dmcnews-digest Wednesday, December 9 1998 Volume 03 : Number 451
In this issue:
DML: Interstate 82 Pictures
DML: K&N AIR FILTER
DML: RPM relay (was: Speaking of Lambda connection...)
DML: Re: specs
DML: DeLoreans for sale
Re: DML: K&N Air Filter
DML: Re: Dave's trans part 6/Parts Available
DML: A few observations/questions
DML: John DeLorean
DML: Another Delorean for Sale
DML: Painting Bumpers
Re: DML: Door differences between #4452 and #10570 / dates
Re: DML: K&N AIR FILTER
Re: DML: Interstate 82 Pictures
DML: Re: A few observations/questions
DML: Poster for sale
Re: DML: K&N AIR FILTER
DML: Re: Painting Bumpers
Re: DML: Door differences between #4452 and #10570 / dates
DML: Re: A few observations/questions
Re: DML: K&N AIR FILTER
DML: Poster has been claimed!
DML: dmc midwestern US
DML: die-cast
DML: Any info on putting a hitch on a DeLorean?
DML: Re: dmc midwestern US
DML: DOC Site Update
DML: Another tail-light circuit baord solution
DML: Re: Any info on putting a hitch on a DeLorean?
DML: Could have been killed
DML: Low Mileage Delorean For Sale
Re: DML: Any info on putting a hitch on a DeLorean?
DML: Re: DeLorean on News!
Re: DML: Any info on putting a hitch on a DeLorean?
Re: DML: DOC Site Update
DML: DeLorean Services House Calls
DML: Re: DeLorean Poster info!
Re: DML: Could have been killed
Re: DML: DOC Site Update
DML: Probably a silly question...
Re: DML: Probably a silly question...
DML: clutch slippage
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Date: Sun, 6 Dec 1998 00:09:08 -0600
From: "Daniel McGauley" <hawkeye@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: Interstate 82 Pictures
Here are two pictures scanned of the DeLorean from the new Interstate 82
video game.
- -Daniel
http://www.creativeworlds.com/interstate1.jpg
http://www.creativeworlds.com/interstate2.jpg
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Date: Mon, 7 Dec 1998 02:54:44 -0500
From: "DMC Joe" <DMCJOE@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: K&N AIR FILTER
Up until the 1960's most cars were fitted with an "oil bath" air filter.
New paper technologies created the paper filter which was disposable,
inexpensive, and easy to change. The claims of an increase in horsepower
due to a an improved filter design are exaggerated not to mention a price
five to six times higher than a paper counterpart. Buyer beware.
DMC Joe / DeLorean Services / Happy Holiday's/ dmcjoe@xxxxxxx
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Date: Mon, 7 Dec 1998 03:08:31 -0500
From: "DMC Joe" <DMCJOE@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: RPM relay (was: Speaking of Lambda connection...)
Chris,
The manual won't be of much help in locating the RPM relay. Go to the
electrical compartment on the left side of the parcel shelf and locate a
blue multi-pin connector towards the rear of the compartment. The small
black or green box attached to the blue connector is the RPM relay. This
unit decides when the fuel pump and emission computer are powered up. This
part has a 50% failure rate and is can cause the car not to start or run
poorly.
DMC Joe / DeLorean Services / Happy Hoiliday's/ dmcjoe@xxxxxxx
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Date: Mon, 7 Dec 1998 07:36:28 -0500
From: "DMC Joe" <DMCJOE@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: Re: specs
Nickolan,
The front tires are 195 X 14 and the rear's are 235 X 15. What other
information do you need.
