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There are 14 messages in this issue.
Topics in this digest:
1. Re: Car Shows
From: "Corey Stup" <corey@xxxxxxxx>
2. Re: stainless steel polish
From: "skipper landry" <sk1pper@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
3. Re: Stainless Steel Polish
From: James Espey <james@xxxxxxxxxx>
4. Car Shows... my two cents
From: Vin 15596 <DecaturDeLorean@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
5. Re: RE: how do you take the driver's door apart - fix window
From: "Walter" <Whalt@xxxxxxx>
6. Re: Gratitude followed by fuel fileter question
From: "Walter" <Whalt@xxxxxxx>
7. Re: SEDOC Cruise-In
From: "Walter" <Whalt@xxxxxxx>
8. ss polish
From: "Ryan Foster" <westiething@xxxxxxxxxxx>
9. wheel color
From: "Ryan Foster" <westiething@xxxxxxxxxxx>
10. Re: Sunstar's 1/18 DeLorean Model
From: P12C16@xxxxxxx
11. Re: "Legand" Turbo on Ebay
From: "Jim Reeve" <ultra@xxxxxxx>
12. Drippy AC
From: "Mike Griese" <mike.griese@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
13. Re: Drippy AC
From: "Jim Reeve" <ultra@xxxxxxx>
14. Cooling system
From: Delorean17@xxxxxxx
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Message: 1
Date: Mon, 6 Aug 2001 17:16:09 -0400
From: "Corey Stup" <corey@xxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: Car Shows
> One guy was absolutely convinced that the D had two batteries, and when
> the cars came out, that the battery that *powered* the doors going up and
> down was constantly going dead, since everyone was constantly making their
> doors go up and down. It took me a few minutes to convince him that the car
> has only one battery, and the doors are NOT powered. I showed him how the
> doors work (mechanically, etc), and he still was in doubt that I was telling
> him the truth. He was constantly saying "Are you sure?" Yeah, I'm sure.
He was thinking of the Bricklin.
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Message: 2
Date: Mon, 6 Aug 2001 16:59:43 -0500
From: "skipper landry" <sk1pper@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: stainless steel polish
e-mail me privately skipper@xxxxxxxxxxx
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Message: 3
Date: Mon, 06 Aug 2001 17:22:10 -0500
From: James Espey <james@xxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: Stainless Steel Polish
This is, without question, the best SS Polish around. We switched to it a
few years ago from Super Hi-Lite and have never had any complaints. One of
the things if you are used to using Super Hi-Lite is that you don't have to
use NEAR as much of the SS-GLO.
Also, if anyone wants to buy a case of 12, we'll sell it at the same price
of $20 a can - $240 a case.
James Espey
DeLorean Motor Company
Houston, Texas
281/568-9573
800/USA-DMC1
http://www.delorean.com
> Hello list,
> I was wondering if any one was interested in going in on a case of Stainless
> steel polish.
> I can get a case of 12 cans of the CHEMSEARCH GLO-SS PLUS 11oz. can
> same as DMC in Houston:
> A4000162 SS POLISH (GLOW) 1 $27.50
> That is their price,
> If 10 people are interested I figure for 1 can it would be $20.00 including
> the shipping.
> If anyone is interested Please let me know.
> (Why 10 people, I am going to keep 2 cans for my self)
> Thanks soo much. If you have any questions please let me know!!
>
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Message: 4
Date: Mon, 6 Aug 2001 16:15:21 -0700 (PDT)
From: Vin 15596 <DecaturDeLorean@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Car Shows... my two cents
Here are the rules I started posting for myself after entering TWO TINY shows:
RULE 1: People are rude and inconsiderate. When people begin to look past your 'I beg of you to please not touch this car' and want to implant their fingerprints all over the it, a loud clearing of the throat is in order. Yes, they saw your sign. But they just HAD to touch it!
RULE 2: If you let people sit in, touch, tamper, move, play, jar, budge, ANYTHING in or on your car...
It is YOUR time consumed in making the repairs and the bill is yours to pay when you get it fixed. And it will most certainly damper your enthusiam a bit to enter any future shows. We all like to show off our cars. But a few fools and klutzs can ruin the experience of entering a nice show.
RULE 3: Our kids are perfect, OTHER people's kids are monsters. See rule #2.
At the end of the day, it is YOU who has to go home with your car. Everyone else can walk away from it with no problem.
Babysit your car.
Wear a sign that says, "I OWN this car."
People will be a bit more respectful.
