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Monday, 22 April 1996 Volume 02 : Number 103
In this issue:
Re: cigarette lighter
[none]
Luggage Racks?!? REALLY!?!
RE: DeLoreans for sale
Pontiac competative
Re: Cracks in Dash
custom gull wings
Description of Throttle Recall
The Pontiac Fiero
Fiero GT: DeLorean Clone?
Re: Pontiac competative
DeLorean looks like a Fiero? Please.
Re: luggage rack
Dash clock
Re: DeLorean Models
JZD and GM Funds
Nashville, anyone?
DeLorean Owner's Association Web Page
More "What Ifs": Iacocca
DMC vs. GMC
Re: More "What Ifs": Iacocca
[none]
Oh the JOY of Customized Cars
Used DeLorean FOUND!!
Re:Dash Clock/radio
reply to luggage racks
Purchasing a DMC/Interior Q
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From: etxelge(AT)helix.ericsson.se (Lars-Goran Andersson SM/DK)
Date: Fri, 19 Apr 96 16:24:29 +0200
Subject: Re: cigarette lighter
I just want to inform Virginia Hodges that if she is going to buy a new
cigarette lighter I think it's a good idea to take a look at the closest
VW dealer, Because it's the same lighter in VW rabbit and VW
transporter.
(the only difference is that on the one from VW you have a printed
cigarette
on it)
Regards/ Lars-Goran
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From: dgf108(AT)psu.edu (Damien Falato)
Date: Fri, 19 Apr 1996 12:40:02 -0400
Subject: [none]
My e-mail system has been acting a little funny in regard to this board
so I
apologise if there are any aparent form errors.
I believe that John Z. developed a prototye sports car design concept
when
he was still with pontiac. Unless I'm mistaken it had either a four or a
six, was a verry small ad low two seater that had all plastic body
pannels.
GM scrubbed the idea at the time because they didn't want any in house
competition with the corvete. Hmm, all plastic body, 4 or 6 cylinder
engine, low and lightweight, two seater, pontiac; souds like a fiero to
me.
In regard to that dash, STAY AWAY. Dash and binicle parts are verry
dificult and verry expensive to replace. Deloean one binaicals alone go
for over $300.00. I think a whole dash plus binicle is a thoulsand dollar
plus labor proposition (I could be wrong here). If you are woried about
saving your own then get a dash cover. I think they run about $55.00
through P.J. Grady's (that price was circa 94 expo). Don also sells
alumised winshield covers for about the same price from Delorean motor
center in Ca.. I'm currently working on a TXG laminate aircraft grade
winshield heat shield that I should be able to sell for the same price.
If any one out there want's to replace thier aging, nonfunction or
whatever
factory radio with a new one, JVC model KS-RX-164 fits the slot
perfectly.
It's only a radio/cassete player but it's a big upgrade from the factory
stock unit. I lost my old craig about a year after I had the car andhad the
entire system replaced, all 4 speakers and the radio. This radio has to
have a slightly diferent wireing patern though. It can't be wired common
ground like the craig.
One last thng.
Anybody want to buy a luggage rack. I have 2. Asking $80.00 each
(plus
shipping). They come with full DMC factory stock mounting hardware.
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From: stormrider(AT)socketis.net (Chase Clark)
Date: Fri, 19 Apr 1996 15:52:59 -0600
Subject: Luggage Racks?!? REALLY!?!
Luggage Racks for a DeLorean! I think I've heard of such a thing, but
where
would you mount one? Definitely not on the engine cover I would think
considering the louvre and air vents to the engine. And I don't see how
you
could stick much of one atop the car either considering the gullwing
doors.
~ Chase
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From: "Thomas R. Long"
Date: Mon, 15 Apr 1996 22:55:25 -0400
Subject: RE: DeLoreans for sale
I occasionally see notes on the mailing list looking to buy a DeLorean. =
It is a fact of life that the Atlanta Journal and Constitution Newspaper =
typically lists a couple of DeLoreans for sale every weekend. Last =
weekend (April 12-14), there were four in the paper. =20
Tom Long (770-449-1968)
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From: "MR. DeLorean Man!"
Date: Fri, 19 Apr 1996 20:40:48 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: Pontiac competative
I believe the Pontiac Fiero was introduced to the market in 1984. This
was like the SE version I beliee with the 37 style back that just stopped
behind
the door rather then sloping back around the engine deck.
You are right though. Relations weren't very good between DeLorean and
many other people at that time. Were a lot of people who didn't want to
see him
make his car.
