[DML] Re: Disspelling the myth of storage

["p12c16" <PRC1216@xxxxxxx>]

Its not so much we are afraid of an accident, which is true for some
of us, but its more the salt damage that can be done to the frame by
driving in the winter.  After restoring a lot of DeLoreans with Ken K,
I have seen firsthand just how destructive rust can be on the DeLorean
frame.

Patrick
1880--Going to pressure wash the salt off of the underbody today as a
matter of fact.


--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "smileksr" <michaelbarth@xxxx> wrote:
> 
> 
> I am a loyal reader to the DMC news emails I get every day.  I hear 
> a lot of owners talk about storing their D's over the winter and 
> such.  What I can't figure out is, why?  I live in western 
> Massachusetts, we get a ton of snow (right now as a matter of fact), 
> and I drive my D to and from work every day.  Had no problems 
> related to the snow or cold temps.  I get out of work, and there is 
> 4" of snow on my Delorean, and I get out the ice scraper like 
> everyone else.  And I make it home just fine.
> 
> Maybe people fear a fender-bender in the winter?  Maybe people think 
> that the Delorean runs best in warm weather?  Who knows.  My car 
> runs like new, purrs like a kitten even on the coldest morning.  Has 
> to be warmed up like you'd expect from any 20+ year-old car.
> 
> Hmmm...Anyone else "out there" that has no fear, like me?
> 
> Mike Barth
> Monson, MA
> #6528 (I think?)








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