DMC Joe / DeLorean Services / Happy Holiday's / dmcjoe@xxxxxxx
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Date: Sun, 6 Dec 1998 19:44:40 -0600
From: "Randall Busch" <randall@xxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: DeLoreans for sale
I am interested in selling one of my DMC I have an automatic with about
61,000 miles auto matic, daily driver in excellent condition, and a show
winner(1997 Iowa) 5 speed with less than 4000 miles on it in mint
condition
all updates and service performed by DMC of Houston. If there is any
interest please contact me. I am only selling one of them. (1981
automatic
with 61,000 miles at $16,000 and the 1981 5 speed $26,000)
Please e-mail if interested.
randall busch
randall@xxxxxxxx
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Date: Sun, 6 Dec 1998 21:59:14 EST
From: KayoOng@xxxxxxx
Subject: Re: DML: K&N Air Filter
Steve,
Thanks for the info. You are 100% correct. I didn't mention it in
detail but
one should use silicone that is safe for the oxygen sensor. If you must
use
any silicone of uncertainty, then the silicone should be given at less a
week
to two week's time to cure if the bead is not more then 1/4'' thick. It
will
be safe then.
Kayo Ong
#05508
Lic 9D NY
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Date: Sun, 6 Dec 1998 22:04:32 -0800
From: "BRUCE BENSON" <delornut@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: Re: Dave's trans part 6/Parts Available
Dave,
You mentioned bead blasting the tranny case. A few years back I was in Don
Steger's shop in Garden Grove, Calif, and the DeLorean with the Gail Banks
500plus hp, twin turbo buick V-6 was on the hoist. The tranny had been
powder coated a bright blue. Perhaps that's over kill but....why not!
Bruce Benson
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Date: Mon, 07 Dec 1998 17:38:25 +1100
From: "R. Haslewood" <delorean@xxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: A few observations/questions
Hi DMLer's,
My dad, my friend and I went in to Sydney to check out the DeLorean again,
and here's the latest lowdown on the car -
Firstly, I have some questions about the doors. On this particular car
(VIN#
10599), there is a "door-ajar" alarm which sounds when the key is in the
ignition and the passenger side-door is open (but not the Driver's door).
It's not like the alarms seen on more recent types of cars, which beep
until
you take the key out, it's more like a monotonous, high pitched tone that
drives you crazy! I'm pretty sure this thing didn't come standard on the
DeLorean when it rolled out of the factory, so does anyone have any ideas
on
how to disconnect the alarm?
Also, while on the subject of doors, the central locking mechanism seems
to
be a bit strange. When you unlock the car from the drivers-side door (that
would be on the right side, since it's an RHD car) both doors unlock
perfectly. But when locking the car from the drivers-side door, only that
door locks, and not the passenger door. Is this normal?
Another glitch on this particular car is that the brake lights seem to
work
intermittently. We spent about 15 minutes yesterday cleaning the contacts
for the bulbs. They seemed to work okay after that, but I think they may
need a thorough cleaning once we get the car home next Sunday.
One last problem. The hook that locks the engine cover has broken off - is
that a common problem on the car? I remember seeing these hooks in a
DeLorean One catalogue, so I guess we're gonna have to fix that pretty
soon.
On the subject of factory RHD's versus converted RHD's, my dad noticed
something interesting on the car which I thought I'd try and get some
opinions on. I believe that in the US (as well as Australia), the
indicator
toggle stick-thingy is on the right-side of the steering wheel, whereas in
England it's on the left side. Is this right? Well, on this car it's on
the
left, just like on a European car. Is this any indication (pardon the pun)
of whether #10599 is a factory RHD DeLorean?
Well, thanks for reading.
