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----------------------------------------------------------------- 4539. DMC Joe Re: DeLorean Vendors Use of Stainless Screws? 4540. Deloreanernst(AT)aol.com Re: dmcnews digest 4541. DeLorean31(AT)aol.com DeLorean Estate Auction Today 4542. Mike Atkinson Re: parts car 4543. Nick Ryan Re: DeLorean Blue Prints 4544. Lee Re: Keys...Keys...and more Keys... 4545. Marc A Levy DOD and DeLorean production chronology analysis 4546. Richard Cutter Re: Insurance Carriers 4547. Dave Tyler Muffler System 4548. Robert Brandys Re: So what are the 0-60 times? 4549. Stian Birkeland High Import Tax in Canada? Look to Norway (not) 4550. magriese(AT)us.ibm.com Re: DeLorean Vendors Use of Stainless Screws? 4551. jordang(AT)wf.quik.com Insurance 4552. Stian Birkeland DeLorean Quality 4553. Jason Mcclure Re: dmcnews digest 4554. ASA Please Advise 4555. SteveDMC Strawberry Festival and Louisianna Owners 4556. James Espey DeLorean memorabilia collection for sale 4557. Robert Brandys Re: So what are the 0-60 times? 4558. DeLorean31(AT)aol.com Re: Insurance Carriers 4559. DMC83in99(AT)aol.com Re: Muffler System 4560. James Espey DOD ch-ch-changes 4561. GFesta5(AT)aol.com Delorean Floriad Events? 4562. BondAtomic(AT)aol.com All you AOL members-this is worth looking at! 4563. Ann & Ed Thompson Re: So what are the 0-60 times? 4564. ToniLFHS98(AT)aol.com Re: dmcnews digest 4565. Grimsrud, Knut S Updating the chronology raw data page 4566. Michael Reinemuth Re: So what are the 0-60 times? 4567. Doc Re: So what are the 0-60 times? 4568. Kevin Rawlings John DeLorean's Address? 4569. delorean502(AT)excite.com what is that? 4570. ROBLAMROCK(AT)aol.com Re: New DeLorean production chronology analysis -----------------------------------------------------------------
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X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ From: "DMC Joe" <DMCJOE(AT)att.net> Date: Tue, 9 Nov 1999 23:07:44 -0500 MIME-Version: 1.0 Subject: [DML] Re: DeLorean Vendors Use of Stainless Screws? Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
Stian, I am sure the other vendors will respond with information, in the mean time here is our experience. We order all of our parts exclusively from PJ Grady and DMC Houston. Both operations provide either factory original or equivalent non stainless replacements. They do however, offer special stainless steel fastener kits. The exterior lens screw kit and deflection shield fastener kits are among stainless fastener products that they offer.
DMC Joe / DeLorean Services / <dmcjoe(AT)att.net> Web Site: <http://www.deloreanservices.com>
---------- > From: Stian Birkeland <dmc_norway(AT)hotmail.com> > > > Hello all, > > I've noticed that all DeLoreans were originally equipped with screws that
> eventually will corrode/rust. This little irritating observation lead me to > ask the following question: > > Which of the DeLorean Vendors (DMC Houston, PJ Grady, D1) uses new stainless > steel screws if you order screws along with your parts order? > > All three? Some? > > Or does all three still use regular screws? > > Its really ridiculous that the car originally came with screws that > eventually will rust. Many screws on the car are black but underneath the
> screws are regular (Read: rusty) > > Best wishes > Stian Birkeland > NORWAY
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In a message dated 11/8/99 10:32:36 AM Eastern Standard Time, virginia(AT)oldlineplastics.com writes:
<< the louvres are covered with stainless steel. >>
Virginia, your name came up on the list a few months ago about your ss louvers. Where did you get them or were they specially made? I know that "www.de-lorean-steel-products.purespace.de" (in Germany) sells them for about $1000., but I wondwered if they were the only source. I've never actually seen any "in the wild." - Wayne
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Today's Asbury Park Press here in NJ had an article about DeLorean's Estate being auctioned today. I have posted a picture of the article on my web site for those who would like to read it. The link is below.
http://hometown.aol.com/DeLorean31/article.html
Gary Gore Activities Director DeLorean Mid Atlantic
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X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ From: "Mike Atkinson" <mikeatk(AT)concentric.net> References: <80996g$bqjc(AT)eGroups.com> <000701bf2b0e$a7834e00$1ff1a7d0(AT)default> Date: Wed, 10 Nov 1999 03:11:21 -0700 MIME-Version: 1.0 Subject: [DML] Re: parts car Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
Ian,
Don't remember if I have e-mailed you before or not but I am looking for a drivers side mirror and an airfilter box. Do you have a list of parts available.
