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Monday, December 8 1997 Volume 03 : Number 309
In this issue:
DML: Digital Instrumentation
DML: Did JZD move?
Re: DML: ground effects for delorean
DML: Key Update
DML: ADMIN NOTE: HTML in DeLorean Mailing List submissions
DML: The Delorean Look alike was ...
Re: DML: Did JZD move?
DML: RE: Speedo
DML: RE: Relays
DML: Test track video
DML: Shine !
DML: Cross-reference
DML: Winter projects for your DeLorean...
DML: My winter project will be door guides
Re: DML: Winter projects for your DeLorean...
DML: Selling a great DMC-12
DML: Brake Master Cylinder
DML: ADMIN NOTE: Viva Las Vegas!
DML: DeLorean Autobiography for sale
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Date: Wed, 03 Dec 97 21:09:36 PST
From: "Brandon S. Moody"
Subject: DML: Digital Instrumentation
I posted a message about 1 week ago concering
digital instrumentation for the car. I recomended
a company and ever since have received several
request for Phone #, address/ etc....
I don't have the address handy at the time but the
company "Dakota Digital" has a really nice WEB
site where you can order a catalog and get info.
http://www.dakotadigital.com
They have really nice looking products of very high
quality. They offer individual guages with Brushed
aluminum bezels and complete guage clusters.
They also have a nice custom shop for making
just about anything you want.
They have a clock that makes a nice replacement for
those you of that have the ''81 cars.
- -Brandon
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Date: Thu, 4 Dec 1997 00:13:26 -0500 (EST)
From: ATMorgan1@aol.com
Subject: DML: Did JZD move?
Can someone please tell me the correct address to JZD I have both the
Bedminster and the PO bos in Pluckman NJ. Do they both work does anybody
know what happened?
Thanks
Alex Morgan
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Date: Thu, 04 Dec 1997 01:06:56 -0800
From: Eric Johnson and Barbara Abucejo
Subject: Re: DML: ground effects for delorean
I would be interested in finding out the information on the ground
effects
you posted sometime back.
Thanx,
Eric
Bob Miller wrote:
> to all delorean owners i have found a source for the ground effects for
> our cars if you need or want more information call or e mail bob at
> 919 383 6187 or 1000mil@gte.net thanx
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Date: Thu, 04 Dec 1997 03:17:06 -0800
From: "lseiler@radiance.com"
Subject: DML: Key Update
DMC Keys Now Available
Hello All,
This message is to let all DML members that the DMC Keys are now ready.
We began contacting all the Key-list members with ordering information on
Monday. If you have not received the information and want DMC Keys you
can get this information by sending e-mail to "lseiler@radiance.com" Just
post "Key-info please" and you will automatically receive the ordering
information.
Just a reminder that the "DMC-Keys" mentioned refer to 1981 oem single
IGN/Door Key blanks or the Original DMC Plastic Key top molded on to your
duplicate DMC-keys. The Key tops come in two colors, Black or DMC-Grey.
All the Key sets we are making are individually made by hand, the "fee"
just covers materials and labor and is intended for DML and DOA members,
which is why the request for these keys is limited to one set of two keys
per member.
Once the current list is exhausted, request if any will be filled on a
first come first served basis.
Later, we may make some Key-Fobs from the same key-top dies, depending on
the interest.
OK that's it! If you want DMC-Key blanks or your duplicates with DMC
plastic tops just drop us a line.
Lee
VIN#5729
Lic: 81DMC-12
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Date: Thu, 4 Dec 97 07:05:35 -0000
From: James Espey
Subject: DML: ADMIN NOTE: HTML in DeLorean Mailing List submissions
There have been a lot of people sending messages to the DeLorean Mailing
List with HTML tags in the text of their messages or people who's email
application automatically appends a duplicate message with HTML tags
added. After this weekend (to allow for another digest containig this
message to be generated), any messages received with HTML tags in the
message will be returned or deleted. The HTML adds unnecessary length to
the digests, which are gerneated based on overall length. The HTML also
is useless to subscribers that use non-HTML email applications.
James Espey
Moderator, DeLorean Mailing List
http://www.dmcnews.com/
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Date: 04 Dec 1997 11:19:17 -0600
From: "Kemp, Nick (MN10)"
Subject: DML: The Delorean Look alike was ...
Thanks for the help. The Delorean Look alike was an Aston-Martin Lagonda.
If you like the square lines of the Delorean front end, you'll like the
Lagonda. Personally, I think that most modern cars look like there was
too
much grit in the wind tunnel.
Take a look at the Lagonda at:
http://www.archive.vintageweb.net/english.htm
http://www.globalserve.net/~hidinger/aml/postwar/index.htm
A web search of "Aston Martin Lagonda" would likely yield additional
views.
