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There are 19 messages in this issue.
Topics in this digest:
1. Re: help!- start problem
From: dherv10@xxxxxxx
2. Re: Side Accent Stripes
From: "therealdmcvegas" <DMCVegas@xxxxxxxx>
3. Re: One of a kind Delorean-Pilot Car
From: "erikgeerdink" <erikgeerdink@xxxxxxxxx>
4. Re: anybody in colorado??
From: Dick Ryan <deloreanbiker@xxxxxxxxx>
5. Continuing: help!- start problem
From: "content22207" <brobertson@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
6. Dominos Pizza Car on Ebay
From: James Espey <james@xxxxxxxxxx>
7. Re: Re: Hi from Evansville
From: wingd2@xxxxxxx
8. Texas All British Car Day - Round Rock, Texas
From: James Espey <james@xxxxxxxxxx>
9. Re: Re: Side Accent Stripes
From: "HotPop" <dmcboy1der@xxxxxxxxxx>
10. Re: when car dealerships go bad
From: RJRavalli@xxxxxxx
11. DeLorean needed in East Lansing, Michigan
From: James Espey <james@xxxxxxxxxx>
12. Havent read a good book lately
From: "treehouse2000us" <treehouse2000us@xxxxxxxxx>
13. Re: Dominos Pizza Car on Ebay
From: "treehouse2000us" <treehouse2000us@xxxxxxxxx>
14. Re: Re: Dominos Pizza Car on Ebay
From: Joe Bachmann <joe.bachmann@xxxxxxxxxxx>
15. Re: Havent read a good book lately
From: deloreanernst@xxxxxxx
16. Re: Dominos Pizza Car
From: "Jason Rowe" <rowejj@xxxxxxxxxxx>
17. Re: Havent read a good book lately
From: Louie G <louie@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
18. Re: Dominos Pizza Car on Ebay
From: "therealdmcvegas" <DMCVegas@xxxxxxxx>
19. Re: Re: Dominos Pizza Car on Ebay
From: "Tim Ruckley" <tim@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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Message: 1
Date: Tue, 1 Oct 2002 08:26:40 EDT
From: dherv10@xxxxxxx
Subject: Re: help!- start problem
Rob, Some more suggestions:
The car was running rough, both at idle(searching)and while driving.
( Searching or seeking at idle while the car is hot is a sign of the CO
needing to be adjusted. Air flow sensor adjusting screw.)
The idle speed motor is turning on.
( more than likley a short in wiring somewhere allowing the motor to turn on
when the screw is backed off or a bad switch or wires are connected up wrong
or an improper adjustment.)
Voltage on the resistor on the bottom right side during cranking was 4.8
volts.
( To low, This is a sign of the starter dragging down the voltage due to age
or wear or the battery is weak on charge or maby has a dead cell and dropping
to low in voltage during cranking. The voltage should be around 10 + volts )
Voltage at terminal 15 of coil was about 4.3 volts.( Should be the same as
resistor.)
Cleaned terminals at plug going into firewall.
Timing is slightly reatarded.( Why isn't it set at 13 degrees BTDC)
Took out RPM relay and checked it out, alright.( This has to do with fuel
pump turning on and warm up regulator getting voltage to operate)
Mixture appears to be fine.( Mixture isn't ok if seeking )
Question, Is there a relay pluged into the scoket to the lower left of the
resistor. If not, Plug on in.
John Hervey
www.specialTauto.com
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Message: 2
Date: Tue, 01 Oct 2002 13:13:24 -0000
From: "therealdmcvegas" <DMCVegas@xxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: Side Accent Stripes
They're called "Scotchal" stripes. They do appear in the color sheets
in the DeLorean FAQ. Although the pictures do not show the entire
stripes. You can also find the the stripes for sale on Houston's
website as well.
