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There are 20 messages in this issue.
Topics in this digest:
1. vinyl paints
From: "Sean Spurlock" <sean_dmc1@xxxxxxxxxxx>
2. East Coast D show?
From: "Alex Alameda" <watchermax@xxxxxxxxxxx>
3. Re: muffler heat shield
From: <mikeatk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
4. ch.5 parade please help me!!!!
From: efren hicks <marty_mcflyJr@xxxxxxxxx>
5. CD Changer
From: Trevor Johnson <comet6974@xxxxxxxx>
6. Re: Blower Motor Reversed??
From: "Luke Sandel" <ls@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
7. Re: A fair price?
From: amazinrick@xxxxxxx
8. Re: (unknown)
From: Dee Moats <Dee-Moats@xxxxxxxxxx>
9. Re: ch.5 parade please help me!!!!
From: Hank Breer <hbreer@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
10. Re: vinyl paints
From: "Stian Birkeland" <dmc_norway@xxxxxxxxxxx>
11. Re: East Coast D show?
From: njp548@xxxxxxx
12. Rear closing panel WANTED
From: Delorean17@xxxxxxx
13. (sorry, wrong) Re: door adjustment
From: "Dan RC30" <Danrc30@xxxxxxxxxxx>
14. Re: East Coast D show?
From: senatorpack@xxxxxx
15. Muffler removal
From: "Sean Howley" <tsuyoi@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
16. Interior lights won't shut off (Doors Closed!)
From: "Chris Coplen" <blarness@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
17. Re: East Coast D show?
From: David Sontos <dsontos@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
18. Update on Shock Treatment
From: "Chris Coplen" <blarness@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
19. Complete door, hood, trunk shock kit COMPLETES package
From: "Chris Coplen" <blarness@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
20. I only have ONE key for whole DeLorean, should car have two different keys?
From: "Chris Coplen" <blarness@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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Message: 1
Date: Wed, 26 Apr 2000 23:37:23 CDT
From: "Sean Spurlock" <sean_dmc1@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: vinyl paints
Group,
Any one know a good vinyl / leather spray paint for the grey interiors. Any
info on what brand and how to get it would be much appreciated!
Sean
7003
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Message: 2
Date: Wed, 26 Apr 2000 23:18:59 PDT
From: "Alex Alameda" <watchermax@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: East Coast D show?
Hi,
I seem to notice there are never any Delorean shows near NY, NJ, or PA. Does
anyone have a listing or know of a place with that shows when any would be
in the area?
Thanks,
Alex.
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Message: 3
Date: Thu, 27 Apr 2000 01:39:46 -0700
From: <mikeatk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: muffler heat shield
When I replaced the heat shield recently I went with one from Byrne
Heninger. It appears to be a composite material and bends all the way
around the CAT to provide protection both top and bottom. The only thing is
it's been kinda smelly lately as it brakes in.
Mike Atkinson
vin16232
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Message: 4
Date: Thu, 27 Apr 2000 06:53:42 -0700 (PDT)
From: efren hicks <marty_mcflyJr@xxxxxxxxx>
Subject: ch.5 parade please help me!!!!
hello
well any one in the los angeles area who want to be in
a parade for channell 5. please let me now today
before 4:30. im doing this contest so that a band
called blink 182 can come to our school but first u
had to compllete 10 chalenges and we have them all
except for the tv one and we got the chance now. i
already have 3 delorean that are going to be there i
need a few more i have these poster that a put on the
doors that say the schools name,the band, and the
station please email me or call me at
323 2649819
efren16072
ps all owner will get a copy of the video and the
delorean will be fetured in the weather section or something
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Message: 5
Date: Thu, 27 Apr 2000 13:22:31 -0700
From: Trevor Johnson <comet6974@xxxxxxxx>
Subject: CD Changer
I bought a Kenwood Kdcc715 10 disk cd changer. It fits in the Locking
box, but only with out the brackets. I thought it might be possible to
mount it with Velcro, would that work? The other thought would be
mounting it in the trunk, but can you run cables to the trunk. I haven't
looked too closely but it looks pretty seamless.
