DeLorean Mailing List - 1/24/97
dmcnews-digest Friday, 24 January 1997 Volume 02 : Number 208
In this issue:
Scratched-up SS panels
John DeLorean
John Z's plans for electric car
Re: John Z's plans for electric car
Re: John Z's plans for electric car
Re: John Z's plans for electric car
Can I see a DMC in Miami area please ?
Screeching in NJ
Chapter 43 hosts chapter 41
Re: Can I see a DMC in Miami area please ?
Re: Screeching in NJ
Re; John Z's electric car
Knut
Re: Screeching in NJ
Diff. between 1977-93 book and Gold Portfolio?
Re: Knut gets Knasty (was Chapter 43 hosts chapter 41)
Buying a Delorean
Bigger Sound
Re: Diff. between 1977-93 book and Gold Portfolio?
Re: Bigger Sound
Re: Value of DeLorean World back issues?
Re: Buying a Delorean
Re: Buying a Delorean
DMC Articles
Re: Scratched-up SS panels, Turbo DeLorean, Rust Inhibitor
Re: Tranny mount
brackets / Scratched stainless
Re: Tranny mount brackets / Scratched stainless
re:Delorean Articles
Re: Scratched-up SS panels
DeLorean parts
Re: Scratched stainless
DeLorean Commercial for Windows
Re: Scratched stainless
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From: Aaron Barrus (AaronB(AT)slc.twc.com)
Date: Fri, 17 Jan 1997 15:08:50 -0700
Subject: Scratched-up SS panels
HI all,
I've been out of the Delorean scene for quite a while . . . but I'm starting
to think about buying one again.
I've found one that was painted once, then the paint was sanded off. Of course,
this scratched up the SS quite a bit. Does anybody know of a way to smooth this
out to look nice again? I remember messages about this a year ago - but I couldn't
find them in the back issues.
The car is priced at $7500, and all else seems to function perfectly. If the SS
cleans up, it would be a good price for the car!
Aaron
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From: NathH(AT)aol.com
Date: Fri, 17 Jan 1997 17:23:09 -0500 (EST) Subject: John DeLorean
>From what I've read, there seems to be quite a gap in published
information
about John DeLorean between around 1985 and today. I read the recent articles in
Fortune about him, his plans for an executive golf course, and him getting
foreclosed upon, but what has he been up to in between?
Not only am I fascinated by DeLorean the car, but also DeLorean the person.
The two are obviously so closely intertwined.
Does anyone know him, corresponded with him, perhaps is he even a lurker
occassionally on our list? I'm curiuous to find out if he's been employed,
family life status, not to mention his thoughts on his failed car company since
information seems to have dried up in the mid 80's.
Also, has he been invited to participate on our list? I'd be happy to write
him a letter if no one else has, even though I suppose the chances are about
nill that he'd want to bother.
Nathan Hanson
PS. I was just about to send this when I read the message from Red Rover.
What a coincidence.
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From: "Marvin S. Sterling" Date: Sat, 18 Jan 1997 04:52:48
-0800
Subject: John Z's plans for electric car
Recently read an article wherein John Z was quoted as having said that he is
currently working on an electric sports car ... with a power supply that would be
revolutionary ... he did say that the car would have gull wing doors and would
sell in the 25-30K range, the body was gojng to be made of a composite material.
Has anyone read or heard anymore about this?
Regards,
Marv Sterling
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From: Kevin MacDougall Date: Sat, 18 Jan 1997 13:52:47 -0500
Subject: Re: John Z's plans for electric car
At 04:52 AM 1/18/97 -0800, Marv wrote:
>Recently read an article wherein John Z was quoted as having said that he is
currently working on an electric sports car ... with a power supply that would
be revolutionary ... he did say that the car would have gull wing doors and
would sell in the 25-30K range, the body was gojng to be made of a composite
material. Has anyone read or heard anymore about this?
>Regards,
>Marv Sterling
Yeah Marv I have heard this except I heard there was an 18k-25k gullwing and also
a 30k-35k gullwing I also heard about a goal of 0-60 in 4 seconds.
Delorean is also supposedly building or trying to build a SUV(sport-utility vehicle)
Kevin
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From: tek(AT)bridge.net
Date: Sat, 18 Jan 1997 16:45:32 +0000
Subject: Re: John Z's plans for electric car
Yes, I have also heard something similar but cant remember were I read it, or if
I heard it in a conversation. Can you please tell me were you found the article?
I would like to read it.
