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----------------------------------------------------------------- 5296. J.D. Robbins Re: Running VIN numbers 5297. KIRK BRANDON Dearborn,Detroit 5298. Stian Birkeland Fake VINs? 5299. Mike $ Cleaning Corrosion 5300. Dick Ryan Re: Possibility of new out of print DeLorean book 5301. Mike $ Part #/Part Wanted: 5302. Chip Shirek Re: AHHHH NO BRAKES!!! 5303. Stian Birkeland DeLorean Company Cars/ Personal Cars 5304. Tom Niemczewski Re: gas flap 5305. Phil F Re: POLL: The average age of a DeLorean owner 5306. Phil F Re: AHHHH NO BRAKES!!! 5307. NJP548(AT)aol.com Re: Part #/Part Wanted: 5308. Dave Stragand Front spindle & angle drive question + DMC Restor 5309. DMC Joe Re: Cleaning Corrosion 5310. DMC Joe Re: AHHHH NO BRAKES!!! 5311. DMC Joe Re: Part #/Part Wanted: 5312. DMC Joe Re: DeLorean Company Cars/ Personal Cars 5313. . Print it again... 5314. DMC5524(AT)aol.com Re: POLL: The average age of a DeLorean owner 5315. dmc5524(AT)aol.com POLL: What is your DeLorean used for? 5316. ROBLAMROCK(AT)aol.com Re: gas flap 5317. Altomarine(AT)aol.com Re: Cleaning Corrosion 5318. Robert Brandys Re: Cleaning Corrosion 5319. d_nieves(AT)hotmail.com contact cleaner 5320. NBeatson(AT)aol.com Engine Bay Cover -----------------------------------------------------------------
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Date: Thu, 09 Dec 1999 23:57:41 -0800 From: "J.D. Robbins" <jrobbins(AT)brit.ca> In-Reply-To: <0.ac045aa3.25815c59(AT)aol.com> X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com Subject: [DML] Re: Running VIN numbers MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
> Of course I'll have replay my experience at the local DMV when I registered > my Delorean back in '84. While waiting for the clerk to look over my bill of > sale and chatting with a car dealer who was also in line, the clerk looked at > the purchase price ($20K+) and shouted, "What kind of a car is this Delorean > anyway?" To which I replied, "It not a car. It's a time machine!" Good > thing for me she had a sense of humor.
How in 84 did you know that Back to the Future would use it in their upcoming 1985 movie?
J
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Date: 10 Dec 99 05:21:41 PST From: KIRK BRANDON <DELOREAN02378(AT)netscape.net> X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com Subject: [DML] Dearborn,Detroit MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable
Hey Folks, I was just wondering if there were any Delorean owners in Dear= born or Detroit. I'm heading up there next week and I'd like to meet with any fellow owners. I'm planning on eating at Fish Bones on Wednesday night th= e 15th so send me an e-mail if anyone can make it. Thanks.
Kirk Vin#02378(Stainless) 10246 (Blue)
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From: "Stian Birkeland" <dmc_norway(AT)hotmail.com> Date: Fri, 10 Dec 1999 06:31:58 PST X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com Subject: [DML] Fake VINs? MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
>From: Lee <support(AT)radiance.com> >Wait a minute Stain....come on now.....! >I don't understand all this talk about fake vin numbers? You can't be >serious about "real Vin numbers". Please explain to all of us why >you feel >the need to suggest that ANY of our Vin numbers are "NOT >REAL".
Maybe I didn't expressed myself good enough, but what I meant with "REAL" VIN numbers was that we can doublecheck the VINS! The VIN on the DeLoreans out there AND the VINS I have in my papers. I'm not saying that I have a suspicion of any fake VINS, all I'm saying is that we can doublecheck. Now, suppose some of the VINS in my papers have a printing error. Then I can get the correct VIN from you who own the car. Co-operation is the keyword here.
I plan to make this info available on DMC Norway's Website in the near future: http://home.sol.no/~delorean
Thanks for everyone visiting our website! Will we reach 1000 hits before year 2000? :) Please take time to sign our guestbook too!