Thanks
Trevor Johnson
# 6974 & soon to be 4???
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Message: 6
Date: Thu, 27 Apr 2000 21:18:39 -0000
From: "Luke Sandel" <ls@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: Blower Motor Reversed??
I replaced my blower motor with a NAPA #6551005. Works perfectly,
and wasn't too expensive (around $60). The former fan rusted to
bits from the inside out and squealed like something awful.
Installation was a snap, no reversing any wires. No fittment
problems. The only thing I did was scuff up the paint on the body
of the new fan a bit to promote better grounding (on both the part
that mates with the housing, and the 3-prong ground thing).
-Luke
10270
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Message: 7
Date: Thu, 27 Apr 2000 17:48:48 EDT
From: amazinrick@xxxxxxx
Subject: Re: A fair price?
In a message dated 4/20/00 9:03:23 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
LeeB@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:
<< 1) I've seen a D in NJ with a bad motor >>
I'm a little behind on these posts. Where in NJ? (No one is ever down this
far!) :)
~Rick E.
VIN 11174
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Message: 8
Date: Thu, 27 Apr 2000 15:40:06 -0700 (PDT)
From: Dee Moats <Dee-Moats@xxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: (unknown)
Luck! Break a leg or whatever they say for car shows. Dee Moats 4434
On Wed, 26 Apr 2000 19:10:10 -0800, dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> The group,
> Well this weekend marks the first car show for the Alaskan show car
> season and its the first time a Delorean is in it. I finally got it all
> clean up and ready to show, wish me luck. I'll post after the results
> after the show.
> kevin
> vin 4556
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Message: 9
Date: Thu, 27 Apr 2000 15:43:36 -0700
From: Hank Breer <hbreer@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: ch.5 parade please help me!!!!
efren,
when is this parade? where is it going to be?
Hank has car and it won't be home until 7 PM today, thursday
how much time do we have? I might be able to get a few others w/time. Most
everyone works.
I love channel 5.
this is Hank's wife mimi, I'll be on internet at this place until at least 4 .
Then I'll check back at 4:30.
how long a time commitment would be involved for the cars?
Good Luck,
Mimi
efren hicks wrote:
>
> hello
>
> well any one in the los angeles area who want to be in
> a parade for channell 5. please let me now today
> before 4:30. im doing this contest so that a band
> called blink 182 can come to our school but first u
> had to compllete 10 chalenges and we have them all
> except for the tv one and we got the chance now. i
> already have 3 delorean that are going to be there i
> need a few more i have these poster that a put on the
> doors that say the schools name,the band, and the
> station please email me or call me at
>
> 323 2649819
> efren16072
>
> ps all owner will get a copy of the video and the
> delorean will be fetured in the weather section or something
>
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Message: 10
Date: Thu, 27 Apr 2000 16:01:55 PDT
From: "Stian Birkeland" <dmc_norway@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: vinyl paints
This is not a "spray paint" but it is an excellent choice for maintaining
the original appearance of the vinyl interior.
The name of the product?
It is AUTOGLYM!
Best stuff there is after my opinion, they even have a tube with stuff that
they recommend on stainless steel! I tried that one too, and the results are
outstanding! Very, very good products!
Best wishes
Stian Birkeland
NORWAY
VIN # 6759
>From: "Sean Spurlock" <sean_dmc1@xxxxxxxxxxx>
>Reply-To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx
>To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx
>Subject: [DML] vinyl paints
>Date: Wed, 26 Apr 2000 23:37:23 CDT
>
>Group,
>
>Any one know a good vinyl / leather spray paint for the grey interiors. Any
>info on what brand and how to get it would be much appreciated!
>
>
>Sean
>7003
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Message: 11
Date: Thu, 27 Apr 2000 19:09:20 EDT
From: njp548@xxxxxxx
Subject: Re: East Coast D show?