I can't recall, but I believe when DeLorean collected before leaving GM,
(money he used to help build his car) it was under the pretext that he
NOT use
it towards what he used it towards...
Wolfie
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From: stormrider(AT)socketis.net (Chase Clark)
Date: Fri, 19 Apr 1996 16:00:13 -0600
Subject: Re: Cracks in Dash
Matt:
I agree with Damien about staying away from cars that have badly cracked
dashboards unless you are really wanting to torture yourself by trying to
replace an entire dashboard.Think about all the controls and gauges
mounted
on the dash and how much work it would take to remove all of them to
replace the dash. Yikes!
Mine has a crack behind the speaker holes on the passenger side. I don't
mind it, but would be upset if there were a lot of cracks or a really bad
one that had separated quite a bit like on my brother's VW Jetta.
Plus, dashes crack because of heat and cold - the same thing that can
crack
leather upholstery and fade the color of carpets and seats. Add it all up
and it can get real expensive. But if the car is otherwise in great shape
and priced several thousand lower than expected, I would at least give it
a
second thought before saying "No".
BTW, I'll get that list of advertised cars to you shortly and transfer all
email messages I have on them.
~ Chase
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From: "MR. DeLorean Man!"
Date: Fri, 19 Apr 1996 20:40:57 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: custom gull wings
>Indeed there is a car customizer in California who specializes in
>manufacturing gull-winged cars from adaptable cars. Although his name
>currently escapes me, I believe he also created the four-winged StarCar
>for the 1983 movie "The Last Starfighter". [BTW, it would be rather
oh yes?...Didn't know that. Created from scratch or from an existing
base?
>Of course, now Porsche has plans to put big wheels, new fascias, and a
>turbocharged V-6 package on the European Ford/VW minivan and
>market it under the Porsche name. Wonder how ol' JZD would have
>constructed a DMC minivan?
In a DeLorean world magazing at one point was a Pontiac Trans-Sport, I
believe, cunstructed with gull wings. Quite a sight, although from the
look of
it in that picture and others I've seen in other magazines, it would have
significantly greater space requirements to open the door. Maybe that's
been
worked out, I dont know. Just a concept at a car show.
WOlfie
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From: stormrider(AT)socketis.net (Chase Clark)
Date: Fri, 19 Apr 1996 17:50:03 -0600
Subject: Description of Throttle Recall
The throttle recall occurred on all 1981 DeLoreans with VINs from 560 to
7199. Basically, in very cold weather, moisture may enter the throttle
cable housing and freeze inside it, possibly resulting in throttle
sticking. In addition, if there is insufficient slack in the throttle
cable
in the engine compartment, the cable may bind, preventing the throttle
from
closing completely to the idle position. During extreme cold spells the
last two months I had my throttle stick open to where the engine was
idling
at 3,000 to 4,500 RPM. Not a good thing.
The recall performed included a clip to hold the cable against the valve
cover; placing a rubber seal over the cable at the threaded throttle
adjuster; placing four tooth spring clips at the return spring stop post;
and installing a black metal splash shield that covers the throttle spring
and related assmeblies. If you open your engine cover and see this shield
which is bent at several angles and about one-square foot, then the recall
most likely was performed.
If it hasn't been done, then any of the DeLorean specialty houses, such as
PJ Grady [516-589-6224], can sell you the recall kit. It costs about $17.
~ Chase
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From: The Doctor
Date: Fri, 19 Apr 1996 09:04:34 +6C
Subject: The Pontiac Fiero
OK, OK, I'm getting off subject but...
The Pontiac Fiero was marketed between 1984 and 1987, even though
original GM plans called for the car to be a summer '82 introduction.
[Then again, their plans also called for a 2000-lb. two-seater commuter
car (code named Sunfire); the Fiero was forced to become a sporty car at
the last moment.] Its problems can be traced to the utilitarian
components under the body work - the engine, an X-car cradle turned
backwards [which would explain the two blown engines]; the front
suspension, a minimally-modified Chevrolet CHEVETTE suspension.
Only during the later years did GM attempt to imbue the fast-fading
Fiero with sport potential, in the form of the V-6 and wholly-redesigned
suspension. The body work was merely to make the car seem sportier; I
rather doubt that GM was trying to emulate the shape of a car that they
saw as a failure.
The Doctor
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From: dmcnews-approval
Date: Fri, 19 Apr 1996 21:13:04 -0400
Subject: Fiero GT: DeLorean Clone?