Thanks
Mike AC
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From: "Marvin S. Sterling" Date: Sun, 19 Jan 1997
04:40:08 -0800
Subject: Re: John Z's plans for electric car
tek(AT)bridge.net wrote:
>Yes, I have also heard something similar but cant remember were I read it, or
if I heard it in a conversation. Can you please tell me were you found the
article? I would like to read it.
>Thanks
>Mike AC
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Mike, it was either in the NY Times or the Wall Street Journal but I can't
remember exactly when. Perhaps you could search their web sites. Regards,
Marv
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From: Antony.Meadley(AT)ubs.com
Date: Mon, 20 Jan 97 08:48:23 +0000
Subject: Can I see a DMC in Miami area please ?
Hello all,
I will be in Miami this weekend (24-27 Jan). Is there anyone near there who
would be kind enough to let me see their De Lorean ?
I have been to car museums to see them, but the nearest I get is usually 20
ft away (I guess they are paranoid that someone will damage their cars).
Thanks,
Antony
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From: "Michael E. Gaines" Date: Mon, 20 Jan 1997 08:19:51
-0500
Subject: Screeching in NJ
Hi all,
Here in NJ, temperatures are getting into the teens (yikes!). My car is fine,
except for a squeaking from the passenger side of the engine. It's very tough
to locate. Can this be a loose belt or a frozen AC unit? What is the best way
to tell and how should I go about fixing it? Thanks!
Mike
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From: Knut S Grimsrud Date: Mon, 20 Jan 97
09:43:00 PST
Subject: Chapter 43 hosts chapter 41
James, Marla, & Chris,
Thank you for being such gracious hosts during my recent short-notice visit. I
enjoyed the camaraderie over dinner and the tour of the town and subsequent road
tour to the top of South Mountain. Should you find yourselves in the vicinity of
Chapter 41, please do give me a call and I will show you the Portland area.
James,
As you learn to drive your car, you will find that with practice you will
increasingly be able to stay out of the oncoming lane. With a little persistence,
I'm sure your driving will improve.
Best Regards,
Knut Grimsrud
DOA Chapter 41
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From: tek(AT)bridge.net
Date: Mon, 20 Jan 1997 10:32:59 +0000
Subject: Re: Can I see a DMC in Miami area please ?
Hi.
Actually, there is one place that I know you can see a Delorean up close in miami.
Its on 8th street 34 or 35 Ave (A gas Station). You'll be able to see it going
down 8th st. Its parked so people can see it easily because it also for sale. The
mechanic who owns it is asking for 18k. The Delorean (81 or 82) has transmission
and electrical problems.
Hope this helps.
Mike AC
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From: ausmith(AT)pdx.oneworld.com
Date: Mon, 20 Jan 1997 07:21:01 +0000
Subject: Re: Screeching in NJ
Well, the AC is on the drivers side so rule that out. Get a spray bottle, as soon
as it gets above freezing, with water in it and shoot the belts. if the sound
changes you found it.
Chris
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From: Mike Substelny Date: Mon, 20 Jan 1997 11:23:12
-0500
Subject: Re; John Z's electric car
>John Z was quoted as having said that
>he is currently working on an electric sports car ... with a power supply that
would be revolutionary ...
This sounds fascinating. I am quite skeptical about a performance car that has
electrical propulsion. The big advantage of the Internal Combustion Engine (ICE)
is that it only carries half the components of its chemical energy around as
fuel. As the fuel burns the ICE essentially pulls the other half out of thin air
as oxygen. Electrical cars generally must carry everything around with them. No
matter what technology you develop, they always have a monstrously heavy power
supply.
The last thing anyone wants in a sports car is a lot of weight!
This is a fundamental engineering problem that has puzzled us for over a hundred
years. To me it seems unsolvable. But if anyone can get around it, John Z.
DeLorean can!
- -Mike Substelny
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From: "Don Gowler-CFPO01" Date: Mon, 20 Jan
1997 9:47:00 -0600
Subject: Knut
Knut, please send me your E-mail address. The one I have is not finding it's
way to you ( Knut_S_Grimsrud(AT)com.jf.intel.com ), Thanks, The Silver Fox
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From: STANDLOR(AT)aol.com
Date: Mon, 20 Jan 1997 19:42:10 -0500
Subject: Re: Screeching in NJ
In a message dated 97-01-20 08:35:05 EST, you write:
<< , except for a squeaking from the passenger side of the engine. >>
Mike- check your belt which goes to the altinator first and make sure it is
good and tight according to specs. If not that, check the air intake flexable
line which comes in around the water return bottle, it may have flexed and is
rubbing against something which would cause your noise.
