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There are 14 messages in this issue.
Topics in this digest:
1. Re: Re: Grounds
From: "DMC Joe" <dmcjoe@xxxxxxx>
2. Re: Prototype body dies?
From: Trevor Johnson <comet4055@xxxxxxxx>
3. Re: Prototype body dies?
From: "DMC Joe" <dmcjoe@xxxxxxx>
4. New PRV-V6 engine from DMC Houston
From: "Stian Birkeland" <delorean@xxxxxxxxx>
5. Re: Door struts and Gasoline
From: "jtrealtywebspannet" <jtrealty@xxxxxxxxxxx>
6. Re: Prototype body dies?
From: "jtrealtywebspannet" <jtrealty@xxxxxxxxxxx>
7. ADMIN: Monthly Reminder about the Rules of the List.
From: "David Swingle" <dswingle@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
8. No-Miles DMC for Sale
From: "David Swingle" <dswingle@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
9. Re: Torsion Bars reversed?
From: "tmpintnl" <tobyp@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
10. Re: Re: Torsion Bars ReVisited
From: dherv10@xxxxxxx
11. Parts Gone
From: "dherv10" <dherv10@xxxxxxx>
12. Re: DeLorean website now online !
From: "sebastain_valmont" <orentha@xxxxxxxxxxx>
13. Buying a De Lorean
From: "Dan Trimble" <dan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
14. Accumalator
From: Nick Ryan <nick@xxxxxxxxxxx>
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Message: 1
Date: Sun, 9 Dec 2001 13:45:26 -0500
From: "DMC Joe" <dmcjoe@xxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: Re: Grounds
David,
You said:
<The two that you really have to worry about are the one in front on the
frame >
<inside by the left front wheel and the "big" ones near the battery, engine,
starter.>
You forgot one; the electrical compartment ground connection at the right
rear frame member.
Seasons Greetings
DMC Joe
DeLorean Help dmchelp@xxxxxxx
www.dmc.tv
----- Original Message -----
From: "jtrealtywebspannet" <jtrealty@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, December 07, 2001 10:19 AM
Subject: [DML] Re: Grounds
> I never made a list of ALL of the grounding points on the car. The two
> that you really have to worry about are the one in front on the frame
> inside by the left front wheel and the "big" ones near the battery,
> engine, starter. As to how to prevent problems after cleaning, you
> should inspect them "once in a while" and they could be coated with a
> compound to keep moisture off them so as to prevent corrosion. I don't
> really like to coat connections as it makes them harder to inspect and
> also messier when you do have to clean them. Whenever you have the car
> on a lift it is just one of the thngs to look at unless you are having
> problems, then just clean them. Bad ground connections can have a way
> of causing weird problems especially when more than one circuit is
> grounded at the same point. In these cases a "back feed" from one
> circuit into another can cause things that you could never think of!
> All metal surfaces of the connecters and frame MUST be clean and
> shinny and tight (no paint on the frame).
> David Teitelbaum
> vin 10757
>
>
> --- In dmcnews@xxxx, "Ed Garbade" <edgarbade@xxxx> wrote:
> > Over the last few months I have been a member of this list, I keep
> seeing
> > reference to checking "all" the grounds. Great idea; however, are
> these
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Message: 2
Date: Sun, 9 Dec 2001 11:24:24 -0800
From: Trevor Johnson <comet4055@xxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: Prototype body dies?
Walt,
The stainless steel panels that were used on the prototypes cars
were hand made. If you happen to own a copy of Stainless Steel Illusion,
they go into great depth about how the prototypes were built, and they
mention about how the different parts were manufactured.
Talk to you later
Trevor Johnson
www.deloreancars.homestead.com
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Message: 3
Date: Sun, 9 Dec 2001 14:44:16 -0500
From: "DMC Joe" <dmcjoe@xxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: Prototype body dies?
Walt,
Pine die molds were used to press the first set of prototype stainless steel
body panels.
Seasons Greetings
DMC Joe
DeLorean Help dmchelp@xxxxxxx
www.dmc.tv
----- Original Message -----
From: "Walter Coe" <Whalt@xxxxxxx>
To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, December 09, 2001 1:00 AM
Subject: [DML] Prototype body dies?
> Can anyone say how the stainless panels on the prototype bodies were made?
> Were they made using dies or by some other method? I have never seen a
> prototype in person, but from the photos the body work appears to be
> excellent. If they used dies to make these then it seems prohibitively
> expensive to make them up only to use them for a couple of cars.
>
> If they used dies then my next question is (naturally) where are they now?
>
> Just curious,
> Walt Tampa, FL
>
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Message: 4
Date: Sun, 9 Dec 2001 22:42:54 +0100
From: "Stian Birkeland" <delorean@xxxxxxxxx>
Subject: New PRV-V6 engine from DMC Houston
Can someone tell me:
1) What is the 0-60mph time for the new engine from DMC Houston?
2) What is the top/max speed for the new engine from DMC Houston?
Just curious...
