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DeLorean Mailing List - 1/31/96
Subjects:
ADMIN NOTE
Gas Mileage Numbers
Bulletin on Water Leaks
First Gear and Tie Rods
Re: DeLorean Mailing List - 1/26/96
DeLorean Cross Reference Query
DeLorean World Table of Contents
HOT WHEELS
Old Delorean Hot Wheels
Re: DeLorean Mailing List - 1/26/96
Another thermostat cross-reference!
Air Conditioning
Harada Antenna
DMC Article
Re: DeLorean Mailing List - 1/26/96
Toys -R-Us toys
DeLorean Owners Association Expo Pictures
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ADMIN NOTE: There was no DMC-News this past Monday. My computer was down,
and rather than put out two issues back-to-back, I held it all until this
morning. My apologies for the inconvenience, and within a few weeks,
steps being taken now will have taken effect to eliminate further
interruptions. Details to follow soon!
Subject: Gas Mileage Numbers
Sent: 01/25 5:55 PM
Received: 01/28 12:53 PM
From: Chase Clark, stormrider@socketis.net
To: BRS6688@ACS.TAMU.EDU
CC: dmcnews, dmcnews@goodnet.com
A long time ago Burton wrote:
>My car seems to be getting about 14 miles to the gallon around the city.
>and >around 25 on the freeway. This seems to be a pretty big jump. Does
>anyone know >what the mileage is supposed to be?
I kept track of my gas mileage when I drove my 1981 DeLorean VIN#1529 back
home to Missouri from Oregon after buying it in November. It may not be
entirely accurate as the speedometer was fluctuating quite a bit (failing
angle drive naturally). However, the worst my car did on a tank was 19.3
MPG and the best it did was 26.3 MPG with an average for the 2,000 miles
trip of 21.3 MPG.
Car and Drive reported getting 18 MPG when they first tested the car, and
also ranked the car as having more sex appeal than a Porsche 911SC,
Ferrari
308GTSi, Datsun 280-ZX Turbo and the Chevrolet Corvette!! Road and Track
reported average fuel economy of 19.8 MPG, while Motor Trend reported
getting 26.8 MPG with their test car. (I guess we know which magazine
takes
it easiest on their test cars)
All of these test reports were reprinted in the book "Stainless Steel
Illusion" by John Lamm and The Newport Press, which is where I found them.
My guess would be that your car is running within the normal range for gas
mileage. Maybe you just drive a bit heartier around town and more
consistent on the highway. No offense meant, of course. I know that such
is
often the case with me and my Porsche.
~ Chase
Stormrider Media Productions
Chase Clark, Owner
P.O. Box 105301
Jefferson City, Missouri 65110-5301
(573) 635-0622
email address: stormrider@socketis.net
Subject: Bulletin on Water Leaks
Sent: 01/25 5:36 PM
Received: 01/28 12:53 PM
From: Chase Clark, stormrider@socketis.net
To: Elias, Darkpassag@aol.com
CC: dmcnews, dmcnews@goodnet.com
Elias:
DeLorean Motor Company Service Bulletin Number ST-33-12/81 is a 12 page
article dealing strictly with diagnosing water leaks throughout an entire
DeLorean. James Espey (moderator of this mailing list) has reproduced it
as
an Adobe Acrobat file and it can be found at this web site:
http://www.dmcnews.com
The bulletin is very informative and complete to my opinion. I plan on
performing nearly every one of the recommended sealing steps over the next
couple of months even though my car doesn't appear to have any leaks
(yet).
It is a valuable file and I would recommend everyone takes a peek at it.
~ Chase
Stormrider Media Productions
Chase Clark, Owner
P.O. Box 105301
Jefferson City, Missouri 65110-5301
(573) 635-0622
email address: stormrider@socketis.net
Subject: First Gear and Tie Rods
Sent: 01/26 6:33 PM
Received: 01/26 11:40 AM
From: BRS6688@ACS.TAMU.EDU
To: dmcnews, dmcnews@goodnet.com
Howdy ya'll. For some reason or another my car refuses to shift into
first gear when the car is moving. But the instant the car stops it
slips right in like nothing is wrong. Does anyone out there have a
similar problem or has heard of others encountering this? ALSO, I need
new inner tie rods(my tires are being destroyed) but the shops in town
can't find a listing for the part. Does anyone know of the equivelent
part or of someone who does? Any information is greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Burton
Subject: Re: DeLorean Mailing List - 1/26/96
Sent: 01/27 2:26 AM
Received: 01/30 10:34 AM
From: LEDGEND2@aol.com
To: dmcnews, dmcnews@goodnet.com
The slats on the rear window of my DeLorean are cracked in quite a few
places, so I was wondering if anyone knew where I can find replacements
or if anyone happened to have one.
