Re: [DML] the aversion to customizing?

[kayoong@xxxx]

Sean:

Your DeLorean is your property. Do as you please. What you do to it would 
get negative or positive remarks. People always have something to say. Your 
changes would affect your investment, especially when you should sale it in 
the future. 

I have been with many different marques and the this subject matter "always" 
has been an issue when it comes to personal touches and customizing, it is 
shunted or well received.

In the first show that Ken Koncelik held four years ago in Ohio, there were 
many cars that were customized. Some where in good taste, some others??? 
Well, ... another time for that story. One DeLorean was COMPLETELY redone 
inside as well as out, including the engine compartment. It was in NO WAY a 
DeLorean except for the body shell. There were mixed reviews and opinions 
about this car, yet, the majority did like it. Look at it this way. If you 
maintain your "personalized" DeLorean, would be better then a DeLorean that 
has been neglected or abused.

There was a statement that Henry Royce (engineer of Rolls-Royce) said: "Take 
the best and improve on it." 

BTW... Pre WW 2, all cars by Rolls Royce were built with different bodies. 
RR/ B would just sell you the chassis and engine. You would then have an 
automotive architect to design the style of body of your choice. The 
interior and exterior is also your choice. The appointments of choice 
includes materials of interior, colors, veneers, leather or wool upholstery 
and seats, drinking glass, flower vases, carpets, seat arrangements, type of 
smoking ash trays, lights and their location and etc just to mention a few. 


Mr. John Z. DeLorean did just that ... he had all "farmed out" to different 
automotive companies and its engineer to do the same for DMC-12. 

It is human to make changes to fit one's life style ... So, it your car and 
your "show" which reflects you. Just don't make it unsafe and gordy and 
ENJOY IT!

Kayo Ong
#5508
Lic 9 NY


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