I have to say I was a bit startled when I saw a few people mention the
Fiero
in the same vein as the DeLorean. The Fiero when introduced was clearly a
(then) Fiat X1/9 clone (later sold as a Bertone) but GM pitched it as a
sporty commuter car- with sharp looks and good fuel numbers, but not as a
sports car. John DeLorean always claimed his was a saftey sports car for
the
buyers who already owned two or more cars. He never pitched the car as
daily
transportation and even the "live the dream" moto never suggested the
DMC-12
as 'the family car'. Two entirely different cars and completely different
styling and markets in my opinion.
If anything the later GT edition of the Fiero is more
comparative..gulp..to
the 246 Dino by Ferrari as noted by Road & Track back in 1985. The
dimentions, performance output and numbers, and styling cues are very
similar. Then again ten plus years later I think if bought one thinking
it
would appreciate like the baby Ferrari you must be sobering up by now.
Peter (Fhals (AT)AOL.com)
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From: marv930(AT)ix.netcom.com (Marvin Sterling)
Date: Fri, 19 Apr 1996 21:28:47 -0700
Subject: Re: Pontiac competative
You wrote:
>
> I believe the Pontiac Fiero was introduced to the market in 1984. This
>was like the SE version I beliee with the 37 style back that just stopped
>behind the door rather then sloping back around the engine deck.
> You are right though. Relations weren't very good between DeLorean and
>many other people at that time. Were a lot of people who didn't want to
>see him make his car.
> I can't recall, but I believe when DeLorean collected before leaving GM,
> (money he used to help build his car) it was under the pretext that he
>NOT use it towards what he used it towards...
>
>Wolfie
- ---------------------------------------message divider
Wolfie: Don't you remember "what is good for GM is good for the
country" As heir apparent to the GM throne you don't just leave and
then add insult to injury by setting up a company to produce a car to
compete with the 'vette. The introductory brochure for the D showed
John Z standing in front of a Porsche, a D a Corvette amd I believe one
other similar car ... the D was meant to be conceived as being in that
category, the concept of the poor man's sports car was left at the
gate. GM would have done anything to destroy him. In fact most of the
Cadillac dealers were going to sell the D but they were given an
ultimatem ... sell the D if you wish but you wont get any Cadillacs to
sell. I bought my D from Mt. Kisco Subaru, the owner, Mike Sweeney was
a GM Regional VP at the ame time that JOhn Z was there and knew him
very well, Mike is the one who told me the story.
Regards,
Marv Sterling.
PS Bye the way I need a couple of dents repaired ( left front fender
and left rear quarter panel) have you, or anyone, had any experience
with concerns who can do the job well ? Allstate is giving me agita
because the local body shop says new panels are needed but Allstate is
gagging at the $7,100 figure ... $4700 for the left front alone. Also
does anyone know the paint number for the bumpers ( fascia ) ?
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From: mikasa(AT)goodnet.com
Date: Sat, 20 Apr 1996 01:53:15 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: DeLorean looks like a Fiero? Please.
I have to agree with the Doctor and Fhals, anyone who draws competitive
comparisons between the DeLorean and the Fiero is whacked. Having owned
both of them, and knowing a bit of the history of both of them, it's
completely inconceivable that one could compare the two realistically.
JZD often said the DeLorean was to be a "safety vehicle" and fill a
"niche" market. The Fiero was another (typical) underfunded GM project
designed as an economical commuter car. In customary GM fashion, only in
succeeding years was the styling and performance improved to then try and
prop up falling sales as the word got out about the poor reliability, etc.
One **might** see similarities between the GT and the DeLorean, but I
doubt anyone consciously thought of the DeLorean while sketching the GT.
I see more similarities in the Scirocco and early Isuzu Impulses, at
least in the front end. It should be noted that Giugiaro designed those
as well.
James
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From: mikasa(AT)goodnet.com
Date: Sat, 20 Apr 1996 02:03:18 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: Re: luggage rack
Yes! Really! As I understand it, the Department of transportation
required that DeLorean Motor Company come up with some way to carry the
rear wheel in case the car got a flat. It'll fit in the front, but the
hood won't close, even if you don't already have stuff in there. Rather
than admit the design flaw, DeLorean Motor Company offered the accessory
as a luggage rack.
I don't own one (yet), but I understand they are easily attached and
removed from the rear of the car over the louvres. See the DeLorean One
ad on the back cover of Vol 8, #1 , DeLorean World.
