dmcnews-digest Wednesday, November 18 1998 Volume 03 : Number 443
In this issue:
DML: Re: Automatic transmission
DML: Re: white lettering on bumper?
Re: DML: white lettering on bumper?
Re: DML: white lettering on bumper?
Re: DML: JZD
Re: DML: white lettering on bumper?
DML: RE: white lettering on bumper?
DML: Re: Fanzilla
Re: DML: white lettering on bumper?
DML: book value
DML: Re: CO adjustment
DML: Space in it?
DML: Model Kits
Re: DML: Looking for worn-out door strut...
Re: DML: white lettering on bumper?
Re: DML: CO adjustment
DML: '81 DMC for sale
DML: Automatic Transmission
Re: DML: Dave's Trans - Part 4
DML: cup holders
DML: Parking Brake
DML: Re: De Lorean Sighting
DML: master cylinder rebuild
DML: DMC 4 sale MUST SELL
Re: DML: Starting problem
Re: DML: Space in it?
DML: DeLorean RPM's
DML: Re: Dave's Trans - Part 4
DML: Re: cup holders
Re: DML: Space in it?
DML: Re: '81 DMC for sale
DML: DeLorean sign in Louisiana for sale
Re: DML: Starting problem
Re: DML: white lettering on bumper?
DML: Re: Looking for worn-out door strut...
DML: Re: DeLorean RPM's
DML: Another body damage question
DML: Speed by Tach.
DML: Catalytic Converter Replacement
DML: Gerald Scotti interview
DML: ENGINE SCREEN
Re: DML: Re: CO adjustment
DML: DMC Joe On The Road
DML: RE: book value
DML: DeLorean Font
Re: DML: Speed by Tach.
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Date: Mon, 16 Nov 1998 18:25:05 -0800
From: "Dave Price" <davep2@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: Re: Automatic transmission
>never sold here so nobody understands what's wrong with it. The problem =
>seams to be the governer computer. Appearantly nothing like that is used =
>in most cars.
Yep, that's most likely it. The gov. computer in our automatics are junk.
I doubt
you'd be able to replace it with a computer from another car though.. They
run
about $500 (US) , so you're looking at a pretty expensive job.
I heard a while back that someone was re-manufacturing the computers to be
more reliable... Any news on that from the folks that know?
- - Dave
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Date: Mon, 16 Nov 1998 21:44:32 -0500
From: "DSS" <dsilek@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: Re: white lettering on bumper?
Joe, The letters that you see are actually additions to the D. They =
are generally stainless steel letters that you apply with sticky on the =
back of them. They are designed to do what they did for you, make the =
name readable. Personally, I prefer to make people guess at every =
traffic light and store I go to as to what type of car I am driving and =
they are not. The D. is a great head turner.
David Silek
#6111
dsilek@xxxxxxxxxxxxx http://www.valleyvintage.com
"The natural progress of things is for liberty to yield and
government to gain ground."=20
- --Thomas Jefferson to Edward Carrington, 1788
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Date: Mon, 16 Nov 1998 21:40:39 EST
From: Ad8302@xxxxxxx
Subject: Re: DML: white lettering on bumper?
In a message dated 11/16/98 9:30:54 PM Eastern Standard Time,
capasso@xxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:
<< I have noticed in a few pictures, some DeLoreans have "DeLorean"
written
in white lettering on the back bumper. Others have "DeLorean" as just an
imprint in black on the bumper. >>
It may be that what you are seeing is the Delorean Stainless steel letter
kit
that covers the original black letters. In certain lights the letters will
look white as the sun or light reflects of them. They were not "factory
original" and are aftermarket items. The 3 Delorean parts suppliers still
have
them. I added them to my car a few months ago and I love the way they
look. I
believe they are selling for around 65 dollars
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Date: Mon, 16 Nov 1998 19:41:47 -0500
From: bttfdmc@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: DML: white lettering on bumper?
The white lettering is actually stickers that owners put in themselves.
The black imprint itself is factory original. The white lettering is
not. If you follow Concours or want your D to be as original and
factory stock as possible, you won't put these in.
I think, just like the Dealer Stripes on the sides of the D's,
the white lettering was offered at one time. I know that you
can still buy these stickers at either Ed's, Stephen's or Rob
Grady's.
