dmcnews-digest Tuesday, March 3 1998 Volume 03 : Number 335
In this issue:
Re: DML: Accumulator
Re: DML: Status of VIN 6776 - 2/27/98
DML: Engine Info
Re: DML: Status of VIN 6776 - 2/27/98
DML: JZD letter
DML: D1 Experience
DML: Spark Plug Well
DML: RE: Engine Info
DML: Re: Long Block
DML: Spark Plug Well
DML: DMC at Grand Ole Opry Photos
Re: DML: D1 Experience
DML: Re: Spark Plug Well
DML: Delorean Commercial and Book
Re: DML: Spark Plug Well
DML: "Blizzard of the Eighties"
DML: Remove Right Angle Drive ??????????
DML: Re: Remove Right Angle Drive ??????????
Re: DML: Calif Owners
Re: DML: D1 Experience
Re: DML: Spark Plug Well
Re: DML: "Blizzard of the Eighties"
Re: DML: Re: Spark Plug Well
Re: DML: Delorean Commercial and Book
DML: arcane tech info
Re: DML: Delorean Commercial and Book
Re: DML: arcane tech info
Re: DML: "Blizzard of the Eighties"
Re: DML: "Blizzard of the Eighties"
Re: DML: arcane tech info
DML: Web page and headlight covers
Re: DML: Web page and headlight covers
DML: Bulbs
DML: The DeLorean, The D-2, and The Bug
DML: RE: The DeLorean, The D-2, and The Bug
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Date: Sat, 28 Feb 98 10:52:41 PST
From: "Brandon S. Moody" <bsmoody@xxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: DML: Accumulator
>> I'm sure someone out there has found a better way to remove it than I
am.
> And
> yes the car is far enough off the ground to reach it easily.
>
> Thanks
>
> Ken
Super small hands and lots of strength help. But, don't forget
to remove the console access panel. If you don't get someone
to help from above, you may twist the fuel lines.
Brandon
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Date: Sat, 28 Feb 1998 11:31:49 +0500
From: J@xxxxxxxxxxxxx (sundiver@xxxxxxxxxxxxx)
Subject: Re: DML: Status of VIN 6776 - 2/27/98
> Hi,
> from what you described here I might have an idea of what it might be. I
> used to own an '88 Eagle Premier which uses very similar engine to that
> found in the DeLorean. As far as I know it's the same B28F with some
> modifications and updates. My Eagle started behaving the same way as your
> D. The rpm on idle used to go from about 500 to about 1500. Sometimes it
> even used to stall at idle speeds. Computer diagnostics did not show any
> problems. My friend is a car mechanic and he said that I should replace
> the MOP sensor (manifold absolute pressure sensor). That cured the
> problem right away, and it never happend again. Try replacing the MOP
> sensor and let me know how it's doing. Hope this helps.
> Tom vin # 6298
>
>
I don't think the DeLorean has a MOP sensor. An I wrong?
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Date: Sat, 28 Feb 1998 12:31:41 -0500 (Eastern Standard Time)
From: Jim Lill <jpl@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: Engine Info
URL's for Engine and Bosch info:
http://www.vectorbd.com/peugeot/diag.html
http://www.vectorbd.com/peugeot/bosch.html
http://www.vectorbd.com/peugeot/fuelign.html
http://www.vectorbd.com/users/jpl/v6.html
- -Jim
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Date: Sat, 28 Feb 98 13:29:53 PST
From: "Brandon S. Moody" <bsmoody@xxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: DML: Status of VIN 6776 - 2/27/98
> problems. My friend is a car mechanic and he said that I should replace
> the MOP sensor (manifold absolute pressure sensor). That cured the
> problem right away, and it never happend again. Try replacing the MOP
> sensor and let me know how it's doing. Hope this helps.
> Tom vin # 6298
Don't think delorean engines have these :-)
- -Brandon
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Date: Sat, 28 Feb 1998 00:40:56 -0800
From: "Ryan Bennett" <rpbennet@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: JZD letter
I have a copy of what appears to be a letter written to Mr. Jack
Balderston
of DeLorean World Magazine, dated October 4, 1996 from John DeLorean.
