Slow down Resto Man. If you thought those were flames, what are you going to do when things REALLY get hot? I've been Barbequed so many times skin is now baked tough. People can say whatever they want because they're MY cars, not theirs. Are taking up space in MY driveway, not theirs. Are sucking up all MY time and patience, not theirs. When I start parking them in THEIR driveway -- then they can complain. Can dig keeping car stock. Keep Lincolns that way. Do combine elements from different designer series, but all are Mark V components. Only visible non Mark items are stereos. Of course is different story under hood. Even low compression 460's are de-emissioned and simplified. Also bypass problems inside dash as they arise. But these changes are invisible to person in passenger seat. I just didn't want quest for originality to keep your DeLo off road. You know who the welder is -- my fire department buddy. Not only does structural welding, but is genius with body panels. Will not tolerate any rust. Whereas rest of us patch or fill, he cuts out. I do have 10 vacation days that need to be used before end of year. After SEDOC, will see if I can get two of you together. DeLoreans at bottom of his Totem Pole, so would be a treat to rub his nose in yet another. One reason #5939 has made so many trips to DC is to shut him up. Of course, he gives me all this crap about my little silver car, but ask him who does most of the driving when I come up there! Even used it for his grocery shopping once (not advisable -- space limitations). You should see Doodle Bug he is currently rebuilding (outside customer). Is literally top half of car only. Floor pan and an inch or so all around body totally missing. Really puts your crumple tube in perspective. Bill Robertson #5939 >--- In DMCForum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "cruznmd" <racuti1@xxxx> wrote: > Come on Bill! Quit flaming me just 'cause I'm a closet historian. :) > > I -WANT- to repair mine. When I evaluate a problem with my car, I look > at all the possibilities. If I can reinforce mine until I can afford a > replacement that's the way I want to go. I'm just preparing for the > possibility that mine's too far gone. > > Believe me, I don't want to tear things up anymore than necessary. > I've had rain for like 3 straight days or I would have posted pictures > by now. > > By the way, if you have any welding skills I'll rent the damn MIG > welder and feed and house you if you'll come up and help me. > > Specifically, the there are a couple of clean breaks at points that > could be re-joined with fresh metal. The top portion is drooping and > hence my radiator along with it. There is one point on the passenger > side where the steering rack mounts to that appears to have some small > movement when you turn the steering wheel. This, most importantly > needs reinforced if possible. > > I'm pulling a mid-shift tonight so I'll be home today. If I can get > enough light in there for my crummy digital cam I'll get some pictures. > > Rich > > > --- In DMCForum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "content22207" <brobertson@xxxx> wrote: > > I know you're Mr. Keep It Original, but let's face it: > > - You need to hold steering rack still > > - Money isn't growing on your trees YET > > - Existing crumple tube is eventually going to be thrown away > > > > Would it hurt to patch, reinforce, splice, and whatever else necessary > > to keep current tube in service for a while? The damn thing is hollow, > > so perhaps repairs could be made above & below. Would preserve > > steering geometry. > > > > If you wait for a proper crumple tube, car may be out of service for > > extended time. Are you that patient? > > > > What exactly is wrong with current assembly? > > > > Bill Robertson > > #5939 To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: DMCForum-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service <http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/> .
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