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There are 25 messages in this issue.
Topics in this digest:
1. Car Show Registration THURSDAY CLARIFICATION
From: Mike Substelny <msubstel@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
2. Thursday night tour Correction/Clarification
From: kkoncelik@xxxxxxx
3. Tour CDs "Sold Out"
From: Mike Substelny <msubstel@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
4. Driving Tour: What to Expect
From: Mike Substelny <msubstel@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
5. Riverside, CA 91 west
From: goin88mph@xxxxxxx
6. R12
From: "doctor who" <ohwrd@xxxxxxxxxxx>
7. Re: Seat replacement
From: "Craig Clarke" <delorean007@xxxxxxxxxxx>
8. RE: i found vin 4267 for sale, want info
From: "Montgomery, Ken" <kenm@xxxxxxxx>
9. Lee Isler
From: Joe Fedeli <fedeli@xxxxxxxxxx>
10. Loose Fuel Baffle Assembly in Gas Tank
From: gschroe@xxxxxxxxxxx
11. Re: Do you have a 1/12 or 1/24 scale DeLorean model?
From: "William F. Lane" <blane@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
12. Re: The Resurrection of Vixen Continues...
From: "Empress Ballroom" <empressballroom@xxxxxxxxxxx>
13. Re: Refurbished DMCs
From: Ann & Ed Thompson <rapparivarat@xxxxxxxxx>
14. parts prices
From: "Erik Geerdink" <delorean502@xxxxxxxxxx>
15. Re: R134a
From: Marc A Levy <malevy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
16. Re: Polished wheels from houston
From: "Empress Ballroom" <empressballroom@xxxxxxxxxxx>
17. Re: Do you have a 1/12 or 1/24 scale DeLorean model?
From: breafdlaine@xxxxxxx
18. ECU & Fuel System
From: "Robert Rooney" <dmcvegas@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
19. 81 D for Sale
From: mbomberger@xxxxxxxxxxxx
20. R/C racing cars
From: Watkins Family <watbmv@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
21. Who to buy from? (Was: '00 DeLorean?)
From: Marc A Levy <malevy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
22. Re: DMCNews Updated//New Info on Body Dies
From: Marc A Levy <malevy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
23. Wreck
From: "Tom Niemczewski" <tomcio@xxxxxxxxxxx>
24. Carfax History on VIN:[SCEDT26T8BD004711]
From: mbomberger@xxxxxxxxxxxx
25. Clutch Slave Cylinder .. Secret?
From: "Michael G. Fischer" <michael.fischer@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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Message: 1
Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2000 10:45:12 -0400
From: Mike Substelny <msubstel@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Car Show Registration THURSDAY CLARIFICATION
Ken Koncelik said:
> An agenda sheet and a reminder to which events you signed up for will be
> handed out with the T-shirts on Thursday . . .
It is very important that everyone who is coming Thursday evening check in at
the Holiday Inn first to get their admission ticket and directions. My wife,
Patti Substelny, will be in the Holiday Inn lobby and I will be outside in the
driveway. Check in with either one of us anytime between 6:00 and 7:30 to get
your evening started. Please have $20 per person on hand to buy your admission
ticket. The price is for the cost of the party room and buffet.
The admission ticket is all you need to get into the party. Parking in any lot
will be about $8. By special arrangement, we have our own section of the valet
lot set aside for DeLoreans to self park.
When you arrive at the party, other DCO members will be there to welcome you.
When Richard arrives at the party you can get your name tags. When Ken arrives
you can get your packets, T-shirts, and other stuff.
- Mike Substelny
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Message: 2
Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2000 12:12:08 EDT
From: kkoncelik@xxxxxxx
Subject: Thursday night tour Correction/Clarification
I wrote a message the other night stating that the show information packets
and T-shirts could be picked up from me on Thursday night. I ended up
naming a few places I was going to be at but it DOES NOT change the plans for
the Thursday Orientation Cruise. If you are doing the Orientation Cruse you
have to go to the Holiday Inn to pick up tickets to get in according to your
packet information. The end location is even a surprise to me I am going to
be all around and inadvertantly put down a place I was meeting some people
later.