R. Haslewood,
Sydney Australia
http://www.zip.com.au/~delorean/
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Date: Sun, 6 Dec 1998 23:25:30 -0800
From: Matthew Peak <mpeak@xxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: John DeLorean
Regarding the recent postings on John DeLorean, I believe that the
DeLorean
car is by no means John DeLorean's greatest accomplishment. Many aspects
of the projects are extraordinary, such as the level of talent DeLorean
was
able to bring into the organization. Much of the hierarchy left high
paying jobs and pensions to go to work for DMC. However, in the end, the
car itself didn't do much to change the industry. Don't get me wrong, I
love my car and believe it to be one of the most stylish, charismatic,
fun,
and reliable cars I have ever seen or driven. But had DeLorean succeeded
in building the originally conceived "ethical" car made of a patented,
new,
lightweight, stronger-than-steel material, that was a truly
high-performance sports car, obtained superb mileage, was safer than an
ordinary car, and came with standard airbags, it would have radically
revolutionized the auto industry. Think about it...mileage in the late
1970's? Airbags in the late 1970's? These things were the furthest
things
from American automaker's minds. Look at the cars they were producing.
Besides his unbelievable engineering and management talents, John
DeLorean
was a visionary and had ideas ahead of his time. The idea for the
Pontiac
Fiero came from his team during the 1960's, 20 years before GM woke up
and
built the car. It is during these years that I think John DeLorean's
greatest accomplishments came. He turned around and virtually rebuilt
two
divisions in the world's largest automaker, setting sales records that I
believe have yet to be broken. On a current note, I believe the auto
industry is about to experience another revolution once Bill Ford takes
over Ford Motor Company next year. Like DeLorean, Ford is a visionary.
He
anticipates the future and his ideas are right on target. Look out, he's
going to be one to watch.
Last thoughts:
There are a million websites out there with DMC-12 car pictures. Why has
nobody posted pictures of John DeLorean? Nice, full sized, high
resolution
pictures would be nice desktop backgrounds.
Also, a fascinating perspective of the DMC experience is painted in the
book "Hard Driving: My Years With John DeLorean." I couldn't put the
book
down and finished it in less than a week. One interesting note: Haddad
mentions that DMC was working on a 4X4 car and had produced a prototype
titled the "DMC-44." I have yet to hear discussions about this car and
was
wondering if anybody knows about it. Was Haddad being literal when he
said
that a prototype had been created?
Matt Peak
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Date: Mon, 7 Dec 1998 05:46:21 -0800
From: "Rod" <raa25@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: Another Delorean for Sale
1981 Delorean
27,000 Miles
Gray Interior, Automatic
This is a nice "D". I've owned this car for about a year. I've put on a =
couple of thousand miles and it's never let me down.
When I first got it, I had a very reputable Volvo Mechanic give it a =
full check up ( tune up, valve adjustments, everything ). It has new =
tires and everything works.
Asking $15,000 O.B.O=20
Email: raa25@xxxxxxxxxxxxx=20
Car can be seen at:
http://www.snowcrest.com/raa25/delorean/delorean.html
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Date: 7 Dec 1998 09:48:17 -0600
From: Dave.Sontos@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: DML: Painting Bumpers
Now that I have the front and rear facias off I find the paint on the
bumpers
themselves is all peeling off. I know this is anal but I would like to
repaint
the bumpers. Does anyone know what that foam material is (Urethane??) and
what
kind of paint to use.
Dave Sontos
VIN 02573
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Date: Mon, 7 Dec 1998 08:13:00 -0800
From: "D.J. LaForge" <dj@xxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: DML: Door differences between #4452 and #10570 / dates
>PS - Both doors had black magic marker on them with dates and the VIN
>numbers.
>
>#4552 - September 25, 1981
>#10570 - December 10, 1981
James,
Where did you find this "marker"? I would like to find out the exact
build
date of my car, sometime in November 81.
- -D.J.
D.J. LaForge
LGUSD Computer Specialist
(408) 781-3456
dj@xxxxxxx
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Date: Sun, 6 Dec 1998 19:24:46 -0500
From: Dan <dan@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: DML: K&N AIR FILTER
On Mon, Dec 07, 1998 at 02:54:44AM -0500, DMC Joe wrote:
> Up until the 1960's most cars were fitted with an "oil bath" air filter.
This isn't a foam-oil bath air filter.