Hey List,
Well...there isn't really a DeLorean only show per se, but every Friday
night if weather permitting there is always a specialty car show in Bellmore
on sunrise highway in Nassau County. There are like 3 blocks of parking lots
and everyone brings in their old cars, muscle cars, and there is always a guy
who brings his Dodge Viper. Hope that helps some.
Later,
Nick
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Message: 12
Date: Thu, 27 Apr 2000 20:30:26 EDT
From: Delorean17@xxxxxxx
Subject: Rear closing panel WANTED
Hello,
I am finishing up the rear end of my car and cant put the fascia on until
I get the rear closing panel. This is the fiberglass piece that the rear
fascia screws into. The engine compartment light also hooks to this piece.
I am looking for a USED one with no big cracks or tears. I am also looking
for the impact absorber for the rear bumper. I dont want to buy these items
new because they dont show and I need 2 windows next. If you have either of
these parts please email me with your best possible price and I will get back
with you.
If you want to make a trade I have a rear fascia that is painted black.
it has a 5 inch tear on the passenger side that could easily be fixed.
certainly worth the trade or I will pay cash. email me privately!
Thank you
David
#2496
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Message: 13
Date: Thu, 27 Apr 2000 14:34:51 HST
From: "Dan RC30" <Danrc30@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: (sorry, wrong) Re: door adjustment
Sorry David, no offense, but you're wrong on both parts here.
First of all, I spoke with Rob Grady from PJ Grady about my door alignment,
and he said that there should be no grease on the pegs. That area should be
totally dry, as well as the latch area. I know this because I did grease
mine up, and he pointed it out to me that the first thing I had to do was
clean them from any grease.
Secondly, if you remove a peg completely, the back plate will not fall into
the pontoon. I know this because I removed mine. If yours fall behind,
something is broken in your car. The pegs can be removed to ensure that the
door is aligned with the body correctly. Then, if it is, you can re-install
the pegs (one at a time) and align them with the door latches so the door
closes properly.
---Dan Vin#5493
>
>The first thing I would suggest you do is put some white grease on both
>door
>pegs. Now close the door, once only please. Open the door and see if the
>latch is in fact hitting in the middle of each peg. If not, shim the peg
>with
>horseshoe shims. (I had to shim my front peg about 3/16")
>
>DO NOT attempt to remove the peg by totally unscrewing it, the back plate
>will fall behind the pontoon.
>
>Each peg has about a 1/2 inch movement for adjustment. Start by loosening
>each peg and move to the full top center position and retighten. Close the
>door again and check the fit to the rest of the front and rear body panels.
>Adjust the pegs accordingly.
>
>Generously grease the latch when you have completed the adjustment.
>
>Dave Sontos
>VIN 02573
>
>Sean Spurlock wrote:
>
> > Group,
> >
> > Both my doors catch when they close. It takes a very hard slam
>to
> > shut the drivers side door. What can I do to adjust this? I am used to
> > adjusting conventional doors, so any help would be nice!
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Message: 14
Date: Thu, 27 Apr 2000 21:19:36 EDT
From: senatorpack@xxxxxx
Subject: Re: East Coast D show?
Sunday June 25, 2000
25th annual Bowie Maryland British Car Day (Bowie as in the singer David
Bowie)
In 1999 there were 800 British cars on display around the lake. Rolls Royce,
Lotus, Austin Martin, Austin Healy, Jensen, just about every British Leyland
as well as Rover, Nash, Jaguar, Bently, Griffith, and our illustrious
DeLoreans,11 at last count.
All of the money raised is donated to a worthy cause.
Jack Singer of Richmond Va. helped organize a great event at the Berkley
Plantation with a rally through the Virginia hourse farm countryside.
The Taste of Britian British Car in Lancaster Pennsylvania is also a nice
show. There is a Polo game and charity British Car show. In 1993 I meet John
DeLorean there. I think his son Zack was playing polo, and they arrived in a
streched Rolls Royce Limo. The show and Polo Game is in late August.