Dave
Subject: DeLorean Cross Reference Query
Sent: 01/27 4:42 AM
Received: 01/30 10:34 AM
From: jory@MIT.EDU
To: dmcnews, dmcnews@goodnet.com
Does anyone have a cross reference part for the master brake cylinder? I
understand the exact original is no longer available, but is closely
matched by another Girling unit. I'd be immensely grateful for any
assistance (and might actually get my beast on the road and through
emissions!)
I had actually hoped to obtain a brake master cylinder for this weekend
from a DeLorean parts place (ordered earlier in the week with 2 day
shipping), but Friday came and the part did not!
If it makes a difference, I only need the master cylinder itself, since
the
reservoir and associated hardware are fine (but I realize I will likedly
have to purchase the entire assembly).
While on the subject of parts cross reference lists:
I am interested in acquiring lists of cross referenced parts for my use
during the resurrection of my project DeLorean (and for maintainence
thereafter ;) If anyone has such a list, I would be happy to provide
reasonable compensation for the compilation effort and the transmittal
costs. Please contact me with the details.
Thanks in advance...
Jory Bell
jory@org.org
jory@mit.edu
415-550-1187
Subject: DeLorean World Table of Contents
Sent: 01/27 8:59 AM
Received: 01/30 10:34 AM
From: Ray Haug, Raymond_Haug@lamg.com
To: dmcnews, dmcnews@goodnet.com
DeLorean World Table of Contents
The DeLorean Owner's Association home page
(http://www.delorean-owners.org)
has recently posted an updated "Cumulative Table of Contents" for its
quarterly publication, DeLorean World. This "Cumulative Table of
Contents" is
an Adobe Acrobat file, approximately 30K in size, and lists the contents
of
all the back issues
of DeLorean World through 1995. The file is available now from the web
site
listed above.
Back issues of DeLorean World are available to Association members for
$12.50
per copy, or 6 copies for $50.00, or 12 copies and a binder for $100.00.
Check out the Membership section for benefits of becoming a member of the
largest worldwide DeLorean Owners Association for over 10 years.
COMING SOON! DeLorean Products & Memorabilia for Everyone
The DeLorean Owner's Association home page Products Section will soon
offer
items of interest to non-members that would like to learn more about
DeLoreans. CHECK IT OUT AT "http://www.delorean-owners.org".
Subject: HOT WHEELS
Sent: 01/27 12:13 PM
Received: 01/30 10:34 AM
From: mbain@mail.lovett.pvt.k12.ga.us
To: dmcnews, dmcnews@goodnet.com
You know, a while back I mentioned visiting Universal Studios in Florida,
where they have a Back To The Future exhibit/ride. In the gift shops in
that
area they had tons of little matchbox - like DeLoreans... but they were
the
Dr. Brown "modified" DeLoreans. If anyone wants to take a trip to Orlando
for the group to pick up a couple dozen of those, be my guest. But other
than that, I have not seen any replicas.
Matt
Subject: Old Delorean Hot Wheels
Sent: 01/28 12:42 AM
Received: 01/30 10:34 AM
From: reitzell@wwic.com
To: dmcnews, dmcnews@goodnet.com
I can't quite remember the history on this piece, but I have a Delorean
Hot
Wheels type car made by a company whose symbol is: E
Z
E
Except the "Z" is bigger and the "E"s are closer together. The gullwing
doors actually open and there used to be a piece of velcro on the bottom
that held it on the front of a belt as a belt buckle. No year is given
on the car. I would appreciate any information anyone could give me on
this small car.
