[DML] Re: Hello All

["content22207" <brobertson@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

DeLoreans *CAN* be reliable. Not every example out there is. But if
Dave gave yours his blessing, I'm sure it will be as reliable as mine
(100 miles every day to two different schools).

DeLoreans look much more exotic than they in fact are. Thus, they
actually age quite nicely. There are a few design flaws that must be
attended to -- ask Dave about the trailing arm bolts and cooling fan
wiring (he may well have updated them). DeLorean frames are very
susceptible to road salt -- be careful driving yours in MD winters.
And I count myself among the owners who have concerns about age of the
fiberglass bodies, especially regarding the factory jacking points
(others owners do not worry about body age).

If you can spare a week next June-ish (2006), there's going to be a
big national DeLorean get together in the Chicago area:
http://www.deloreancarshow.com 
The Mid Atlantic club gets together at least twice per year:
http://www.deloreanmidatlantic.com
Owners often travel to these events in little silver caravans. One of
these days a fellow MD owner may even stage a Cannonball type run down
I-95 to surprise his unsuspecting relatives in Florida....

I'm sure Dave advised you to buy a Workshop Manual. To that, I'd add
DMCH's reprint of Stainless Steel Illusion, the ubiquitous Gold
Portfolio anthology, and as many Volvo B28/CI/CIS manuals as you can
get your hands on (not generic Haynes/Chilton, but the official green
factory manuals).

Bill Robertson
#5939

>--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Bernie" <bmanderville@xxxx> wrote:
> Just an introduction.  I just bought VIN# 6704, as I see most of you 
> use the VINs to identify your cars,  which by the way I like very 
> much.  Leaves a paper/electronic trail of the history of the car.
> 
> I am picking up the car next week in Iowa, Dave Swingle did the 
> restoration on the car.  I do belive he is the moderator of this
> forum.
> 
> I am bringing the car from Iowa to Maryland next week.  And Dave has 
> graciousley offered a mid tour inspection of the car.  Guess I 
> better 
> bring the checkbook!  But from what I understand these cars are 
> actually reliable!  Which to me is amazing for a car this old.
> 
> I see that there are others here that support us all.  And I think
> that is great.
> 
> Now down to brass tacks, what should I get immediatley to take care
> of this outstanding piece of machinnery?  I know I need to get the 
> manuals, but what else?
> 
> Can't wait to meet some of you, and at least email with all of you.
> 
> Best to all,
> 
> Bernie







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