-Robert
vin 6585 "X"
--- In dmcnews@xxxx, "khyron_21502" <khyron_21502@xxxx> wrote:
> --- In dmcnews@xxxx, "James La Londe" <deloreandmcxii@xxxx> wrote:
>
>
> But two cars on ebay right now have another accent-stripe up by the
> buttom window line that seems to have something written below the
> (nonfunctional) side vents. Why have i never seen this!? I've had
> the car for 11 months and been an avid reader on the car, yet this
> the first time I've seen this. does anyone have some pics of this
> line up close and some nice-quality ones from a few angles they can
> email me. (or just reference your web site)
> >
> > thanks!!!
>
> Those accent-stripes looks like the Dealer option thin grey stripe.
> If I remember correctly there is a DMC logo under the side vents.
> I looked though my collection and couldn't find any pics of it
> though.
> Sorry...
>
> Scott Evans
> vin#3180
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Message: 3
Date: Tue, 01 Oct 2002 16:11:26 -0000
From: "erikgeerdink" <erikgeerdink@xxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: One of a kind Delorean-Pilot Car
Ed probably wasn't convinced because he doesn't own it.
--- In dmcnews@xxxx, piason@xxxx wrote:
> An addition to my last message is. I guess I should have
> said that all the vendors that looked at the car said
> that it very well COULD be a pilot car but all would
> need to see it on a lift and examine it closer.
> Although Ed from D-1 was not convinced or have any
> evidence that would suggest that it was anything more
> than a car that has been modified.
> Ah but this kind of debate is what makes our cars
> special.
> Gary
> >
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Message: 4
Date: Tue, 1 Oct 2002 09:22:43 -0700 (PDT)
From: Dick Ryan <deloreanbiker@xxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: anybody in colorado??
Where is the car? Any details?
Dick Ryan
Steamboat Springs, CO
D owner since 1982
--- spaceace3113 <spaceace3113@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> would any experienced delorean owners want to take a
> look at a car
> for me?....thought this might be worth a
> shot...thanx
>
>
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Message: 5
Date: Tue, 01 Oct 2002 16:41:49 -0000
From: "content22207" <brobertson@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Continuing: help!- start problem
<Just added this to a reply already written (follows). Seems like a
long shot, but would be real easy to eliminate. A catastrophic vacuum
leak will kill an engine. If something's gone wrong with your idle
speed motor that allows its full diameter of air slip into the engine,
car certainly will not run. Try isolating the motor itself with 3/4
inch vacuum plugs or caps. You'll definitely need to crack the
throttle plates without it.>
Starting to sound like a two person job...
Get someone to spin the engine while you check for consistent spark on
all 6 cylinders (use your timing light). If you've got a mark on
cylinder 6 (checked my Volvo PRV last night -- I don't), ensure both
banks timed OK. John Hervey's already approved your voltages. If
you've got fire in all the right places at all the right times, your
problem must be elsewhere.
In the bad old days, a car searching for idle usually indicated a
vacuum leak. But a vacuum leak diminishes at speed. And to kill an
engine, it would have to be catastrophic (like a loose carburetor or
broken intake fitting). Even so, the PRV only has a few routes in, so
go ahead and eliminate this one. Don't forget to check under the
air/fuel assembly where the cold start valve/idle speed motor enters
the intake (is 3/4 inch = three or four vacuum lines!).
Are you sure fuel supply isn't an issue? Remember -- DMC's don't
energize the fuel pump until AFTER the engine is already running. Try
jumping the fuel pump relay to force it on.
An engine will run on starting fluid alone. If you're *SURE* both
valve trains intact and timed OK, give it a healthy dose on the intake
side of the air sensor plate.
I'm still concerned about your 5 second cold start valve. That's an
awful lot of gas. Definitely try starting the engine with it unplugged.
Until your engine's running, don't mess with fuel mixture. I was
probably premature to state that you'd NEVER get it started, but would
an agonizing process of turning a little, starting the car, turning a
little...
Keep us updated.