Best wishes
Stian Birkeland
Norway
VIN # 06759
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Message: 5
Date: Sun, 09 Dec 2001 23:07:38 -0000
From: "jtrealtywebspannet" <jtrealty@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: Door struts and Gasoline
Replacing the struts can be easy in most cases. The hardest part is
usually dealing with the little clip. BUT last year in Richmond I
helped the group (including Rob Grady) to replace a strut on a
member's car. It was the lower joint on the driver's side door. It
just wouldn't let go! We tried everything breaking the strut off of
the lower socket in the process. The socket refused to come off of the
pin. We finally used a vise grip and a hammer and were careful not to
hurt the stainless. On some cars that I have changed struts on I had
to wack them off with a short piece of 2x4. You must be careful as
even the simplist job can turn into a nightmare. This is not to scare
anyone but to just make aware the dangers. REMEMBER YOU MUST SUPPORT
THE DOOR WHEN REMOVING THE STRUT. Use a short piece of broomstick or
2x4 and do not go from the floor to the door, go from the sill plate
of the car to the door. It is less likely you will accidently kick the
support out and if the car should move the support won't come out
either. In installing the struts a SMALL amount of grease on the
joints will help in removing them in the future and keep them from
squeaking. On the subject of gasoline, never "top off" the car. If you
do you will always notice a fuel smell till you use up some of the gas
and with most automatic gas nozzles it is pretty near the top anyway.
Take extra effort not to spill any as if it gets on the carpet the
smell will linger even longer. I try not to let attendants fill my car
as they are usually sloppy. It doesn't matter on most cars but on the
Delorean IT MATTERS. Make sure the filler cap is on correctly.
David Teitelbaum
vin 10757
--- In dmcnews@xxxx, Les Huckins <jhuckins@xxxx> wrote:
> I think the only thing easier than replacing door struts is putting
in
> gasoline. If you're really awkward, maybe 10 minutes. No mystique
> other than holding the door open while you do it. I use a tip from
> Darryl (see his write-up in the tech section for removing door
panels),
> one of those adjustable truck cargo bars from Harbor Freight. Open
the
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Message: 6
Date: Sun, 09 Dec 2001 23:34:41 -0000
From: "jtrealtywebspannet" <jtrealty@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: Prototype body dies?
According to Stainless Steel Illusion the initial design prototypes
were epo-wood (epoxy-wood?). The final approved prototype was then
made from pine wood and the panels made from it. The book doesn't go
into detail about the process which it says was done by a company
called Milford Fabricating in Detroit. In most cases where a limited
number of metal panels are to be made a "bucking horse" or wood model
is made and then the panels are either beaten over the model or are
bent and beaten over a mandrel and then checked and fitted against the
model. This can only be done for a limited number of panels because it
is very labor intensive and you quickly damage and destroy the wood
forms. This is the way panels for the Delorean will be reproduced and
repaired. Not only are "hard dies" very expensive when considering the
limited production run but the "press time" and the amount of
stainless steel required would cost a fortune. You would need an
enormous press to do this job as stainless steel is harder than the
cold rolled steel (crs) usually used for making car panels. These are
not common and are VERY expensive. Just the investment in stainless
steel sheets is enough to kill this idea. A 16 gauge 4x8 sheet of
stainless is about $100. Figure out how many sheets you would need for
a limited production run. There are 8? panels on the car. How many
could you fit out of a 4x8 sheet and how many are you going to make?
Don't forget scrappage, waste, setup, and damage. Now figure storage,
shipping, and cost of money. Not to many people are going to think
this could be even close to a break-even scheme. The hard dies are not
the problem.
David Teitelbaum
vin 10757
Refer to Stainless Steel Illusion pages 32-37.
--- In dmcnews@xxxx, "Walter Coe" <Whalt@xxxx> wrote:
> Can anyone say how the stainless panels on the prototype bodies were
made?
> Were they made using dies or by some other method? I have never
seen a
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Message: 7
Date: Sun, 9 Dec 2001 19:30:24 -0600
From: "David Swingle" <dswingle@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: ADMIN: Monthly Reminder about the Rules of the List.
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Message: 8
Date: Sun, 9 Dec 2001 19:33:34 -0600
From: "David Swingle" <dswingle@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: No-Miles DMC for Sale
They're still out there!! I just put an ad for a no-miles, one-owner car on
the for-sale page at http://www.dmcnews.com/BuyNSell/dmcforsale.html . It's
in Arizona. A great opportunity for you collectors and concours fans. No
personal affiliation, I just like to mention these when they come along due
to the general interest.
Dave Swingle
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Message: 9
Date: Mon, 10 Dec 2001 06:58:09 -0000
From: "tmpintnl" <tobyp@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: Torsion Bars reversed?
