dmcnews-digest Monday, March 22 1999 Volume 03 : Number 494
In this issue:
DML: RE: Pre buy check
Re: DML: Re: RE: Re: Ds assembled in Ohio?
DML: Re: Any other 'D''s in Mercer County, NJ?
Re: DML: Question for Lee
DML: First Delorean Outing
DML: VIN # list?
DML: DeLorean World issues ???
DML: Illusion of Stainless DeLorean
DML: Sheepskins for sale
DML: DeLorean in News
DML: Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival
DML: carpet cleaner?
DML: [admin] DeLorean Mailing List "down" for weekend
DML: DE LOREAN MIDATLANTIC APRIL EVENTS
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Date: Wed, 17 Mar 1999 21:47:33 -0500
From: Geoffroy Birtz <gbirtz@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: RE: Pre buy check
Lubrication is your main concern. Change the oil ! A good idea is to put
a
tea spoon of oil
(two stroke preferably into the spark plug holes. put the spark plugs
back
in and don't connect them. turn the engine over slowly (you can actually
use a ratchet on the main pulley) or the starter. after several
revolution
you can try hooking it up. run it for about 15 minutes(idle), change the
oil again. This is probably the most important since lack of lubrication
is
going to cause the most damage.
There are other concerns. such as bad gas. Best to drain the gas tank and
put in new gas with conditioner in it.(If you're really zealous, you'd
take
the gas tank out and thoroughly rinse it !).
The injectors or probably gummed up. you could disassemble the ejection
unit and clean it.
Then there's the regular tune up stuff( wires, plugs etc..)
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Date: Wed, 17 Mar 1999 23:17:13 -0500
From: Josh Haldeman <haldeman.4@xxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: DML: Re: RE: Re: Ds assembled in Ohio?
Joe,
I have a picture of the Bristol-Meyers building that currently
occupies
the Bridgewater, New Jersey site on my web page (link below). A picture
of
that site c. 1981 can be seen in the November 82 issue of Time magazine
and in
the Grand Delusions book. I don't know if it was actually a QAC, all you
can
tell from the Time picture is that it appears to be some sort of
recieving/storage lot for the cars. The Cadillac dealership next door to
this
site (visible blue awning in the Time picture) was still there when I
took my
picture, and the owner confirmed that this was indeed the place shown in
Time,
and that John DeLorean himself didn't live to far from there.
Bridgewater probably wouldn't show up on a map, because it consists of
that Cadillac dealership, a coffee shop, a narrow strip of road and not
much
else.
Hope that helps some,
Josh
VIN# 5102
http://www.geocities.com/ResearchTriangle/Lab/7139/dgalleryp5.html
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Date: Thu, 18 Mar 1999 00:21:21 -0500
From: "J" <sundiver@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: Re: Any other 'D''s in Mercer County, NJ?
>I thought that mine and one other I knew about (but is hardly every on =
>the road) were the only D's on the road in Mercer County (NJ) but in the =
>last week I saw another D in Princeton and then my wife saw one nearby =
>with the lic tag "SURE IS" which BTW is a pretty neat tag. Anyway, if =
>you have one of these, please email me back, I'd really to to meet up =
>with some other D'ers.
>
I was in Princeton on the 7th.
- - J
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Date: Wed, 17 Mar 1999 21:10:51 -0800
From: Lee <lseiler@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: DML: Question for Lee
At 10:18 AM 3/17/99 PST, you wrote:
>Im sorry for resorting to the DML for this, but i've e-mailed Lee AND went
>to totalimmersion.com to post a message and still havent received any
>word.
>my question for lee is: did you ever find my reservation information
>showing
>that i pre-paid back in march? i talked to you on the phone about a
>month
>ago about it. i hope this email gets to you. Once again, im sorry for
>turning to the DML to get incontact with Lee
>
>lic: 88MPH
>michigan plate
reply:
Sense you resorted to using the DML to contact me, I shall use it to
reply.
Hello Erik,
I have seen no e-mail from you so that's why you have had none from me. I
do recall our telephone conversation and I recall telling you that the
kits
were being produced and shipped based on when you purchased and not based
on the edition number.
You may be interested in what I have sitting right hear....It's a
:limited
edition kit that has edition number 034 and license number 88MPH. On one
end there is a label that states " This is the only true DeLorean Model
kit
ever produced featuring a brushed metal skin and working Gullwing doors"
on
the other end there are two coupons for the Frame and engine. The kit is
shrink wrapped and is sealed using an embossed gold seal.
Some time on March 7 a confirming e-mail was sent to Delorean
502@xxxxxxxx
asking for a shipping address. The reason you completed kit is hear on my
desk is I haven't gotten a reply the message did not bounce......Don't
you love computers and e-mail!
Try e-mail again or The DMC Bulletin board, Don't feel to bad several
finished kits sit hear on the desk with lost owners......