My apologies.
I will have the overall agenda packets and T-shirts with me at that time but
it does not have anything to do with the Thursday tour.
Again follow the flyers you received in the mail for instructions or contact
Mike
Ken
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Message: 3
Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2000 11:46:17 -0400
From: Mike Substelny <msubstel@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Tour CDs "Sold Out"
As you know, Patti and I have prepared a 90 minute audio cassette to
accompany next Friday's "Nobody Gets Lost Driving Tour and Rock & Roll
Road Rally."
Thanks to a generous rebate (100%) from OfficeMax and the overwhelming
enthusiasm of a certain college student where I work, we were able to
offer the sound track on two CDs for anyone who wanted it.
Unfortunately, my college student's CD production has hit its capacity.
We just took a reservation for the last CD set that he can make before
Friday (Marc Levy, that's you).
We can still make more cassettes as needed.
Unless you have already notified me that you need CDs, you will be
getting a cassette. If anyone else does not have a cassette player in
your car, I recommend that you bring a portable cassette player along.
Note that the audio accompaniament was designed and recorded as a
cassette. The cassette has better sound quality and is easier to use
than the CDs.
See you in a few days!
- Mike Substelny
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Message: 4
Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2000 14:08:19 -0400
From: Mike Substelny <msubstel@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Driving Tour: What to Expect
The last time I looked, registration for Friday's "Nobody Gets Lost
Driving Tour and Rock & Roll Road Rally" was FOUR TIMES greater than we
expected and still growing.
I know some people enjoy these events a lot more when they know what to
expect. If you (or your navigator) fall into this category, here are
some details to improve your (their) comfort level:
START (9:30-10:00AM)
The first leg starts in the street just behind the Great Lakes Science
Center, right outside the Science Center parking garage. Both hotels
are about one minute away. If you are parked in a different garage,
just drive your car toward the Rock Hall where a DCO volunteer will be
standing in the street to point the way. Outside the Science Center
Garage another DCO Volunteer will be passing out a briefing sheet for
your navigator to read while you move into position for launch.
Each car will get a folder full of tour materials and a cassette (or
CD). We have more cars than a Royal Funeral. Driving through city
traffic, we cannot possibly stay together, so Patti and I will be
passing out the folders and cassettes to one car at a time. As soon as
you put your cassette in your player you can leave. The cars will be 20
seconds apart, so you should have one or two cars in sight most of the
time.
If you need to park your car to put CDs into your player, please arrive
at 9:15 or so.
Your materials will include a hang tag for your rearview mirror which
identifies you as a tour participant. It also gives your group number
(see below) and the balloon code.
In addition to the map and directions, the route will be marked with
balloons. Red for right, bLue for left. In some places White will mean
go straight.
STOP 1 (arrive 10:00-10:30)
After 30 minutes you will arrive at NASA Glenn. The driver of every car
must show identification (license or passport) for the car to be
admitted. Ask for the Visitor Center. The Visitor Center is a free
museum, and they will be showing a special movie for our tour. Outside
NASA could be a good spot for pictures. Check the group number on your
hang tag to see when to leave NASA for lunch.
LUNCH (arrive 11:30-12:30)
We will have lunch at the 100th Bomb Group, a WWII aviation theme
restaurant. It is just down the street from NASA and has full sized
WWII aircarft outside, so this could also be a good spot for pictures.
We will order from a limited menu. Lunches cost between $11 and $14,
including a soft drink, tax, and tip.
DCO volunteers will settle the lunch check and help to get everyone
launced on the second leg of the Tour.
STOP 2 (arrive 1:00 - 2:00)
The secong leg ends in Lakeview Cemetary, where the President James A.
Garfield Memoral is located. As you enter the cemetary turn left and
you will see me standing there to greet you. I will direct you to the
President Garfield Memorial, where Patti and other DCO volunteers will
meet you and serve free ice cream. This is another great place for
pictures.
DCO volunteers will launch you on the third leg. CD users must change
disks for leg 3. The third leg takes you through the Shaker Lakes
region
END (3:00 or later)
The route ends at the freeway ramp where the tour began. You will have
a few free hours to see Downtown Cleveland or get cleaned up for the
banquet at the Crawford.