Thanks
Mike Atkinson
mikeatk(AT)concentric.net
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> Erik and DMLers, > > I have a disassembled parts car! I have an auto engine and trans for sale > (28k miles, service records from DMC Houston) plus a load of other stuff if > anyone is interested. I don't want to the sell interior items as I may be > getting a project manual D to restore. > > Cheers, IAN > ******************** > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <delorean502(AT)excite.com> > > Does anybody have a reasonably priced parts car for sale? something > > with front end damage or side damage? as long as the whole thing isn't > > one big squished tin can. > > > > Erik Geerdink > > 4512 > > > > WOW,,,this post might actually be the 4512 post to the DML...wouldn't > > that be cool! > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > 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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About four years ago, my Delorean overheated and I pulled in to get some = water. It was in a residential area in the south of Dublin, Ireland. I got some = water in a kettle from a small factory place, which only about two months before had shredded = blueprints and other DMC related documents. They are a company which stored and = shredded confidential documentation etc. The guy wasn't making it up. He had a box = of DMC factory stickers, of which he gave me some at the time. He explained that there = was a date on the batch of stuff he had, to store until and then shred. I was just a little = too late.
Nick VIN#16045
> >The illustration used in the SS brochure is not = >actually a blue print. It = >has no real technical qualities whatsoever. Its a = >pretty picture designed = >to make you think sophisticated technical thoughts = >but it does not convey = >any acurate information about what the car is like = >in the way real = >technical drawings do. = > >With that said; I too am still looking for good = >tech drawings or = >blueprints of the D with no success. Any help would = >be appreciated. > > >Kelvin > > > > >__________________________ > >Kelvin Mason >Assistant Professor of Art >West Virginia Wesleyan College >1-(304)-473-8588 > > >--------------------------------------------------- >--------------------- >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 > >-- 20 megs of disk space in your eGroup's Document = >Vault >-- http://www.egroups.com/docvault/dmcnews/?m=3D1 > > > > > > >RFC822 header >----------------------------------- > RECEIVED: from SF_Database by POP_Mailbox_- >1269930421 ; 10 NOV 99 00:01:15 UT > Return-path: <dmcnews-return-3363- >nick=3Dimagenow.ie(AT)returns.egroups.com> > Envelope-to: nick(AT)imagenow.ie > Delivery-date: Tue, 9 Nov 1999 22:51:35 +0000 > Received: from ml.egroups.com ([207.138.41.146]) > by brockman.tinet.ie with smtp (Exim 2.05 = >#23) > id 11lK6w-00011B-00 > for nick(AT)imagenow.ie; Tue, 9 Nov 1999 = >22:51:34 +0000 > X-eGroups-Return: dmcnews-return-3363- >nick=3Dimagenow.ie(AT)returns.egroups.com > Received: from [10.1.2.1] by ml.egroups.com with = >NNFMP; 09 Nov 1999 22:51:31 -0000 > Mailing-List: contact dmcnews-owner(AT)egroups.com > X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com > X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ > X-eGroups-Approved-By: delornut(AT)worldnet.att.net = >via email > Received: (listserv 1.276); by m5; 09 Nov 1999 = >22:51:31 -0000 > Reply-To: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com > Delivered-To: listsaver-egroups- >dmcnews(AT)egroups.com > Received: (qmail 19120 invoked from network); 9 = >Nov 1999 15:03:14 -0000 > Received: from mail.wvwc.edu (HELO mars.wvwc.edu) = >(192.101.80.18) by qh.egroups.com with SMTP; 9 Nov = >1999 15:03:14 -0000 > Received: from [10.1.0.37] by mars.wvwc.edu = >(NTMail 3.03.0018/1.ajhf) with ESMTP id pa222601 = >for <dmcnews(AT)egroups.com>; Tue, 9 Nov 1999 10:02:38 = >-0500 > Date: Wed, 10 Nov 99 10:00:02 -0500 > x-sender: mason_k(AT)mail.wvwc.edu > x-mailer: Claris Emailer 1.1 > From: Kelvin <mason_k(AT)wvwc.edu> > To: <dmcnews(AT)egroups.com> > Mime-Version: 1.0 > Message-Id: <15023827351150(AT)wvwc.edu> > Subject: [DML] Re: DeLorean Blue Prints > Mime-Version: 1.0 > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=3D"US-ASCII" > Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit > = >
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X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ Date: Wed, 10 Nov 1999 03:10:29 -0800 From: Lee <support(AT)radiance.com> In-Reply-To: <19991031211730.27728.rocketmail(AT)web503.yahoomail.com> Mime-Version: 1.0 Subject: [DML] Re: Keys...Keys...and more Keys... Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
At 01:17 PM 10/31/99 -0800, you wrote: >I have been reading alot of the e-mails with alot of different key code >numbers in the e-mail. I guess I missed the start of all of this, but >I was able to get a key copied at a local locksmith here in San Diego. >He just used a standard Volvo key blank. > >Is there any way that I can purchase an original key, or a replica of >the original key- with the black plastic etc... I purchased my car >from the original owner and he had lost the original key! :-( > Yes!