Randy
Vin#16353
At 06:32 PM 11/16/98 -0500, you wrote:
> I have noticed in a few pictures, some DeLoreans have "DeLorean"
>written
>in white lettering on the back bumper. Others have "DeLorean" as just an
>imprint in black on the bumper. Anyone know which year(s) have the
>white? I
>do not own a DeLorean yet, but when I buy one, I want one w/ the white
>Lettering.
>
>Thanks,
>Joe Capasso
>capasso@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Date: Mon, 16 Nov 1998 20:42:38 -0600
From: Stephen R <stephenr@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: DML: JZD
Some people don't keep up with their email like the rest of us DML'ers do
and don't forget that some of us aren't very good at getting around to
writing letters to people.
I wouldn't be surprised if he talked to a person that called him on the
phone. He is a person just like you and me. Why would he want to avoid
talking to a person who knows he is inocent of the drug charges and who
appreciates his work in the automotive indstry?
bttfdmc@xxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> I actually find this stuff kind of hard to believe; people just going
> over to his house and meeting him, talking to him on the phone, etc.
>
> I had sent Mr. DeLorean a couple of letters in the past along with
> a few emails and never have I gotten a response. So if it's so easy
> to get in touch with him, how come out the 6 years I have been trying
> I've never received a "boo" from the guy.
>
> Randy
> Vin#16353
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Date: Mon, 16 Nov 1998 20:41:20 -0600
From: Jim Reeve --Ultra-- <ultra@xxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: DML: white lettering on bumper?
That lettering on the bumper is acually stainless steel letters placed
in the imprint that is on all of the bumpers. I dont know if any
DeLoreans came like this, but I do know that they are availible from
DeLorean One. I have also seen an "Outline" of the letters in stainless
steel, but I dont know if D1 carries that. I personally prefer the
leters themselves.
- --
Jim Reeve <Ultra>
http://www.isd.net/jpatrick/
ICQ-301911
AIM-Ultra2169
Joe Capasso wrote:
>
> I have noticed in a few pictures, some DeLoreans have "DeLorean"
> written
> in white lettering on the back bumper. Others have "DeLorean" as just an
> imprint in black on the bumper. Anyone know which year(s) have the
> white? I
> do not own a DeLorean yet, but when I buy one, I want one w/ the white
> Lettering.
>
> Thanks,
> Joe Capasso
> capasso@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Date: Mon, 16 Nov 1998 21:37:54 -0500
From: Jack Stiefel <dmc-flux@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: RE: white lettering on bumper?
Simply put, there are none direct from the factory with those =
letterings, they all had the imprints. I have stainless steel letters =
imbedded in the aforementioned imprint bumper. I have seen people who =
have painted theirs white as well as other colors. I found out about =
the stainless steel ones offered by several of the parts houses.
John (Jack) Stiefel
DeLorean Vin Number 3461
Visit Blade Runner Tackle at WWW.BladeRunnerTackle.Com
Or visit my DeLorean Page at
WWW.Geocities.com/rodeodrive/8601/delorean.html
Remember a tackle box isn't complete without a little Blade Runner...
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Date: Mon, 16 Nov 1998 20:54:24 -0700
From: scottmueller@xxxxxxxxx (Scott Mueller)
Subject: DML: Re: Fanzilla
All of the 'zilla products were commisioned by Rob Grady (PJ Grady's) in
New
York. Check the links at http:\\www.dmcnews.com or
http:\\www.pjgrady.com
There is a complete listing of the 'zilla products.
Scott Mueller
DMC/ Das Mueller Companies
Mobile, AL
1981/002981 DOA5031 DMCNEWS
Contact me about the "Deep South DeLorean Owners Club"
- -----Original Message-----
From: Andrew w Edds <edds202@xxxxxxxx>
To: dmcnews-digest@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <dmcnews-digest@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Monday, November 16, 1998 6:18 PM
Subject: DML: Fanzilla
>Since I began receiving this newsletter, I have heard about something
>called a fanzilla, could someone please fill me in?