MAPS
We have marked your tour maps with some historic spots, plus the
locations of a few gas stations. To help those who want to clean their
DeLoreans Saturday morning, the maps include two self-serve car washes,
a Wal Mart and a Kmart.
If you have any questions please contact me.
- Mike Substelny
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Message: 5
Date: Sun, 11 Jun 2000 20:09:12 EDT
From: goin88mph@xxxxxxx
Subject: Riverside, CA 91 west
I saw a nice lookin' DeLorean on the freeway headin' westbound on the 91
freeway in riverside, ca. it was right behind me (78 nova) for a ways. i was
just wonderin if your on the list, and pay you the compliment
jay
VIN--- still on the hunt
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Message: 6
Date: Sun, 11 Jun 2000 17:17:48 PDT
From: "doctor who" <ohwrd@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: R12
Does anyone have access to cans of R-12 refrigerant. I need a can or two to
top off my system but I dont wanna pay the ACE $65 for 2lbs worth.
thanx,
dr c.
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Message: 7
Date: Sun, 11 Jun 2000 20:19:06 MDT
From: "Craig Clarke" <delorean007@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: Seat replacement
Cliff,
A couple of years ago I saw a DMC with a set of seats from an early
90's Trans Am. The seats looked great and matched the grey of the
DeLorean interior almost perfectly.
You have at least one choice, I'm sure a lot of seats can be easily
fit into the D. Hope this helps
Craig
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Message: 8
Date: Sun, 11 Jun 2000 20:31:34 -0700
From: "Montgomery, Ken" <kenm@xxxxxxxx>
Subject: RE: i found vin 4267 for sale, want info
All the cars around that vin number that we have in the DeLorean Owners
Directory Are grey interior, hoodlines, no gas flap.
================================================================
Ken Montgomery Sacramento, CA VIN #10911 'OUTTIME'
http://www.jps.net/arkham/delorean01.htm mailto:kenm@xxxxxxxx
Northern California DeLorean Motor Club
http://members.tripod.com/ncdmc/
Keeper of the International DeLorean Owners Directory
http://www.dmcnews.com mailto:directory@xxxxxxxxxxx
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: bluevelvet420@xxxxxxx [mailto:bluevelvet420@xxxxxxx]
> Sent: Sunday, June 11, 2000 2:19 PM
> To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [DML] i found vin 4267 for sale, want info
>
>
> what info could we infer about 4267?
> hoodlines?
> recalls?
> gasflaps?
>
> oh and by the way, schools out, the hunt for my D is on
>
> -greg
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Message: 9
Date: Sun, 11 Jun 2000 20:38:10 -0700 (PDT)
From: Joe Fedeli <fedeli@xxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Lee Isler
Lee,
Please call or email me. Your email, 'snail mail' address, and phone
number all 'bounced' or were changed. Regarding the DeLorean models.
Thanks!
Joe Fedeli
fedeli@xxxxxxxxxx
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Fax: 1-888-392-4832 ext. 800-441-1837*
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Message: 10
Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2000 05:00:00 -0000
From: gschroe@xxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Loose Fuel Baffle Assembly in Gas Tank
I believe I have traced my stalling problem down to a freefloating
fuel baffle in the gas tank. When I removed the pump I found the
fuel baffle assembly (with the tank attaching bolt and nut still
attached to the pan type baffle handle) free floating inside the
tank. So the bolt stud which was attached with some kind of glue or
epoxy has come loose allowing the baffle to free float. My question
is has anyone had any luck re-attaching this stud to the inner of the
tank with a gas proof high end epoxy or the like. I'm open to ideas,
it seems stupid to replace a perfectly good tank because a stud has
come off inside. Any thoughts or solutions (I am leary of just
getting a new tank and have this happen again) would be
appreciated.
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Message: 11
Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2000 01:00:45 -0400
From: "William F. Lane" <blane@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: Do you have a 1/12 or 1/24 scale DeLorean model?