Having only had my car a few months, I do not have back issues of DeLorean
World. I am wondering if anybody has seen this published, and if not I
would be happy to send a copy to anyone who would like to read it.
The letter begins:
I must say you have finally exhausted my patience with your
unsubstantiated headline articles, "The Rise and Fall of John Z. DeLorean"
and "Busted Dream" both written by people with no knowledge, no
understanding and little interest in the truth. The mere existence of your
organization is a tribute to the success of our project...
In the letter, JZD professes to have been targeted by the Conservative
Party in power in the UK during the early eighties. By declining to afford
export financing they effectively made it impossible for DMCL to maintain
a
steady supply circle. When a minor shipping strike occurred between
Belfast
and the mainland, cash flow was brought to a standstill and DMC was unable
to credit their suppliers.
The end of the letter includes a promise to repay all DMC investors 250%
of
their capitol, and a reference to the $18-28,000 DII with some incredible
performance predictions.
I have good reason to believe that this letter is authentic, and it goes
on
for 5 pages. If anyone has issues of DeLorean World shortly after October
1996 and would be willing to look for an indication that they published
it,
I would be grateful.
- -Ryan Bennett
VIN# 1085
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Date: Sat, 28 Feb 1998 11:42:30 -0800
From: "Ryan Bennett" <rpbennet@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: D1 Experience
I'm not one to usually go off in public about my bad experiences, but
after
the call I made today I need to vent.
Called DeLorean One this morning: All I wanted was to set up a future time
that I could drive it down there for them to look at it. The guy on the
phone absolutely refused to accommodate me in any way. He kept telling me
how busy they were, and I kept insisting that I could bring it down
whenever he wanted. Then he insisted that it was going to cost me too
much,
$250 minimum just to get his mechanic to walk over to the car, and I told
him that it wasn't a problem. Then he proceeded to tell me that I wasn't
going to be able to leave it there long enough for them to thoroughly look
at it, after I had already said I could leave it for as long as they
liked.
So he kept trying to give me this other garage's phone number, which kind
of defeats the purpose of driving 350 miles to the "DeLorean Specialists".
I was so livid after going around and around with this guy, I neglected to
get his name and call his manager (assuming he isn't the manager). I ended
the conversation by telling him that I was sorry I ever called, and that
he
was the most ridiculous person I have ever spoken with.
These guys should know that they have a limited pool of customers. It
seemed to me that he just didn't want my business no matter how much I
would pay or how convenient I could make it for them. This guy was rude,
condescending, and downright obnoxious. I am kind of curious if anybody
has
had similar experiences, or if I caught this guy on a REALLY BAD day, or
if
we just had some weird cosmic personality conflict that turned him into an
incredible jerk.
D1 has absolutely lost any business I could have given them. I've had the
car about a month and am in the process of alot of work, none of which D1
is going to benefit from. Rob Grady has been absolutely great to me, and
will get the entirety of my business at any price.
Thanks Doc, how much do I owe you?
- -Ryan Bennett
VIN #1085
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Date: Sat, 28 Feb 1998 16:01:07 -0600
From: Duke <duke@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: Spark Plug Well
Well, another great DeLorean tragedy has struck me yet again!!!! I just =
spent big bucks on a new Alpine EQ for my car and went to the shop to =
pick it up after the installation and then, of course, the bad luck =
struck again. When I started my car, I heard a LOUD pop and my engine =
was running like complete CRAP!!!! I checked the engine compartment and =
found that one of the spark plugs had blown completely out of the spark =
plug well. (Naturally, continuing with my bad luck tradition, it's the =
hardest plug to get to, the last one on the driver's side!) The plug =
itself, of course, is fine but my spark plug well is stripped out. I =
was wondering if anyone has had this problem and know what the cause is. =
Tomorrow I guess my only option is to tear down the engine and rethread =
the well. (Correct me if I'm wrong, but there's no way to avoid tearing =
it down right? I don't think I can just use a tap to fix it because the =
shavings will go into the cylinders) This will also be my first attempt =
in my 12 years of owning the car to try to fix something like this =
myself. Any advice or insight would be GREATLY appreciated. =20
Thanks,
Duke=20
www.geocities.com/motorcity/8952/delorean.html
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Date: Sat, 28 Feb 1998 12:35:53 -0800
From: Gary Hull <ghull@xxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: RE: Engine Info
I don't know how many of you checked out the links that Jim Lill sent us,
but this one is VERY interesting.
http://www.vectorbd.com/users/jpl/v6.html.