Bill Robertson
#5939
>--- In dmcnews@xxxx, "Robin Glebes" <robglebes@xxxx> wrote:
> Hello again,
> Thanks for the advice so far, but the car's still not running.
I'll try
> to update and answer your questions.
>
> The car was running rough, both at idle(searching)and while driving.
> The idle speed motor is turning on.
> Voltage on the resistor on the bottom right side during cranking was
4.8
> volts.
> Voltage at terminal 15 of coil was about 4.3 volts.
> Cleaned terminals at plug going into firewall.
> Timing is slightly reatarded.
> Took out RPM relay and checked it out, alright.
> Mixture appears to be fine.
>
> If anyone has any more suggestions, I'd be greatful. Again, thanks
for all
> the help.
> -Rob
>
>
>
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Message: 6
Date: Tue, 01 Oct 2002 11:56:42 -0500
From: James Espey <james@xxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Dominos Pizza Car on Ebay
Interesting car on Ebay originally purchased by Domino's Pizza...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1865080241
We do have the warranty card for this car, which does show the original
purchaser as Domino's Pizza Inc of Ann Arbor, Michigan on 9/23/81.
Doubt that being previously owned by Domino's makes it any more valuable,
but does, at least, explain the paint scheme.
James Espey
DeLorean Motor Company
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Message: 7
Date: Tue, 1 Oct 2002 13:51:51 EDT
From: wingd2@xxxxxxx
Subject: Re: Re: Hi from Evansville
In a message dated 10/1/02 5:59:40 AM Central Daylight Time,
delorean66@xxxxxxxxx writes:
> When will this episode of "My Classic Car" air on TV? Will it be on
> Speedvision?
>
> Grigor
>
Grigor,
We don't know exactly when the episode of MCC with all the stuff from
this years 2002 AutoFest will air. If I remember correctly, in the past these
episodes have taken about 6 months or so to go from event filming to actually
making it on the air, so I'd guess sometime next spring. As soon as we hear
anything specific, we'll be sure to post it to the DML.
Marty
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Message: 8
Date: Tue, 01 Oct 2002 11:56:42 -0500
From: James Espey <james@xxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Texas All British Car Day - Round Rock, Texas
The 12th Annual ABCD event was this past weekend just outside of Austin,
Texas, and DeLoreans stole the show with 10 cars entered. The Saturday
gimmick rally was even won by DeLorean owner Clarence Griggs and his wife,
beating out all the other British cars in attendance.
In the 12 years they have held this show, this was the first year that any
DeLoreans had attended. I had told them to expect 6 to 8 cars, so they were
quite surprised to see 10 cars roll up on Sunday morning. We had our own
class for the participant-based judging and these were the results:
1st place - Chris Coplen
2nd place - Rob Keslar
3rd place - Shareta Barnes
Much to the dismay of the the other British car owners in attendance,
DeLorean Motor Company Service Manager Bill Morgan walked away with the
grand raffle prize - a new convertible top - so now he's shopping for a new
little British car to put his new top on!
Thanks to everyone who came and helped make the splash that we did!
James Espey
DeLorean Motor Company
As a side note, it was the FIRST EVER car show that I attended where I did
not hear ONE "Back to the Future" joke or cocaine reference - everyone was
very polite and asked a lot of intelligent questions.
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Message: 9
Date: Tue, 1 Oct 2002 11:53:16 -0700 (Pacific Daylight Time)
From: "HotPop" <dmcboy1der@xxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: Re: Side Accent Stripes
Okay, We have the stripe in question on both of our cars, really nice, looks
great... I am going to post some pictures to the files section so you guys
can stop doing hear say, and 'I think's. It will be under DMC Stripe...
Trevor Johnson
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Message: 10
Date: Tue, 01 Oct 2002 17:27:43 -0400
From: RJRavalli@xxxxxxx
Subject: Re: when car dealerships go bad
Good warning, Hank. In fact I recall a story posted on the DML awhile back about a shop that took someones car for a spin to show off in, played with the radio, left it extremly dirty, etc. This is yet another reason why it is obviously always good to not only take a DeLorean to a shop you trust, but a shop that has *worked on DeLoreans before*. If not you may see your car being joyridden across town, and outside of a car fire or total wreck I can't image any other sight more cringing to a D owner than that.
