dmcnews-digest Friday, 7 March 1997 Volume 02 : Number 218 In this issue: Re: Delorean Models Re: Should I buy it? Pivot Action Bolt in shift linkage New member DMC east coast, GM, Bricklin, 3rd strobe light... Belfast DeLorean's In NC Delorean Model Update Re: Pivot Action Bolt in shift linkage Re: Delorean Model Update Re: Pivot Action Bolt in shift linkage Re: Yokohama A378 Tires ceiling units + tyres 81 or 82 ADMIN NOTE: List flakiness Re: ceiling units + tyres Re: Delorean Model Update DMC Parts:5-speed transmission and rear drive Re: ceiling units + tyres Re: 81 or 82 Another BTTF model source Re: ceiling units + tyres Re: 81 or 82 Re: Pivot Action Bolt in shift linkage Alabama Delorean Owners Re: Delorean Model Update Belfast Trip DeLorean frame ---------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Bob KiddDate: Tue, 04 Mar 1997 14:38:42 -0800 Subject: Re: Delorean Models Let me know what scale and size these kits are. I have a 4 1/2" pewter model, but would be interested in a larger model. Bob Kidd ------------------------------ From: "Michael E. Gaines" Date: Tue, 04 Mar 1997 09:48:10 -0500 Subject: Re: Should I buy it? Murray Fisher wrote: >Hi everyone, >Both were always garage stored. >The guy wants $19,500 for it and I offered him $17,500. Neither of us will budge so far...the owner apparently does not need the money. He is aware that I will have to pay for new tires, hoses, and other parts and probably that would come to a minimum of another 2K. For the work that you know you have to put into it, I'd have a hard time budging. I put $1500 into my car with about another $500 to go, and I spent $11,900 on it. In your case, unless you can get it in PERFECT shape, I wouldn't spend and extra $2k. That's a LOT of money!!! Of course, if you can AFFORD it, that's a different story. >A little aside to the story....the guy was formerly into drug peddling and spent some time up at the State Penitentiary which is in this town. Isn't that ironic! Check inside the doors! :) >So what do you guys out there think? Well, he knows now that someone's interested in it. If he doesn't NEED the money, then why isn't he budging? $17,500 is a fair price. With the problems you describe, I would try going even lower, but you don't want to piss the guy off. Remember, you're going to have to spend money to get it up to speed, and who knows if you have to send it to DeLorean One or something for specific problems. See if there are any mechanics in your area that are willing to work on it. It's up to you, but if you're looking to spend $2-3k to get it working properly, than I can't see the $19,500 pricetag. DeLoreans in perfect shape are going for $25k so put it into perspective. Mike ------------------------------ From: James Espey Date: Tue, 4 Mar 97 07:48:55 -0000 Subject: Pivot Action Bolt in shift linkage Twice in the last month the pivot action bolt has backed out of the captive nut, once leaving me stranded in neutral, and once semi-stranded in first. The Service Manual does indicate that this bolt should have "loctite" applied to it - should I disregard and loctite it anyway? One of these days it's going to happen at a not so opportune time... James ------------------------------ From: ABatt10347(AT)aol.com Date: Tue, 4 Mar 1997 18:55:17 -0500 (EST) Subject: New member James, Sorry if this is the wrong email box. Wanted to introduce myself to the DMC news letter. I have an 81 DMC Vin.# 6569. It is gray inside and is a 5 speed. Have really enjoyed the information that I have found in the newsletter. I also own an 85 Jaguar XJS so I know about fun of owning an "British car". I enjoy working on my rides, have just finished a 1951 F1 Ford truck (all orginal). So being under a car is an almost weekly thing. As far as where I'm located I live about 45 miles north of Nashville,TN. So for those friends in the AL area. Get in touch with me via email ABatt10347(AT)aol.com and we will try and hook up. Also anyone in the TN area would love to talk cars or old trucks. The fun of the DMC is not only the ride but the looks and questions you get when driving one. If I only had a dollar for each time someone asked me to open the doors so they could see how they worked!!! Anyway thanks for the info it is great to be able to share info with fellow DMCers. Bruce Battles 81 DMC Vin #6569 85 Jaguar XJS 87 Dodge Raider 90 Volvo 240 DL 51 Ford F1 ------------------------------ From: thomas mccoy Date: Tue, 4 Mar 1997 12:59:22 -0800 (PST) Subject: DMC east coast, GM, Bricklin, 3rd strobe light... >From the readings here on the list, and the D.O.A. events (Nashville, etc...) I feel as if the