If I'm reading it right, it looks like you should be able to drop a 3.0L,
250HP, PRV V6 Renault/Alpine A610 engine into a D!
The next questions are; where can we get Renault/Alpine A610 engines,
will
they fit/adapt to the tranny, will the turbo setup fit the compartment,
etc., etc.?
If you really want to get carried away, the list includes a Venturi 450HP
Bi-turbo. How many gigawatts is that?
Gary Hull
XyNexT Business Strategies
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Date: Sat, 28 Feb 1998 14:21:31 -0800
From: Matt Peak <mpeak@xxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: Re: Long Block
I appologize for this question and fully withdraw it. Sometimes, when you
are tired enough, you read what you want to read and get excited about
what
you want to get excited about.
Oh, us owners and our fantasies...
Matt Peak
>
>Date: Fri, 27 Feb 1998 16:06:20 -0500
>From: Marc A Levy <malevy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>Subject: Re: DML: Long Block in Houston?
>
>V-8? Why would you think that?
>
>Long Block usualy refers to what is included in the engine. So, this
>would indicate that it includes the heads where as a short block usualy
>does not.
>
>At least that is what I always thought!
>
>
>Matt Peak wrote:
>>
>> I noticed that DMC Houston is selling a long block engine (listed on their
>> web site) for $4875. I presume this is a V-8, but does anybody know the
>> details? (Warren?)
>>
>> Matt Peak
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Date: Sat, 28 Feb 1998 17:50:57 -0600
From: scottmueller@xxxxxxxxx (Scott Mueller)
Subject: DML: Spark Plug Well
Duke, you do NOT want to tap the plug hole with the head in place.
The metal chips will go into the cylinder and score it. Also the chips
can migrate throughout your engine and get into the bearings.
If the threads are stripped, you will need to remove the head and take
it to a machine shop. If there is room, they can machine out the old
threads and put an insert in that then can be threaded for your spark
plug.
Duke, give me a call at home, you have my number.
Scott Mueller
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Date: Sat, 28 Feb 1998 20:35:12 EST
From: ABatt10347 <ABatt10347@xxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: DMC at Grand Ole Opry Photos
DMCer's,
I have (if AOL can get them up) published my DMC on the stage of the
Grand Ole
Opry photos. They can be reached at
http://members.aol.com/ABatt10347/DMC.html
and
http://members.aol.com/ABatt10347/DMC2.html
If you have any trouble let me know. Also congrads to James on the new
arrivial. Will be looking forward to progress reports.
Bruce Battles
Vin#6569
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Date: Sat, 28 Feb 1998 20:57:46 -0500
From: "Ronald Pohala" <rpohala@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: DML: D1 Experience
I had a similar experience. Was treated with disrespect Guess they all
wake
up on the wrong side of the bed and take it out on customers.
I will reward the people with business that treat me with respect.
R Vin# 3567
At 11:42 AM 2/28/98 -0800, you wrote:
>I'm not one to usually go off in public about my bad experiences, but
>after
>the call I made today I need to vent.
>
>Called DeLorean One this morning: All I wanted was to set up a future time
(SNIP)
>
>D1 has absolutely lost any business I could have given them. I've had the
>car about a month and am in the process of alot of work, none of which D1
>is going to benefit from. Rob Grady has been absolutely great to me, and
>will get the entirety of my business at any price.
>
>Thanks Doc, how much do I owe you?