Lee
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Date: Wed, 17 Mar 1999 22:00:42 -0800
From: "Dave Quick (Analysis) (Exchange)" <davequ@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: First Delorean Outing
I made it to my first Pacific Northwest Delorean Club outing this past
Sunday. What a treat it was to see all of those Deloreans in >
place.
The local club had a St. Patrick's Day brunch in Bellevue followed by a
short drive towards the mountains to the outlet stores in North Bend,
WA. It was really fun to see a line of Deloreans on the highway all =
the
way up... I trailed behind so my fianc=E9 could take pictures. =20
I never realized how different they really were from each other. =
Little
details, little upgrades, all of which made each car an individual.
Some were better kept than others, but all of them made me want to have
one. ;-)
I wanted to say thanks for answering my endless questions about your
cars to any of the PNDC members that are on the list. I also wanted to
encourage anyone who has ever been interested in a Delorean but hasn't
done it yet to get out and meet your local club! If your local club is
half as nice as this one, you'll learn a lot about the cars and what to
look for while shopping for your own Delorean.
I know I won't be able to get mine for another year or so at best, but
I'm already looking forward to the next event. =20
Thanks again all you PNDCers,
Dave Quick
http://q.extreme.com
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Date: Wed, 17 Mar 1999 22:42:56 PST
From: "Marc Barth" <d16y8@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: VIN # list?
Has anyone tried to gather info on all of the vins out there? Listing
them in order and where the car currently resides whether by an owner in
a certain state or country, museum, or wrecked? Just curious. I think
it would be an interesting internet project for those who have Delorean
pages.
Marc
d16y8@xxxxxxxxxxx
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Date: Thu, 18 Mar 1999 00:11:08 -0700
From: mike atkinson <mikeatk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: DeLorean World issues ???
Hopefully by this summer I'll be able to purchase P.J. Grady's lock and
window zilla upgrade kits for our DeLorean. I see that there is an
article in the DeLorean World magazine issue 5.5 that covers door panel
removal. Not being a member of the DOA I'm not allowed to purchase back
issues so I was wondering if anyone on the list might have that issue
and would be willing to sell me a photo copy.
Hope this isn't considered a tacky request. If so, I'm sorry but I just
can't see spending $60.00 a year for membership when I pay $35.00 to
$40.00 at other clubs that issue monthly magazines.
I've heard the instructions that come with Rob's upgrade kit are very
thorough and one can always call him for help if needed so maybe that's
enough. I just thought it would be nice to have something to start
reading up on before hand. I've found some very good information in the
archives as well. Nothing like being prepared or in my case the
mentally dim need to start early.
Thanks
Mike Atkinson
vin16232
mikeatk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Date: Thu, 18 Mar 1999 10:46:39 -0500
From: Michael Pack <mpack1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: Illusion of Stainless DeLorean
I have always wondered why John Lamm titled the book "Stainless Steel
Illusion". The automotive press was very hard on the car. Why did the
press, who according to previous articles in the auto magazines who
touted the car a something new and revolutionary write such negative
articles about the car?
Keep in mind Lamborgini,Ferrari, etc, sell far, far, less cars
than
DMC hoped to sell, and their price points are significantly much more
expensive and they are always sold out every model year. At the end there
were thousands of new unsold DMC-12 at the shipping docks in Belfast, LA
and New Jersey. If our DMCs were really what John DeLorean built them up
to be in the auto magazines they would have sold. Even if there were hard
economic time in the early 1980's, the cars with excellent build
quality,preformance,etc,etc sold and auto magazine journalists hailed them
as very good cars, something that we DeLorean owners never will accept. We
were sold a very ordinary car with different doors, finish and worst than
average preformance and economy.
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So is the DeLorean a good car, or as the book is titled just a "Stainless
Steel Illusion" ?
Sincerely
Michael Pack
Vin 3713
Sept 1981
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Date: Thu, 18 Mar 1999 13:13:42 -0500
From: Josh Haldeman <haldeman.4@xxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: Sheepskins for sale
Dear List,
I have discovered recently that I have no need for the set of two
black sheepskin seat covers that came with my DeLorean. I therefore am
offering them up for sale for $175 a piece plus shipping. The covers
are authentic Australian lamb fur from the Hurrs company. They are
custom made for the DeLorean, and sell new for over $300 a piece. The
covers are in excellent condition and just returned from the dry
cleaners. If you are interested please e-mail me privately at
haldeman.4@xxxxxxx or call me at 1-513-232-4076.
The price is negotiable.
Thanks,
Josh
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Date: Thu, 18 Mar 1999 13:09:49 -0700
From: raddad@xxxxxxx (Dick Ryan)
Subject: DML: DeLorean in News
In 1990, the Colorado Historical Society inaugurated a program to devote
one issue of its magazine each year, for ten years, to an examination of
life in Colorado during succeeding decades of the 20th Century. The
current issue examines the '80s.