> New paper technologies created the paper filter which was disposable,
> inexpensive, and easy to change.
As well as flow-restrictive.
> The claims of an increase in horsepower
> due to a an improved filter design are exaggerated
Exagerated? K&N never claimed a huge hp improvement. Dyno test have shown
improvents between 0 and 10 hp.
> not to mention a price
> five to six times higher than a paper counterpart.
3 or 4 times, and it's reusable, so after 30 k miles you've made your
money back.
> Buyer beware.
Buyer be educated.
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Date: Mon, 7 Dec 1998 12:17:36 -0500 (EST)
From: William T Wilson <fluffy@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: DML: Interstate 82 Pictures
On Sun, 6 Dec 1998, Daniel McGauley wrote:
> Here are two pictures scanned of the DeLorean from the new Interstate 82
> video game.
There are an assortment of DeLoreans at the following 'preview':
http://www.gamecenter.com/Peeks/I82/
It's even mentioned by name in the review... :}
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Date: Mon, 7 Dec 1998 14:54:06 -0800
From: "Dave Price" <davep2@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: Re: A few observations/questions
>be a bit strange. When you unlock the car from the drivers-side door (that
>would be on the right side, since it's an RHD car) both doors unlock
>perfectly. But when locking the car from the drivers-side door, only that
>door locks, and not the passenger door. Is this normal?
This is not normal behavior, but it is pretty typical. The passenger-side
solenoid is most likely fried, but you could just need a new switch on the
driver's side. You'll probably want to get Lockzilla from PJ Grady and
you
may have to have him rebuild your passenger's solenoid as well.
>Another glitch on this particular car is that the brake lights seem to
>work
>intermittently. We spent about 15 minutes yesterday cleaning the contacts
>for the bulbs. They seemed to work okay after that, but I think they may
>need a thorough cleaning once we get the car home next Sunday.
Again, pretty typical.. The tail light circuit board is junk.. Some folks
have had some success with using little machine bolts to secure the
connections, but that didn't work for me, so I pulled the old lights out
and
made some custom jobbers using standard fixtures I found at Walmart. That
may not be for everyone, so if you really want to 'em to work right, PJ
Grady also makes a better circuit board.. Rob's a god.
Good luck!
- - Dave
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Date: Mon, 07 Dec 1998 18:17:46 -0500
From: Brian Henderlong <bhenderlong@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: Poster for sale
I have a DeLorean poster that I would like to see go to
a good home.
It's 20.25" x 16" and shows a DeLorean with a flat hood
(no creases, no emblem) in a front 3/4 view against a
blue background. The car has a gray interior and the
driver's door is open. The mirror on that door is
folded back.
You'll notice that the negative used to print the poster
was reversed, because the steering wheel is on the wrong
side and the windshield wipers are pointing the wrong
way.
I've had the poster for a little over a year -- it is
not dusty nor faded, but there are a few carefully-made
staple holes along the top and bottom edges of the
poster. It also has a little scuffing along the left
edge, which was there when the poster was shipped to me.
I am asking $5 (five dollars) for the poster, and I will
pay shipping. I will send the poster rolled in a tube.
I like the poster very much, but am trying to de-clutter
my room and want another DeLorean-lover to enjoy it as
much as I have.
Please e-mail me your address; I will send the poster to
the earliest respondent.
Thanks, and Happy Holidays!
Brian Henderlong, DOA #4977
Tampa, FL -- No VIN# yet!
mailto:bhenderlong@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Date: Mon, 7 Dec 1998 23:16:28 -0500
From: "DMC Joe" <DMCJOE@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: DML: K&N AIR FILTER
Dan,
Thanks for the additional information, I may have been misled by a post
from another list member who wrote: "It's an oil-soaked cotton filter."
and "they get as much as a 15 hp gain" They also said "The trouble is if
you use the car daily, you must have two filters on hand. You will have
to
rotate the filter as one being in the car while the dirty one is being
cleaned and prepared for the next to be used."