As of today, 73 people have aquired about their VINs. Im in the process of replying to all 73. Stay tuned!!!
>Unless you have some specific reason to suspect that there are >counterfeit >Plates circulating today or for that matter at any time >in the past I >think it is irresponsible to suggest that such >counterfeits even exist. >Please let us all know more details >about your reasons to suspect that there is a problem with >counterfeit Vin >numbers. > >Lee
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From: "Mike $" <sheilaridez(AT)hotmail.com> Date: Fri, 10 Dec 1999 15:03:51 GMT X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com Subject: [DML] Cleaning Corrosion MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
Hi, What is the best method for cleaning corroded wire connections (i.e. The plug that connects the power to the tail-light circuit board, and the board itself). I have had suggested to me using a file, or coca-cola to clean them, but I wanted to know if there is a solvent or very effective way to do this first. I also am going to be cleaning all fuse-box connections, and various connections in the engine compartment. thanks, Mike Schaefer Vin: 1118 Red/Black 5-speed
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Date: Fri, 10 Dec 1999 08:28:26 -0700 From: raddad(AT)cmn.net (Dick Ryan) X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com Subject: [DML] Re: Possibility of new out of print DeLorean books MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
As an experienced and successful bookseller, let me clarify a couple of points before any of you get real excited about the possibililty of getting a "new" copy of Stainless Steel Illusion.
"Print on demand" services have been around for a few years now. Most of these services have been offered by book wholesalers who respond to orders from retailers. The books offered to far have been of the more scholarly, literary type. Typically these are text oriented books as opposed to picture books.
The process is considerably more complicated that simply scanning a book and then printing it. Two essential economic factors must be taken into consideration; i.e., how many copies can be expected to be sold over a measureable period of time and will the original author/publisher/photographer grant permission to "reprint" the book.
The bottom line is that unless B&N (who is doing this in partnership with a wholsaler), Ingram (a wholesaler who provides this service) or someone else can see a sufficient demand for a particular book, it won't be "printed on demand" becausse the cost would be even higher than the going rate for "rare" book in question.
Dick Ryan VIN 16867
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From: "Mike $" <sheilaridez(AT)hotmail.com> Date: Fri, 10 Dec 1999 15:35:10 GMT X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com Subject: [DML] Part #/Part Wanted: MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
Hi, I need part # for a piece that I can't find in the parts databases I have searched. It is the plastic cover in the engine compartment that stops water from getting on the wires in the back right corner, right on top. It is fairly large. I'm also in need of this part if anyone has it. I'll try to buy it new if I can get the # and look it up. Thanks again, Mike Schaefer
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From: "Chip Shirek" <cshirek(AT)mail.deipro.com> Date: Fri, 10 Dec 1999 10:01:13 -0700 X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com Subject: [DML] Re: AHHHH NO BRAKES!!! MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
alrighty now ive got a big problem. My daily driver is in california getting serviced while i go to school in phoenix. So cause i wouldn't have a car, i brought back the delorean! Coming out was fine and the last week it has been fine. Except this morning, on my way to work and as i was pulling out of my complex, i pushed the brakes to stop for oncoming traffic and nothing happened. I basically had to stand on the brake pedal to get it to stop. and that BARELY worked. I put it in reverse and went back a ways and tried again. still like that. I had my car at don stegers place a while back and he told me that my pads were okay and i havn't driven the d too much since then. could it be the pads? i had a moment to check the drivers manual and it said where to add brake fluid, right in the front of the hood there. Could it be that its out of brake fulid? I dont know too much about brakes. The brakes on the car (lately) have always been weird, meaning that i would have to push the pedal abnormally far to get the car to stop but today nothing seemed to work. This is my only car until next week! does anybody have an idea what this could be? help!
chip vin 1230
until 5:00 today (arizona time) i can be reached at cshirek(AT)deipro.com after 5:00 i will be at rubberneck1(AT)home.com
(any kingpin'ers out there? im a local at the CHIP MERCHANT, im there late at night. past 11:00 usually. sometimes during the day too. -rubberneck)
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From: "Stian Birkeland" <dmc_norway(AT)hotmail.com> Date: Fri, 10 Dec 1999 10:05:28 PST X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com Subject: [DML] DeLorean Company Cars/ Personal Cars MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
Hello all,
In my papers I've found a list of VINs showing the various company DeLoreans and the personal DeLoreans.