Contact Lee Seiler at Lee(AT)radiance.com - he is a Delorean owner and is the only person currently manufacturing replica DeLorean keys
Lee
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X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ Date: Wed, 10 Nov 1999 09:24:44 -0500 From: Marc A Levy <malevy(AT)dnrc.bell-labs.com> MIME-Version: 1.0 References: <4148FEAAD879D311AC5700A0C969E8901681EF(AT)orsmsx35.jf.intel.com> Subject: [DML] DOD and DeLorean production chronology analysis Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
The analysis you have presented at ftp://dmcnews.com/pub/analysis.pdf is great! I was wondering if the raw data at http://www.dmcnews.com/Resource/chronology.html has been updated with the DOD data, or is this just a stale link? Is the current raw data available?
While on the DOD... When the directory started it was available for download by anyone on the DOD list. Will it ever be again?
I am not clear on how or why the DOD has changed over the past year or so. It went from a free on-line publication for the participants only, to a list that can be viewed by anyone (a invasion of privacy) and a $5 charge for the complete printed copy (who is making money on the distribution of my personal information?) Frankly, this is not what I signed up for. I see there is still a "DMC-News Members Only Lounge", but is this still active and up to date? (I dont remember the Password)
I would like to see the DOD return to how it was presented. The option of a printed copy for a small copy/mail charge should be made available, but the "Listed Owners" page should be modified to include less information.
"Grimsrud, Knut S" wrote: > > I have updated my DMC production chronology analysis with all the new data > that has become available as a result of the recently issued DOD as well as <SNIP>
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X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ From: "Richard Cutter" <dmc_power(AT)hotmail.com> Date: Wed, 10 Nov 1999 15:16:05 GMT Mime-Version: 1.0 Subject: [DML] Re: Insurance Carriers Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
Greetings from Colorado
I have several collector cars and have them insured through J.C. Taylor in Penn. They advertise in Hemmings Motor News, available through most news stands. They added my '81 to the others this Fall. Their underwriting rules will allow them to insure collector cars up to '81 now, next year '82 etc.... The car must be a "collector" and yearly mileage kept low, also must be stored in a secured garage.
Rates are very low and company is highly rated
Rich Cutter # 5467
>From: PaulF52093(AT)aol.com >Reply-To: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com >To: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com >Subject: [DML] Re: Insurance Carriers >Date: Tue, 9 Nov 1999 12:29:17 EST > >Dear Richard -- GEICO was about to cancel my policy when I bought my >DeLorean >(new) in 1983 from the Consolidated "fleet" in Columbus. I reminded them >that I had been a policyholder with them since 1966, and they relented. >Then >they couldn't figure out what to charge me, and I wound up getting >excellent >coverage for rates befitting a small Toyota (NOT that I complained!) I've >had no problems with GEICO (which also insures a Saab for me) and the rates >are as reasonable as any I've ever seen. > >The bottom line: GEICO does insure D's ... but not without a battle. >Maybe >you should try again. Another ploy: get statistics from the Insurance >Institute for Highway Safety regarding claims history forn the DeLorean >marque. It's a pain, but I'd bet you'd find a much better claims record >than >for other cars, and that might do the trick for you. It helped in my case, >although that's many years ago. > >Good luck! > >Paul Feine ># 10944 > >------------------------------------------------------------------------ >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 > >-- eGroup Home: http://www.egroups.com/group/dmcnews/?m=1 >-- Free email groups at eGroups.com > >
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X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ From: "Dave Tyler" <dave(AT)silverlake.on.ca> Date: Wed, 10 Nov 1999 10:06:58 -0500 MIME-Version: 1.0 Subject: [DML] Muffler System Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary="----=_NextPart_000_0007_01BF2B63.53198000" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
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Is there a muffler system on the market that can alter my DMC to sound more muscle bound or throaty? (Similar to the new V8 Camaro's and Firebirds)
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I'm working on the dyno data. It is even more interesting than I thought. The torque of the turbocharged engine was fantastic, especially at higher rpms. The stick vs. automatic D. The automatic 10 less ft/lb torque across the whole rpm range. 15 Less horsepower again across the whole rpm range. This is actually quite normal since there are more losses in a automatic trans.