Thirdly, check the hanger bracket for the muffler. If it has cracked, this
would also cause noise to occure in this area. A simple replacement bracket
purchased at the Delorean repair shops, D-1, DMC in Houston, P.J> Grady, Kapac, etc.
Hope this helps.
Stan (Standlor(AT)aol.com)
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From: "Michael E. Gaines" Date: Tue, 21 Jan 1997 08:44:25
-0500
Subject: Diff. between 1977-93 book and Gold Portfolio?
Hi all,
I was looking to get one or the other of these books, but I can't tell if the new
one (1995) is an updated version of the 93 book, or if it's completely different.
Is the 95 book good enough to get? Thanks.
Mike
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From: James Espey
Date: Tue, 21 Jan 97 07:19:03 -0000
Subject: Re: Knut gets Knasty (was Chapter 43 hosts chapter 41)
>James,
>As you learn to drive your car, you will find that with practice you will
increasingly be able to stay out of the oncoming lane. With a little persistence,
I'm sure your driving will improve.
To quote a bumper sticker I saw many years ago - "If you don't like the way I
drive, stay off the sidewalk."
Seriously - come back soon, Knut - it was a lot of fun!
James
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From: CDIUSAMPS(AT)aol.com
Date: Tue, 21 Jan 1997 09:42:45 -0500 (EST) Subject: Buying a Delorean
I continue to read with interest that there are a number of people looking to
buy Deloreans, especially "cheap" cars. A small piece of advise, "Beauty is
in the eye of the beholder." When buying a Delorean, make sure you check all
systems and any problems found you can live with. Keep in mind that not all
parts are still available, and the short or no supply parts can be very pricey.
It never fails to amaze me at the number of vehicles listed for sale
that are listed as"pristine" or "showroom condition", and on inspection turn
out to be garbage on wheels. As noted in this forum on many occassions, the
Delorean is a good vehicle, but only when properly maintained, and unfortunately,
this is not always done by owners who become frustrated or lose interest in the
car. Also some owners trying to save a dollar on repairs actually cause more
damage to the vehicle by using improper aftermarket parts, or having unqualified
personnnel work on the vehicle.
"make do" does not work with this car. Also, no matter how impatient you are to
own a DMC 12, never buy a car sight unseen, regardless of how the vehicle is
advertised, described by the owner, or based on the reputation of
the "broker" selling the vehicle. I speak from experience on this. I purchased
my first DMC after careful research and many trips to view and drive the
vehicles. My second however was purchased based on photos, and telephonic
interviews with the broker and the mechanic who worked on the vehicle, (I will
not disclose the name of the broker as negotiations continue
to correct the problem). Lo and behold the vehicle was delivered and I am
embarrased to have it parked in my driveway. The broker is of good repute,
but failed to uphold the contract by inspecting the vehicle prior to delivery.
As a matter of fact the vehicle was never even seen by the broker.
So buyer beware! A DMC 12 is a beautiful vehicle, but always do your research
before you take the step to ownership. The saga continues.
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From: Duke Bladorn
Date: Tue, 21 Jan 1997 19:57:24 -0600
Subject: Bigger Sound
Has anyone put on an after market muffler or exhaust system that makes the
DeLorean sound a little more powerful??? Say around the sound of a V12?? (Hey,
at this point I'll settle for a V8!!) Has anyone ever put glass packs
on their 'D???
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From: Nikki Schumann Date: Tue, 21 Jan 1997 17:45:02
+0100 (GMT) Subject: Re: Diff. between 1977-93 book and Gold Portfolio?
At 08:44 21/01/1997 -0500, you wrote:
>Hi all,
>I was looking to get one or the other of these books, but I can't tell if the
new one (1995) is an updated version of the 93 book, or if it's completely
different. Is the 95 book good enough to get? Thanks.
>Mike
Hello Mike,
I've actually got both books. I originally got the 1977-1993 and when the Gold
Portfolio came out I went out and bought it as well. If you have not got any of
these, then you only need to buy the Golf Portfolio, ALL the articles of the
1977-1993 book are included.The Gold portfolio has about 1/4 more articles in
it and particularily a couple of interesting articles about the Twin Turbo D
that Legend Industries
were developing.
