...let's get back to DeLoreans!!! Best Wishes, Robert P.S. If you wanna know the specs, e-mail me privately and I'll post them for you! ___________________________________________________________________ Get the Internet just the way you want it. Free software, free e-mail, and free Internet access for a month! Try Juno Web: http://dl.www.juno.com/dynoget/tagj. ------------------------------ message 2407 ------------------------------ http://www.eGroups.com/list/dmcnews/?start=2407 X-Mailing-List: dmcnews@egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ Date: Thu, 26 Aug 1999 06:21:32 -0700 From: t.mickel@worldnet.att.net In-Reply-To: <3.0.5.32.19990825092307.007aae60@mail.netexpress.net> Subject: [DML] Re: Front Fascia Bracket Availability Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit My front fascia was both warped and the paint was flaking. P.J. Grady did the work and the result is truly a thing of beauty. I almost hate to put it back on the car (maybe the livingroom would be better). Plan to get a second job though right now! t.micke-@worldnet.att.net wrote: original article:http://www.egroups.com/group/dmcnews/?start=2395 > At 07:15 PM 8/24/99 -0700, you wrote: > >Before I reinstall my newly refurbished front fascia I need to replace > >a couple of the front fascia brackets (PN108466). DMC Houston says > >that they don't have any. I might have to make some or does anyone > >have any ideas that could help me out? > > Sorry I don't have any info on fascia brackets. I'm curious though. What > made you decide to have your fascia refurbished? What was wrong with it? > Was the paint flaking, was the thing warped or what? My front fascia has > both of these problems. Can it be fixed or do I need to replace it? > Also, do you (or anyone) know what kind of finish the rims have and why > mine are flaking? Is there a way to get them refinished? > > > Todd "Project Car For Sure" B. ------------------------------ message 2408 ------------------------------ http://www.eGroups.com/list/dmcnews/?start=2408 X-Mailing-List: dmcnews@egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ From: Gus Schlachter Date: Thu, 26 Aug 1999 09:50:37 -0500 MIME-Version: 1.0 Subject: [DML] Re: Help! My car is bleeding green! Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary="----_=_NextPart_001_01BEEFD2.5F9EF098" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit ------_=_NextPart_001_01BEEFD2.5F9EF098 Content-Type: text/plain I'll try the Stop-Leak...it's a pretty hefty leak but I've heard stories of miracles performed by that stuff (even back when it was "chunky style"). It can't hurt to try, right? I think the miles are authentic. In fact, from looking at the car it's hard to believe it has that many miles. The original owner used it as a daily driver in heavy urban traffic, and the second owner drove it almost never and did little in the way of maintenance. I've wanted to do something with the engine ever since I got it, but anything I can do to postpone that for a few months is welcome. Thanks Joe. Gus > -----Original Message----- > From: DMC Joe > > Gus, > I wish I could tell you that you are wrong but based on your description > you may be looking at an engine overhaul. It's not the water pump or oil > leak that concerns me it's is the blue smoke. It seems a little premature > that at 100K mi. you have developed this condition, on the other hand its > possible that due to an inoperative speedo angle drive and other unknown > engine history you may have a lot more engine ware than we realize. > > A temporary fix for your water pump leak is the use of "stop leak". Go to > your local auto supply store or auto department (Wal-Mart, K-Mart) and > purchase Bars stop leak. Follow the directions and your pump leak should > cease. ------_=_NextPart_001_01BEEFD2.5F9EF098 Content-Type: text/html content-transfer-encoding: quoted-printable RE: [DML] Re: Help! My car is bleeding green!

I'll try the St= op-Leak...it's a pretty hefty leak but I've heard stories of miracles perfo= rmed by that stuff (even back when it was "chunky style").  = It can't hurt to try, right?

I think the mil= es are authentic.  In fact, from looking at the car it's hard to belie= ve it has that many miles.  The original owner used it as a daily driv= er in heavy urban traffic, and the second owner drove it almost never and d= id little in the way of maintenance.  I've wanted to do something with= the engine ever since I got it, but anything I can do to postpone that for= a few months is welcome.

Thanks Joe.