COMPANY CARS Here is the WESTERN - SANTA ANA/IRVINE DeLoreans:
VIN TRANS ASSIGNMENT D28 auto Irvine (Eng. Mule) 0859 manual QAC-SA (Fire Unit) 0711 manual J. Howbert (Repurchase) 5040 manual QAC-SA (Freight Damage - awaiting insurance settlement) 5448 manual QAC-SA (Freight Damage - awaiting insurance settlement) 0538 manual Irvine 4523 manual J. Carson - Cash 1414 manual R. Nesseth (Repurchase)
COMPANY CARS Here is the EASTERN - SOMERVILLE, NJ DeLoreans:
VIN TRANS ASSIGNMENT
10197 auto T.W. Kimmerly
10568 manual J.Z. DeLorean
06074 auto Captest Labs
06083 manual Captest Labs
03062 auto DeLorean Perfume
02972 manual QAC Repair
03315 manual QAC (BofA - for sale)
01585 manual Smokey Yunick-Daytona Beach-Cash
(Eng. mule) - owned - DMCA
PERSONAL CARS VIN TRANS ASSIGNMENT 00532 manual Doyle Potter 00548 manual Unassigned 00549 auto Photo Unit 00668 auto Tony Dibna 00685 auto Ron Lowe 00692 manual Unassigned 00706 manual Eric Smith 00712 manual Craig Haglan 00725 auto Leif Montin 00728 manual Craig Kuisinger 00732 auto John Dawson 00736 auto Ron Bertrum 00737 manual Olsen Engineering 00739 manual Damaged by Olsen Engineering QAC, S.A. 00760 manual Joel West 00763 auto Ed Bumbalo 00771 auto Unassigned 00783 auto L. Feuerabendt 00805 auto R. Nesseth 00808 manual Bill Charles 00816 manual Eric Johnson 00858 manual Olsen Engineering 00861 manual Damaged QAC, S.A. 00864 manual Time Study Unit 01106 manual Leonard Hamnes 01151 auto John Howbert 01276 manual Doug Semer 01286 manual Unassigned 01759 manual Unassigned 01767 manual Neil McNutt 02038 manual Henry Bushkin 02172 auto Sammy Davis, JR 02260 manual Unassigned 02383 manual Unassigned 02439 manual Johnny Carson 02440 manual Doug Patterson 03210 manual John DeLorean
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL DML'ERS! AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Best wishes Mr. Stian Birkeland Flekkefjord, NORWAY VIN # 6759
WEB: http://home.sol.no/~delorean/
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From: "Tom Niemczewski" <tomcio(AT)gtemail.net> References: <0.9d0b9537.257c14b0(AT)aol.com> Date: Fri, 10 Dec 1999 23:16:16 +0100 X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com Subject: [DML] Re: gas flap MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
Hi, That is not all correct. My D is vin 6298 and it has a flat hood - no lines, no gas flap! It is original from the factory. Go figure.
Tom Niemczewski tomcio(AT)gtemail.net vin 6298
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> A factory bulletin issued in September 1981 states that;"As of VIN 3200, the > front hood has been changed and the gas filler flap has been eliminated." > (This was the introduction of the grooved hood, the flat hood being > introduced at VIN 10001) > Robert Lamrock > Belfast
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From: "Phil F" <delorean(AT)usfamily.net> References: <82prop+ei0o(AT)eGroups.com> Date: Fri, 10 Dec 1999 19:03:32 -0600 X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com Subject: [DML] Re: POLL: The average age of a DeLorean owner MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
I like the idea of a poll, BUT there are some members under 16, to tell you the truth I'm only 13.
-Phil philf(AT)ssesco.com ----- Original Message ----- From: <jperkins(AT)carolina.rr.com> To: <dmcnews(AT)egroups.com> Sent: Thursday, December 09, 1999 9:24 PM Subject: [DML] POLL: The average age of a DeLorean owner
> Did you ever notice that DeLorean owners come in all ages? This is a car that can't be stereotyped to one age class. From young to old everyone seems to love the "D". So within what age range do you fall under? (Identities are anonymous) > ---- > > Please select one of the following: > > o 16-22 > o 23-29 > o 30-36 > o 37-43 > o 44-50 > o 50-56 > o 57-63 > o 63- Over > > > by going to the following Web form: > > http://www.egroups.com/vote?id=944796249591&listname=dmcnews > > Thank you! > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Before posting messages or replies, see the posting policy rules at: > www.dmcnews.com/Admin/rules.html > > To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: > moderator(AT)dmcnews.com > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > -- Easily schedule meetings and events using the group calendar! > -- http://www.egroups.com/cal?listname=dmcnews&m=1 > >
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From: "Phil F" <delorean(AT)usfamily.net> References: <000e01bf4330$2a084720$7901010a(AT)chip_shirek.DEIPRO.COM> Date: Fri, 10 Dec 1999 20:10:35 -0600 X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com Subject: [DML] Re: AHHHH NO BRAKES!!! MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
I recommend taking a look at the masted cylinder see if there is a leak, or maybe you're out of brake fluid.
-Phil philf(AT)ssesco.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Chip Shirek" <cshirek(AT)mail.deipro.com> To: <dmcnews(AT)egroups.com> Sent: Friday, December 10, 1999 11:01 AM Subject: [DML] Re: AHHHH NO BRAKES!!!
> alrighty now ive got a big problem. My daily driver is in california > getting serviced while i go to school in phoenix. So cause i wouldn't have > a car, i brought back the delorean! Coming out was fine and the last week it > has been fine. Except this morning, on my way to work and as i was pulling > out of my complex, i pushed the brakes to stop for oncoming traffic and > nothing happened. I basically had to stand on the brake pedal to get it to > stop. and that BARELY worked. I put it in reverse and went back a ways and > tried again. still like that. I had my car at don stegers place a while back > and he told me that my pads were okay and i havn't driven the d too much > since then. could it be the pads? i had a moment to check the drivers manual > and it said where to add brake fluid, right in the front of the hood there. > Could it be that its out of brake fulid? > I dont know too much about brakes. The brakes on the car (lately) have > always been weird, meaning that i would have to push the pedal abnormally > far to get the car to stop but today nothing seemed to work. This is my only > car until next week! does anybody have an idea what this could be? help! > > chip > vin 1230 > > until 5:00 today (arizona time) i can be reached at cshirek(AT)deipro.com > after 5:00 i will be at rubberneck1(AT)home.com > > (any kingpin'ers out there? im a local at the CHIP MERCHANT, im there late > at night. past 11:00 usually. sometimes during the day too. -rubberneck) > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Before posting messages or replies, see the posting policy rules at: > www.dmcnews.com/Admin/rules.html > > To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: > moderator(AT)dmcnews.com > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > eGroups.com Home: http://www.egroups.com/group/dmcnews/ > http://www.egroups.com - Simplifying group communications > >
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From: NJP548(AT)aol.com Date: Fri, 10 Dec 1999 21:25:12 EST X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com Subject: [DML] Re: Part #/Part Wanted: MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
Hey Mike,
The part you are referring to is called the Ignition Coil Cover. It is part # 110227. It was superseded to that part #. The first part # that was used for that part is part#105905. The weird thing is that in the price list that USADMC had that I downloaded and printed out says the part is $58.67, but on their web page the price of the part is $109.00. If you want to double check that part go to the USADMC web page and then go to the online store and go to section 3-7-0. It is reference #16. Hope this helps.