As of the quality of the book, it's a pure and simple reproduction of press
articles that were around at the time about the DMC12. No pretty pictures,
just black and white ones. Of great interest though if you're after the facts
at the time the articles came out, especially fact about the car and not about
all of the side stories...
Regards,
Nikki.
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From: raddad(AT)cmn.net
Date: Wed, 22 Jan 1997 07:22:47 -0700
Subject: Re: Bigger Sound
>Has anyone put on an after market muffler or exhaust system that makes the
>DeLorean sound a little more powerful??? Say around the sound of a V12?? (Hey,
at this point I'll settle for a V8!!) Has anyone ever put glass packs
>on their 'D???
Early on I replaced the exhaust manifold with a "split manifold" to eliminate
the crossover pipe that was creating so much heat on the automatic transmission.
While at it I had "straight thru" motorcycle type mufflers installed. Sound was
louder and quite raspy at higher revs. The car now has twin turbos and thus the
two small mufflers that come with that
setup. Chromed echo can extensions give it a very mellow, deep, throaty sound
that has been appreciated by all who have heard it except for the coucours purists.
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From: STANDLOR(AT)aol.com
Date: Wed, 22 Jan 1997 01:58:43 -0500 (EST) Subject: Re: Value of DeLorean World
back issues?
In a message dated 97-01-13 09:06:02 EST, starman(AT)powerpage.com (Michael E.
Gaines) writes:
><< Will the $300 be worth it and why? What kind of
ttechnical information comes in these issues and how in depth is it? >>
Mike- I've always been a proponent of having these back issues and the 2 past
and now 3'rd directory handy when doing a repair on my Delorean. It serves
as a technical guide as most of the articles over the years are quite in depth
on "how to". I should tell you that lately, the last several years, the fellas
on the board are like everyone else, and that is SUE cautious.
They are afraid if they tell someone in the magazine how to do something and
something goes wrong, the club will be sued for it. So many tech articles are
no longer printed in depth. I just used two old artilcles on door repair, and
how to set up the latch adjustments from old issues. They were
invaluable. If you don't have a bonified Delorean mechanic in your area, and
you can do mechanical repair work, then the magazines, and the parts manual
are a necessity.
Stan (Standlor)
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From: STANDLOR(AT)aol.com
Date: Wed, 22 Jan 1997 01:29:02 -0500 (EST) Subject: Re: Buying a Delorean
In a message dated 97-01-21 10:06:25 EST, CDIUSAMPS(AT)aol.com writes:
><< Keep in mind that not all parts are still available >>
To CDIUSAMPS-
I concur with your broad statement that the car should be checked out first
before purchase, but by SOMEONE WHO KNOWS DELOREANS! Do not rely on the say
so of a mechanic unless you know that mechanic and trust his ability and
judgement. My second car was abandoned, and I know why! The professional
mechanic who serviced this car screwed up litterly everything he touched.
He
cut wires, disconnected parts, inserted aftermarket items with reverse
wirings, manufactured parts that could have been replaced cheaply and easily,
etc. However, I do disagree with your statement that some parts are not
available anymore. I have not been able to find one part that was needed for
the repair of my car, that has not been available when ordered from our
reliable and available Delorean Parts supplier. Not one! Some parts have
taken an extra few days to appear, but they have gotton to me, and I have
ordered almost $5,000.00 worth of parts to fix this car so far. Thats a LOT
of PARTS. I wish you luck with your car, mine is almost done. Standlor
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From: sundiver(AT)hellfire.dusers.drexel.edu (J) Date: Wed, 22 Jan 1997 18:33:55 -0500
Subject: Re: Buying a Delorean
>etc. However, I do disagree with your statement that some parts are not
available anymore. I have not been able to find one part that was needed for the
repair of my car, that has not been available when ordered from our reliable and
available Delorean Parts supplier. Not one! Some parts have taken an extra few
days to appear, but they have gotton to me, and I have ordered almost $5,000.00
worth of parts to fix this car so far. Thats a LOT of PARTS. I wish you luck
with your car, mine is almost done. Standlor
I have been told by a couple of parts suppliers that the transmission mounting
brackets are no longer available (though I suppose if you looked hard enough
you could find some off a car being parted out). I ended up getting someone to
weld the one of mine that was cracked.