>
>-Ryan Bennett
>VIN #1085
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Date: Sat, 28 Feb 1998 21:35:55 -0600
From: "brian nallin" <nascar@xxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: Re: Spark Plug Well
You're right. The head has got to come off the car but while your fixing
this particular problem you need to diagnose why the engine pre-ignited on
that particular cylinder. Especially with enough force to literally blow
the spark plug out of the head! I have an 8 second nitrous street car
along
with my DML and I have never had that happen. Believe me I thought that I
had seen it all. You also might have the hardness of the head checked on
that particular head while it is off. It should pop somewhere in the
neighborhood of 160 on the Rockwell scale. If not, have it
re-heat-treated.
It sounds like it has gotten soft. Sorry the message is so long. :o(
- -----Original Message-----
From: Duke <duke@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: 'DMC News' <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Saturday, February 28, 1998 4:54 PM
Subject: DML: Spark Plug Well
>Well, another great DeLorean tragedy has struck me yet again!!!! I just =
>spent big bucks on a new Alpine EQ for my car and went to the shop to =
>pick it up after the installation and then, of course, the bad luck =
>struck again. When I started my car, I heard a LOUD pop and my engine =
>was running like complete CRAP!!!! I checked the engine compartment and =
>found that one of the spark plugs had blown completely out of the spark =
>plug well. (Naturally, continuing with my bad luck tradition, it's the =
>hardest plug to get to, the last one on the driver's side!) The plug =
>itself, of course, is fine but my spark plug well is stripped out. I =
>was wondering if anyone has had this problem and know what the cause is. =
> Tomorrow I guess my only option is to tear down the engine and rethread =
>the well. (Correct me if I'm wrong, but there's no way to avoid tearing =
>it down right? I don't think I can just use a tap to fix it because the =
>shavings will go into the cylinders) This will also be my first attempt =
>in my 12 years of owning the car to try to fix something like this =
>myself. Any advice or insight would be GREATLY appreciated. =20
>
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Date: Sat, 28 Feb 1998 20:40:32 -0800 (PST)
From: Christopher Mack <cjmack@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: Delorean Commercial and Book
Does anywone know where I can find a downloadable copy of the Delorean
Quicktime Commercial? I saw it on a site a few years back and can no
longer
rember which site it was. Also, I am interested in purchasing the book
Stainless Steel Illusion by John Lamm, but I am having trouble finding
retailers that carry it? Could someone please help me out here, it would
be
most appreciated.
Thanks,
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Date: Sat, 28 Feb 1998 22:39:35 -0800
From: "lseiler@xxxxxxxxxxxx" <lseiler@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: DML: Spark Plug Well
At 04:01 PM 2/28/98 -0600, you wrote:
>Well, another great DeLorean tragedy has struck me yet again!!!! I just =
>spent big bucks on a new Alpine EQ for my car and went to the shop to =
>pick it up after the installation and then, of course, the bad luck =
>struck again. When I started my car, I heard a LOUD pop and my engine =
>was running like complete CRAP!!!! I checked the engine compartment and =
>found that one of the spark plugs had blown completely out of the spark =
>plug well. (Naturally, continuing with my bad luck tradition, it's the =
>hardest plug to get to, the last one on the driver's side!) The plug =
>itself, of course, is fine but my spark plug well is stripped out. I =
>was wondering if anyone has had this problem and know what the cause is. =
> Tomorrow I guess my only option is to tear down the engine and rethread =
>the well. (Correct me if I'm wrong, but there's no way to avoid tearing =
>it down right? I don't think I can just use a tap to fix it because the =
>shavings will go into the cylinders) This will also be my first attempt =
>in my 12 years of owning the car to try to fix something like this =
>myself. Any advice or insight would be GREATLY appreciated. =20
>
>Thanks,
>
>Duke=20
>www.geocities.com/motorcity/8952/delorean.html
HI, Duke 20'
You can do the job with out a tear down and with out getting filings in
the engine. You should call me to get instructions. 510-649-9118 any time
is OK.
I am in Calif. but work long hours!
Thanks
Lee
VIN#5729
Lic:81DMC12
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Date: Sun, 01 Mar 1998 12:21:55 -0500
From: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: DML: "Blizzard of the Eighties"
"BLIZZARD OF THE EIGHTIES" DeLorean Poster
I was just curious if anybody knows what year this paticular DeLorean
poster
was taken and released. And, where in the world it was photographed.
