A Vee Wee. A Punch Buggy. You know, that round little German car that finally went out of production in Brazil this summer. How many of those things were produced? About a zillion? Imminently sensible car to compare DeLorean to in that History Channel documentary that keeps making the rounds. Forgot to mention Re: conversation with my Italian neighbor last night: saw I was working on car. Asked what problem was. Explained vacuum leak from underside of intake manifold. No bullshit -- he suggested I seal with silicone. Bill Robertson #5939 >--- In DMCForum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "cruznmd" <racuti1@xxxx> wrote: > I was teasing. I know you weren't flaming me. I agree, I'd rather get > it back on the road. > > I'm going to put it on the ramps and take some pictures now. > > What the hell's a doodle bug? > > --- In DMCForum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "content22207" <brobertson@xxxx> wrote: > > 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 Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ADVERTISEMENT <http://rd.yahoo.com/M=259538.3830715.5078802.1261774/D=egroupweb/S=170512 6215:HM/A=1712983/R=0/SIG=11u38u3s2/*http://hits.411web.com/cgi-bin/hit?pa ge=1374-105951838331032> click here <http://us.adserver.yahoo.com/l?M=259538.3830715.5078802.1261774/D=egroupm ail/S=:HM/A=1712983/rand=205827077> 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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