Eastern U.S. has more going on. A previous posting talks about a door clinic over there...I'd love to go if I wasn't thousands of miles away!!! Years back, Disneyland had a "blast form the past" celebration, where you could win fifties cars. Out in front of the main entrance, they had a sixties concept Corvette car. It had the DMC-style windows on it! I am glad to see this idea in a production car, but some may think De Lorean is just copying ideas from others. Our car seems to be forever caught in the BRICKLIN talk. Most strangers I meet always mention the Bricklin. They say DMC is another Bricklin. This is unfortunate, but will never cease. It is a Psychological phenomenon for humans to classify and cubby-hole the world. Personally, I believe DMC has transcended some automotive barriers, employing advanced materials (such as the G.R.P underbody) and permitting a harmonious balance of asthetic form and function! James Nichols brought up a good point. There seems to be no absolute way to stop people from rear-ending a car. So, how about some kind of strobe light?! ...like on an ambulence!!!!! I feel DMC will go up in value, some time around thirty years (BTTF fans know the significance). This number seems common, as fifties were popular in the eighties and sixties in the nineties. Every person reading this list can have an effect on the future! Our cars have lasted through some tough times,and will continue...even for those of us who can't afford frame-up restorations! Through the helpful postings on this list flow the life-preserving maintainance tips for our futures!!! I'll shut up now... ------------------------------ From: "Scott Mueller" Date: Wed, 5 Mar 97 02:56:23 UT Subject: Belfast I will be at the Euro-fest in Belfast this May. I am looking forward to meeting everyone and talking shop. My family and I will also be attending the Snowmass event. Unfortunately, both events are to far from San Francisco to bring my Delorean. SCOTTAMUELLER(AT)MSN.COM [HOME] SMUELLER(AT)BWIP.COM [WORK] ------------------------------ From: Scott Tester Date: Wed, 5 Mar 1997 04:21:10 -0500 (EST) Subject: DeLorean's In NC Are there any DeLorean owners in or near the Appalachian Mountains? I live in Boone, North Carolina and would love to see a DeLorean. I have only seen one, and even then I could not get inside! Thanks! Scott Tester testersd(AT)appstate.campus.mci.net ------------------------------ From: WINGD2(AT)aol.com Date: Wed, 5 Mar 1997 00:28:30 -0500 (EST) Subject: Delorean Model Update I spoke with Art at All American Models today and here's an update on the Delorean model kits. We now have two versions to choose from. The difference between the two is how many parts you get in the kit. The 1st kit, lets call it a "base kit", includes a 1/24 scale Delorean body in stock configuration (no BTTF hoses,etc), a dash panel, an engine cover and a rear louver. This kit is designed to be combined with a BTTF "donor "kit in order to build a stock Delorean. Note: The BTTF donor kit required for this is NOT included. You must supply the BTTF kit seperatly. These BTTF kits are no longer produced but you may find them at some model shops. I think the BTTF fan club also has some. If you have trouble finding these kits let me know, I have a few sources I can pass along. The 2nd kit, lets call it a "deluxe kit". Art has told me that if we get enough orders (15 to 20 kits) for this version, he will make all the required molds to produce this new version. It will include the 1/24 scale Delorean body, a one piece chassis, an interior, wheels, tires and all the other misc required to build a complete stock Delorean. No "donor" kit will be required for this version. Both the base kit and the deluxe kit will use the same body. It will be a resin casting in 1/24 scale.(the same scale as the BTTF kit). The body will be molded in one piece. It will NOT have working doors, hood or engine cover. On the deluxe kit the chassis will also be a one piece unit with molded in drive train on the bottom. The interior will be a one piece tub affair. These kits do not have a complete engine. These kits are more like the models of 20 to 30 years ago. They have a basic body, interior and chassis and make for a nice display model. They do not have all the fantastic detail, opening doors and hood, detailed engine,etc of many of todays models. They also are not just a snap togrther affair to assemble. They will require some modeling skill to complete and finish. Talking about finishing, Art tells me that Testers Company (they make model paints) makes a "Metalizer Paint" in stainless steel color that should be real