Steve,
Parma used to have a DMC12 1/12 scale body. I bought two of them years ago.
One was painted gold and the other orange. I successfully removed the paint
from one and painted it silver, black etc. but the other one was destroyed
trying to remove the paint.
While at the Weak Signals show in Toledo in April, I talked with one of the
r/c car people in the swap shop about the Parma body. He said that Parma
never destroys any of its molds and that I could maybe get some pressed. I
have not had time to follow through on this tip. Maybe you can. I would love
to have a couple more myself.
E-mail me at blane@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx if you have any success.
Bill Lane
Vin 3635
Steve wrote:
> Hi group,
>
> As my list of hobbies includes radio control cars I want a radio control
> DeLorean go with my real one. It seems one existed years ago as a
> DeLorean world from 1992 has a RC version listed in an advertisment from
> DeLorean Specialites. It was 1/12 scale with a lexan body, if anyone has
> one of these or knows more about its origins please let me know.
>
> I doubt I'll be able to track down one of the 1/12 scale model kits though
> so I am also
> working on another idea. The BTTF 1/24 model kits might just work with
> some 1/24 scale RC equipment I have. If anyone has one of the 1/24 AMT
> model kits can you tell me the width of the plastic body and the length
> between the wheels? If it happens to fit it would provide a 1/24 scale D
> that goes super fast for its size, has a real diff and even some
> suspension.
>
> thanks for any help that can be provided!
>
> Steve
>
> steve@xxxxxxxxx vin5439
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Message: 12
Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2000 12:44:05 GMT
From: "Empress Ballroom" <empressballroom@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: The Resurrection of Vixen Continues...
Dave:
I have an original old compressor that needs a new seal. I replaced it with
one from PJ Grady. The old compressor is one of the only parts I have left
besides the wheels. Whatever you want to offer me for it is fine, it's just
sitting anyway.
-empress
>From: "Dave Stragand" <dave.stragand@xxxxxxxxxxx>
>Reply-To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx
>To: eGroups Digest <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx>
>Subject: [DML] The Resurrection of Vixen Continues...
>Date: Sat, 10 Jun 2000 08:27:24 -0400
>
>So, today's events are already being referred to by my neigbors as "The
>Great Mildred Street Polyester Explosion"... and it's a mess, indeed.
>
>Confused? Well, maybe I had better back up a bit.
>
>I decided to charge up my air conditioning system today. Now let me
>start by saying that I hate air conditioning; as it always gives me a
>headache. I figure that if you want to cool down, well, that's what
>windows are for. But, with the DeLorean, I'm told air conditioning is
>something of a necessity. So, I bought all the remaining parts I'd need
>this morning. I took some good notes with part numbers and procedures
>for a future post on retrofitting your D to R134a. However, I'll save
>that for another day.
>
>I charged up the system, and it was blowing nice cold air, and the
>pressure on both sides was just fine. One little problem went
>unnoticed, though. The bolt that I used to hold the clamp on the back
>of the compressor was about 1/2" too short, and didn't thread into the
>casing very deeply. What resulted was an explosion with all the
>subtlety and grace of Mt. St. Helens. A geyser of polyester oil shot
>about 30 feet in the air, wafting gently on the wind to settle on pretty
>much every car in my neighborhood. It also covered my entire engine and
>interior with a fine coat of oil. Sigggghhhhhh....
>
>The explosion did little other damage, save for the back of the
>compressor. The mounting boss between the suction and discharge side on
>the rear of the compressor was ripped right off. I guess I won't have
>air for a little while.
>
>Sooo... if anyone has an old, dead compressor for parts, please drop me
>a line. I only need the rear cover, which has the two ports. It's held
>on by 5 bolts. But... I will buy the whole compressor if necessary. Oh,
>yeah. I could also use the correct clamp mounting bolt.
>
>If anyone needs me, I'll be washing my neighbors' cars.
>
>-Dave Stragand
>http://www.ProjectVixen.com
>VIN# 05927
>
>
>
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Message: 13
Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2000 08:56:52 -0400
From: Ann & Ed Thompson <rapparivarat@xxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: Refurbished DMCs
> senatorpack@xxxxxx wrote:
>
> A very well kept, original DeLorean should be worth more than $50,000.