Later, Nick VIN#1852......gonna be a Complete Tear-down and Rebuilt DeLorean, wish me luck!!
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Date: Fri, 10 Dec 1999 21:53:48 -0500 From: "Dave Stragand" <dave.stragand(AT)ketchum.com> X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com Subject: [DML] Front spindle & angle drive question + DMC Restoration Cam Live! MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
Hi All,
Work is progressing steadily on #5927. I promise to give more details later.
I have the front suspension all assembled, but of course now I realize something is wrong. The spindle spins in the steering knuckle, and I can't seem to tighten it up from the nut on the back attached to the angle drive.
The first problem was, I didn't have an open-end wrench large enough to tighten the bolt, and the angle drive. Obviously a socket won't work on this nut because of the angle drive, so I was left scouring Pittsburgh for a 34(?)mm open-end wrench. I had to settle on a large adjustable-end wrench (which I was fortunate enough to find in metric!). =)
However, I just can't seem to get a grip on the spindle tight enough to get any leverage on the nut to either loosen or tighten it. Hopefully there's a way to do this on the car, so I don't have to pop all of the new ball joints and steering ball joint to have the spindle pressed in.
Now, I have considered that the spindle, when tightened to the hub, will probably not spin due to the tension on it between the two nuts. However, something just doesn't sit right with me on that one. Primarily, the taper on the spindle would actually be getting -looser- not tighter as the outside nut was tightened.
I am guessing that the previous owner never tried to take it apart due to 1) the large size of the nut, 2) there are no markings on the nut indicating it has been attempted, 3) he didn't take off the other side, 4) the nut seems to be pretty darn well tightened already. Has anyone ever heard of a spindle loosening up like that under normal use?
Any suggestions? Here's what I have tried thus far:
- tapping the spindle in to get enough friction to turn the angle drive nut - gripping the "D" washer with channel locks - gently heating the nut to try and break it loose (or tight)
I'm considering freezing the spindle with liquid CO2 and tapping it in, so when it warms back up it expands and gets a grip (I have a large CO2 tank in my garage).
On a related side note, my front wheel bearings seem to have an interference fit with the spindle. Is this normal? I don't know if the two new wheel bearings installed in the hubs are correct, as they were there when I bought the (disassembled) car. Peter Lucas stated his whole hub slid right off the spindle when he removed the nut. That sounds more likely to me.
Any help is appreciated on both questions.
Now, the fun part. I spent the last few nights putting together a 'garage computer' with a video camera to allow y'all to see me assembling #5927 live via the internet. It should be premiering soon. I'll keep you posted as things progress.
Well, I'm off to Philadelphia in the morning to possibly buy an engine (yeah, I know, that's cheating), luggage rack, and set of Delorean World mags. I hope the engine fits in the trunk of my Grand Marquis. A Chevy 350 does, so I guess a D engine will be close.
-Dave #5927 Pittsburgh
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From: "DMC Joe" <dmcjoe(AT)att.net> References: <19991210150351.17474.qmail(AT)hotmail.com> Date: Fri, 10 Dec 1999 22:40:18 -0800 X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com Subject: [DML] Re: Cleaning Corrosion MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
Mike,
The best product to use on all the De Loren electrical connectors is "contact cleaner". This product is sold under several brand names and can be found at most automotive and electronic parts stores. Be sure to read the warning labels prior to use.