The US, Europe?
R. Atamaniuk
Vin#16353
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Date: Sun, 01 Mar 1998 17:57:39 -0500
From: Richard Strecker <dmc1219@xxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: Remove Right Angle Drive ??????????
OK. I've just spent the last hour or so looking through my
service manual, tech notes and searching the back issues of
the DMC News looking for instructions on removing the right
angle drive.
I found lots of references in the News but no specific
information. Would someone who has removed one please let
me know how you did it.
Thanks
Richard
e-mail dmc1219@xxxxxxx
Phone/FAX 513.683.0495
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Date: Sun, 1 Mar 1998 21:18:11 -0600
From: "Jameel Ahed" <ahed@xxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: Re: Remove Right Angle Drive ??????????
Been there Done that... :-)
Remove the spindle bolt on the left wheel. The right angle drive will
come
off with that bolt. The problem is, is that the angle drive is connected
to
that bolt with an expansion ring. Basically If you try to remove the
angle
drive from the bolt you will break it. Especially without the right tool.
Usually you just buy a new spindle bolt when putting on the new right
angle
drive. Contact Rob Grady at PJ Grady for more additional help. He also
does a good job strengthing new angle drives.
Jameel
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Date: Sun, 01 Mar 1998 18:53:13 -0800
From: Jeremy <jeremymc@xxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: DML: Calif Owners
I'm in the process of selecting a Delorean and was wondering if any
owners in southern California would be willing to let me come over and
lookover their car and maybe get a ride or drive.
I'm trying to figure out if I want a
1) 81, 82, or 83
2) Silver or Black Int.
3) 5-speed or auto
and anything else such as lowered, turbo, etc.
If anyone would be willing to help please e-mail me at
jeremymc@xxxxxxx
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Date: Mon, 02 Mar 1998 06:06:30 EST
From: dmcnut@xxxxxxxx (DeLorean Nut)
Subject: Re: DML: D1 Experience
I decided long ago to stop doing business with D1 and I have never
regretted that decision.
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Date: Mon, 02 Mar 1998 06:42:26 -0600
From: scottmueller@xxxxxxxxx (Scott Mueller)
Subject: Re: DML: Spark Plug Well
I checked the engine compartment and =
> >found that one of the spark plugs had blown completely out of the spark =
> >plug well. (Naturally, continuing with my bad luck tradition, it's the =
> >hardest plug to get to, the last one on the driver's side!) The plug =
> >itself, of course, is fine but my spark plug well is stripped out. I =
> >was wondering if anyone has had this problem and know what the cause is. =
> >Duke=20
> >www.geocities.com/motorcity/8952/delorean.html
>
> HI, Duke 20'
>
> You can do the job with out a tear down and with out getting filings in
> the engine. You should call me to get instructions. 510-649-9118 any time
> is OK.
>
> I am in Calif. but work long hours!
>
> Thanks
>
> Lee
> VIN#5729
> Lic:81DMC12
Lee, I am very curious as to how you would repair the aluminum head
without removing it from the vehicle. I would be afraid of getting
metal chips in the cylinder.
Would you share your methods with the list members.
Thanks
Scott
vin 2981
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Date: Sun, 1 Mar 1998 22:28:31 +0000
From: ausmith@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: DML: "Blizzard of the Eighties"
Hi,
Blizzard is a poster done of a watercolor by Clint Clemens. It was
distributed by "Graphique de France". I think the date was around
1983. Out of print.
Chris
> "BLIZZARD OF THE EIGHTIES" DeLorean Poster
>
> I was just curious if anybody knows what year this paticular DeLorean
> poster
> was taken and released. And, where in the world it was photographed.
> The US, Europe?
>
> R. Atamaniuk
> Vin#16353
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Date: Mon, 02 Mar 1998 08:20:31 +0000
From: James Nichols <jhnichols@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: DML: Re: Spark Plug Well
Nothing will blow the plug out of the hole, not preignition or nitrus
oxide, it will take the top of the piston out first.