Richard
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Message: 11
Date: Tue, 01 Oct 2002 17:01:33 -0500
From: James Espey <james@xxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DeLorean needed in East Lansing, Michigan
If you have a cosmetically appealing DeLorean that you would allow to be
used as a static (non-moving) display for a high school dance, please email
me privately. They are wanting to use it as a backdrop for photographs of
the attendees - I don't think there is much compensation available. Of
course, if you are near high school age there may be other benefits to
attending... :-)
James Espey
DeLorean Motor Company
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Message: 12
Date: Tue, 01 Oct 2002 22:32:57 -0000
From: "treehouse2000us" <treehouse2000us@xxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Havent read a good book lately
I have tried to get Stainless Steel Ilusion in every bookstore,
library and college campus north of Bangor,Maine (a huge area) to no
avail. And I am not about to buy a copy of it from Amazon for $250.
So, I propose to those who have it, I would like to rent it for 2 or
3 weeks for a modest sum, plus of course money to ship it registured
mail. This way I get to read one of the most informative books about
DeLorean, and you get a little cash for something you dont use
everyday.
I was going to offer a price, but I dont really know what such a
rental is worth. Surely a mesily $5 or $10 is was too little, so I
will take offers at my email treehouse2000us@xxxxxxxxx . I truely
want to read this book, so please send your offers. Thanks a million
you guys (+ gals).
Tom Porter
Ps. Remeber that contest for the free DeLorean car, the link was
posted here about a month ago. It ended yesterday, does anybody know
who won it, and is it someone on the list? I hope so, at least it
would stay in the 'house'. Take care everyone!!
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Message: 13
Date: Wed, 02 Oct 2002 01:40:30 -0000
From: "treehouse2000us" <treehouse2000us@xxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: Dominos Pizza Car on Ebay
I hate to say it, but this is one ugly DeLorean. I thought they
werent suppose to be this bad :+)
(I hope this passes0
Tom Porter
--- In dmcnews@xxxx, James Espey <james@xxxx> wrote:
> Interesting car on Ebay originally purchased by Domino's Pizza...
>
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?
ViewItem&item=1865080241
>
> We do have the warranty card for this car, which does show the
original
> purchaser as Domino's Pizza Inc of Ann Arbor, Michigan on 9/23/81.
>
> Doubt that being previously owned by Domino's makes it any more
valuable,
> but does, at least, explain the paint scheme.
>
> James Espey
> DeLorean Motor Company
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Message: 14
Date: Tue, 01 Oct 2002 20:55:05 -0500
From: Joe Bachmann <joe.bachmann@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: Re: Dominos Pizza Car on Ebay
That red paint looks pretty awful. Probably Krylon spray or something.
treehouse2000us wrote:
> I hate to say it, but this is one ugly DeLorean. I thought they
> werent suppose to be this bad :+)
>
> (I hope this passes0
>
> Tom Porter
>
> --- In dmcnews@xxxx, James Espey <james@xxxx> wrote:
> > Interesting car on Ebay originally purchased by Domino's Pizza...
> >
> > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?
> ViewItem&item=1865080241
> >
> > We do have the warranty card for this car, which does show the
> original
> > purchaser as Domino's Pizza Inc of Ann Arbor, Michigan on 9/23/81.
> >
> > Doubt that being previously owned by Domino's makes it any more
> valuable,
> > but does, at least, explain the paint scheme.
> >
> > James Espey
> > DeLorean Motor Company
>
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Message: 15
Date: Tue, 1 Oct 2002 23:16:08 EDT
From: deloreanernst@xxxxxxx
Subject: Re: Havent read a good book lately
In a message dated 10/1/02 9:44:07 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
treehouse2000us@xxxxxxxxx writes:
> I have tried to get Stainless Steel Ilusion in every bookstore,
> library and college campus north of Bangor,Maine (a huge area) to no
> avail.