>
>THANKS
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Date: Mon, 16 Nov 1998 22:02:09 EST
From: COREYDMC@xxxxxxx
Subject: Re: DML: white lettering on bumper?
i think not positively sure though, the white (silver stainless steel)
you are
seeing are the aftermarket stainless steel delorean letters that fit
flush in
the resessed delorean logo on the rear bumper (facia). the black you are
seeing is the way the car came stock in which the rear facia is a mat
black
color. corey
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Date: Tue, 17 Nov 1998 00:27:04 -0400
From: chip <chip@xxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: book value
doug,
as referred to your question about the book value of a delorean, yes
there is! i was at an exotic car auction a few weeks ago and managed to
pick up a few books that gave values for most , if not all, exotic cars.
i guess it is the equivilant to the "kelly blue book", 'cept for
exotics. my pop has the thing right now. i will get it from him and post
it for you.
chip
www.variousimages.com
#1230
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Date: Tue, 17 Nov 1998 12:25:24 -0500
From: "DMC Joe" <DMCJOE@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: Re: CO adjustment
Doug,
The plastic plug means someone has already visited the CO adjustment. The
adjustment screw is a 3mm Allen and is best accessed with a "T" handle
version of this tool.
DMC Joe / DeLorean Services
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Date: Tue, 17 Nov 1998 03:18:59 -0800
From: "Robert Rooney" <DMCVegas@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: Space in it?
I know it may sound kind of like a stupid question, but what is the proper
way to spell De Lorean? Is there a space between the "e"&the "L" or not?
In
other words, "De Lorean" or is it "DeLorean"?
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Date: Tue, 17 Nov 1998 04:34:06 -0800
From: "lseiler@xxxxxxxxxxxx" <lseiler@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: Model Kits
Just a few words about
the
DeLorean Limited Edition Model Kits
It is looking like the Kits will be shipped in time for
Christmas, cross your fingers.......
Any one still interested should send their e-mail address to me at
lseiler@xxxxxxxxxxxx or lee@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx There is quite a waiting
list but as I have said before, people do cancel their reservations and
drop off the active list.
I just sent out the November up-date to the current reservation list but
for got one small item. We are printing the kit box labels now, these
include the Kit number 1 to 100 and the name of the person the Kit is
reserved for right on the box label.
One final note: Kit number 001 originally set aside for JZD is now back
on the list or block as it were! and will be available. I have not
thought of a way to offer this very special JZD kit. Any suggestions are
welcome.
You may send your suggestions to me directly or The god of this forum
willing to this list. I should point out that I was mistaken in thinking
that JZD would accept one of these kits and now find my self in the
embarrassing position of having made no provisions as to what to do with
it in the event JZD was not interested, I am not sure how to deal with
the extra kit.
Thanks
Lee
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Date: Mon, 16 Nov 1998 22:09:47 -0800
From: Paul Gress <pgress@xxxxxx>
Subject: Re: DML: Looking for worn-out door strut...
You will probably notice if looking closely at the strut, where the allen
key
inserts into it is split preventing the torsion bar bracket from coming
off.
The only solution is to eventually replace the torsion bar. This probably
should be done soon because supply is starting to become limited.
Paul Gress
vin 10193
Dave Price wrote:
> I made an attempt to adjust my passenger side door, as it opens too quickly,
> but I was unable to remove the torsion bar bracket from the bar.. It looks
> like the star pattern on the bar must be worn or marred just enough to make
> it nearly impossible to pull the bracket off the end (especially while
> holding torque on the bar...)
>
> Anyway, since it's not looking like I'll be adjusting the door any time
> soon, I thought I'd try to put a strut on the door that is somewhat worn
> out. Does anyone have a weak strut they replaced with a new one that
> they'd want to donate to my cause?
>
> Thanks!!
>
> - Dave
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Date: Mon, 16 Nov 1998 22:57:38 EST
From: KayoOng@xxxxxxx
Subject: Re: DML: white lettering on bumper?
Joe,
The white letters you see are actually "stainless steel" letters that are
applied by double stick on tape. They are stuck onto the bumper where it
spells "delorean" with perfect fitting. These stainless steel letters
that
spells DeLorean are available from DeLorean One, for about $65.00. They
were
guaranteed to be replaced if they ever fell off. I don't know if they
still
have the same policy. Mine has been on for 33 months and haven't fallen
off
yet. As a matter of fact, I can't remove mine for I would like to
repaint my
bumper black.