They also said; "There reusable by washing and re-oiling it".
Based on this information, which was shared by other list members, I was
led to believe that this may not be worth the extra work and expense
compared to tossing out the old filter and putting in a fresh clean one
for
$6 to $8. So you may be right!
BTW Check out Kayo Ong post also on Dec 15 about his home made air filter
that he fabricated from air conditioner filters and nylon stockings.
Sounds
like a very cost effective project.
DMC Joe / DeLorean Services / Happy Holiday's / dmcjoe@xxxxxxx
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Date: Mon, 7 Dec 1998 23:29:37 -0500
From: "DMC Joe" <DMCJOE@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: Re: Painting Bumpers
Dave,
You will find complete information on facia refinishing in the following
factory Service Bulletins: ST-04--2/82, ST-13-9/81, and Parts Bulletin
PI-03-12/81. ST-13-9/81 also has complete instructions on prepping,
refinishing, and painting. If you need copy's of these items email me
directly.
DMC Joe / DeLorean Services / Happy Holiday's / dmcjoe@xxxxxxx
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Date: Mon, 7 Dec 1998 23:33:05 -0500
From: "DMC Joe" <DMCJOE@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: DML: Door differences between #4452 and #10570 / dates
D.J.
Be aware that doors were assembled on a separate assembly line. Many
doors were exchanged at the factory and the QAC centers in N.J. and CA.
Therefore Vin numbers in doors may not match the vehicles there installed
in.
You'll find the magic marker notes behind the door headliner. They
indicate
assembly completion dates and initials of the person who completed the
procedure.
DMC Joe / DeLorean Services / Happy Holiday's / dmcjoe@xxxxxxx
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Date: Mon, 7 Dec 1998 23:34:19 -0500
From: "DMC Joe" <DMCJOE@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: Re: A few observations/questions
There is no "door-ajar" alarm on factory DeLoreans only a dash mounted
warning light. The sound you hear is the "key " buzzer which is a reminder
for the driver to remove the key before leaving the car. It is easily
disconnected. It sounds as if your RHD key buzzer is wired for the
standard
USA LHD.
The door lock condition means that the passenger door lock solenoid is
defective.
The intermittent brake light problem is common to the factory lamp circuit
board, This condition is also easily corrected by purchasing a high
quality
after market replacement available from most DeLorean parts suppliers.
The hood latch is somewhat flimsy but is easily replaced.
And finally, all of the DeLorean directional levers are mounted to the
left
of the steering wheel. Hope we have answered all of you questions.
DMC Joe / DeLorean Services / Happy Holiday's / dmcjoe@xxxxxxx
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Date: Tue, 8 Dec 1998 01:11:59 -0500
From: Dan <dan@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: DML: K&N AIR FILTER
On Mon, Dec 07, 1998 at 11:16:28PM -0500, DMC Joe wrote:
> Dan,
> Thanks for the additional information, I may have been misled by a post
> from another list member who wrote: "It's an oil-soaked cotton filter."
It is, sort of. It is several layers of a cotton gauze between 2 metal
screens. It's not really soaked in oil, you spray a light mist on when you
clean it.
> and "they get as much as a 15 hp gain"
Not for a 130 HP engine.... Maybe on a big block V-8 with other mods,
using a K&N will give you that kind of increase tho.
> They also said "The trouble is if you use the car daily, you must have
> two filters on hand. You will have to
> rotate the filter as one being in the car while the dirty one is being
> cleaned and prepared for the next to be used."
Nah, you clean it every 20-30000 miles or so...
> They also said; "There reusable by washing and re-oiling it".
Yep.
> Based on this information, which was shared by other list members, I was
> led to believe that this may not be worth the extra work and expense
> compared to tossing out the old filter and putting in a fresh clean one
> for $6 to $8. So you may be right!
Eh, takes 10 minutes or so.