close for this car. He said you can even buff it a little after it dries. He also said that the resin he uses to make the parts can not be assembled with regular model cement. Model cement won't touch the resin. He said you need to use either 5 minute epoxy or super glue, so like I said, some modeling skill is required. Now the ordering details. James has kinda asked me if I'll act as the point man on this, so no problem. Art tells me he would like to just deal with one order on this and let us take care of distribution. He says that in order for him to produce these kits he needs to make at least 25 to 30 bodys. In order for him to produce the deluxe kit with chassis and all, he needs at least 15 kits. This means we need as a minimum either 25 to 30 "base kit" orders -or- 15 "deluxe kit" with 10 to 15 "base kit" orders. Naturally if we get more orders Art will produce how ever many we need. The cost will be as follows: "Base Kit" = $40ea + $5shipping = total $45 each "Deluxe Kit" = $55ea + $5shipping = total $60 each If you want to place an order, send me a check or money order to the address below. (also include a shipping address) I will compile orders until the end of the month. Cut off date for orders is March 30th.(Easter). At that time I will place an order with Art to proceed with the kits. Please Note: Just to make things clear, I'm not doing this to make money for myself. I will hold everyones checks until an order is placed with Art. If we don't get enough orders to proceed with this,I will return everyones checks. Also note: If anyone from overseas is interested in these kits, please e-mail me and let me know your mailing address. I'll check on shipping costs and let you know. The kit costs and shipping costs shown above are for USA only. The last item I have is the timetable we're looking at. Once the order is placed with Art (say April 1st) It will take him approx 8 to 10 weeks to make the masters, make the molds and produce our kits. That means kits should be ready to ship about mid June (sorry James). I will keep everyone updated with progress thru the mailing list. For orders make checks or money orders out to: Marty Maier Mail to : Marty Maier 704 Valley Dr E. Alton, Ill. 62024 Comments or sugestions welcome. e-mail to WINGD2(AT)aol.com or phone 618-259-8149 Side note: To date (3-4) I've recieved e-mail with tentative orders for approx 18 kits. If I get enough orders (I.E. checks or money orders) to meet Arts minimums, I'll try and get him started on the masters and molds ahead of time to try and speed up deliveries. ------------------------------ From: DMC12JR(AT)aol.com Date: Tue, 4 Mar 1997 21:18:10 -0500 (EST) Subject: Re: Pivot Action Bolt in shift linkage there should be a jam nut on the other side of the bolt that goes through the linkage. Has the bolt fell off in the first go around? ------------------------------ From: James Espey Date: Wed, 5 Mar 97 07:46:25 -0000 Subject: Re: Delorean Model Update All of the information from Marty's post will be included in the DeLorean Mailing List web page today or tomorrow. Direct questions about the model project to Marty at wingd2(AT)aol.com Also, a month or so ago I was surfing the web and ran across a model place in Japan that had BTTF kits, but have been unable to find it again. I'm sure they're still out there - anyone familiar with this? Prices were quite reasonable and they appeared to have a large quantity of kits. James ------------------------------ From: James Espey Date: Wed, 5 Mar 97 07:46:21 -0000 Subject: Re: Pivot Action Bolt in shift linkage >there should be a jam nut on the other side of the bolt that goes through the linkage. Has the bolt fell off in the first go around? Jam nut? Someone who doesn't prefer jelly? Anywho - there is a nut that appears to be permanently attached to the underside of the pivot, which the bolt threads into. Should there be another (non-captive) nut on the end of the bolt? It doesn't appear long enough to take another nut. Is loctite okay, and if not, why not? The "occasionally shiftless" James ------------------------------ From: raddad(AT)cmn.net Date: Wed, 5 Mar 1997 10:44:44 -0700 Subject: Re: Yokohama A378 TiresScott I have been running on those very same tires for the past two years -- nearly 20,000 miles. I am very satisfied with them. I bought them through Discount Tire Co, but not by mail. One went down on me on a trip -- valve stem failure. Tire was ruined. Discount made it good! Would recommend both the Yokohama and Discount Tire Co. ------------------------------ From: perotti Date: Wed, 05 Mar 1997 19:35:46 +0100 Subject: ceiling units + tyres I have 2 questions: 1) The ceiling units at the roof of my D are loose (grey interior): I think the moisture effected the both the glue between the roof and the ceiling units and the foam from the roof fabric. Does this sound familiar to anyone and/or does anyone has experience on renewing the ceiling. Suggestions on which fabric to use? 2) I will renew the tyres. Does anyone recommend a special type of tyres. I red already on earlier dmcnews that Pirelli's will be OK, does anyone recommend a special type or alternatives? Suggestions are very welcome. Mario Perotti The Netherlands VIN#10117 - --------------------------------------------------- Homepage: http://home.pi.net/~perotti/home.htm - --------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------ From: Kevin Wolter Date: Wed, 5 Mar 1997 20:01:16 -0600 Subject: 81 or 82 Hello all. I was thinking of getting customized plates for my D and I thought of a = question. My D is #6810 and has a build date of Nov 81 but the car is = registered as an 82. Since I was thinking of getting a number on the = license plate to represent the year and I was wondering was others from = the late 81 era considered the year of their car to really be. ------------------------------ From: James Espey Date: Wed, 05 Mar 1997 17:42:11 -0500 Subject: ADMIN NOTE: List flakiness Expect some list flakiness for the next few days as my ISP changes to a new mail server. I'm considering changing my ISP from goodnet to a national company - anyone have any experience with ATT, MCI or Sprint they'd share with me? Email me direct please! James "Mikasa" Espey Moderator, DeLorean Mailing List http://www.dmcnews.com Coming in '97 - http://www.dmcnews.com/ ------------------------------ From: Dan Baisley Date: Wed, 05 Mar 1997 17:42:11 -0500 Subject: Re: ceiling units + tyres At 07:35 PM 3/5/97 +0100, perotti wrote: II have 2 questions: >1) The ceiling units at the roof of my D are loose (grey interior): I think the moisture effected the both the glue between the roof and the ceiling units and the foam from the roof fabric. Does this sound familiar to anyone and/or does anyone has experience on renewing the ceiling. Suggestions on which fabric to use? The fabric comes attached to the foam, and the foam degrades over time. Last time I was at PJ Grady's, he had a big roll of the stuff. It is the same texture as any other headliner material I've seen, so you may be able to find it locally. It's really light, so the overseas shipping shouldn't be too much if you go with Grady. - --------------------------------------------------------------------------- - - - -------------------- I'm hungry. Let's get a taco. __________________________________________________________ ------------------------------ From: Nikki Schumann Date: Thu, 6 Mar 1997 01:19:03 +0100 (GMT) Subject: Re: Delorean Model Update >Also, a month or so ago I was surfing the web and ran across a model place in >Japan that had BTTF kits, but have been unable to find it again. I'm sure they're still out there - anyone familiar with this? Prices were quite reasonable and they appeared to have a large quantity of kits. >James I recently purchased a BTTF kit from the web address below. The packet arrived from a company called Tristar Intl. located in Milpitas CA in due time and looks quite good. I have not started building yet due to a lack of time and imagination on how to build a louvred tail gate, which seems to be the only part that is really missing to make a stock DMC-12 (all other parts are easily adaptable). The address - http://www.hobbyweb.com Their sale price is US$ 22.41 + shipping. Kit is made by a Japanese (I believe) company called Aoshima and all instructions are in Japanese (?) but well illustrated. Scale is 1/24 of course and its reference number at Hobbyweb is 01069. As a matter of fact they have a choice of 3 different BTTF Delorean kits. One from BTTF 1 (probably the best for someone wanting to build a normal DMC), and two other versions from BTTF 3 (one with 50's wheels and one on rail tracks). If anybody has a suggestion on how to build the louvred tail gate they're very welcome. Regards, Nikki Schumann. ------------------------------ From: dstall(AT)trib.net (D.L. Stalling) Date: Wed, 5 Mar 1997 18:22:24 -0600 (CST) Subject: DMC Parts:5-speed transmission and rear drive During a fit of madness I acquired a 5speed transmission, bell housing and rear drive assy (complete transaxle) for a project that isn't going to happen. The transmission was storred at some point where moisture caused some very minor surface rust on the upper gears but the gears are fine; minor