So why then haven't I sold mine ("very well kept, original") at $20,000?
Listed at: <http://www.dmcnews.com/BuyNSell/dmcforsale.html#117>
Regards,
Ed Thompson (#6419 since 1982)
Midlothian, VA
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Message: 14
Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2000 13:54:00 -0000
From: "Erik Geerdink" <delorean502@xxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: parts prices
You know, DMC parts really aren't that expensive! My 1996 VW Golf
needs a new OS2 sensor.....actually it needs 2 of them. One BEFORE
the cat and one AFTER. Total comes to $263!!
Erik Geerdink
4512
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Message: 15
Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2000 11:38:30 -0400
From: Marc A Levy <malevy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: R134a
Your best bet is to stick with R-12
Dave Stragand wrote:
<SNIP>
> I've seen a lot of mention on R134a in the archives, but no 'final
> answers' ever surfaced. If anyone has some help they could provide,
> please let me know.
>
<SNIP>
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Message: 16
Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2000 12:38:37 GMT
From: "Empress Ballroom" <empressballroom@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: Polished wheels from houston
To Cliff and everyone else on the DML:
My club is coming along and I really need cash so I am offering my set of
custom wheels for $1000 plus shipping.
They can be seen at www.geocities.com/deloreanwheels
Some stats:
15" front- 215/50R15
16" rear-245/50R15
Toyo Proxes low profile tires
includes centercaps, new locking lug set and lug tool
Whole set is less than 1 year old.
Anyone interested E-mail me or call 203.733.7527
-Empress
>From: Cliff Andrews <fen2k@xxxxxxxxx>
>Reply-To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx
>To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx
>Subject: [DML] Polished wheels from houston
>Date: Sat, 10 Jun 2000 12:35:10 -0700 (PDT)
>
>Sometime this month im getting a new set of Yoko's and
>i want to upgrade my rims, I REALLY like the stock
>rims but mine and some point of their life have been
>repainted a crudy shade of grey. I was wondering if
>anyone on the list has the polished wheels from
>houston and if you have good pictures of them and your
>opinion.
>
>Cliff Andrews
>10854
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Message: 17
Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2000 18:35:05 EDT
From: breafdlaine@xxxxxxx
Subject: Re: Do you have a 1/12 or 1/24 scale DeLorean model?
What kind of price are you looking for?
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Message: 18
Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2000 12:41:08 -0000
From: "Robert Rooney" <dmcvegas@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: ECU & Fuel System
Since the day that 6585 arrived we've gotten very poor gas mileage.
Somewhere in the range of 12-14 mpg. While she passed emissions with
flying colors (HC 14 PPM @ 775+ RPM), whenever the engine cold
starts, it sprays out wet black particles all over out of the
tailpipes. The oxygen sensor looks to be brand new, but the exhaust
always smells rich. My question is how to I check the pulse ratio of
the frequency valve? Before I run out and buy a new LAMBDA ECU, I'd
rather check to make sure that the problem isn't a grounded
microswitch, or something else causing a constant overide of the
oxygen sensor. I tapped into the Diagnostic Plug, but I can't detect
any readings from the ECU wire. Granted though all I have is a cheap
multimeter from Wal Mart, so I may not be able to detect lower
voltage with it.
The other problem that we're having is a hot start problem. Cold, the
car starts with little or no hesitation. But once it has warmed up,
turned off, and then sits for at least 40 minutes or so, it takes at
least 5-8 steady cranks to start her. When we purchased the car, we
were told that the accumulator was new, and looking at it, it does
appear that way. Last night it took the air box off, and observed the
following: After running the car and then shutting it off, the air
flow sensor plate had the normal amount of resistance behind it. But
after about 20 or so minutes, you could push the plate down about 1/4
to 1/3 of the way down before you felt any resistance. Obviously it
sounds like my fuel system can't hold it's pressure, but the question
is where. Is there any way to determine if the problem is the
Primary Pressure Regulator, a check valve (if so, which one?), or
something
else? The fuel pump is new, but is it's check valve inside, or can I
replace the valve & not the entire pump (if that's the case)?