FYI. They also make stick on letters for both the panels of the door
sills.
They are six letters. Three for each door sill spelling "DMC." They also
cost $65.00 a set and available from DeLorean One.
Just for the vanity and for the looks of the car with no other
significance.
Kayo Ong
#05508
Lic 9D NY
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Date: Mon, 16 Nov 1998 22:32:47 -0800
From: Paul Gress <pgress@xxxxxx>
Subject: Re: DML: CO adjustment
It's a metric allen (don't recall the size). You need to use a long "T"
Handle type. Also recommended is to use some putty or some kind of seal
while adjusting this because the small vacuum leak can cause
mis-adjustments. A 1/4 turn is alot, so remember the exact position
where you started.
Paul Gress
vin 10193
DOUG T VENNER wrote:
> Gonna be doing a CO Adjustment and
> I have some questions.
> First, in the manual they say to remove
> the tamper-proof plug. All I see is a blue
> plastic plug that fits in the hole. With the plastic
> plug out it is a clear shot to the screw.
> Did someone already remove the tamper-proof plug?
> Anyone know the size of the adj. screw??
> looks like a allen head but I haven't found a size that fits
> yet. Thanx
> Doug Venner NJ
> #16680
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Date: Tue, 17 Nov 1998 08:25:54 -0600
From: "Duke" <at88mph@xxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: '81 DMC for sale
I have an '81 DMC auto trans with 101k. It has the gas flap and all =
updates. Its been lowered and has ground effects. The car is in =
excellent condition. You can see pics of it at =
www.geocities.com/motorcity/8952/delorean.html I'm asking $9,000 obo.
Thanks,
Duke
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Date: Tue, 17 Nov 1998 09:01:06 -0500
From: Michael Pack <mpack1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: Automatic Transmission
Hello
I had the same problem with the DeLorean Automatic. I
had to replace the computer gov. for the trans. It is a very straight
forward process and not difficult. 3 hours time. They go bad because of
voltage spikes from the fans up front and from jump starting the car.
The "FANZILLA" that P.J. Grady sells helps to soften the voltage spikes by
turning on the fans one at a time. ((((The Stock with the blue relay or
the jumper wire they come on 2 at time NOT A GOOD "FIX" TO A BAD
PROBLEM))).
Computer Cost $400.00 from a DeLorean Supplier
Fanzilla Cost $ Priceless from P. J. Grady
1.Remove the transmission Pan after draining the fluid.
2. You will see how the computer is attached inside the trans.
3. Remove the inside switches and connections.
4. Follow the computer wires to the connection inside the boot and
disconnect the electrical connection from the main harness.
5. Reverse the order for installation of new computer.
6. While you are inside the trans. REPLACE THE SHIFT SOLENOIDS.
and clean/replace the transmission filter((((IMPORTANT! EVERY 10,000
miles)))))
7. Add 3.9 quarts of dextron III trans fluid.
8. Make sure everything is fit and secure, check fluid levels and road
test.
I had to replace the entire transmission $4,000 plus shipping, etc.etc.
To all automatic transmission owners, replace the fluids every 10,000
miles and clean out the filter every 10,000 miles.
If you can find a place that flushes the entire transmission all 9 quarts
of dextron III, have it preformed.
P.S. I have sold six copies of Stainless Steel Illusion. I have 2 left,
1 I will keep. If any one is interested please E-Mail me.
Sincerely
Michael Pack
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Date: Tue, 17 Nov 1998 10:45:29 -0500
From: Marc A Levy <malevy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: DML: Dave's Trans - Part 4
I found that some of the Trans. parts can be ordered from small outfits
that import Renault parts from Europe.
They can get you all the parts, but they sometimes are more expensive
than a new trans.!
David Swingle wrote:
>
<SNIP>
> to replace that #$%^@ teflon clutch line. I'm in the process of locating
> repair parts - these are not generally obtainable from the normal parts
> sources (DMC sells only whole transmissions), or if they are the costs
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Date: Tue, 17 Nov 1998 08:21:45 -0800
From: "D.J. LaForge" <dj@xxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: cup holders
Hi!
Has anyone out there put any cup holders their D, and if so what type and
where did you install them? Thanks!