Happy Holiday's DMC Joe / De Lorean Services Web Site: <http://www.deloreanservices.com>
----- Original Message ----- From: Mike $ <sheilaridez(AT)hotmail.com> To: <dmcnews(AT)egroups.com> Sent: Friday, December 10, 1999 7:03 AM Subject: [DML] Cleaning Corrosion
> Hi, What is the best method for cleaning corroded wire connections (i.e. > The plug that connects the power to the tail-light circuit board, and the > board itself). I have had suggested to me using a file, or coca-cola to > clean them, but I wanted to know if there is a solvent or very effective way > to do this first. I also am going to be cleaning all fuse-box connections, > and various connections in the engine compartment. > thanks, > Mike Schaefer > Vin: 1118 > Red/Black 5-speed
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From: "DMC Joe" <dmcjoe(AT)att.net> References: <000e01bf4330$2a084720$7901010a(AT)chip_shirek.DEIPRO.COM> Date: Fri, 10 Dec 1999 23:06:10 -0800 X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com Subject: [DML] Re: AHHHH NO BRAKES!!! MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
Chip,
From your description you have had a catastrophic brake system failure; this is extremely unusual. Here is what you need to do: Do not drive the car; next access the brake reservoir which is located under the carpet in the front luggage compartment on the drivers side floor. After lifting the rubber access cover unscrew the orange cap. You don't have to remove the cap, just pull it up enough to see if there is any fluid in the receiver. If it is empty you have had a brake system hydraulic failure.
BTW; if indeed the system is empty of brake fluid your dash mounted "red" BRAKE warning lamp should be lit continuously. We have found many cars with this plug detached, if that was the case your warning light would remain off.
In any case locate a reputable brake service facility, and have your car transported there for the proper service.
If the service personal need any assistance they are free to call me at 770 631-4800 9 AM-6PM Mon.-Fri.
----- Original Message ----- From: Chip Shirek <cshirek(AT)mail.deipro.com> To: <dmcnews(AT)egroups.com> Sent: Friday, December 10, 1999 9:01 AM Subject: [DML] Re: AHHHH NO BRAKES!!!
> alrighty now ive got a big problem. My daily driver is in california > getting serviced while i go to school in phoenix. So cause i wouldn't have > a car, i brought back the delorean! Coming out was fine and the last week it > has been fine. Except this morning, on my way to work and as i was pulling > out of my complex, i pushed the brakes to stop for oncoming traffic and > nothing happened. I basically had to stand on the brake pedal to get it to > stop. and that BARELY worked. I put it in reverse and went back a ways and > tried again. still like that. I had my car at don stegers place a while back > and he told me that my pads were okay and i havn't driven the d too much > since then. could it be the pads? i had a moment to check the drivers manual > and it said where to add brake fluid, right in the front of the hood there. > Could it be that its out of brake fulid? > I dont know too much about brakes. The brakes on the car (lately) have > always been weird, meaning that i would have to push the pedal abnormally > far to get the car to stop but today nothing seemed to work. This is my only > car until next week! does anybody have an idea what this could be? help! > > chip > vin 1230
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From: "DMC Joe" <dmcjoe(AT)att.net> References: <19991210153510.28688.qmail(AT)hotmail.com> Date: Fri, 10 Dec 1999 22:40:47 -0800 X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com Subject: [DML] Re: Part #/Part Wanted: MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
Mike,
The item you are looking for is the (Engine Harness Support) Cover part# 105905 / 110227. Parts Manual 3 / 7 / 0 fig 16. Currently priced at $54.55.
Happy Holiday's DMC Joe / De Lorean Services Web Site: <http://www.deloreanservices.com>
----- Original Message ----- From: Mike $ <sheilaridez(AT)hotmail.com> To: <dmcnews(AT)egroups.com> Sent: Friday, December 10, 1999 7:35 AM Subject: [DML] Part #/Part Wanted:
> Hi, I need part # for a piece that I can't find in the parts databases I > have searched. It is the plastic cover in the engine compartment that stops > water from getting on the wires in the back right corner, right on top. It > is fairly large. I'm also in need of this part if anyone has it. I'll try > to buy it new if I can get the # and look it up. > Thanks again, > Mike Schaefer
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From: "DMC Joe" <dmcjoe(AT)att.net> References: <19991210180528.97892.qmail(AT)hotmail.com> Date: Fri, 10 Dec 1999 23:16:58 -0800 X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com Subject: [DML] Re: DeLorean Company Cars/ Personal Cars MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
WOW!!!
This is the most exciting "D" Vin list I have ever seen !
Great find Stian; keep um' commin'!