- - J
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From: Michael Fischer Date: Wed, 22 Jan 1997
18:03:22 -0700
Subject: DMC Articles
Here's a couple of article that you might be intersted in
De Lorean revealed as anti-IRA move
http://www.utexas.edu/students/iig/archive/aprn/96/August22/22delo.html
John DeLorean's in the rough in bedminster
http://pathfinder.com/(AT)(AT)2VPC(AT)gQAX3PqrVmt/fortune/magazine/1995/951225/newst
rends.delorean.html
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+-----------+-------------------------------+------------+
|___________| Michael.Fischer(AT)pipe.nova.ca |____________|
| "The [DeLorean] looked like lightning" |
| "and [was] just as quirky." -Justin Martin |
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From: backissues(AT)dmcnews.com (Ian of the WDOA)
Date: Wed, 22 Jan 1997 19:21:01 +0000
Subject: Re: Scratched-up SS panels, Turbo DeLorean, Rust Inhibitor
I'm playing catch-up with my email... sooo, here goes:
At 3:08 PM 1/17/97, Aaron Barrus wrote:
>I've been out of the Delorean scene for quite a while . . . but I'm starting
>to think about buying one again.
>I've found one that was painted once, then the paint was sanded off. Of course,
this scratched up the SS quite a bit. Does anybody know of a way to smooth this
out to look nice again?
First of all, welcome back! Its always nice to hear from a new/ returning
DeLorean worshiper.
I was curious at why the previous owner decided to strip the paint off the car?
It seems a painted car would fetch a higher price than a (for lack of
a better term) de-painted version.
Re-Brushing the car may be very hard though, weren't special jigs created (and
then later thrown into a lake) to create the right 'look' for the panels?
________________________________________________________________________
At 7:22 AM 1/22/97, raddad(AT)cmn.net wrote:
HHHas anyone put on an after market muffler or exhaust system that makes the
>>DeLorean sound a little more powerful??? [snip]
>Early on I replaced the exhaust manifold with a "split manifold" [snip]
The
>car now has twin turbos and thus the two small mufflers that come with that
>setup. [snip]
Just in curiosity, what company / type of twin turbo is on your DeLorean?
Is it a Volvo turbo? Does a Volvo turbo even exist? And, the question all us
kids have been waiting for... what is the HorsePOWER increase?
Or is your car #502, the DeLorean rocket? =)
________________________________________________________________________
At 3:21 AM 1/9/97, Mpeak(AT)aol.com wrote:
>Whoever mentioned a special product the inhibits rust in the 1/8 mailing list,
is the product you are talking about an electronic unit which carries a
>current through the frame thus preventing the formation of rust? I don't
remember where I've heard about this product, but i think it is for sale in
>the JC Whitney catalog for about $200. I'm not sure how or if it works, but
>if it does, $200 is much less than the price of a new frame!
>-Matt
Matt, (or anyone else)
All the talk about rust in the steel frame has gotten me thinking...
Does the coating of the frame separate the y-chassis from the rest of the car
totally or are the frame bolts, suspension points and fiberglass frame
connections, open to metal-to-metal contact?
thanks,
Ian
backissues(AT)dmcnews.com
Industriall strength High School student and proud member and head 'whozit' of
the WDOA. (Wanna-bee DeLorean Owners Association)
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From: Mike Substelny Date: Thu, 23 Jan 1997 08:50:21 -0500
Subject: Re: Tranny mount brackets / Scratched stainless
TRANNY BRACKETS
>I have been told by a couple of parts suppliers that the transmission mounting
brackets are no longer available (snip). I ended up getting someone to weld the
one of mine that was cracked.
The exact same thing happened to me. Apparently these brackets have a high
mortality rate, and must often be replaced with a new clutch.
SCRATCHED STAINLESS
>It seems a painted car would fetch a higher price than a (for lack of a better
term) de-painted version.
My experience is that painted DeLoreans usually fetch a lower price than
unpainted DeLoreans. The stigma faced by a painted DeLorean is the possibility
that it has been in an accident and had body work.
>Re-Brushing the car may be very hard though, weren't special jigs created
(and then later thrown into a lake) to create the right 'look' for the panels?
My understanding (from reading "The Stainless Steel Illusion") is that the
stainless panels were brushed by hand at the factory. Originally special
brushing machines were to be used, but DMC realizeded that an owner would
not be able to match the machine stroke pattern if he wanted to take out
scratches by hand at home. Thus the labor intensive hand brushing in Ireland.
This appears to be true, since it is possible to blend out minor scratches by
carefully rubbing it with the proper abrasive pad.
Perhaps by "special jigs thrown in a lake" you mean the dies used to stamp the
body panels. I believe Margaret Thatcher's administration dumped some of these
into an artificial reef in the Ocean.