Gus

    -----Original Message---= --
    From:    = ;         DMC Joe

    Gus,
    I wish I could tell you= that you are wrong but based on your description
    you may be looking at a= n engine overhaul. It's not the water pump or oil
    leak that concerns me i= t's is the blue smoke. It seems a little premature
    that at 100K mi. you ha= ve developed this condition, on the other hand its
    possible that due to an= inoperative speedo angle drive and other unknown
    engine history you may = have a lot more engine ware than we realize.

    A temporary fix for your= water pump leak is the use of "stop leak". Go to
    your local auto supply = store or auto department (Wal-Mart, K-Mart) and
    purchase Bars stop leak= . Follow the directions and your pump leak should
    cease.

------_=_NextPart_001_01BEEFD2.5F9EF098-- ------------------------------ message 2409 ------------------------------ http://www.eGroups.com/list/dmcnews/?start=2409 X-Mailing-List: dmcnews@egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ Date: Thu, 26 Aug 1999 08:13:03 -0700 From: delorean502@excite.com Subject: [DML] air intake Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit does anybody know of a good way to clean the air intake "chamber". the previous owner of the delorean NEVER changed the air filter and now it is all grimey and gross. also, i dont know where i heard it but i thought you could recharge the door struts. maybe i was wrong. thanks ------------------------------ message 2410 ------------------------------ http://www.eGroups.com/list/dmcnews/?start=2410 X-Mailing-List: dmcnews@egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ Mime-Version: 1.0 Date: Thu, 26 Aug 1999 10:43:01 -0700 From: raddad@cmn.net (Dick Ryan) Subject: [DML] Door Actuators Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Darryl I, too, would like the instructions for the door actuators. Thanks, in advance. Dick Ryan ------------------------------ message 2411 ------------------------------ http://www.eGroups.com/list/dmcnews/?start=2411 X-Mailing-List: dmcnews@egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ In-Reply-To: <19990826042428.QDFT15884@delorean> Mime-Version: 1.0 Date: Thu, 26 Aug 1999 13:17:05 -0500 From: James Espey Subject: [DML] Re: De Lorean Motor Company back online Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit What/where exactly are you clicking to get this message/ James At 11:16 PM -0500 8/25/99, DMC Joe wrote: >James, >Here is the message I receive when I try to pull up the parts page, what is >the new address. > ------------------------------ message 2412 ------------------------------ http://www.eGroups.com/list/dmcnews/?start=2412 X-Mailing-List: dmcnews@egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ Date: 26 Aug 1999 13:10:14 -0700 From: "Alex Krochmal" MIME-Version: 1.0 Subject: [DML] All Gullwings Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit There is a website that has all gullwing cars at http://www.spiritone.com/~cherylk/Gullwings/ --Alex-- ------------------------------ message 2413 ------------------------------ http://www.eGroups.com/list/dmcnews/?start=2413 X-Mailing-List: dmcnews@egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ From: "DMC Joe" Date: Thu, 26 Aug 1999 18:34:34 -0400 MIME-Version: 1.0 Subject: [DML] Re: cross reference Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Claude, Here is a better solution. Purchase a 45 degree angle adapter for the oil pressure sender and the problem you described will be eliminated. As a matter of fact the adapter will allow larger capacity filters to be fitted to your DeLorean. DMC Joe / DeLorean Services / Web Site: ---------- > From: CBL302@aol.com > To: dmcnews@egroups.com > Subject: [DML] Re: cross reference > Date: Thursday, August 26, 1999 5:26 PM > > In a message dated 8/26/99 9:27:02 AM Eastern Daylight Time, > malevy@dnrc.bell-labs.com writes: > > << > DMC Joe wrote: > > > Yes; buy your oil filters and light bulbs from Pep Boys and Auto Zone, but > > that's it ! SUPPORT YOU DELOREAN PARTS SUPPLIER. >> > > Joe ,I want to correct you on one thing about the "parts stores" oil > filters,they rub against the oil pressure sending unit,and after awhile could > cause the unit to leak, > it is best to use the factory oil filter. > > Claude > vin00570 > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address moderator@dmcnews.com > ------------------------------ message 2414 ------------------------------ http://www.eGroups.com/list/dmcnews/?start=2414 X-Mailing-List: dmcnews@egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ Date: Thu, 26 Aug 1999 17:32:46 -0700 From: AJL521@aol.com Subject: [DML] New to the list Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Hello everyone, I am new to the list, but my delorean experance began last year when I purchased an 81 D that had been neglected by previous owners. The price was right $5000 to be exact. It required compleate replacement of the fuel system, including distributer, other repairs included frame work and most receantly a transmission that is being installed currently. The Body leaves a lot to be desired also, with atleast one dent in every body pannel, which includes damage to the front facia and bumper, thankfully it is nicley hidden by the bra which came with the car when I purchased it. If anyone has any info on 4194 it would be much apperaciated. Stats 81, SS body, Black int, 5 speed, groves in hood, no gas flap location St Charles IL Thanks Andrew vin 4194 PS, After purchasing my DeLorean I went through Delorean 1 to get parts, But dealing with ED almost made me regret my desision within the first month. Steve at DMC is a pleasure to deal with and is my recommendation to all self respecting DMC owners, I still have yet to get in contact with PJ Grady, I have heard many good things about them also ------------------------------ message 2415 ------------------------------ http://www.eGroups.com/list/dmcnews/?start=2415 X-Mailing-List: dmcnews@egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ Mime-Version: 1.0 Date: Thu, 26 Aug 1999 20:22:47 -0500 From: James Espey Subject: [DML] Manual Retracting Front Fender Antenna Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Last week someone on the list was asking about their radio antenna, a manual retracting antenna for the front fender. Today I was poking around in some boxes in he back and ran across some of these. Their history is unknown to me, but it was a factory item. How it figured in to whole antenna chronology is also unknown: First: Windshield antenna Somewhere in between: Fixed mast antenna on fender Somewhere in between: Manual retracting antenna on fender Last: Power antenna in rear quarter If I had a fixed mast antenna, I would consider replacing it with the manual retracting antenna. I think the guy said his radio reception was the same if it was up or down (is that good or bad reception?). Cheaper than putting in the power antenna ($240) and then having the hole welded up and refinished ($200). The bad part is that to install this antenna you have to remove the fender. Call or email me if anyone is interested in knowing more... James Espey DeLorean Motor Company Houston, Texas 281/568-9573 800/USA-DMC1 http://www.usadmc.com ------------------------------ message 2416 ------------------------------ http://www.eGroups.com/list/dmcnews/?start=2416 X-Mailing-List: dmcnews@egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ From: DJS912@webtv.net (Danny Smith) Date: Thu, 26 Aug 1999 21:30:23 -0400 (EDT) In-Reply-To: James Espey 's message of Wed, 25 Aug 1999 11:02:00 -0500 MIME-Version: 1.0 (WebTV) Subject: [DML] Re: Rear Suspension Cover Clips Availability Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Anyone know where I can aquire the little clips (or are they screws?) that hold the suspension covers to the bottom of the car? I'm having no luck locating any, and the cover (panel) on my passinger side is clunking around every time I hit a bump. I don't want to drive the car till I can get that taken care of, and summer's passing fast. Thanks - Dan 7065 ------------------------------ message 2417 ------------------------------ http://www.eGroups.com/list/dmcnews/?start=2417 X-Mailing-List: dmcnews@egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ From: "Mike" Date: Thu, 26 Aug 1999 19:09:58 -0700 Subject: [DML] Door Openers Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit For those that are interested, Summit's catalog sells the remote door openers for $96.69 There made by the VPA corp. from Riverside, CA. The kit comes with: 2 remotes, 2 relays, 2 draw pull solinoids, 1 remote module and mounting hardware. I have this unit installed in my DeLorean and it works great. I have it set to lock, un-lock, open passengers door, and open drivers door. The part # is via-80158 Summits Tel. # 1800-230-3030 Or you can get it cheaper from VPA. Sorry can't find there #. If you want more info please don't e-mail me right away I'll be out of the country for the next two weeks. Mike vin#1113 ------------------------------ message 2418 ------------------------------ http://www.eGroups.com/list/dmcnews/?start=2418 X-Mailing-List: dmcnews@egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ From: ToniLFHS98@aol.com Date: Thu, 26 Aug 1999 22:40:48 EDT MIME-Version: 1.0 Subject: [DML] Re: air intake Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Can GUMOUT carburetor cleaner be used on the air intake? Do you just pour or spray it in while the engine is running?? Bill VIN# 2157 ------------------------------ message 2419 ------------------------------ http://www.eGroups.com/list/dmcnews/?start=2419 X-Mailing-List: dmcnews@egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ From: "Michael Babb" References: <000401bef031$465fcda0$f8730e3f@mike-quinto> Date: Thu, 26 Aug 1999 21:40:33 -0600 MIME-Version: 1.0 Subject: [DML] Re: Door Openers Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary="----=_NextPart_000_0069_01BEF00B.A01FD5E0" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit ------=_NextPart_000_0069_01BEF00B.A01FD5E0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" content-transfer-encoding: quoted-printable In responce to Mike's message regarding VPA inc. I found a VPA Inc. Compan= y with the following info: 369 Blaine St Corona, CA (909)273.1033 They are listed as an Auto parts supplier & Importer. Sounds like a cool product! Michael Babb vin 3472 ----- Original Message ----- = From: Mike = To: DMCNEWS = Sent: Thursday, August 26, 1999 8:09 PM Subject: [DML] Door Openers For those that are interested, Summit's catalog sells the remote door openers for $96.69 There made by the VPA corp. from Riverside, CA. The kit comes with: 2 remotes, 2 relays, 2 draw pull solinoids, 1 remote module and mounting hardware. I have this unit installed in my DeLorean and it works great. I have it set to lock, un-lock, open passengers door, and open drivers door. The part # is via-80158 Summits Tel. # 1800-230-3030 Or you can get it cheaper from VPA. Sorry can't find there #. If you want more info please don't e-mail me right away I'll be out of the country for the next two weeks. Mike vin#1113 = ---------------------------------------------------------------------------= --- To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address mode= rato-@dmcnews.com = ------=_NextPart_000_0069_01BEF00B.A01FD5E0 Content-Type: text/html; charset="iso-8859-1" content-transfer-encoding: quoted-printable
In responce to Mike's message regarding VPA inc.  I found a VPA I= nc. = Company with the following info:
 