Additionally, check out the Mid-Atlantic DeLorean web site.
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Message: 15
Date: Thu, 27 Apr 2000 21:26:11 -0400
From: "Sean Howley" <tsuyoi@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Muffler removal
I may be removing my muffler in the next few days. In inspecting the area, the exhaust pipe clamp (items 47,48,49,50 in 1:5:0 in the Parts Manual) are rusted solid. As I will only be removing it (don't ask why) for a short time, so I want to have a replacement clamp available and throw away the original one. Does anyone know what size clamp is needed (and any manufactures suggested) for this job so I can be prepared.
Thanks,
Sean Howley
VIN#2345
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Message: 16
Date: Thu, 27 Apr 2000 21:40:44 -0400
From: "Chris Coplen" <blarness@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Interior lights won't shut off (Doors Closed!)
I just took my D out of storage this weekend and put it on a charger for a day.
Both of my interior rocker lights will not shut off in any position except center. They have always worked until I pulled it out of storage this year. Now they won't shut off in 10 seconds like they used to, they just stay on. The door switches, on or off, have no affect on them. There is no draw on the battery when the car is off except for the clock. I wonder if one of the door switches is staying on?
What to do now?
Chris
#3876
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Message: 17
Date: Thu, 27 Apr 2000 21:32:55 -0400
From: David Sontos <dsontos@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: East Coast D show?
You can check this web site for car shows that will have DeLoreans attending,
http://clubs.hemmings.com/deloreanmidatlantic/events.html
Dave Sontos
VIN 02573
Alex Alameda wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I seem to notice there are never any Delorean shows near NY, NJ, or PA. Does
> anyone have a listing or know of a place with that shows when any would be
> in the area?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Alex.
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Message: 18
Date: Thu, 27 Apr 2000 21:49:23 -0400
From: "Chris Coplen" <blarness@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Update on Shock Treatment
Last fall I had a severe lack of control of my car at almost any speed. The car would sway and twist while going down the road. In the end I found out the passenger front shock broke off the frame and was hanging there. After replacing both front shocks this week the car drives better than it EVER had in the last four years.
Many weird symptoms like "play" in my steering wheel are now GONE! I've always had at least two inches of "play". I replaced the front shocks and now the "play" is gone. That makes sense why after replacing all my steering U-joints nothing improved last summer, it was the shocks all along.
This is written for anyone who has been trying to locate those weird front end symptoms. Try the shocks.
Chris
#3876
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Message: 19
Date: Thu, 27 Apr 2000 22:02:53 -0400
From: "Chris Coplen" <blarness@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Complete door, hood, trunk shock kit COMPLETES package
I just replaced all the door, trunk, and engine bay shocks on my D this week and WOW what a difference this makes. I could have never guessed how much pleasure this adds to the enjoyment factor of driving a DeLorean. This is the BEST money I have spent on this car so far hands down.
I bought the kit from DMC in Houston and it took a total of 12 minutes to install all six upper shocks on the car. Advise on the door shocks: If one of the ball ends won't come off the door, don't bang on it simply unscrew it from the unit and screw the new unit on. Simple. I had one on the drivers door that did not want to come off so I just unscrewed it.
If you are even considering this kit don't hesitate! Get it now. You will not regret it. Thanks to Erik G for the opportunity to see how a real DeLorean door is supposed to open. I ran out and bought the kit.
Chris
#3876
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Message: 20
Date: Thu, 27 Apr 2000 22:50:08 -0400
From: "Chris Coplen" <blarness@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: I only have ONE key for whole DeLorean, should car have two different keys?
My DeLorean only came with one key. It opens the drivers door and starts the ignition perfectly. It does not, however, fit the passenger door at all. Now that I think about it I don't believe it works in the hidden compartment lock as the whole lock spins around anyway.
Where is the mistake? Does a DeLorean usually take two keys?
Chris
3876
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