- -D.J. LaForge
VIN 07135
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Date: Tue, 17 Nov 1998 12:25:18 -0700
From: scottmueller@xxxxxxxxx (Scott Mueller)
Subject: DML: Parking Brake
I lost my second parking brake pad this year. The inboard pass side =
keeps vanishing.
Any suggestions on how to prevent this?
Scott Mueller
DMC/ Das Mueller Companies
Mobile, AL
1981/002981 DOA5031 DMCNEWS
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Date: Tue, 17 Nov 1998 17:04:46 -0500
From: Aldo.Buono@xxxxxxxxx
Subject: DML: Re: De Lorean Sighting
Responding to JimmyC:
I was shopping with my De Lorean in St. David's, Pennsylvania,
(Route
30), on Saturday morning. I try to get it on the road every
weekend.
There is an active owner's club in this area. Email me for details.
Aldo Buono, President
De Lorean Midatlantic
VIN 1440
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Date: Tue, 17 Nov 1998 18:06:58 PST
From: "greg nickel" <dmc82@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: master cylinder rebuild
I BELIEVE I NEED A NEW MASTER CYLINDER OR A REBUILD
BEEN TALKING TO PEOPLE AND THEY WANT ME TO GET A NEW ONE
WHATS THE MATTER WITH A REBUILD
ARENT THEIR ANY SEAL KITS FOR THIS IF NOT WHY CANT I GET A COMPATABLE
ONE FROM ANOTHER CAR AND GET THE DEMENTIONS
AND THROW BRAKE PEDAL AND INSTALL MYSELF
THEIR MUST BE A COMPATABLE ONE OUT THERE THAT DOESNT COST OVER 200
DOLLARS
LET ME KNOW THANKS
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Date: Tue, 17 Nov 1998 12:26:19 -0800 (PST)
From: Christopher Mack <cjmack@xxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: DMC 4 sale MUST SELL
A friend of mine MUST sell his '81 DeLorean IMMEDIATELY to get money to
pay
his tuition bills for school. Price was 16.5K and now it has been reduced
to
15K FIRM. Car is in EXCELLENT condition. Here are the specs on the car
Color: Stainless
Interior: Grey
Trans 5-speed
28K miles
Personalized plates
Car is in San Diego, CA
Photos of the car areavailable on my web site
http:www.jps.net/cjmack/delorean.htm
Please click on the link that says "Images of a friends DeLorean"
Thanks
Christopher Mack
cjmack@xxxxxxx
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Date: Tue, 17 Nov 1998 21:14:03 EST
From: Carpain@xxxxxxx
Subject: Re: DML: Starting problem
I don't know what the problem with your car is, but I'm having a similar
problem
my car will start fine and will idal fine , but when you put it in gear
and
start to drive
it dies out. If you can tell me whats wrong please e-mail back.
thank you
philip hansin
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Date: Tue, 17 Nov 1998 21:19:18 EST
From: NJP548@xxxxxxx
Subject: Re: DML: Space in it?
I believe that it is suppose to be spelled "De Lorean" because I doubt
that
John De Lorean himself wouldn't have spelled it wrong on the bumpers of
all
his cars, am i right?
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Date: Tue, 17 Nov 1998 21:28:18 EST
From: JARRXR@xxxxxxx
Subject: DML: DeLorean RPM's
Hello List!
I have a few questions about RPM on the D..
Can anyone tell me the appropriate idle speeds for the delorean?
What ranges of RPM does the delorean operate at? (i.e. 750 - 3000 RPM)
Also, I have recently looked at a delorean and the RPM needle seemed to be
stuck on 2000, even know the engine was off..is this normal?? I didn't
get to
start the engine to see if it gave any readings..
Are the gauges difficult to replace?
Thanx,
~ JAR
JARRXR@xxxxxxx
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Date: Wed, 18 Nov 1998 04:07:39 -0500
From: "DMC Joe" <DMCJOE@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: Re: Dave's Trans - Part 4
Dave,
Contact me directly for another contact for you for transmission parts.
DMC Joe / DeLorean Services dmcjoe@xxxxxxx
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Date: Tue, 17 Nov 1998 20:50:45 -0700
From: scottmueller@xxxxxxxxx (Scott Mueller)
Subject: DML: Re: cup holders
I found a cup holder at pep boys. It has a rubber flap to hang it with.