Happy Holiday's DMC Joe / De Lorean Services Web Site: <http://www.deloreanservices.com>
----- Original Message ----- From: Stian Birkeland <dmc_norway(AT)hotmail.com> To: <dmcnews(AT)egroups.com> Cc: <james(AT)usadmc.com> Sent: Friday, December 10, 1999 10:05 AM Subject: [DML] DeLorean Company Cars/ Personal Cars
> Hello all, > > In my papers I've found a list of VINs showing the various company DeLoreans > and the personal DeLoreans. > > COMPANY CARS > Here is the WESTERN - SANTA ANA/IRVINE DeLoreans: > > VIN TRANS ASSIGNMENT > D28 auto Irvine (Eng. Mule) > 0859 manual QAC-SA (Fire Unit) > 0711 manual J. Howbert (Repurchase) > 5040 manual QAC-SA (Freight Damage - awaiting insurance settlement) > 5448 manual QAC-SA (Freight Damage - awaiting insurance settlement) > 0538 manual Irvine > 4523 manual J. Carson - Cash > 1414 manual R. Nesseth (Repurchase) > > > COMPANY CARS > Here is the EASTERN - SOMERVILLE, NJ DeLoreans: > > VIN TRANS ASSIGNMENT > 10197 auto T.W. Kimmerly > 10568 manual J.Z. DeLorean > 06074 auto Captest Labs > 06083 manual Captest Labs > 03062 auto DeLorean Perfume > 02972 manual QAC Repair > 03315 manual QAC (BofA - for sale) > 01585 manual Smokey Yunick-Daytona Beach-Cash > (Eng. mule) - owned - DMCA > > > PERSONAL CARS > VIN TRANS ASSIGNMENT > 00532 manual Doyle Potter > 00548 manual Unassigned > 00549 auto Photo Unit > 00668 auto Tony Dibna > 00685 auto Ron Lowe > 00692 manual Unassigned > 00706 manual Eric Smith > 00712 manual Craig Haglan > 00725 auto Leif Montin > 00728 manual Craig Kuisinger > 00732 auto John Dawson > 00736 auto Ron Bertrum > 00737 manual Olsen Engineering > 00739 manual Damaged by Olsen Engineering QAC, S.A. > 00760 manual Joel West > 00763 auto Ed Bumbalo > 00771 auto Unassigned > 00783 auto L. Feuerabendt > 00805 auto R. Nesseth > 00808 manual Bill Charles > 00816 manual Eric Johnson > 00858 manual Olsen Engineering > 00861 manual Damaged QAC, S.A. > 00864 manual Time Study Unit > 01106 manual Leonard Hamnes > 01151 auto John Howbert > 01276 manual Doug Semer > 01286 manual Unassigned > 01759 manual Unassigned > 01767 manual Neil McNutt > 02038 manual Henry Bushkin > 02172 auto Sammy Davis, JR > 02260 manual Unassigned > 02383 manual Unassigned > 02439 manual Johnny Carson > 02440 manual Doug Patterson > 03210 manual John DeLorean > > MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL DML'ERS! AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR! > > Best wishes > Mr. Stian Birkeland > Flekkefjord, NORWAY > VIN # 6759 > > WEB: http://home.sol.no/~delorean/
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From: "." <jdl(AT)interax.com> Date: Fri, 10 Dec 1999 23:24:34 -0500 X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com Subject: [DML] Print it again... MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable
Dick Ryan has a point regarding re-printing Stainless Steel Illusion in = hardcover. It would not be nearly expensive to reprint it in a = softcover edition, particularly if the color sections were reprinted in = black and white. I would guess that at 15-25.00 each pre orders for = 1000-1500 copies could be presold, particularly if this edition had = updates and perhaps a new chapter by Lamm. A lot has happened since = 1984 at between libraries, DMC/DOA folks and BTTF collectors, I'm sure = it would sell well, particularly with SSI's reputation as the = unchallenged definitive look at the DMC.