I don't have a DMC yet, but I use a K&N in my VW Scirocco. I could
definitely feel a performance increase, not so much in added power, but
the throttle response seems much quicker. I'd attribute this to the fact
that the airflow meter responds quicker when there isn't as much of a
pressure drop accross the filter to buffer the affect of the pressure
change as the throttle is opened. Since the DMC also uses the same
K-Jetronic injection system, I'd expect similar results.
Dan
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Date: Tue, 08 Dec 1998 02:43:42 -0500
From: Brian Henderlong <bhenderlong@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: Poster has been claimed!
The poster I offered for sale has been claimed; if things
don't pan out with my first respondent, I will offer the
poster to the second person who contacted me, et cetera.
Thanks to all who responded!
Brian Henderlong, DOA #4977
Tampa, FL -- No VIN# yet!
mailto:bhenderlong@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Date: Tue, 08 Dec 1998 09:03:09 PST
From: "D -MAN" <dpgardner@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: dmc midwestern US
hello..i would like to be informed about any event going on in the
midwestern US
maybe there is a mailing list i could join or something.
thanks for any help!
danny gardner.
vin # soon...
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Date: Tue, 08 Dec 1998 13:22:27 +0000
From: chad knott <bto@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: die-cast
I found a hot-wheel sized die-cast D on the one back to the future
page. It is not a Back to the future D. If anybody is interested it's in
the mechandise section at www.bttf.com
Chad
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Date: Tue, 8 Dec 98 12:00:28 -0000
From: James Espey <espey@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: Any info on putting a hitch on a DeLorean?
Some time ago, I read about a DeLorean with trailer hitch on it, though
now I do not remember where. Any info on this mod would be appreciated.
James Espey
#10570
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Date: Tue, 8 Dec 1998 12:58:05 -0700
From: scottmueller@xxxxxxxxx (Scott Mueller)
Subject: DML: Re: dmc midwestern US
Check my web site. The link is in my signature line.
Any other groups out there that would like to advertise there shows, let
me
know, if it is DeLorean related or your group is participating, I will
post
your info on my page.
Scott Mueller
DMC/ Das Mueller Companies
Mobile, AL
1981/002981 DOA-5031 DMCNEWS
Contact me about the "Deep South DeLorean Owners Club"
http://www.zebra.net/~scottmueller/Web%20Page/aaanothe.htm
Remember April 3, 1999 - Camillia Classic Car Show in Mobile Alabama
Subject: DML: dmc midwestern US
>hello..i would like to be informed about any event going on in the
>midwestern US
>danny gardner.
>
>vin # soon...
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Date: Tue, 08 Dec 1998 18:59:18 +0000
From: "Martin Gutkowski (UK)" <martin.is@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: DOC Site Update
Dear All,
I have just Updated the DeLorean Owners Club Website with a downloadable
membership form, and information on the upcoming 1999 meeting at
Silverstone for the Coys Historic Racing Festival.
Give it a read, and any q's, drop me a mail!
Martin
http://delorean.connect-2.co.uk
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Date: Tue, 8 Dec 1998 22:59:59 -0500
From: Gerald Deutsch <Jerry1@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: Another tail-light circuit baord solution
>Another glitch on this particular car is that the brake lights seem to
>work intermittently.=20
On that subject, I found a great and permanent solution. I don't know if =
it has been mentioned before, but all I did was solder the connections =
on the board where the original rivets are that hold the bulb fixtures =
in. A regular soldering gun works wonders on those old boards. Mine work =
perfectly now. No flaws. I was pretty generous about filling up those =
holes while soldering them to the board too. Good luck! ---Dan Vin# 5493
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Date: Tue, 8 Dec 1998 15:29:09 -0500
From: "DMC Joe" <DMCJOE@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: Re: Any info on putting a hitch on a DeLorean?