NK
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Date: Thu, 4 Dec 1997 14:05:10 EST
From: KKoncelik
Subject: Re: DML: Did JZD move?
The PO box is the most current.
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Date: Thu, 4 Dec 1997 15:09:04 -0500 (EST)
From: GunkelWWW@aol.com
Subject: DML: RE: Speedo
wingd2 wrote:
> About the 170MPH speedo, While at the Kapac Open House a few weeks
>back
>I talked to Steve Wynn about the reworked speedos and asked if his company
>offered this service. He told me he could get the conversion done, but
>that
>he did not like the 170mph version. He said that by doubling the range of
>the unit the speedo looses much of its accuracy and smoothness at lower
>speeds. He then sent me out back to look at his car. It had a 140mph
>speedo
>in it which Steve told me was Factory Stock. He said a few cars were
>actually
>made with 140mph speedos. He said he finds the 140mph speedo to be much
>more
>accurate at lower speeds and at the same time much more realistic of the
>cars
>actual capabilities on the top end. I asked if he was going to offer this
>140mph version as a conversion and all he would say is it was something he
>was going to look into when (or if) he had time. Does anyone on the list
>have
>one of these "Factory" 140mph units in their car ? Marty
I think there only two factory versions:
the 85mph one and the "canadian" unit I have in my car ->
240Km/h big white letters and 140mph blue small letters.
It works very well... a friend of mine told me his 85mph unit
froze at 85mph when he goes faster than that speed and I also think
(like James) -> this is killing the speedo angle drive!!
Markus Gunkel
GunkelWWW@AOL.COM
Germany
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Date: Thu, 4 Dec 1997 15:07:50 -0500 (EST)
From: GunkelWWW@aol.com
Subject: DML: RE: Relays
>The relays in the De Lorean have part numbers stamped on their covers =
>that are not De Lorean part numbers. Does anyone know who manufactures =
>them and if they are also used in some other car. Thanks a lot.
I have bought new Bosch Relays for all Standard Lucas relays here in
Germany.
Exact match size + metal cover but not cheap ($8/relay).
DMCNR 106269 Relais Change-Over 8x Bosch 0-332-204-102
DMCNR 101071 Relais Main Fuel/Lambda 1x Bosch 0-332-015-012
Markus GunkelWWW@AOL.COM
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Date: Thu, 4 Dec 97 13:50:27 -0000
From: James Espey
Subject: DML: Test track video
Tony Swiantek reports that the test track video does NOT work on Windows
machines. Someone from the list converted the movie of the commercial for
Windows, I think it was Dan Baisley - is he still on the list?
James
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Date: Fri, 05 Dec 97 00:06:53 PST
From: "Brandon S. Moody"
Subject: DML: Shine !
What are some products that you guys have found to be
really good for putting a lasting shine on the stainless finish ?
This last week I was really bored one night so I started testing
a bunch of stuff on the car. I actually masked off areas of the
hood into small squares and tried different products on each
section to see which worked the best. The conclusion to
my test was that there was not anything that gave me the
look I was hoping for. BUT, I did discover that by mixing
several products together and adding a few extra chemicals
I would get better results. So, if anyone has anything that
they have had good results with. please let me know.
Brandon ( Mad Scientist )
- -bsmoody
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Date: Fri, 05 Dec 97 00:10:13 PST
From: "Brandon S. Moody"
Subject: DML: Cross-reference
Has anyone ever cross referenced the door latch
assemblies ? Although they may have been custom
made for DMC, I really don't think they were. Seems
that they are very "universal" in design judging by the
extra unused levers and bellcranks.
- -Brandon
bsmoody@kih.net
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Date: Fri, 5 Dec 97 07:03:40 -0000
From: James Espey
Subject: DML: Winter projects for your DeLorean...
Most of the country has probably put away their cars for the winter, and
for some, it's this time of year when interest wanes in the car.
I was talking with one of the parts suppliers about this phenomenon and
we came up with a quick list of some things that can be done to improve
the appearance of the car "during the off season" so when springs rolls
around, the car looks much nicer than when you tucked it away in the
garage for the winter.
1. Headliners - whether you want to send them off to be done, or spend
the winter trying to do them yourselves. If you do it your self, the
materials are cheap, and it really does improve the interior appearance
to replace the saggy or water stained headliners.
2. Wheel refinishing - if you're not driving the car, there's no time
like now to pull the wheels and take them locally or send them off to be
stripped and refinished. Most places can even fix the gouges from close
encounters with curbs while they're doing the rest of the wheel. Consider
a set of wheel center caps, too.
3. Marker light gaskets - many people don't realize the side marker
lights have (or are supposed to have) gaskets. A set of four is about $20
and in addition to looking nice, will help to keep moisture out of the
light sockets. Ask me how I know this!