James
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From: dmcnews-approval
Date: Sat, 20 Apr 1996 02:10:09 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [none]
Once again, I'd like to ask EVERYONE to drop a quick email to
"cscope(AT)newsweek.com" and nominate the DeLorean Mailing List for
inclusion in their list of "neat" mailing lists.
Sender: dmcnews-approval(AT)world.std.com
Precedence: bulk
Reply-To: dmcnews(AT)world.std.com
Thanks!
James "Mikasa" Espey
List-Owner, DeLorean Mailing List
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From: time(AT)Traveller.COM (Back to the Future...The Fan Club)
Date: Sat, 20 Apr 1996 13:33:10 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: Re: DeLorean Models
>The only models produced of the DeLorean are the BTTF kits done by AMT.
>There were 2 kits, one of the time machine from the first movie, and a
>second kit that contained complete models of all three time machines.
>You could make a relatively stock DeLorean from one of the BTTF kits,
>however, you would need to be a pretty good modeller to pull it off.
>There are several resin kit producers in the model world, check
>Scale Auto Enthusiast or FineScale Modeller for suppliers.
This is the case for U.S. DeLorean model makers, but the BTTF models were
also made in other countries. In England, the models were made by
Halcyon.
In Japan, they were made by Aoshima, and they were even motorized. Don't
know if there were every any non-BTTF models made, but a wide variety
exists
for the BTTF types. =20
One correction though -- the kit of the time machine was actually from the
second movie, not the first one.=20
Anyone interested in the AMT/ERTL versions from the U.S., we have the
Trilogy set of all three cars in stock now. =20
To Be Continued...
Stephen M. Clark, President
Back to the Future=99...The Fan Club
11101 Cardinal Drive
Madison, AL 35758-5803
Voice/Fax: (205) 230-6288
E-mail: time(AT)traveller.com
URL: http://www.hsv.tis.net/~bttf/
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From: stormrider(AT)socketis.net (Chase Clark)
Date: Sat, 20 Apr 1996 10:50:55 -0600
Subject: JZD and GM Funds
Wolfie:
I don't have the book in front of me at the moment, but according to
Stainless Steel Illusion, GM was taking its sweet time cashing out all of
JZD's bonus, stock options, etc. after leaving the company. Once it became
apparent he was starting another car company which was against the
provisions of receiving the "departure" money, and GM did not give him
whatever money he was still "owed."
SSI is not 100 percent correct always on its fact, so it could be wrong
here as well. I do not know.
~ Chase
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From: James Espey
Date: Sat, 20 Apr 96 10:45:01 -0700
Subject: Nashville, anyone?
As most everyone should know by now, the 1996 DeLorean Owner's
Association annucal convention will be held in Nashville this year,
August 29 to September 1st (Labor Day weekend). I understand that
invitations and other information is in the mail now to members of the
DeLorean Owner's Association.
I live in the Phoenix, Arizona area, and am planning on driving to
Nashville for this event. I want to try and caravan with others, both for
safety and the "shock value" of a line of DeLoreans going down the
freeway. If anyone is interested in joining me, please let me know via
email at "mikasa(AT)goodnet.com".
Thanks!
James
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From: James Espey
Date: Sat, 20 Apr 96 10:44:55 -0700
Subject: DeLorean Owner's Association Web Page
Help! Those of you that have visited the DeLorean Owner's Association
home page (http://www.delorean-owners.org) have noticed the main page
features a photo of a DeLorean automobile. I need more pictures -
original cars, painted cars, etc. The only stipulation is that it must be
YOUR CAR. Surely soem of the people on this list have a nice photo of
their "D" that they would like to wee on the web.
Even if you don't have a electronic version of the photo, if you'll send
me the photo, I will scan it and not only return you the photo, but also
a copy of the scan on disk! For more details, email me or check out
http://www.delorean-owners.org/potm.html
Thanks!
James "Mikasa" Espey
Electronic Communications Director, DeLorean Owner's Association
http://www.delorean-owners.org
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From: aerostar(AT)ccia.com
Date: Sun, 21 Apr 1996 00:18:17 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: More "What Ifs": Iacocca
>THe only concept cars I know about are...
>the DMC-44- what would be called a "sport-utility" vehicle these days. 4x4
>to the max.
In Iacocca's first book, he claims that JZD came to him in with the
possibility of merging Chrysler with DMC.
Would this have given us a DMC minivan?