Thanks
Subject: Re: DeLorean Mailing List - 1/26/96
Sent: 01/28 1:25 AM
Received: 01/30 10:34 AM
From: RFiechter@aol.com
To: dmcnews, dmcnews@goodnet.com
Re: speedo cable:
Friend from Ireland. Spring for the call and contact PJ Grady on Long
Island
NY at (516) 589-3100. Tell him Rene "Callahan" Fiechter referred you.
Subject: Another thermostat cross-reference!
Sent: 01/28 5:02 AM
Received: 01/30 10:34 AM
From: Elias, Darkpassag@aol.com
To: dmcnews, dmcnews@goodnet.com
There is another cross-reference for the thermostat in the DeLorean. It
can
be found at your local Napa auto parts store. Just go up to the counter
and
ask Billy Bob for Napa thermostat part #280. It cost me $18.69 plus tax.
As far as installation is concerned, the gasket from the original
thermostat
fits, but is a bit loose. When installing the new thermostat into its
housing, place an adequate amount of gasket sealer to prevent leaks.
---speaking from experience! :)
--Elias
Subject: Air Conditioning
Sent: 01/28 5:29 PM
Received: 01/30 10:34 AM
From: Sudaesh1@aol.com
To: dmcnews, dmcnews@goodnet.com
The air pressure from my air conditioning and vent is minimal. It is
almost
as if the fan is turned on its lowest speed when it is on high. I can only
feel the air if I put my hand right next to the vents. The air is cold but
there is no pressure. The repair shop that I took it to said that that was
how it was supposed to be. I highly doubt it. Any comments on this
problem!?!
Subject: Harada Antenna
Sent: 01/30 1:53 AM
Received: 01/30 10:34 AM
From: Bdofprey@aol.com
To: dmcnews, dmcnews@goodnet.com
The Antenna is made by Harada RX20 Black Mast
Subject: DMC Article
Sent: 01/30 1:56 AM
Received: 01/30 10:34 AM
From: Bdofprey@aol.com
To: dmcnews, dmcnews@goodnet.com
Check out the Feb 96 issue of Car Collector magazine for an article on the
delorean
Subject: Re: DeLorean Mailing List - 1/26/96
Sent: 01/30 3:57 AM
Received: 01/30 10:34 AM
From: BOSCH009@aol.com
To: dmcnews, dmcnews@goodnet.com
In the film Back to the Future the DMC pictured had this burbling exhaust
when they driove it out of the trailer and in some other scenes as
well...Is
it possible to reporoduce this sound or was it just dubbed in........It
sounds like headers were put on the car.....
Thanks
Bo
Subject: Toys -R-Us toys
Sent: 01/30 5:48 AM
Received: 01/30 10:34 AM
From: ShrtCrt@aol.com
To: dmcnews, dmcnews@goodnet.com
I found one of the Back to the Future cartoons on clearence for 5 bucks.
I
will check my local Toys -R- Us for the delorean hot wheels. If they have
them how many people are interested in purchasing them from me.
ShrtCrt @aol.com
Subject: DeLorean Owners Association Expo Pictures
Sent: 01/30 8:45 AM
Received: 01/30 10:34 AM
From: Hank Breer, HBTimber@aol.com
To: dmcnews, dmcnews@goodnet.com
Dear Fellow DeLorean Enthusiasts,
This is a request directed at any of you that have attended past DOA Expo
events. My wife Mimi and I have been working on the Owner's Association's
historical photo album and find that we need additional pictures from the
following events:
1988 - Osage Beach, MO
1989 - Cape Cod, MA
1991 - Las Vegas, NV
1992 - Scottsdale, AZ
1993 - Belfast, Northern Ireland
1994 - Williamsburg, MD
1995 - Las Vegas, NV
If you have ANY pictures from these events - snapshots from ralleys,
concours, banquets, etc, we would like to borrow them and have copies made
for the Association's historical record.
At the early Expos, these books have been on display and have been
enjoyed by
all. We would like to continue this tradition.
Please send any copies of pictures that you can spare, or originals or the
negatives (if possible) to us at:
HANK & MIMI BREER
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
DELOREAN OWNERS ASSOCIATION
1946 N. HARDING AVENUE
ALTADENA, CA 91001
Include your return address and a note telling us if you are donating the
photos or would like them returned. We will take care of duplicating them
and return them promptly.
Hank & Mimi Breer
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