James,
You are probably thinking about a story and picture in DeLorean World # 25
Sept. 1990. On the cover is a picture of a DeLorean pulling a small
trailer
that looks like the front half of a DeLorean. The story talks about the
custom built trailer but nothing about how the hitch is attached to the
towing "D".
DMC Joe / DeLorean Services / Happy Holiday's / dmcjoe@xxxxxxx
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Date: Tue, 8 Dec 1998 16:12:20 -0500
From: Michael Pack <mpack1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: Could have been killed
Hello Everyone
The car jack that came with the DeLorean snapped in half while I was
coming out from underneath yesterday. Look at the condition of the Jack
in the Bonnett, mine looked perfectt, but you never know. I'm so thankful
that the telephone rang..
Seasons Greetings
In addition
I would like to have "HARD COPY"" issues of the DMC NEWS magazines. I
believe that there are 3 issues to date. Could any one assist me with
this request?
Sincerely
Mikee
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Date: Tue, 8 Dec 1998 16:59:57 -0600
From: "MARK" <mazz@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: Low Mileage Delorean For Sale
For Sale.
1981 Delorean. Absolutely Excellent condition. Stored since new. 3000
original miles. Professionally maintained. Automatic transmission. Gray
leather interior. Pristine stainless steel with no blemishes. Original
tires, original cleaning kit. If your searching for an all original,
automatic Delorean in Showroom condition, this is it. Rare Car. Located
in Florida.. Asking - $24,000.
email: mazz@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Ph. Mark;561 837-2882
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Date: Tue, 08 Dec 1998 17:45:22 -0500
From: David Sontos <sontos@xxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: DML: Any info on putting a hitch on a DeLorean?
Check DeLorean World Volume 7, Number 2 issue. It has a DeLorean trailer
custom made by Lane and Darlene Hoggson in Washington. The article doesn't
say where he got the hitch though.
James Espey wrote:
> Some time ago, I read about a DeLorean with trailer hitch on it, though
> now I do not remember where. Any info on this mod would be appreciated.
>
> James Espey
> #10570
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Date: Tue, 8 Dec 1998 19:57:27 -0600
From: "Stephen R" <StephenR@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: Re: DeLorean on News!
Did anyone have any ideas I might be able to use for a D story? I could
really use some help if anyone has some story ideas please let me know.
Are there any other students out there who may be trying to get a D story
onto the channel one network?
Please reply soon. I have to have my entry post marked by 12-14
- -----Original Message-----
From: Mail <StephenR@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thursday, December 03, 1998 11:59 PM
Subject: DML: DeLorean on News!
>Dear friends,
>
> Please listen to my story. I have firgured out a way to get the D =
>onto a news program that will be seen by many students across the =
>nation. It is called channel one news. Channel one is a network that =
>is designed to teach students about news going on in the wold around =
>them. They play it in classrooms across the nation.
>
> This upcoming March channel one will be doing something they call =
>student week. They will select several students from across the nation =
>to fly in and do the show for one week. Thats when the idea hit me. =
>Why don't I try out for the show and send in a report about the D?
>
> It would be so cool to have information about the D being crammed =
>into other young minds across the nation. Don't you think? If there =
>are any other High School students out there I recomend you all to try =
>out for a writers job and maybe one of us can get on and write a story =
>about JZD and his car!
>
> If anyone out there can help me in writing a story please email me. =
>I need all the help I can get. If the show does hit the air, I will do =
>my best to get copies of it for all the interested DML'ers out there. =
>If you need more info about the Student news week please point your =
>browser to http://www.channelone.com/1news/1notes/spw.html
>If you can help me out I am at StephenR@xxxxxxxxxxxx
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Steve Rice
>
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Date: Tue, 8 Dec 1998 19:55:09 -0700 (MST)
From: raddad@xxxxxxx
Subject: Re: DML: Any info on putting a hitch on a DeLorean?