I
hung mine by the glove box. I open theglove box door and slide the flap
in
behind the knee pad. It's temporary, so I can remove it for show.
Scott Mueller
DMC/ Das Mueller Companies
Mobile, AL
1981/002981 DOA5031 DMCNEWS
Contact me about the "Deep South DeLorean Owners Club"
- -----Original Message-----
From: D.J. LaForge <dj@xxxxxxx>
To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tuesday, November 17, 1998 6:17 PM
Subject: DML: cup holders
>Hi!
>Has anyone out there put any cup holders their D, and if so what type and
>where did you install them? Thanks!
>
>
>-D.J. LaForge
>
>VIN 07135
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Date: Tue, 17 Nov 1998 22:27:42 -0500 (EST)
From: Bill Wilson <fluffy@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: DML: Space in it?
On Tue, 17 Nov 1998, Robert Rooney wrote:
> In other words, "De Lorean" or is it "DeLorean"?
Both. :) The name was originally Delorean with neither space nor
capitalization. He changed it later on so it would look French instead of
Romanian, which is his actual background.
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Date: Tue, 17 Nov 1998 21:19:33 -0700
From: scottmueller@xxxxxxxxx (Scott Mueller)
Subject: DML: Re: '81 DMC for sale
I have had the pleasure of knowing Duke since I moved to Mobile last year.
Duke has put a lot of work in his DeLorean. What he did not mention is
the
"Killer" stereo system that is in it. I'm sorry to see that Duke is
selling
this car. He has gone with me to two car shows this year, and has
recieved
trophies at both of them.
Scott Mueller
DMC/ Das Mueller Companies
Mobile, AL
1981/002981 DOA5031 DMCNEWS
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From: Duke <at88mph@xxxxxxxxx>
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Date: Tuesday, November 17, 1998 6:16 PM
Subject: DML: '81 DMC for sale
>I have an '81 DMC auto trans with 101k. It has the gas flap and all =
>updates. Its been lowered and has ground effects. The car is in =
>excellent condition. You can see pics of it at =
>www.geocities.com/motorcity/8952/delorean.html I'm asking $9,000 obo.
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Date: Tue, 17 Nov 1998 20:58:57 -0000
From: James Espey <espey@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: DeLorean sign in Louisiana for sale
I have a lead on a DeLorean dealership sign for sale in Louisiana. Email
me for me more details. Bear in mind that the sign in three feet high by
twelve feet in length and about a foot wide, weighing over 300 pounds.
Read: expensive to ship.
James Espey
Moderator, DeLorean Mailing List
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Date: Wed, 18 Nov 1998 10:40:42 -0500
From: "DMC Joe" <DMCJOE@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: DML: Starting problem
You probably have a non functioning frequency valve. Email me and let me
know your level of technical ability and whether or not you have a
workshop
manual and I'll try to help you to correct the problem.
DMC Joe / DeLorean Services dmcjoe@xxxxxxx
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Date: Tue, 17 Nov 1998 21:53:33 -0700
From: scottmueller@xxxxxxxxx (Scott Mueller)
Subject: Re: DML: white lettering on bumper?
While in Dunmury Ireland last year at Eurofest '97, I had the pleasure of
speaking with a gentleman "Joe" who worked in the factory. One of his
jobs
was to outline the lettering on the rear bumpers of some cars with white
paint. This was done for publicity photos. The embossed letters on the
black bumper would not show up in the photographs.
Scott Mueller
DMC/ Das Mueller Companies
Mobile, AL
1981/002981 DOA5031 DMCNEWS
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>In a message dated 11/16/98 9:30:54 PM Eastern Standard Time,
>capasso@xxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:
>
><< I have noticed in a few pictures, some DeLoreans have "DeLorean"
> written
> in white lettering on the back bumper. Others have "DeLorean" as just an
> imprint in black on the bumper. >>
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Date: Tue, 17 Nov 1998 20:36:30 -0700
From: "Dale Schaub" <DaleSchaub@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: Re: Looking for worn-out door strut...
dave,
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i'll be putting a new set on soon. i replaced my set about six years ago.
i
could put one of the originals back on and send you one of the
six-year-old
replacements.
dale
Dave Price says
>Does anyone have a weak strut they replaced with a new one that
>they'd want to donate to my cause?