I know that this is alot for just one posting, but I really would
appriciate any and all ideas that everyone might have. Thanks in
advance!
-Robert
VIN 6585
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Message: 19
Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2000 10:01:43 -0500
From: mbomberger@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: 81 D for Sale
Here is the (correct) Vin # for the car in Dallas for Sale: SCEDT26T88BD00471
Sorry about the confusion!
1981 40,612 miles Grey Interior 5 Spd. BAE Turbo Engine bay in
pristine condition with S/S header bottle
Non original Alpine receiver Built in K40 radar Goodyear Eagle RH's F195/R235
looked new Leather is Avg.
Stainless is in good condition 1 small indention on the T panel Fascia's in
good shape Frame is in good condition
Comes with Tech Manual
The car drove very well - the A/C worked fine, all the other electricals
appeared to be in good condition. All the gaps in the panels
were uniform and it didn't appear to of been in any type of accident. I don't
have prior ownership history as its at a wholesale car lot
(indoors). They don't know what to do with it. They have $12K in it but will
take $10k to move it. I've exhausted my resources looking
for a way to purchase the vehicle, but didn't want to stand in the way of
someone else realizing their dream. Overall I would rank this car a
6.5 out of 10.
Here's what the car needs:
Headliner Engine louver Weatherstripping Pulls for both doors
Drivers window needs work (offtrack)
Carpet Brakes squeak A good detailing!
SCEDT26T88BD00471 Oct. 1981
Please contact me offline for more info.
Mbomberger@xxxxxxxxxxxx
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Message: 20
Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2000 10:31:25 -0400
From: Watkins Family <watbmv@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: R/C racing cars
Back in 1991-1992 Delorean One had also come out with a R/C car with the
lexan body. Not sure if Ed still has any available or if Steve at DMC
knows where to get them as he was still a part of D-1 when these came
out.
These would be a couple of places to check.
Tom
#05732
Message: 2
Date: Sun, 11 Jun 2000 01:37:52 -0700 (PDT)
From: Steve <steve@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Do you have a 1/12 or 1/24 scale DeLorean model?
Hi group,
As my list of hobbies includes radio control cars I want a radio control
DeLorean go with my real one. It seems one existed years ago as a
DeLorean world from 1992 has a RC version listed in an advertisment from
DeLorean Specialites. It was 1/12 scale with a lexan body, if anyone has
one of these or knows more about its origins please let me know.
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Message: 21
Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2000 11:16:56 -0400
From: Marc A Levy <malevy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Who to buy from? (Was: '00 DeLorean?)
I find it funny that with all of the "Ed Bashing" that has been done on
the DML in the past, I dont recall any negative comments about the
quality of work from Ed, or Delorean One. The negative comments have
always been targeted towards the way Ed chooses to do business.
With that said, why do you find it necessary to attack the quality of
work from one the big and well respected DeLorean service providers?
When someone (anyone) makes such a comment, it will generally reduce the
credibility of all of that persons comments.
FYI: I have never used DMC Houston, or DeLorean One for service to my
car. I do however trust that the quality of their work is good based on
their reputation.
A recent conversation with Rob Grady (who does much of the service on my
car) also revealed that he sells "restored" DeLoreans. I dont remember
what the price was.
As far as the price difference between the different service facilities,
I would guess that like in any other business it is a matter of "what
it's worth". For whatever reason Ed has decided that it is not worth
his trouble to restore a DeLorean and sell it for less than 50K, I dont
think it is issue of "Quality Parts" and "Done Right" when comparing all
of the respected DeLorean professionals.
BTW, 30K vs 50K is more that "a little bit more".
Trevor Johnson wrote:
>
> Ed At Delorean One sells his cars for 50k they are constructed from
> quality parts and are done right, thats why they cost a little bit more.
> Trevor Johnson
> #6974 and soon to be 4???
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Message: 22
Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2000 12:06:55 -0400
From: Marc A Levy <malevy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: DMCNews Updated//New Info on Body Dies
I seem to remember someone posting a message to the DML that SCUBA
divers had been out to view the dies sometime last year, and that they
were still there... Destroyed, but there.