James, I think your friend Ed B. had a trailer hitch on his car. It was
the
"slider" type. Stephen Wynne indicated to me a couple of years ago that
there was just such a slider unit made for the D. I have never seen one
other than the one on Ed's car.
Dick
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Date: Tue, 8 Dec 1998 19:57:12 -0700 (MST)
From: raddad@xxxxxxx
Subject: Re: DML: DOC Site Update
A suggestion for your web site: how about pictures of the header/muffler
set-up you referred to recently? I'm sure your site would get lots of
hits.
Dick Ryan
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Date: Wed, 9 Dec 1998 00:55:17 -0500
From: "DMC Joe" <DMCJOE@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: DeLorean Services House Calls
We have had a couple of requests for house calls in both North and South
Carolina just after the holiday's. We are plotting our course through both
states and will be returning through North Georgia. If you would like us
to
service your "D" while were in your neighborhood let us know.
DMC Joe / DeLorean Services / Happy Holiday's / dmcjoe@xxxxxxx
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Date: Wed, 09 Dec 1998 02:34:16 -0500
From: Brian Henderlong <bhenderlong@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: Re: DeLorean Poster info!
Hi, everyone --
Boy, a lot of folks were sure keen on that poster idea! For those of you
whom I had to turn away, here is the site where I bought the poster,
http://www.ohio.net/~pie1/posters/cars/cars.htm
and here is a direct link to the image of the poster I was selling.
http://www.ohio.net/~pie1/posters/cars/delor.jpg
I hope that assuages the disappointment of the folks who e-mailed me a
little too late to get the one I was offering!
Enjoy,
Brian Henderlong, DOA #4977
Tampa, FL -- No VIN# yet!
mailto:bhenderlong@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Date: Wed, 09 Dec 1998 11:20:23 -0500
From: Richard Strecker <dmc1219@xxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: DML: Could have been killed
Michael,
You are in fact a very lucky person. The one thing that you
should have learned from this is that you should NEVER use
the car jack alone when you are doing anything other than
changing a tire. ALWAYS use jack stands if you are going to
be under the vehicle!
Glad you'r still here.
Richard
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Date: Wed, 09 Dec 1998 17:59:47 +0000
From: "Martin Gutkowski (UK)" <martin.is@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: DML: DOC Site Update
That is certainly something I want to add. Unfortunately it would mean
going
to see Simon's car with my camera to get the best pictures (you may have
noticed most of the shots are high-res). I don't have easy access to a
scanner and I don't know if Simon has any pictures of the mods. I'll ask
him.
Martin
raddad@xxxxxxx wrote:
> A suggestion for your web site: how about pictures of the header/muffler
> set-up you referred to recently? I'm sure your site would get lots of
> hits.
>
> Dick Ryan
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Date: Wed, 9 Dec 1998 13:17:19 -0600
From: "James DeBroeck" <executor@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: Probably a silly question...
After reading Stainless Steel Illusion (which I finally found in a =
libary after many days of searching), I was wondering this "why has no =
one bothered to restart the company?" This may sound like a silly =
question, and it may be, but it seems that there are a lot of people =
interested in the car still, and some businesses still make money from =
servicing and repairing them. Any thoughts?
James DeBroeck
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Date: Wed, 9 Dec 1998 14:25:07 -0700
From: raddad@xxxxxxx
Subject: Re: DML: Probably a silly question...
Bill Gates has his hands full with the U.S. government at the moment and
he
is about the only person who could afford to restart DMC. Now, if he
could
get clearance from Ford, he could call it Stainless Steel Explorer
- ---hmmmm.
Dick Ryan
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Date: Wed, 9 Dec 1998 16:42:30 EST
From: Ahelio1@xxxxxxx
Subject: DML: clutch slippage
I have a dmc-12 1981 model with a 5speed and the clutch slips badly
when
the accl. is increased . Is the clutch adjustable ? Is the disc worn or
is the pressure
plate weak? thanks bud
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