surface rust on one shifting forks needs to be cleanup. The transmission came from a car with an engine fire at 6000miles. The differential/final drive part appears fine. The input shaft from the clutch wont turn but probably will be ok when taken apart. One of the two outer bolt holes that secure the output shaft housings to the mounts are broken but the output shafts are fine along with bearings. I am asking $300 for the complete works and buyer pays shipping. My home phone is (573) 442-2795 and email: dstall(AT)mail.trib.net P.S. Also have "Y" part of frame from mid-point of shifter assembly to just in front of engine mount cradle; fiberglass floor and body door frame to just overhead of driver and passenger (no "T" section) with passenger side pontoon intact. The driver's side is good only to mid point of wheel well. Have drivers side axle support rail complete with axle but no support strutts. Make offers I may have to relocate. Our family really enjoyed having our son and daughter-in-laws 's "On to the Future" wedding picture on the Delorean Owners Association Home page. The picture was taken as they left in the DMC12 from their wedding. Thanks to Jim Espey!! ------------------------------ From: BRUCE BENSON Date: Thu, 6 Mar 1997 01:24:28 +0000 Subject: Re: ceiling units + tyres At 06:35 PM 3/5/97 +0000, you wrote: >I have 2 questions: >1) The ceiling units at the roof of my D are loose (grey interior): I think the moisture effected the both the glue between the roof and the ceiling units and the foam from the roof fabric. Does this sound familiar to anyone and/or does anyone has experience on renewing the ceiling. Suggestions on which fabric to use? 2) I will renew the tyres. Does anyone recommend a special type of tyres. I red already on earlier dmcnews that Pirelli's will be OK, does anyone recommend a special type or alternatives? Suggestions are very welcome. >Mario Perotti >The Netherlands >VIN#10117 >--------------------------------------------------- Homepage: http://home.pi.net/~perotti/home.htm --------------------------------------------------- Mario, I have the Yokohama AVS intermediate tires on my car. I know many others using these tires and I have yet to hear complaints. They are very good at high speeds and in the rain. The head liner in the Saab 900 Turbo I had several years ago had the same headliner material as the Delorean. The most common problems are usually with the sections on the doors. All the headliners panels are held in place by plastic barbs or as they are commonly called here, trees. The form that the material is glued to is rather delicate and care must be taken when removing them. A long flat, thin, tool that can reach under the panels and pry each clip loose works the best. The DeLorean shops in the U.S. do recover these panels but most upholstery shops can match the material. An aerosol can of fabric cement is used to spray glue to hold the new material in place. It can be a bit tricky and care should be taken to trim the material short enough so it doesn't pick up water in the drain area by the torsion bars. If not, it will act as a wick and become stained or discolored. The problem with the material in the head liner is that the fabric separates from the foam backing and the only fix is to replace it. The weather here in Minnesota is finally beginning to show signs of spring which means I can get my DeLorean out of storage!. I haven't driven it since October so I'm really looking forward to nice weather. Best Regards, Bruce Benson ------------------------------ From: James Nichols Date: Thu, 06 Mar 1997 11:54:54 +0000 Subject: Re: 81 or 82 Kevin Wolter wrote: >Hello all. >I was thinking of getting customized plates for my D and I thought of a = question. My D is #6810 and has a build date of Nov 81 but the car is = registered as an 82. Since I was thinking of getting a number on the = license plate to represent the year and I was wondering was others from = the late 81 era considered the year of their car to really be. My VIN #6884 is registired as a 1981. I can't check the manufacture date at this time because I keep it at the lake, about 50 milis away, but will do so next week. Jim ------------------------------ From: James Espey Date: Thu, 6 Mar 97 10:02:29 -0000 Subject: Another BTTF model source I found the company in Japan that sells BTTF kits. These kits are made by Aoshima, like the ones that Nikki posted about earlier. Depending on which kit you get, they run between 1500 and 1800 yen (about $12 to $15). Shipping takes about a week to ten days by SAL (surface-air-link) and runs 880 yen (about $7.25) for the first kit