[DML] Shifter repaired and "DMC Envy"

["Payne" <bpayne@xxxx>]

Earlier this week my shifter snapped off, frustrating me and disabling my
car. But now I think it may be fixed. I gave it to one of the Honda techs
at my work and he welded it back together, also re-drilling the roll pin
hole. Let's just say putting the lever back in the shift assembly was not
fun. They really didn't make the linkage easy to take apart, but with a
good hammer anything can be done! I can drive it again, but I'm not sure if
I can trust the weld to hold in the future. Or anything I fix myself for
that matter.

After all this, I had to go for a nice long celebration drive (DeLorean
withdrawals are a real and terrifying thing). When I went down our main
street one block was closed off and there was 10 or 15 brand new Porsches on
display. As I rolled up to the intersection, every person previously
drooling over the German sports cars stopped what they were doing to stare
at the D. It was great! I had the windows down and I could hear people in
the crowds talking about it. And Later I was passed by a truckload of guys
who all waved and gave me shouts of approval. I love this car!

John DeLorean, I can't thank you enough!

Payne
Proud owner of #2975