Someone overtorqued the plug at some time and stripped the threads.
Possibly some of the other plugs were stripped too.
Jim#6884
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Date: Mon, 2 Mar 1998 08:10:39 -0700 (MST)
From: raddad@xxxxxxx
Subject: Re: DML: Delorean Commercial and Book
Chris
Stainless Steel Illusion is out of print, as are all of the "DeLorean
Books". If you can find one in "like new" condition with a dust jacket
that is not torn, be prepared to pay in excess of $200 for it!
Dick
- -------------------
Also, I am interested in purchasing the book
>Stainless Steel Illusion by John Lamm, but I am having trouble finding
>retailers that carry it? Could someone please help me out here, it would
>be
>most appreciated.
>
>Thanks,
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Date: Mon, 2 Mar 1998 09:17:32 -0600
From: DeLorean Motor Company <dmc@xxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: arcane tech info
This is not widely known: The MOP sensor is the one that tells you to
get busy after your overwarm Delorean has urpped all its Green Stuff
onto the garage floor.
Y'r Ob't S'v't,
Warren at DMC
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Date: Mon, 02 Mar 1998 19:46:19 +0100
From: Trevor Baker <baker@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: DML: Delorean Commercial and Book
Hi,
For the commercial, go to www.bttf.com/main.htm and click on the video
button on the right hand side of the screen. There you can download the
dmc commercial and other dmc/bttf material. Hopes this helps,
Trevor
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Date: Mon, 02 Mar 1998 12:37:49 -0600
From: scottmueller@xxxxxxxxx (Scott Mueller)
Subject: Re: DML: arcane tech info
DeLorean Motor Company wrote:
>
> This is not widely known: The MOP sensor is the one that tells you to
> get busy after your overwarm Delorean has urpped all its Green Stuff
> onto the garage floor.
>
> Y'r Ob't S'v't,
>
> Warren at DMC
My MOP sensor is the one that says, why do you take better care of the
DeLorean than the cars that we drive all of the time.
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Date: Mon, 02 Mar 1998 11:35:47 -0500
From: bttfdmc@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: DML: "Blizzard of the Eighties"
The reason I asked, after looking at the picture of the poster in an
old DeLorean world, something came to mind. Perhaps, this picture
represents a hidden message. Maybe not. But to me, it kinda looks
as if the entire poster was created in saying: DeLorean, Cocaine!
I mean, what would a DeLorean be doing in a mountain of snow in
the first place. I can't think of any good reason why. What does
a DMC have to do with winter?
And the title, Blizzard of the Eighties. To me, that makes a
reference to the DeLorean Trial in some ways.
I don't know, does anybody else have any opinions?
R. Atamaniuk
Vin#16353
>Blizzard is a poster done of a watercolor by Clint Clemens. It was
>distributed by "Graphique de France". I think the date was around
>1983. Out of print.
>
>Chris
>
>> "BLIZZARD OF THE EIGHTIES" DeLorean Poster
>>
>> I was just curious if anybody knows what year this paticular DeLorean
>> poster
>> was taken and released. And, where in the world it was photographed.
>> The US, Europe?
------------------------------
Date: Mon, 2 Mar 1998 15:03:15 -0700
From: raddad@xxxxxxx
Subject: Re: DML: "Blizzard of the Eighties"
During and shortly after the trial there were 3 or 4 posters that had a
"coke" theme. I felt they all belittled the DeLorean and, thus, never
purchased any of them. I, too, felt that "Blizzard of the Eighties" was
just such a poster.
The Rad Dad
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Date: Mon, 2 Mar 1998 15:07:48 -0700
From: raddad@xxxxxxx
Subject: Re: DML: arcane tech info
>This is not widely known: The MOP sensor is the one that tells you to
>get busy after your overwarm Delorean has urpped all its Green Stuff
>onto the garage floor.
>
>Y'r Ob't S'v't,
>
>Warren at DMC
- --------------------------
Marty Maier - WINGD2 - attached a very nice container to his rear frame
which catches that green overflow. He, thus, was able to discontinue his
MOP sensor with a resulting increase in performance!