But just a bit.
Colby Knight
Current Vin: 15596
Former Vin: 1328 (where for art thou, 1328??)
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Message: 5
Date: Mon, 6 Aug 2001 19:54:23 -0400
From: "Walter" <Whalt@xxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: RE: how do you take the driver's door apart - fix window
Travis said:
>For the bottom trim you need
> the longest magnetic phillips head screwdriver you can find (18" would be
> good). Unscrew all the screws holding it down
No! Don't waste your time with the long screwdriver. I even heard of some
guy drilling a hole in his door panel to get a screwdriver in there.
Instead of removing the phillips screws holding the door handle on behind
the trim panel -- instead remove the two 10mm bolts (or large phillips
screws depending on your car) which are accessed over the top of the lower
trim panel. These hold the bracket that holds the door handle. Once
removed, the lower trim panel comes off with the bracket and handle still
attached to the panel. You may have to flex the door latch rods to one side
to get a clear shot at these fasteners.
Walt Tampa, FL
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Message: 6
Date: Mon, 6 Aug 2001 19:15:34 -0400
From: "Walter" <Whalt@xxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: Gratitude followed by fuel fileter question
Travis,
While you are under there be sure to check out your a/c refrigerant line
(large black rubber hose). They have a tendency to rub on the fiberglass
underbody near the fuel filter and wear a hole through the line. A small
piece of water pipe insulation over this spot (if necessary) can save you a
future freon leak.
Walt Tampa, FL
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Message: 7
Date: Mon, 6 Aug 2001 20:01:34 -0400
From: "Walter" <Whalt@xxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: SEDOC Cruise-In
Are there any estimates yet on how many are going to show at this event in
Georgia next month? So far we have two DeLoreans coming from Tampa.
I just talked with Rob Grady today, and he said he is going to show with his
British racing green DeLorean.
I will be showing off my car sporting the solid state proximity door
switches by Dave Sontos and the new convex side mirrors that have so far
turned out to be one pain in the neck to make. I am in the process of
getting new cutting/beveling equipment that will cut & polish fine edges on
the mirrors without chipping. So far the prototypes have edges that are
too coarse to look perfect. I plan to have OEM quality mirrors ready to
distribute to the vendors for the show. I want every one at the show who
wants this safety improvement to leave the show with them installed. (I
mean installed on the car, silly! Unless you want to wear it as a fashion
accessory?)
Don't miss this show!
Walt Tampa, FL
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Message: 8
Date: Tue, 07 Aug 2001 00:01:26
From: "Ryan Foster" <westiething@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: ss polish
Hey list,
I just want to let everyone know that if they want 2 or more cans they can.
I have 7 cans left!
When I get a total of 10 cans sold I will be emailing you for your mailing
address and I will email you My mailing address.
Thanks again!!
Ryan- vin.#16301
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Message: 9
Date: Tue, 07 Aug 2001 02:16:38
From: "Ryan Foster" <westiething@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: wheel color
Hello list,
I have been wondering what is the paint code for the wheels on a delorean.
Was there a Grey wheel on early cars and a Silver on later cars?
Mine I believe would be the silver since it is an 83
Thanks, any input would be great!
Ryan- vin.#16301
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Message: 10
Date: Mon, 6 Aug 2001 22:28:24 EDT
From: P12C16@xxxxxxx
Subject: Re: Sunstar's 1/18 DeLorean Model
Did anyone else find it strange that the Delorean isn't even on sunstar's
webpage? Why would it not be if they made it? Look for yourselves
www.sunstartoys.com
Patrick Not yet living the dream
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Message: 11
Date: Tue, 07 Aug 2001 02:42:14 -0000
From: "Jim Reeve" <ultra@xxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: "Legand" Turbo on Ebay
Air scoops and intercoolers. 2 steps closer to the Legend, but still
no cigar. Very interesting though. I remember about a month or 2 ago
someone asked if anyone had put intercoolers on one of the other turbo
setups. There you go. Thanks for the pics Eric.
Jim Reeve
MNDMC - Minnesota DeLorean Club
DMC-6960
--- In dmcnews@xxxx, delorean502@xxxx wrote:
> I uploaded pics of the "Legend" turbo on ebay to the VAULT. I
> emailed the seller for these pics. I have no part in this auction,
> and I don't know anything about the car, I just asked for the pics.