369 Blaine St
Corona, CA
(909)273.1033
 
They are listed as an Auto parts supplier & Importer.
 
Sounds like a cool product!
 
Michael Babb
vin 3472
----- Original Message -----
Fro= m: = Mi= ke =
To: DMCNEWS
Sent: Thursday, August 26, 1999 8:= 09 = PM
Subject: [DML] Door Openers

For those that are interested,
Summit's catalog sells the remote door openers for $96.69 There made by the
VPA corp. from Riverside, CA.
The kit comes with: 2 remotes, 2 relays, 2 draw pull solinoids, 1 remote
module and mounting hardware. I have this unit installed in my DeLorean and
it works great. I have it set to lock, un-lock, open passengers door, and
open drivers door.
The part # is via-80158 Summits Tel. # 1800-230-3030
Or you can get it cheaper from VPA. Sorry can't find there #.
If you want more info please don't e-mail me right away I'll be out of the
country for the next two weeks.
Mike
vin#1113






To address comments privately to the moderating team, pl= ease = address moderato-@dmcnews.com =
------=_NextPart_000_0069_01BEF00B.A01FD5E0-- ------------------------------ message 2420 ------------------------------ http://www.eGroups.com/list/dmcnews/?start=2420 X-Mailing-List: dmcnews@egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ From: "BRUCE BENSON" References: <1999826204419541@ix.netcom.com> Date: Thu, 26 Aug 1999 22:47:10 -0500 MIME-Version: 1.0 Subject: [DML] Re: Good "conditioner" for dash? Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit > I had used Armor-All spray in the past but recently heard that it > actually promotes the dash drying out...the last thing I need as > my car is often parked in direct sunlight for hours on end. > Any suggestions of a good commercial "dash conditioner"? Don't use Lexol's vinyl treatment. Their leather treatment is great but the vinyl treatment will dissolve the white markings on various control buttons. Bruce Benson ------------------------------ message 2421 ------------------------------ http://www.eGroups.com/list/dmcnews/?start=2421 X-Mailing-List: dmcnews@egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ From: Waernst@aol.com Date: Thu, 26 Aug 1999 23:58:42 EDT MIME-Version: 1.0 Subject: [DML] Gas flaps and inertia switches Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Hi - please excuse two dumb questions from an (obviously) non-owner... what are gas flaps and inertia switches??? Wayne and Rick ----------------------------------------------------------------- -- View the full archives, subscribe/unsubscribe, use the group calendar at http://www.eGroups.com/list/dmcnews Manage your subscriptions at http://eGroups.com Free e-mail groups by eGroups.com. 
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