Each of these special issues has a cover picture of an automobile
representative of the decade under discussion. Previous issues have
included a 1906 Buick, a 1914 Fritchle ( an electric made in Denver),
Amelia Earhart's 1923 Kissel Gold Bug, a 1930 Cord L29 Town Car from
author
Clive Cussler's collection, etc. etc. (all Colorado owned cars).
Well, the DeLorean was chosen as the car for this issue discussing the
'80s
and the picture is absolutely spectacular. You really should get this for
your DeLorean memoriabilia collection.
I am attempting to get rights to the picture from the Colorado Historical
Society to have it blown up and offer it as a new poster, but in the
meantime (and they may not be willing to grant such permission), you may
order your copy of this magazine from:
Colorado Historical Society
1300 Broadway
Denver, CO 80203
Or, phone the bookstore at the Museum at 1-303-866-3682. I don't know how
many copies they have. Cost to you would be $4.95 plus shipping and
handling.
The article contains some inaccuracies, but the photo is spectacular.
Dick Ryan
VIN 16867
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Date: Sun, 18 Apr 1999 18:54:12 -0500
From: Steve Rice <stevedmc@xxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival
Every year in Ponchatoula, Louisianna we have a festival that is centered
around Louisianna's favorite berry. Today I was talking to a friend
about the strawberry festival and he suggested that it would be cool if
some of my D friends could come out and drive their cars in the anual
parade.
If I can get a few cars to attend this exiting weekend, April 10 and
11th, I will be able to make special arrangements with the City Chamber
of Commerce. I should be able to arrange for special parking priveledges
and there will also be a carshow to follow.
Don't forget that this is one top five festivals in the Southeast.
Please feel free to contact me ASAP with any questions or comments. We
only have a few weeks to go.
If we succeed this may become an anual even for us DMLers.
You can contact me at (504) 386-3816 with any of your questions or
comments.
See you in the future.
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Date: Fri, 19 Mar 1999 12:27:35 EST
From: Iznodmad@xxxxxxx
Subject: DML: carpet cleaner?
Dear DML,
My carpets need a good cleaning. I was just wondering if anyone out
there has found a good carpet cleaner that works well and won't fade the
fabric. Just in case it matters, I have the grey interior.
Thank you,
Darren Decker
#5000
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Date: Fri, 19 Mar 99 10:47:30 -0000
From: James Espey <espey@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: [admin] DeLorean Mailing List "down" for weekend
The DeLorean Mailing List will be down for the weekend while the
majordomo software is upgraded. It might be up sooner, but more than
likely it will not be back up until late Sunday night. You can still send
postings, but they will not be posted until Monday morning sometime.
Thanks!
James Espey
Moderator, DeLorean Mailing List
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Date: Fri, 19 Mar 1999 12:12:24 -0500
From: Aldo.Buono@xxxxxxxxx
Subject: DML: DE LOREAN MIDATLANTIC APRIL EVENTS
April 18, Sunday, 11:30 am to 4 pm
Englishtown (NJ) Swap Meet and Auto Show
Show right on the drag strip tarmac.
People's Choice judging. Trophies to the top 50.
A nice show to kick off the show season.
Thanks to Gary Gore for reminding me of this show.
Registration: $5 ($10 after March 30), send check made out to
Raceway Park
along with name, address and car id to: Raceway Park, 230 Pension
Road,
Englishtown NJ 07726.
Additional info and registration form: 732-446-7800.
April 25, Sunday, Annual Door Adjustment Social and Safety Check
Ragtops and Roadsters, Inc., British Automobiles,
203 South Fourth Street, Perkasie PA, Noon to 5 pm.
For Reservations and Directions: Call Michael Engard, 215-257-1202,
Monday thru Friday, 9-5.
You must be a member of De Lorean Midatlantic to receive this free
service. See membership info below.
:+) :+) :+) :+) :+) :+) :+) :+) :+) :+) :+) :+) :+) :+) :+) :+) :+)
:+)
Membership in De Lorean Midatlantic is open to all owners and
enthusiasts. Benefits include this exciting social schedule, annual
complimentary door adjustment social in the spring, membership
directory, **** Parts Interchange List **** updated annually with
lots
of stuff from DML, club newsletter two/three times a year, other
vehicle preservation publications.
Send a check for $12 made out to De Lorean Midatlantic to: Dick
Lash,
De Lorean Midatlantic Treasurer, 409 Lark Drive, Newark, DE 19713.
Living the Dream,
Aldo Buono, President
De Lorean Midatlantic
VIN 1440
PA DEGULL
May 21-23, Eastern Regional Convention, Killington, Vermont, hosted
by
De Loreans of New England. For registration, call 800-449-1248.
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