I am a SCUBA diver, but have never been on the other side of "The
Pond"... Maybe a SCUBA photographer can snap some pictures of the dies
where they rest? It would bring closure to the whole issue, as sad as
it may be.
Dave Swingle wrote:
>
> A couple of weeks ago I received an email with some exciting, never before
> seen information on a topic that often comes up for discussion among
> DeLorean fans.
>
> It has often been reported that after the demise of the DeLorean Motor
> Company in 1982, the stamping dies that were used to manufacture the
> stainless steel body panels for the DeLorean car were dumped into the ocean
> by the British Government. This is one of those tales that is repeated
> often, without any proof of fact.
> . . . Well - - out of the blue (actually cyberspace) comes some new
> evidence.
<SNIP>
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Message: 23
Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2000 00:39:38 -0400
From: "Tom Niemczewski" <tomcio@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Wreck
Hello everyone,
Last friday as I was driving my D a disaster struck. A 19 year-old girl who
just got her license didn't stop at a STOP sign and pulled right in front of
me. I had almost no time to react. She was going pretty fast and by the time
I saw her, she was about 5 - 6 feet in front of me. I survived the crash
with no injuries, but the DeLorean..... it had to be towed home. She got a
ticket for not stoping on the stop sign and for not yielding to cross
traffic. Her insurance will pay for repairs, but for me.... It took me over
3 years and almost $8000 to restore this car and get it back on the road. I
just started driving it about 4 weeks ago. So far I put about 400 miles on
the car and this has happened. The good thing is that the frame seems to be
intact.... so the car will be repaired.
I'm starting to think that I was not meant to own a DeLorean.
Take care everyone, and drive carfully.... VERY CAREFULLY
Tom Niemczewski
tomcio@xxxxxxxxxxx
vin 6298
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Message: 24
Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2000 11:28:26 -0500
From: mbomberger@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Carfax History on VIN:[SCEDT26T8BD004711]
I ran a check on this car this morning and it came up clean. Looks like it was
originally an Oklahoma car. It has passed it's last emissions test in April.
Hope this helps!
Here is the contact for the auto:
Curtis Ashley (214) 908-3636
Here is the (correct) Vin # for the car in Dallas for Sale: SCEDT26T88BD00471
Sorry about the confusion!
1981 40,612 miles Grey Interior 5 Spd. BAE Turbo Engine bay in
pristine condition with S/S header bottle
Non original Alpine receiver Built in K40 radar Goodyear Eagle RH's F195/R235
looked new Leather is Avg.
Stainless is in good condition 1 small indention on the T panel Fascia's in
good shape Frame is in good condition
Comes with Tech Manual
The car drove very well - the A/C worked fine, all the other electricals
appeared to be in good condition. All the gaps in the panels
were uniform and it didn't appear to of been in any type of accident. I don't
have prior ownership history as its at a wholesale car lot
(indoors). They don't know what to do with it. They have $12K in it but will
take $10k to move it. I've exhausted my resources looking
for a way to purchase the vehicle, but didn't want to stand in the way of
someone else realizing their dream. Overall I would rank this car a
6.5 out of 10.
Here's what the car needs:
Headliner Engine louver Weatherstripping Pulls for both doors
Drivers window needs work (offtrack)
Carpet Brakes squeak A good detailing!
SCEDT26T88BD00471 Oct. 1981
Please contact me offline for more info.
Mbomberger@xxxxxxxxxxxx
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Message: 25
Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2000 09:56:23 -0700
From: "Michael G. Fischer" <michael.fischer@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Clutch Slave Cylinder .. Secret?
Howdy All...
For all of you that have replaced your clutch slave cylinder
.... what's the secret for getting it in place .... I was able to remove
the old one with only minor cussing .. and the line/master cylinder was
easy.
But what is the magic trick to get the clutch fork pin into the
cylinder then into it's seat...?? Do I have to remove the heater "T"
line that's right above it?
Thanks...
Michael.Fischer@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Manager, Software Development, Dittybase Inc.
www.dittybase.com
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