[DML] New Owner Questions

["lluucckkmmaann" <luckeys71@xxxxxxx>]

Hi gang,
     I recently purchased a 1981 DeLorean via eBay in May and I'm 
finding it to be a fantastic yet frustrating experience.  I live in 
Newport News, VA. and flew to Columbus, OH. to view the car before 
making a deal for it.  After deciding I would buy it my friend that 
had flown along with me helped drive it back here to Virginia.  I 
must say that it performed quite well for being 23 years old and 
having 85000 miles on the odometer.  Now that I have it in Newport 
News and have started the process of repairing the big things first 
I'm making some discoveries that I did not originally notice-the 
most notable one being the fact that there is some rust damage to 
the frame.  I know that most things can be repaired but this is an 
alarming and potentially very costly problem I will have to deal 
with.  Has anyone had experience with frame repair and can perhaps 
provide me with some tips on what to look for when checking for 
structural stability?  I would have to try and find a shop that 
could perform the work since this is far beyond my limited means as 
a car enthusiast.  On a slightly different note I have some other 
questions to ask the group but 2 of the more simple ones are how do 
you set the console digital clock by the gearshift(I can't believe 
it has stumped me!) and what is the best way to clean the stainless 
steel?  I'm planning on ordering one of the kits from DMC in Houston 
but I was also wondering if there were other suggestions for making 
it shine.  I've enjoyed reading the posts here immensely and look 
forward to your comments concerning my questions.
Thanks a bunch!
M. Luckey




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