There WILL be an occasional nice day this winter, when it's not terribly
uncomfortable to be out in the garage, or to even pull the car out in the
driveway. These are the days to accomplish these projects...
4. Rub strips/side moldings - Stephen has these in his current DW ad.
Replace the missing and damaged ones, or live large and buy the whole
set. Then put them in the closet until that nice day comes along and
spend a couple hours with the car, the moldings and some double-sided
tape.
5. The shift boot on the manual transmission cars, especially if it's
original, is got to be pretty tired looking. The original plastic frame
might be broken, too. A nice little project that is relatively cheap is
replacing this with one of the new, metal framed boots. All the usual
sources have them in black, but a couple years ago i saw the DeLorean
Motor Center in Garden Grove had them in grey to match the seats.
6. How's your carpets look? If you've got the money to spare, almost all
the carpet is available from the usual sources. I know I saw enough to
carpet at the warehouse in Columbus to do several large HOUSES. A cheaper
way to cover it up (and protect them) is to buy a set of OEM-style
floormats, too.
Living in Arizona, I can pretty much do whatever I want whenever I want
(note: don't pick up a wrench that's been sitting in the sun during the
115 degree summer, though), but for those of you living in the bad
weather parts of the country, what do you do to your car this time of
year?
James
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Date: Fri, 05 Dec 1997 09:31:20 -0500
From: Mike Substelny
Subject: DML: My winter project will be door guides
Until the Kapac warehouse tour in 1996 I didn't even realize that my car
was sold without door guides. I wondered for years why my doors
would not close correctly unless I parked on perfectly level ground.
When a door is closed incorrectly a DeLorean looks terrible, as if the
body panels don't fit together.
This may be common in early 1981 cars. Curiously, Dave Colley's red
car, with a VIN even lower than mine, has door guides on only one side.
So while my car is garaged for the winter I will be installing the
stainless
door guide set on both sides.
On headliners, has anyone tried removing their headliners for the winter,
and storing them up-side-down inside their house? This might make them
last longer. I don't know for sure.
- - Mike Substelny
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Date: Fri, 05 Dec 1997 09:44:42 -0800
From: Dave Price
Subject: Re: DML: Winter projects for your DeLorean...
>Living in Arizona, I can pretty much do whatever I want whenever I want
>(note: don't pick up a wrench that's been sitting in the sun during the
>115 degree summer, though), but for those of you living in the bad
>weather parts of the country, what do you do to your car this time of
>year?
Well, I'm still a new owner, but I couldn't imagine just letting my car
sit
for an entire season. I'm just driving it a couple days a week right now,
but it'll be my daily driver when the company I work for moves to a
building with private parking. I'm in Eugene, OR, so the temperatures
aren't very extreme, and I don't feel as though I'm causing damage to
drive
in 30-50 degree temperatures in the Winter here. I'm sure they'll be
plenty of time for the car to sit in the garage once something like the
transmission goes out.
Dave
16228
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Date: Fri, 5 Dec 1997 13:04:18 EST
From: RazzzzD
Subject: DML: Selling a great DMC-12
Late 1981 DMC-12
Vin# 6882
13,100 miles
Auto
All up-dates
NCT Tires
Grey interior
Great shape inside and out
$17,000.00
E-mail razzzzd@aol.com (I will download a photo if you wish).
Call Raz D'Angelo 1-407-330-0721 (near Orlando Florida)
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Date: Fri, 05 Dec 1997 16:25:22 -0600
From: Duke
Subject: DML: Brake Master Cylinder
Does anyone know a cross reference number for the brake master cylinder?
Thanks!
Duke Bladorn
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Date: Fri, 5 Dec 97 18:38:16 -0000
From: James Espey
Subject: DML: ADMIN NOTE: Viva Las Vegas!
Last minute trip to Las Vegas this weekend for me (no, I am not getting
married), so no messages will be released until Monday AM. Sorry for the
inconvenience - next time I will plan better.
James Espey
Moderator, DeLorean Mailing List
http://www.dmcnews.com/
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Date: Fri, 5 Dec 1997 22:06:22 EST
From: Ddl52
Subject: DML: DeLorean Autobiography for sale
Last year I posted a message to this list that I had copies of John
DeLorean's
autobiography for sale. Lately I have had several inquiries about the
book.
Yes, I still do have some for sale. These are new books, still sealed in
cellophane as they came from the publisher (great condition for getting
autographed). There are two books per wrapper, but I will split them up
if
desired. (Just to let you know that if you order only one it will no
longer
be sealed) I am selling them for $25.00 per book. This includes
shipping by
First Class Priority Mail in the United States.
Dennis Listenberger
2802 Ferguson Rd.
Fort Wayne, IN 46809 DDL52@aol.com
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