Eric Friedebach aerostar(AT)ccia.com
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From: aerostar(AT)ccia.com
Date: Sun, 21 Apr 1996 01:04:02 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: DMC vs. GMC
>From: ABARRUS(AT)novell.com (Aaron Barrus)
>I often wonder if the fiero was Pontiac's attempt to beat John
>at his own game. I know there was a lot of tension and angry
>feelings between John and the rest of GM. Think they
>introduced the Fiero as direct competition to the Delorean?
Eric sez:
From what I recall, the Fiero really started out as a "commuter car",
which
may explain some of it's problems. I doubt there was a corporate mandate
at
GM to beat the DMC, but that's not to say that a few engineers and
stylists
had very strong feelings at the time. I've always felt this manifested
itself in the redesign of the Corvette.
Last week I saw a really bad movie on Showtime. The main character drove
a
red DMC. In one scene, he drag raced a Fiero and the Fiero won. Seems the
driver of the Fiero poured NOS into the engine. He had a mason jar full
of
what looked like apple juice with a chunk of dry ice in it. A bit later
on
the Fiero's engine blows up.
I've never been a fan of the Fiero: I was visiting some relatives several
years ago and the talk over dinner turned to sports cars. I went into a
little rant about the Fiero, as I was known to do in the 1980's. After
dinner my uncle took me out to the garage to show me... the Fiero he had
just purchased.
I can still recall the first sentence of a review of the (then) new Fiero
in one of the car magazines: "This car reminds me of that blonde back in
high school that always got her way because she was so doggone cute".
While the design may be similar, the two cars were aimed at very
different
parts of the market.
Eric Friedebach aerostar(AT)ccia.com
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From: stormrider(AT)socketis.net (Chase Clark)
Date: Sun, 21 Apr 1996 10:28:07 -0600
Subject: Re: More "What Ifs": Iacocca
>In Iacocca's first book, he claims that JZD came to him in with the
>possibility of merging Chrysler with DMC.
That's probably the way JZD proposed it to Iacocca..."How would Chrysler
like the honor of being allowed to merge with the great DeLorean Motor
Company?" He was just bold enough and desperate enough toward the end to
propose anything.
~ Chase
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From: RSRodgers(AT)aol.com
Date: Sun, 21 Apr 1996 12:50:19 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: Dash Clock/radio
I've had my DMC for 2 months now, and now have a *small* problem. I've
tried
nearly every button combination I could think of, but I still haven't been
able to change the clock to daylight savings time! HELP!
BTW, I did see the Pasadena DMC that was posted in this newslist #102,
and it
was on the market as of Jan 1996 when I was still looking. Worth the
price
too, if you like one that's lowered front and rear.
Me and my DMC can be seen on the web,
http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/rsrodgers/
Bob Rodgers, VIN #17015
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From: stormrider(AT)socketis.net (Chase Clark)
Date: Sun, 21 Apr 1996 00:15:56 -0600
Subject: Oh the JOY of Customized Cars
I had a few minutes to spare this afternoon and decided to tackle
replacing
the lower speedo cable on my DeLorean. The speed/odometer quit working
less
than 100 miles from home when I brought the car back from Oregon in
November.
I got out the seldom, if ever, used DeLorean jack and prepared to take off
the front wheel. Lo and behold, when I removed the centerpiece of my
chrome
wheels (not original product), I found my car has a set of theft-deterrent
lug nuts. I had two different-sized wrenches in my jack set. One worked on
the three normal lug nuts, and the other smaller one worked on none of
them. I have nop clue what the smaller socket is for? Turns out I do NOT
have a socket keyed for the other lug nut!!!! To say the least I am not
happy as it may be a royal pain in the ass to locate the correct keyed
socket and be able to purchase it. Oh well, life goes on I suppose.
I also noticed that there is a yellow-white plastic cap located in the
center of the wheel on the outside. Evidently this is an important piece
of
the angle drive. Mine was unattached from thick wire piece of the angle
drive and thus, the system was not reading. Now that I have snapped it
back
into place it works once again, but for how long. Is it common for this
cap
to come undone? And if so can I somehow attach better since my chrome
wheels give it ample space to detach itself?
My speedometer reads low and wavers a lot and the odometer reads a lot
less
distance than I actually travel. It did this when I first got it.
According
to Rob Grady this is a sign that my lower speedo cable is kinked and
causing it to read incorrectly. The early-production DeLoreans had a
36-inch cable, whereas the others have a 26-inch cable and don't kink. So
now I've got a 26-inch cable and may try again to replace it tomorrow
without actually removing the tire.
