[DML] Re: Mystery stamp.

["DMC Joe" <dmcjoe@xxxx>]

"Earth" is the European term for "ground".

DMC Joe / De Lorean Services / <dmcjoe@xxxx>
Web Site: <www.deloreanservices.com>
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: Robert Rooney <dmcvegas@xxxx>
To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, March 23, 2000 10:12 PM
Subject: [DML] Mystery stamp.


> While we haven't picked up our car yet, we have already been down to LA
> to test drive, and film it (we're in Las Vegas, NV). While looking over
> the car, I noticed some unsual things, and had some questions that
> maybe I could clear up here on the list... The warning labels on our
> car all caution "Negative Earth." Is there any special differance
> between a car that has "Negative Earth", and "Negative Ground"? Another
> thing is this: If you look down through the enginge compartment on the
> passenger side of the car, where the facia curves down & forward, there
> is a stamping in white ink that reads, "1981 NOV 3". My question is
> what does this date signify? My VIN plate shows that my car is a NOV
> 1981 build, so could this stamp be when the facias were put on, or my
> car's actual "birthdate" from when it was completed? From the angle of
> the stamp, it looks as though someone reached under & around the bumper
> to hit this spot. It also looks as though they had to restamp the car
> because there are 3 seperate marks with 1 not making full contact with
> the surface the first time. When I get a chance, I'll upload pictures
> and you can see what I mean. Ideas? Thanks in advance.
> 
> -Robert
> VIN 6585