[DML] Fw: Authorized BTTF Delorean Time Car Props
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[DML] Fw: Authorized BTTF Delorean Time Car Props
- From: "Bruce F. Coulombe" <bfcoulombe@xxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 19 Mar 2004 22:54:46 -0500
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "bfcoulombenasa" <bfcoulombe@xxxxxxxxxx>
> > To: <dmcnews-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Sent: Friday, March 19, 2004 8:16 PM
> > Subject: Re: Authorized BTTF Delorean Time Car Props
> >
> >
> > Hi; Allow me to introduce myself. I am Bruce F. Coulombe and I am the
> > Flux Capacitor Prop builder for whom Bob Mosley is referring in his
> > recent post.
> >
> > First, I would like to share, with you, my background expertise. Some
> > of you folks already know me and my work. Many of you have purchased
> > my BTTF props over the past five years that I have been offering
> > these custom made props. Some of you also know that I make & offer
> > props for the Lost In End TV Series Jupiter 2 & full size B9 Robot.
> > My occupation & field of expertise, for over 23 years, is an
> > Electronic Systems Engineer in the Aerospace Industry. I also own a
> > small side business that designs, fabricates, & services Sci-Fi Props
> > for Disney World, Universal Studios and many other theme parks in
> > Florida.
> > To clear up any misconceptions, I do have the only authorization from
> > Universal Studios to make & to offer these BTTF parts/props. Please
> > visit my new website (still under construction) at
> > www.bfcoulombe.com. Here you can see the variety of props that I
> > offer and judge for yourself.
> > Please allow my rebuttal to Bob's comments:
> > Bob has just recently purchased one of my Flux Capacitors, for
> > $300.00 off my ebay auction. He has stated that my light chasing
> > circuit is incorrect. This is true!!! The movie Flux has three lights
> > (not Four) that chase inward towards the center. I do make two
> > versions of chasing light circuits. The three light chasing inward
> > and the three light chasing back and forth. Bob chose to purchase the
> > back and forth version. Bob speaks of me not using the real Torr-9
> > relays. Again he chose to purchase this version. I do offer a Flux
> > with the real relays built into the Flux, but at a much higher
> > price. The real Torr-9 relays are very hard to come by and when
> > found are very expensive. Bob also refers to the flashiung strobe
> > light. Again, he is correct that the movie Flux used five bright
> > lights. I offer/make the strobing version due to that was what was
> > requested in most past purchases. The effect in my opinion, is better
> > than a collection of bright lights staying lit until you turn it off
> > manually. Bob also referred to the chaser lights having a variable
> > speed. Again this is an option most requested and offered on the Flux
> > Bob purchased.
> > If any one here wishes to purchase any of my props, complete with a
> > Certificate of Authenticity, or has any questions, please email me
> > privately at bfcoulombe.cfl.rr.com. Thank you for your time and
> > allowing me to post. I will be visiting this site often.
> >
> > Sincerely
> > Bruce F. Coulombe
> >
> >
> > --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Robert Moseley" <videobob@xxxx>
> > wrote:
> > > This message is for audio enthusiests and BTTF fans.
> > > I have been researching the "FLUX CAPACITOR" for a while,
> > > have see n a few in person and ordered one of the best ones I could
> > > find. One of the problems with a "screen accurate" Flux is that it
> > > is so huge! In the original time machine, there was no back window
> > > and the flux was mounted up high where the window would be.
> > > The accurate reproductions out there stick up over the rear window
> > > by several inches so it must sit forward in the middle of the shelf.
> > >
> > > My plan is too build "Delorean Friendly" scalled down versions
> > > that will fit right under the window, and will wire into the power
> > > coming from the rear dome light and using an ON/OFF switch supplied
> > > from DMCH that will replace one of your dummy switches.
> > >
> > > So many of the flux's I have seen come close and use the correct
> > > enclosure but they never get the electronics correct.
> > > So many people use rope lights, or blinking LED's, or the
> > > pattern goes back and fourth.
> > > The correct pattern is from the outside to the center
> > > in 4 stages.
> > > Another mistake is that so many people add in a variable speed.
> > > The flux only had one fast speed, as will mine.
> > > The flux does NOT strobe as so many people add to the flux,
> > > it simply got really bright from all four corners and the center.
> > > Everything about MY flux will be very correct and replicated
> > > to appear exact except for the enclosure.
> > > The original enclosure was a Stahlin switch box which by itself
> > > is very expensive, by eliminating this cost I can sell my flux's
> > > for a much cheaper price.
> > > This is the reason many Flux's costs around $500.00 or more.
> > >
> > > No one will be dissapointed with this FLUX.
> > >
> > > To take it to the next level, I would like to start building custom
> > > speaker boxes that will fit exactly in the rear wall and will be
> > flush
> > > with the window sill and lightly slanted and will appear stock.
> > > This can be cut to hold either 8" round, or 6x9 full range speakers.
> > > This includes either black or grey carpet.
> > >
> > > As an option we can flush mount the FLUX right in the center.
> > >
> > > I plan to sell the FLUX's for around $300.00, and the boxes for
> > > around $250 or so, or $500 for the combo.
> > > I am still working on the prices.
> > >
> > > If any of you are interested please contact me off the list at
> > > videobob@xxxx and we can work it out.
> > >
> > > For the time being, if there is anyone who wants a very nice
> > > full sized FLUX, in the full sized screen accurate box
> > > I have one for sale for $400.00.
> > > I only have ONE of these.
> > > Let me know.
> > >
> > > - Videobob
> > > VIN#5278
> > > http://www.dfwdmc.com
> >
>
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