The delorean ignition system falls apart at about 4,700 ON ALL CARS. We think it is the coil. The cars have the ability to go to 5,500 rpm easily. Since the distribution does not have points, it has to be the coil.
Bob
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X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ From: "Stian Birkeland" <dmc_norway(AT)hotmail.com> Date: Wed, 10 Nov 1999 07:42:54 PST Mime-Version: 1.0 Subject: [DML] High Import Tax in Canada? Look to Norway (not) Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
The Canadian import tax is nothing compared to the taxes in Norway... to get a good DeLorean imported, taxed and registered you have to pay about $ 7,000 (!)
Calculation: Tax for the cars weight, kw, and ccm. VAT 23%, registration about $200,-
We often say "Look to Norway". This expression does certainly not apply when talking about Norwegian taxes...
The positive thing is when the car reaches 30 years old, the taxes are no more than $400,-
This also means that you must be out of your mind importing a DeLorean to Norway when the car is 29 years of age. Wait one year to achieve "classic status" and you save lots of $$$
Best wishes Stian Birkeland NORWAY
>Actually, I had a friend ship a car to Germany and it cost FAR less >than what it cost me to import a car from the US. The Canadian >government is insane with PST (8%), GST (7%) and duty (6.1%), plus the >$2500 it cost me to ship it. > >Frigging Canada. > >J
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X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ From: magriese(AT)us.ibm.com Date: Wed, 10 Nov 1999 10:29:23 -0600 Mime-Version: 1.0 Subject: [DML] Re: DeLorean Vendors Use of Stainless Screws? Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
In some cases, stainless steel is not the correct material for a fastener. Stainless can't easily be painted, which means any application that requires a black finish is difficult to achieve. Stainless is brittle compared to other materials, which means that any structural fastener or one that is subjected to vibration should not be stainless. Also, stainless hardware is not all that cheap, particularly if you are worried about rust. Some lower cost grades of stainless will corrode eventually.
If you are interested in getting stainless fasteners for your car, have a look at McMaster-Carr at http://www.mcmaster.com
Michael A. Griese Storage Software Development Manager IBM Storage Systems Division Rochester, MN 55901 Internet: magriese(AT)us.ibm.com voice: (507)253-1853 fax: (507)253-2880
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About two years I switched from State Farm to Progressive and saved a lot, plus they were less concerned about my families driving record. They took my Delorean without any problem. They are one of the very largest insurance carriers. You can get it from a local agent or save 10% off the agents rate by calling direct to 800-228-6776
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X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ From: "Stian Birkeland" <dmc_norway(AT)hotmail.com> Date: Wed, 10 Nov 1999 10:34:58 PST Mime-Version: 1.0 Subject: [DML] DeLorean Quality Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
Hello, Many have questioned the quality of the DeLorean. The owners KNOW that the car is very solid built, and often the quality-questions boil down to the "little things". At the same time it is the little things that makes the car so fun to own and drive.
DeLorean enthusiasts - be assured - the DeLorean is an excellent sportscar.
On a related subject - Audi Roadster and Audi TT Cou péowners have now received a factory recall regarding the stabilizer bar and rear spoiler. Now, DeLorean had only one serious safety recall regarding the front suspension and balljoints. DeLorean was a new company, and had a new car. Audi has been an automanufacturer for a very long time. This shows that the unexpected will always be a part of the car industry...
PS! I now hear that the Jensen is about to rise again from the ashes. Now, when will the DeLorean get its well-deserved revival?