Does anyone have any experience putting the brush strokes back into stainless
after paint has been removed? A couple of months ago we had a conversation
about the "X" that sometimes shows through the lid of the luggage compartment.
I am wondering if the "X" problem gets worse after you rebrush the stainless.
- -Mike Substelny
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From: "Marvin S. Sterling" Date: Thu, 23 Jan 1997
14:48:50 -0800
Subject: Re: Tranny mount brackets / Scratched stainless
Mike Substelny wrote:
>:-( snip
>SCRATCHED STAINLESS
>:-( snip
>since it is possible to blend out minor scratches by carefully rubbing it with
the proper abrasive pad. :-( snip
>-Mike Substelny
- ----------------------------------------------:-)
Mike -
What is the proper abrasive pad and where do you get one ? I have been using
scotch brite pads but just can't get the right look. Regards,
Marv Sterling
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From: "Jeff Phillips, x4300" Date: Thu,
23 Jan 97 16:57:36 MST
Subject: re:Delorean Articles
Hey everyone, I just read the article on JZD and the DeLorean being an Anti-IRA
move. Can someone who knows a little more about this subject shed some light on
it. I just don't see how the D was a anti-IRA project.
Jeff "In-the-know" Phillips
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From: STANDLOR(AT)aol.com
Date: Fri, 24 Jan 1997 01:22:21 -0500 (EST) Subject: Re: Scratched-up SS panels
In a message dated 97-01-23 15:01:12 EST, you write:
<< weren't special jigs created
(and then later thrown into a lake) to create the right 'look' for the panels? >>
THE DIES FOR THE PANELS WERE THROWN INTO THE ENGLISH CHANNEL NOT JIGS. USE
SANDPAPER FIRST, THEN PADS OF LESSER DENSITY SUCH AS SCOTCH BRITE PADS TO GIVE
THE LINES TO THE BRUSHED METAL.
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From: "Arne Hofmann" Date: Fri, 24 Jan 1997 13:45:16 +0000
Subject: DeLorean parts
Hello,
for my '81 DeLorean I need the following parts:
- - camshaft right
- - gasket kit engine
- - cylinder head bolts
- - 1 lifter
- - crank shaft bearings
Has anybody an idea, where I can get these parts ? (must be shipped to Germany)
My Volvo Dealer has big problems with the engine numbers. He found i.e. 3
different cam shafts for the PRVengine.
Arne
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From: STANDLOR(AT)aol.com
Date: Fri, 24 Jan 1997 01:37:45 -0500 (EST) Subject: Re: Scratched stainless
In a message dated 97-01-23 21:02:34 EST, you write:
<< What is the proper abrasive pad and where do you get one ? I have been
using scotch brite pads but just can't get the right look. >>
MARV - I HAVE BEEN USING SEVERAL COMBINATIONS TO GET THE PATTERN IN ORDER.
1- SCOTCH BRIGHT PADS - THE ONES WITH THE HANDLES, AND THEY COME IN 3 DIFFERENT
FLAVORS - LIGHT, MED, AND HEAVY DUTY. I USUALLY START OFF WITH CARPENTERS STEEL
WOOL THOUGH, OF A REAL FINE QUALITY, AND GET THE PATTERN GOING, AFTER THE MESS
IS CLEANED UP, OR THE PATTERN SET THEN I START WITH THE
PADS. WORKS WELL FOR ME. I HAVE USED FINE AND EXTRA FINE SANDPAPER FOR DEEP
SCRATCHES, BUT USE IT SPARINGLY AND LIGHTLY!
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From: James Espey
Date: Fri, 24 Jan 97 07:38:58 -0000
Subject: DeLorean Commercial for Windows
I was recently sent a Windows version of the DeLorean commercial "snippet" that
is on the DeLorean Mailing List home page, but I have no way to test it. Before
I post it, I'd like to email it to someone who can test and verify it works - any
volunteers? It's about a 2MB download, in .ZIP format.
Email me.
James
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From: ausmith(AT)pdx.oneworld.com
Date: Fri, 24 Jan 1997 07:48:28 +0000
Subject: Re: Scratched stainless
Don't EVER use steel wool of any kind on your car!!! Very small pieces of the
wool get into the grain and rust, making marks you won't be able to get out.
If you have places on your car that have been damaged and need to be re-textured
to match, you need this tool. It's a "Sand-O-Flex model 350R. I don't know where
I got it but I got some replacement abrasive strips for it from my local lumber
yard.
Chris
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