and 400 yen (about $3.25) for each add'l kit ordered at the same time. They take credit cards. This is their URL, and the URL for the BTTF kits: http://www.iac.co.jp/~hlj/ http://www.iac.co.jp/~hlj/scifi/scifiBackToTheFuture.html James ------------------------------ From: James Espey Date: Thu, 6 Mar 97 09:29:14 -0000 Subject: Re: ceiling units + tyres >1) The ceiling units at the roof of my D are loose (grey interior): I think the moisture effected the both the glue between the roof and the ceiling units and the foam from the roof fabric. Does this sound familiar to anyone and/or does anyone has experience on renewing the ceiling. Suggestions on which fabric to use? Saggy headliners are common to DeLoreans. Heat, age and moisture breakdown the adhesive hold the fabric to the foam backing, replacement is the only good solution. Ray Haug did a nice job re-doing his headliners and outlined the procedure in DeLorean Mailing List #138... http://www.goodnet.com/~mikasa/dml138.html The material is readily available here in the states - you could take a sample to a local upholstery shop and they could most likely match it... I have the Yokohama AVS U+4 tires and have been EXTREMELY pleased with their ride, handling and wear. Bear in mind I do little, if any, wet weather driving here in the Arizona desert. James ------------------------------ From: James Espey Date: Thu, 6 Mar 97 09:28:39 -0000 Subject: Re: 81 or 82 >I was thinking of getting customized plates for my D and I thought of a = question. My D is #6810 and has a build date of Nov 81 but the car is = registered as an 82. Since I was thinking of getting a number on the = license plate to represent the year and I was wondering was others from = the late 81 era considered the year of their car to really be. This the second or third DeLoreanI have heard about that the state has mis-registered it. Are you in California by chance? The other two I know of were. Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but the VIN on DeLoreans indicates the model year. THe VIN ends with two letters and then 6 digits, the first letter indicating the model year, the second the factory location and the number being the build sequence. For example: BD006810 B=81 D=Dunmurry My car is an 82, as indicated by the VIN: CD010570 Marv Sterling on the list has an '83, his VIN is: DD016000 I believe this is true for all cars, at least thru the eighties (A=80, B=81, C=82, D=83, E=84, etc.) James ------------------------------ From: DMC12JR(AT)aol.com Date: Thu, 6 Mar 1997 22:11:47 -0500 (EST) Subject: Re: Pivot Action Bolt in shift linkage Yes there should be a jam nut on there. Right becide the other that is permant! You will have to get one if you lost yours when the bolt came out. ------------------------------ From: CDIUSAMPS(AT)aol.com Date: Fri, 7 Mar 1997 03:17:15 -0500 (EST) Subject: Alabama Delorean Owners Come on people. Any owners or wanna be owners, or those just interested, lets get something together. I cannot find any club or group covering the Alabama, Mississippi or Georgia areas. E-mail me and lets get cranking (not a DMC12 electrical joke). BILL ------------------------------ From: Kevin MacDougall Date: Thu, 06 Mar 1997 14:08:07 -0500 Subject: Re: Delorean Model Update Also they have a BTTF 2 delorean on a "flying pedestal" at the BTTF fan club page, as well as the other ones mentioned including the Rail and stock BTTF DMC all for 20.00 each.. ------------------------------ From: James Espey Date: Fri, 7 Mar 97 07:34:26 -0000 Subject: Belfast Trip Fellow list-member Chris Rabalais and myself will be traveling to Belfast for EuroFest this May. We will have a layover of a few hours in Washington Dulles on the afternoon of the 21st and a few hours in London Heathrow the morning of the 22nd. On the return, we have a couple hours in London Heathrow the morning of the 26th and a couple hours again in the early afternoon of the 26th at Chicago O'Hare. Anyone care to drive out to the airport and meet us for drinks and small talk? Email me for details... James Espey ------------------------------ From: HOTALASKAN(AT)aol.com Date: Fri, 7 Mar 1997 11:29:12 -0500 (EST) Subject: DeLorean frame I have a 81 Delorean frame that I would like to sell. It is just the frame, no suspention parts are on it.It does however have the gas tank. The frame is missing the driver side rear support piece that is behind the shock tower, but otherwise very little rust.Will consider all offers. thanks Jon-Eric ------------------------------ End of dmcnews-digest V2 #218 *****************************
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