The Rad Dad
N'v'r Ob't
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Date: Mon, 2 Mar 1998 17:09:58 EST
From: ABatt10347 <ABatt10347@xxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: Web page and headlight covers
After a long night with AOL, the corrected site for the Grand Ole Opry DMC
photos is http://members.aol.com/ABatt10347/DMC1.html
The extra photo site ( ones that would not fit on 1st page) is
http://members.aol.com/ABatt10347/DMC2.html
Now to my question does anyone know of a company that still sells the
darken
covers for the headlights? If so how much do they go for and how do they
attach?
Thanks for the answers.
Bruce Battles
Vin# 6569
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Date: Mon, 2 Mar 1998 17:33:09 -0700
From: raddad@xxxxxxx
Subject: Re: DML: Web page and headlight covers
Bruce
Both Teri Jennings and John Truscott used to sell them. I had a pair on
my
old D - the John Truscott variety. They attached with velcro. I had them
on for several years. I did replace the velcro a couple of times -
washing
does cause the "glue" side to lose its tackiness after a while.
Teri advertises in the DeLorean World and Truscott is the membership
chairman for the DOA. I'm at my store now so don't have their addresses
or
numbers handy.
They *DO* cut down on the light emitted. I always removed them at night.
Dick Ryan
The Rad Dad
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Date: Mon, 2 Mar 1998 18:32:06 -0600
From: Duke <duke@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: Bulbs
I was wondering if anyone has a cross reference number for the bulbs =
that illuminate the A/C panel. The part number is 48 =3D SP10307 in the =
parts book under Section 7 Sub 3 GRP 0 . There are also other bulbs =
that are used for the 'door lock', 'fan fail', and 'rear defrost' When =
I took the bulbs out, they're identical yet the part manual shows 2 =
different part numbers. The other part number being 49 =3D SP10310 =
which is what all my bulbs look like; not like the above part # =
(According to the picture anyway) Does anyone have any info on this??
Thanks in advance,
Duke
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Date: Tue, 03 Mar 1998 09:46:58 -0500
From: Mike Substelny <SUBSTEM@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: The DeLorean, The D-2, and The Bug
The Automobile Show is in Cleveland this week, and I spent a few hours
there on Saturday. It was a little smaller than in the past, and a few
marques (notably Porsche & Hummer) were completely missing this year.
By far the biggest hit of the whole show was the new VW Bug. Amid
the exotic sports cars, decadent luxury cars, and overloaded conversion
vans, the biggest crowd was constantly around a single specimen of the
new Bug, displayed beside its 1960's counterpart.
There were car collectors and VW groupies gathered around, and I
spoke to some of them. They told me that recently the value of used
Bugs has shot through the roof! They believe that the release of the
new Bug has helped to stir up the market for the old Bug. With so many
buyers clamoring for Bugs, it has become a seller's market!
As the Bug collectors spewed affection for their beloved VW, I
wondered to myself if release of the D-2 (John DeLorean's fabled new
project) might have a similar effect on DeLorean prices.
Comments, anyone?
- - Mike Substelny
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Date: Tue, 3 Mar 1998 11:22:11 -0500
From: "Yocom, Shannon" <syocom@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: RE: The DeLorean, The D-2, and The Bug
If this were to happen, I only hope I can save up enough to get a
DeLorean now, before prices jump and won't be able to purchace my dream
car. Anyone who would like to give to my "DeLorean" fund is more than
welcome.
I also hope that if a renewed intrest in DeLoreans were to come about
that it would be with people who love the car and not just because it's
the "thing to do" and/or a "good investment" , 'cause people like me may
never see one of their own in their garage & on the road.
Shannon
> ----------
> From: Mike Substelny
> Reply To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Sent: Tuesday, March 3, 1998 10:46 AM
> To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: DML: The DeLorean, The D-2, and The Bug
>
> As the Bug collectors spewed affection for their beloved VW, I
> wondered to myself if release of the D-2 (John DeLorean's fabled new
> project) might have a similar effect on DeLorean prices.
>
> Comments, anyone?
>
> - Mike Substelny
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