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Date: Wed, 18 Nov 1998 11:15:47 -0500
From: "DMC Joe" <DMCJOE@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: Re: DeLorean RPM's
JAR,
Here are the RPM spec's. IDLE SPEED 775 RPM + OR - 50, MAX. OUTPUT
(HORSEPOWER) 5500 RPM, REDLINE 6000 RPM. When the ignition is shut off the
tachometer needle will park at the last RPM reading. The DeLorean tach has
a very low failure rate and should not need replacement for the life of
the
car.
DMC Joe / DeLorean Services dmcjoe@xxxxxxx
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Date: Wed, 18 Nov 1998 00:16:30 EST
From: ShadowDMC@xxxxxxx
Subject: DML: Another body damage question
I have finally taken a list of all the dings that my car has (no dents).
I'm
thinking of fixing these dings pretty soon. After an intrepid search of
the
backissues I beleive this has not been adressed yet. So is there any
place in
the car in which dings cannot be removed or any special place where the
stainless steel cannot be worked on? The one of the previous owners of
my car
used putty and paint in a very clever way to hide the dings. I finally
took
off the paint and the putty to see how bad it actually was and it looks
repariable.
Thanks in advance
Orlando Lopez
VIN 06882
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Date: Wed, 18 Nov 1998 01:15:49 -0500
From: "R. Starling" <doctor280@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: Speed by Tach.
I am very proud to say that I will be purchasing Delorean #5252 Monday and
driving it home. One of the few things that does not work on this car is
the
speedometer. Can someone provide me with the mph by how many rpm that the
tach is showing? (It is a 5 speed) 35mph thru 75mph would be a great help,
with the readings in 4th and 5th gears.
I would hate to raise my insurance rates on my first drive.
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Date: Tue, 17 Nov 1998 22:21:35 -0800
From: Ben Krasnow <kraz@xxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: Catalytic Converter Replacement
I am currently restoring VIN 002156, and have run into a problem
registering the car. The previous owner has not registered the car for
over 3 years, so the DMV has removed all records of it from their
database. Anyway, the car will not pass smog. I live in California,
the most stringent smog requirements in US. Basically, it needs a
catalytic converter among other small things. Has anyone replaced
theirs? Does the Volvo counterpart for the B28F work for the cat as
well? I have heard a lot of talk on the list about hollowing out the
cats, but nothing about replacing them (or reconditioning the old one,
if this is possible) Thanks for any info. I will keep updating the
progress of the restoration.
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Date: Wed, 18 Nov 1998 01:03:33 -0600
From: "Daniel McGauley" <hawkeye@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: Gerald Scotti interview
Dear DML,
In preparation for the DeLorean movie I'm producing, I met with Gerald
Scotti and his fiancee several times over the past weekend. Since he's an
integral part to DeLorean, the man, I thought I'd let everyone know a
little
about the visit. My wife (screenwriter) and I took Gerald and his fiancee
Ashley out to eat at Pagani's in Los Angeles Saturday evening. He doesn't
look too different than he did during the DeLorean trial. For those of
you
who don't know, Gerald Scotti was the DEA agent who was heading the drug
sting against William Morgan Hetrick, and eventually became involved with
the bust against DeLorean. He eventually quit the DEA out of digust for
how
they were treating him when he began to question the DEA's tactics in
obtaining DeLorean. He ended up testifying for DeLorean and ultimately
sealed the case for the defense.
Scotti is now a defense lawyer in Los Angeles, specializing in narcotics!
Too funny. He's one of the friendliest people I've ever met and he
trusted
me with all of his important documents and videos during that era, most of
which were quite enlightening. He told numerous hysterical anecdotes that
I'll try to put into the movie. I'm sort of out of time to tell them all,
but the best had to be that when they were doing the sting on DeLorean,
they
were using the same t.v. for the video surveillance (hidden camera in the
t.v.), and the same tropical clock for the audio bug in every hotel room
DeLorean was frequenting. Scotti said they had no idea how DeLorean never
recognized the same clock and t.v. in every hotel he was visiting during
that time, especially since they were so unique looking.