Martin and List - We had a spirited discussion of this topic at the
annual PNDC Christmas party tonight, and I must admit that I had a
flaw in my logic that had to be personally beat into me by Gary
Hull. I failed to consider that the "stationary end" of the bar must
remain at the aft end, regardless of which bar is used. The forward
end must always be the "moving end" because of it's attachment to the
forward hinge. This consideration makes it impossible to reverse the
bars. My sincere apologies to all for my mistake. And 'thank you'
to Gary for having the patience to gently lead me to the correct
conclusion. BTW - We are working to locate the car that has the dual
gas struts installed. I looked at the installation over a year ago,
but I think that I can remember the details. This configuration
could allow the preload on the bars to be reduced, which would extend
the life of the bars considerably. The bars are designed to operate
at 80% - 95% of ultimate strength according to the patent
documentation ... keeping the working stresses to the lower end would
be a great benefit in terms of fatigue life.
Toby Peterson VIN 2248
Winged1
--- In dmcnews@xxxx, Martin Gutkowski <webmaster@xxxx> wrote:
> Sorry, Toby, you're wrong. As I said to James Grant when he posted
the same suggestion -
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Message: 10
Date: Mon, 10 Dec 2001 10:13:55 EST
From: dherv10@xxxxxxx
Subject: Re: Re: Torsion Bars ReVisited
Richard, If the bars are going to be remade, then someone has to pay for it.
50, 100 bars who knows what they will say. But if they are $100.00 ea to be
remade then the ends have to be machined, the cost sout be $150.00 ea x 50 =
$7500.00. Who will pay for it. That's why I was trying to see who might want
one or two. So far not enough.
John
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Message: 11
Date: Mon, 10 Dec 2001 15:34:40 -0000
From: "dherv10" <dherv10@xxxxxxx>
Subject: Parts Gone
Group, I was talking to a DML'er off the list about Torsion bars and
Legend Turbo's and I was wondering how many parts are missing or can
be got by picking up the phone and calling one of the vendors. I
bought a ignition key switch the other day and it had to come off a
wrecked car.
So, The question is. What do you as the group know are parts that
can't be bought as new when you pick up the phone and call. Or is
there to many.
Torsion bar, Drivers side
Ignition swith complete unit
so on.
I will take the list and keep it up and repost.
John Hervey
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Message: 12
Date: Mon, 10 Dec 2001 05:35:22 -0000
From: "sebastain_valmont" <orentha@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: DeLorean website now online !
Just wanted to let people know that I have redesigned the site, and
added a few more features. So please check it out !!
Thanks.
Jim
vin#15314
--- In dmcnews@xxxx, orentha@xxxx wrote:
> I have created a new DeLorean website, and would like people to
check
> it out: (<A href="" href="http://www.delorean.info">http://www.delorean.info">DeLorean.Info</A>)
> A quick rundown of what's on the site; a picture gallery, a links
> page, a technical database devoted to repair procedures, and more...
> I would appreciate any feedback people have about the site.
> Thanks for looking.
> take care.
> Jim
> vin#15314
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Message: 13
Date: Sun, 9 Dec 2001 22:56:07 -0800
From: "Dan Trimble" <dan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Buying a De Lorean
[MODERATOR'S NOTE: Local regional DeLorean clubs are usually a great source for information about experiences with local service centers. In your area, you might consider contacting Ken Montgomery of the Northern-California DeLorean Club. There are some links to clubs available on the DMCNews web site.]
All,
I'm in the market for a new De Lorean, and am evaluating a couple in my
local area (SF Bay Area). I love these cars and have wanted to get one for
years. However, if I get one now it is likely to be in very regular use --
at least every 2 days or so. To this end, I'm very concerned about a
getting a car which doesn't have a large base of available mechanics to work
on it :)
So, a question I'm hoping someone here can help me with... where can I
take a De Lorean to be repaired mechanically? Shipping it to the Houston
DMC factory every time repairs are needed is obviously not a suitable
option. If anyone knows any specifically De Lorean-certified dealers or
mechanics in the greater San Francisco Bay Area (even Sacramento area if
needed), I'd very much appreciate some names. Otherwise, what are other
owners doing for mechanical work?
Any help appreciated. And thanks!
--Dan
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Message: 14
Date: 10 Dec 2001 13:04:03 +0000
From: Nick Ryan <nick@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Accumalator
Hi All
I was wondering if anyone could point me in the right direction concerning a problem I am having. I had the fuel accumaltor replaced 2 weeks ago and the car seemed to run fine. I hadn't really driven it untill friday night last and eveything seemed fine. Then after about 20 miles the car on acceleration seemed to start bucking around, (like it was out of petrol), and it has continued to do so since. (it does it from start up now)
Now I also had a new alternator put in recently, and I still have a problem with that. I think it's a loose connection somewhere. The Volt meter jumps from 13 down to 8 and up again, when you hit the breaks or change gear (bit like a disco on the dash panel as the lights dim/brighten!!!). It's probably a short, I had a quick look but I'm not much of an electrical engineer. I am going to get the guys who put the new altenator in to fix that. Is there any connection between the altenator and the car acceleration problem?
Any Ideas?
Ta very much
Nick
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