David Levey Cleveland
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From: DMC5524(AT)aol.com Date: Sat, 11 Dec 1999 00:41:02 EST X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com Subject: [DML] Re: POLL: The average age of a DeLorean owner MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
In a message dated 12/10/99 8:01:29 PM Central Standard Time, delorean(AT)usfamily.net writes:
<< I like the idea of a poll, BUT there are some members under 16, to tell you the truth I'm only 13.
-Phil philf(AT)ssesco.com >>
Keep in mind that the question asked was:
The average age of a DeLorean OWNER
Not just a member of the list. You can always start a poll requesting the ages of the DML members if you desire.
Dave VIN 5524 Age 22
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Date: Fri, 10 Dec 1999 21:50:32 -0800 From: dmc5524(AT)aol.com X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com Subject: [DML] POLL: What is your DeLorean used for? MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
There has been a lot of comments lately about "daily drivers" and "these cars should be driven, not stored. So, what exactly do you use your DeLorean for? Please select the best choice. ----
Please select one of the following:
o Daily Driver o Frequently Driven o Seldom Driven o Never Driven
by going to the following Web form:
http://www.egroups.com/vote?id=944891432854&listname=dmcnews
Thank you!
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From: ROBLAMROCK(AT)aol.com Date: Sat, 11 Dec 1999 08:37:59 EST X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com Subject: [DML] Re: gas flap MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
In a message dated 12/11/1999 2:00:40 AM GMT Standard Time, tomcio(AT)gtemail.net writes: > That is not all correct. My D is vin 6298 and it has a flat hood - no lines, > no gas flap! It is original from the factory. > Go figure. > Tom Niemczewski
Are you the original first buyer of the car? If so then your car may have been held up in the factory prior to shipping. Many cars were held in the Export Vehicle Preparation section awaiting attention having failed final inspection and then subsequently were upgraded. Secondly, if your car had a replacement hood at any stage after 1982 then it would have had the flat hood fitted. The factory bulletins are by and large correct, but the way I figure it there are a lot of hybrids out there for a variety of reasons. Robert Lamrock Belfast
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From: Altomarine(AT)aol.com Date: Sat, 11 Dec 1999 09:24:20 EST X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com Subject: [DML] Re: Cleaning Corrosion MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
Pencil eraser.
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Date: Sat, 11 Dec 1999 08:30:53 -0600 From: Robert Brandys <oehcs(AT)flash.net> References: <19991210150351.17474.qmail(AT)hotmail.com> X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com Subject: [DML] Re: Cleaning Corrosion MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
This is one of the toughest techical problems I have faced in restoring cars for over the last 30 years. The best method is to sand blast the connector. But this can be messy. Sometimes a little carbertor cleaner or penetrating oil help.
When I can't sand blast, I dip the connector in phosphoric acid metal prep. Then rinse in water. I am also experimenting with TARNEX now.
Dr. bob
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From: "" <d_nieves(AT)hotmail.com> Date: Sat, 11 Dec 1999 06:41:51 PST X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com Subject: [DML] contact cleaner MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
Will contact cleaner work on electrical contacts that have a some corrosion (powderery greenish white stuff) or is filing that down the only solution? After getting this stuff off this there a coating that could be placed on the contacts that'll keep them clean and not interfere with continuity (kinda like putting pretroleum jelly on battery terminals? -I never tried it seems it would get the compartment messy?)
Thanks!
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From: NBeatson(AT)aol.com Date: Sat, 11 Dec 1999 10:36:24 EST X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com Subject: [DML] Engine Bay Cover MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
Hi, After working on cleaning my engine bay yesterday, I was wondering if anyone had found a better way of holding open the engine bay cover, the original bracket is not the best, as the knock on the back of my head will contest to.
I thought it might be possible to fit a couple of gas struts (perhaps taken from a conventional hatchback) and would be interested to hear if anyone had tried this.
Nigel Vin 2677
p.s. I took my car for its first drive out in public yesterday afternoon and I caused quite a stir when I stopped outside the bank ATM machine.
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