My wife and I stayed at the Sheraton La Reina where DeLorean was busted.
We
talked with several of the staff that were there that evening. We had
room
501 reserved, but they were redecorating the entire 5th floor, so the
actual
room was off limits, but we stayed in the only other room with the same
layout as room 501 (room 601).
We also visited several other of the key areas that were part of the
DeLorean drug bust, but I'd have to say the Gerald Scotti meeting proved
the
most inspirational. I really admire a man that would stand up to defend a
man that he didn't think to highly of in the first place, even though he
knew his career with the DEA would be over. His story is rarely told, but
it will be soon!
- -Daniel McGauley
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Date: Wed, 18 Nov 1998 02:11:53 -0700
From: mike atkinson <mikeatk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: ENGINE SCREEN
Our Delorean is missing a screen on the engine hood. One of the smaller
ones on the right side I priced one a while back from one of the
suppliers and they wanted $41.00 for it. Anybody have or know where I
might find one a bit cheaper.
Thanks
Mike Atkinson
VIN 16232
mikeatk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Date: Wed, 18 Nov 1998 10:27:43 -0600
From: Jordan Gary <jordang@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: DML: Re: CO adjustment
I would just like to suggest that you can now buy long reach
allen wrenches in inexpensive sets. They work very well.
Autozone, O Riley, etc sell them for less that $10.00. The
3mm is about 8 inches long which is more than enough.
Jordan Gary
DMC Joe wrote:
>
> Doug,
> The plastic plug means someone has already visited the CO adjustment. The
> adjustment screw is a 3mm Allen and is best accessed with a "T" handle
> version of this tool.
> DMC Joe / DeLorean Services
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Date: Wed, 18 Nov 1998 11:48:15 -0500
From: "DMC Joe" <DMCJOE@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: DMC Joe On The Road
On Saturday Nov. 21 I'll be at the SDOC meet at Tom Longs' to answer all
of
your technical questions, be sure to bring your "D" with you. On Monday
Nov.
23rd and possibly the 24th I will be in Nashville doing a DeLorean
"house call", if your in the area and your DeLorean is in need of
servicing
let me know ASAP.
DMC Joe / DeLorean Services dmcjoe@xxxxxxx
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Date: Wed, 18 Nov 1998 15:00:41 -0800
From: "Dave Quick (Analysis) (Exchange)" <davequ@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: RE: book value
>From: chip [mailto:chip@xxxxxxxx]
>there is! i was at an exotic car auction a few weeks ago and managed to
>pick up a few books that gave values for most , if not all, exotic cars.
Is one of them the CPI index? CPI = Cars of Particular Interest. It is a
good book to have, and what I used in getting a loan for my '87 Ferrari.
I was thinking about getting a Delorean and I'll probably use some book
source as a price refference for my credit union. The more information
you
provide, the easier it is to get a loan. ;-) Can you forward the name
and
publisher of each source you have with a Delorean listed to the list? I;m
sure others would like the information.
Thanks in advance,
Dave Quick
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Date: Mon, 02 Nov 1998 21:29:07 -0800
From: DeLorean <delorean@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: DeLorean Font
Is there a site where I can find this font? I'd been meaning to ask
about this for awhile now, but had forgotten. If someone has it, is it
possible to be mailed? Thanks, John
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Date: Wed, 18 Nov 98 11:16:30 -0000
From: James Espey <espey@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: DML: Speed by Tach.
On 11/18/98 6:14 AM, R. Starling shared these fine thoughts...
>I am very proud to say that I will be purchasing Delorean #5252 Monday and
>driving it home. One of the few things that does not work on this car is
>the
>speedometer. Can someone provide me with the mph by how many rpm that the
>tach is showing? (It is a 5 speed) 35mph thru 75mph would be a great help,
>with the readings in 4th and 5th gears.
>I would hate to raise my insurance rates on my first drive.
There is a RPM to MPH table located at:
http://www.dmcnews.com/misc/rpm2mph.html
it also tells MPH per thousand of RPM in all gears for both automatic and
manual transmission cars. John Truscott originally provided me with this
infomration many years ago.
James Espey
Moderator, DeLorean Mailing List
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