Wish me luck!
~ Chase
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From: dmcnews-approval
Date: Sun, 21 Apr 96 13:42:03 PDT
Subject: Used DeLorean FOUND!!
Hey everybody! I've got some great news for anyone out there who is
trying to find a used DeLorean. I've spotted one in Elizabethtown, PA,
not too far from Harrisburg. The body is in perfect condition but the
interior could use some restoration. Anyone who is interested let me
know and I will give you more details.
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From: James Espey
Date: Sun, 21 Apr 96 12:28:24 -0700
Subject: Re:Dash Clock/radio
>I've had my DMC for 2 months now, and now have a *small* problem. I've tried
>nearly every button combination I could think of, but I still haven't been
>able to change the clock to daylight savings time! HELP!
Assuming that your '83 still has the original radio, and it is an ASI
radio (evidenced by the DMC logo on the tape cassette
door), changing the time is accomplished by the use of a straightened
paper clip in the two small holes on either side of the "fast-forward"
and "rewind" buttons. I believe the left-most hole sets the hour and the
right-most hole sets the minutes.
James
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From: dgf108(AT)psu.edu (Damien Falato)
Date: Sun, 21 Apr 1996 15:54:38 -0400
Subject: reply to luggage racks
Yes, DMC built luggage racks that could also be purchased with the car.
It
is mounted over the louver area. I chose not to install the ones I bought
bucuase it involves boreing into the car to mount the bracket on the sill
of
the quaterpannels where the louver rests. I think De lorean 1 sells them
for about 225.00, but that price is two years old. Last I heard
Kpack(spelling?) was selling them for about 250.00 each and that was about
six months ago.
If any one is interested I've just built a power lumbar system that I'll
be
installing in my second 12. I could sell them for about $200.00 each (per
seat). I know the car needs it if you use it for long hauls. This system
is motorized and the only action required for se is the flick of a switch.
This is not the same as the manual pump system that De lorean motor center
in Ca. sells. All the parts are quality off the shelf (plus some slight
modification) parts, just like the rest of the car.
I'll get to see my second 12 in about a week and a half. If it's in wose
shape than I think I'm considering parting it out. I know it needs most
of
an interior, an engine and transaxel, a frame resto, a right rear quater,
a
rear fascia and some glass. If I do part it out here are some things that
will be for sale:
Right front fender
Standard=1200.00
my price= 800.00
Left front fender
Standard = 3300.00
my price = 2100.00
Hood, 81 model
I have no idea about price(this one is also wavy so price would be low)
Doors
standard =2500.00 (each)
my price =1750.00 (each)
Left rear quater
standard= 1000.00
my price= 700.00
Center T piece on roof
I have no idea about price
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From: mpeak(AT)ucla.edu (Magnum)
Date: Sun, 21 Apr 1996 15:11:15 -0700
Subject: Purchasing a DMC/Interior Q
Delorean owners and fans,
The time has come for me to purchase the car of my dreams. After
years of dreaming, working, spending, and saving, I am finally in a
position to purchase a Delorean. Anyway, I am writing to all of you to
ask
everyone to keep their eyes open and pass on any deals anyone might find.
I am looking for any year model with an unpainted stainless steel finish,
5
speed manual transmission, and grey leather interior. I am looking for
the
exterior of the car to have no major body damage, no accidents, straight
frame, no rust, and I am looking for the interior of the car to have not
been smoked in, no major cracks on the dashboard, and not in too poor of
condition (used but not abused, or better). Anyway, since I am a student,
I am trying to stretch my dollar as far as it will go. I am looking for a
car with an asking price of about $14,000 or less. But what I am really
looking for, and have found a few people already, are the owners that are
just trying to get rid of their cars either because they have a family
now,
they have accumulated too many cars, etc. For example:
>>The car was an early '83 VIN 16233 and I had to sell it quiclky due
>>to a family illness and subsequent death. The car was sold for
>>$7,600.
If anybody fits this description, has a car they would like to sell to a
very good home, or know somebody who wants to sell theirs fitting this
description, please let me know.
Another question I have is about interior reupholstring. Does
anybody know where is the best place to go (price and quality) to have the
interior and leather seats reupholstered? How much does reupholstery
cost?
Thanks alot and I'll let everyone know about the car once I get it.
Matt Peak
mpeak(AT)ucla.edu
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