Believe it or not, my local library has one. (In southern New Jersey.) I
asked if they wanted to sell it, since they often cull low circulation books.
No dice. I bought a copy off e-bay instead. Two actually. I'd consider
renting out a copy but for the fact that my pristine $175 investment would
depreciate faster than it could pay for itself. Best suggestion: keep your
eyes on ebay... I've seen them go for a lot less than what I paid. Or, maybe
someone has a beat up copy to pass around?
Wayne A. Ernst
vin 11174
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Message: 16
Date: Tue, 1 Oct 2002 23:25:01 -0700
From: "Jason Rowe" <rowejj@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: Dominos Pizza Car
I saw this car when it was at a repair shop in Kokomo In about 5 months ago. After finding
out that a guy that owns a local car dealer owned it I went and talked to him. It wasn't in the best
shape in the world, looked pretty neglected. It was an automatic, black interior supposedly had
$10,000 in reciepts from dmc Houston but after seeing things that I thought would've been replaced,
like the plastic overflow tank, I would doubt that very much. I was thinking of offering the guy $5,000
or $6,000 for it and try to return it back to stainless, but the guy said he probably wouldn't take less
than $9,000 for it. Anyway, it ended up for sale on his lot for $12,900 and it was sold about a month
later. And yes, it did look like krylon or house paint.
Jason #5903
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Message: 17
Date: Tue, 1 Oct 2002 21:35:07 -0700 (PDT)
From: Louie G <louie@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: Havent read a good book lately
Don't give upon tracking down your own copy of SSI... I bought mine for $15 at the Charlotte Autofair a couple of weeks ago, from one of the automotive literature vendors. It's in essentially pristine shape... and even had a Consolidated International ad for the DeLorean as a bookmark, hehe.
Louie Golden
#10115 Sanford, NC
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Message: 18
Date: Wed, 02 Oct 2002 07:36:55 -0000
From: "therealdmcvegas" <DMCVegas@xxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: Dominos Pizza Car on Ebay
You know, a while back on the list here, someone mentioned an idea they
had about using their DeLorean to deliver pizza. I can't remember who that
was, but if they're reading this, I guess now's your chance!
I don't know what to say about the paint scheme from hell on that car. Other
than perhaps Earl Schieb is probably turning in his grave somewhere.
It could have been worse. I mean after all, there other corporate color
combinations out there that are less atractive. It could have been owned by
Basken Robins, and done up in white, black, and pink...
Seriously though, the car has great potential as either a vehicle for the
SERIOUS collector who wants something different. Or better yet, someone
who wants to own a painted DeLorean. Strip off the exisiting paint, and start
fresh with a new, custom color. If I were going to buy a 2nd D to be painted,
this one would be the perfect canidate that I would choose.
-Robert
vin 6585 "X"
--- In dmcnews@xxxx, James Espey <james@xxxx> wrote:
> Interesting car on Ebay originally purchased by Domino's Pizza...
>
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=
1865080241
>
> We do have the warranty card for this car, which does show the original
> purchaser as Domino's Pizza Inc of Ann Arbor, Michigan on 9/23/81.
>
> Doubt that being previously owned by Domino's makes it any more
valuable,
> but does, at least, explain the paint scheme.
>
> James Espey
> DeLorean Motor Company
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Message: 19
Date: Wed, 2 Oct 2002 19:42:10 +1000
From: "Tim Ruckley" <tim@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: Re: Dominos Pizza Car on Ebay
How hard/easy is it to get a car like this back to its original stainless
steel finish?
- Tim.
> >
> > --- In dmcnews@xxxx, James Espey <james@xxxx> wrote:
> > > Interesting car on Ebay originally purchased by Domino's Pizza...
> > >
> > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?
> > ViewItem&item=1865080241
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