>
>
>
> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/files/%22Legend%22%20Twin%
> 20turbo%20on%20ebay/
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Message: 12
Date: Mon, 6 Aug 2001 21:44:21 -0500
From: "Mike Griese" <mike.griese@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Drippy AC
With all the heat and humidity in the upper midwest,
my AC has really been getting a workout. I noticed
that the carpeting was damp on the passenger side of
the interior. The drain hose for the evaporator casing
was restricted. A few seconds with the shopvac seems to
have cleared the restriction and about 2 cups of water,
however I am still getting a damp floor. Now it appears
that the moisture is coming from the outside of the
evaporator casing. I was working on the car with the
doors open and the AC running in a very hot and humid
garage. Is it possible that the condensation on the
evaporator casing won't be a problem with the doors
closed? If not, has anyone had any experience insulating
the casing?
Mike
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Message: 13
Date: Tue, 07 Aug 2001 03:02:36 -0000
From: "Jim Reeve" <ultra@xxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: Drippy AC
The casing should already have some insulation on it. The entire flat
bottom portion and the lower side walls on my unit have a thin piece
of foam covering most of each side. This seems to help with most of
the condensation. Also, when the AC is on in a closed car, the temp
with drop along with the humidity, so interior condensation will be at
a minimum. However I too had a clogged drain tube ealier this year.
But many of the leaks from it appeard to be condensation, so I was
stumped for a little bit. When I figered out it was glogged up it
actually took quite a while to get it cleared out. After an
unsuscessfull attempt to "suck" the blockage out, I blew it back in.
It drained a crapload of water, but clogged back up again the next
day. Here is where it is nice to have skinny little arms. I removed
the blower fan and the speed resistors, then reached my hand into the
evaporator casing. I pulled out a few handloads of crud. After
another round of sucking and blowing the drain tube, it seems to have
cleared up good. No more wet carpets for me. But with all this heat
I just wish my AC could make up its mind weather it wants to work
incredibly good, or just mediocre.
Jim Reeve
MNDMC - Minnesota DeLorean Club
--- In dmcnews@xxxx, "Mike Griese" <mike.griese@xxxx> wrote:
> With all the heat and humidity in the upper midwest,
> my AC has really been getting a workout. I noticed
> that the carpeting was damp on the passenger side of
> the interior. The drain hose for the evaporator casing
> was restricted. A few seconds with the shopvac seems to
> have cleared the restriction and about 2 cups of water,
> however I am still getting a damp floor. Now it appears
> that the moisture is coming from the outside of the
> evaporator casing. I was working on the car with the
> doors open and the AC running in a very hot and humid
> garage. Is it possible that the condensation on the
> evaporator casing won't be a problem with the doors
> closed? If not, has anyone had any experience insulating
> the casing?
>
> Mike
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Message: 14
Date: Mon, 6 Aug 2001 23:36:32 EDT
From: Delorean17@xxxxxxx
Subject: Cooling system
Hello,
I can still not figure out why my fans are staying on at high speeds.
After 10 minutes of driving they will rarely shut off. If they do it is when
I am at a Stop Light but then they come right back on once start moving
again. I reverse flushed the cooling system two times now and the results
are the same. The car has 18k miles and the guy at the radiator shop said I
must have an electrical problem and not mechanical. (please note, my AC Is
NEVER on)
The fans don't come on very smooth. The fans are spinning the right way
and were just rebuilt by john hervey. I have a light that tells me when the
fans are on. The light flickers as the fan relay
clicks(mini-brute,specialtauto.com) frantically when the fans switch on
sometimes. I thought oh! The relay must be bad. I tried 2 other relays and
they all flickered before the fans came on also so I ruled that out. I then
removed the 40A circuit breaker and ran the system without it to see if that
was doing the switching but that wasn't it. The circuit breaker doesn't even
get warm so I think its fine. What could be causing this rapid switching?
Could it be the otterstat? My temp gauge stays a needle width under the 2nd
white line just where it should but the fans are on. I thought maybe my pump
is going but when I replaced the water hoses under the manifold last month;
the pump looked fine, no wobbly pulley, no leaking. Can a pump go bad
without any signs?
For a test I disconnected the fans and let the engine get very hot, just
past 220 and then turned the fans on and immediately The gauge went down to a
normal temp. this little problem is driving me crazy. I have driven 2000
miles so far with the fans on for about 1800 of them......The front radiator
deflector is in place, new thermostat, auto bleeder, and all new hoses, new
otterstat, fan fail jumper, bla bla bla it is real late, I hope this all
makes sense.
Thanks,
David
IN2TIME-MICHIGAN
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