Best wishes Stian Birkeland NORWAY
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X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ Date: Wed, 10 Nov 1999 11:10:03 -0800 (PST) From: Jason Mcclure <bigjason6969(AT)yahoo.com> MIME-Version: 1.0 Subject: [DML] Re: dmcnews digest Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
--- eGroups Digest <dmcnews(AT)egroups.com> wrote: > eGroups Daily Digest: dmcnews has 36 new messages. > Click here > http://www.eGroups.com/list/dmcnews/?start=4503 to > read them. > > > > > > > > > > > > > === message truncated === I had a Delorean, but i sold it to but a 1975 Bricklin SV1, It has a 351W with a FMX trans, i sold the Delorean becouse it did not have a lot of power and was hard to modify and make it go faster, but with The Bricklin its very easy, you can look in any parts magazine and find performance parts for it, my Bricklin has cam lifters 4-barrel 750 CFM carb, headers dual flowmasters, 235/60R/15 BFG's, shift kit for the trans, ported and polished heads, it will run high 12's and low 13's that is fast! I liked the gull-wing doors on the Delorean and that s one thing that interesred me in the Bricklin, E-mail me if you want more information on the Bricklin. I have pictures of it.
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Dear Sir/Madam, I'm interested in buying a number of spare parts of my car DeLorean. I live in the Middle East region and would like to ask if you know of any dealer and/or the nearest to this region. Thank you kindly for your speedy reply Sincerely Yours, Wijath Sam
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X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ From: "SteveDMC" <SteveDMC(AT)i-55.com> Date: Wed, 10 Nov 1999 14:09:55 -0600 MIME-Version: 1.0 Subject: [DML] Strawberry Festival and Louisianna Owners Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary="----=_NextPart_000_0021_01BF2B85.438B2360" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
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Greatings list,
Its been a while since i have posted anything about the Ponchatoula Strawbe= rry Festival but i thought it might be a good idea to mention it again. On= ce a year in Ponchatoula, LA we have a festival that has something for ever= yone in the family.
This festival starts off with a comunity parade featuring several floats an= d local school bands. I talked to a person who helps organize this festiva= l and she would like to know if any DeLorean owners might be interested in = being in the parade.
This could be a great way for us to organize a small little DeLorean get to= gether and it would still be a family event where you could bring the wife = and kids along.
There is also the possibility of a car show and special parking priveledges= if anyone would like to participate. The Ponchatoula Strawberry festival = is one of the largest activities in the state of Louisianna.
If you would like to participate please send me an email and you can show y= our support by contacting Kathryn Rinker. You can call her and ask her abo= ut the festival. Call her at 504-386-2533. Her pager # is 504-350-2073.
Thanks and please let me know as soon as possible if you would like to atte= nd. You can get more info about the festival itself at www.ponchtoula.com =
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X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ Mime-Version: 1.0 Date: Wed, 10 Nov 1999 13:53:55 -0500 From: James Espey <james(AT)usadmc.com> Subject: [DML] DeLorean memorabilia collection for sale Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
Listed below are the contents of my DeLorean memorabilia collection that I have amassed over the past several years. Rather than sell it on ebay, where I could probably make a LOT more cash but go through far more hassle, I'm offering it to the readers of the DML.
Everything should be self-explanatory. First-come, first served. I have just one of each item in most cases. Check or money order only. Buyer pays actual shipping costs plus insurance if desired. If payment not received within 5 days, item goes back on list for re-sale. I didn't collect junk, only excellent items. If it's not listed below, I don't have it or I'm not selling it, so don't ask.
One side of a De Lorean Motor Company dealer sign (no lights) $700 Dealer Banner, two sided (like the one on ebay that just sold for $600+) $500 Rarest DeLorean poster (America's most talked about car!) $250 Complete Advertising Marketing Binder $200 Consumer Research Study in imprinted Binder $300 DMC Employee Necktie $150 DMCL Director Necktie (formerly owned by Director of Engineering Mike Loasby) $300 August 1979 DeLorean Motor Company Newsletter $30 Fall 1980 DeLorean Motor Company Newsletter $30 Original (not repro) molded head key blank (why wait for Lee?) $40 Original lighted head key blank (Super Rare) $150 DeLorean Phone Card $30 DeLorean Collectors Plate (DOA item) $75 Set of DeLorean World Back Issues w/3 binders $200 ZEE Zylmex die-cast DeLorean "matchbox" car with opening doors, still on blister card $40 Gold DMC Factory tie-tack $125 1981 Owners Manual, dealer listing, warranty, PDI form, with 81 style valet $300 1982 Owners Manual, dealer listing, warranty, PDI form, with 82 style valet $400 American Express catalog w/gold DeLorean & BONUS letter from C.R. Brown to dealer about promotion $200 DMC Transporters handbook $50 DMC Factory Drivers License (blank) $25 DMC Factory patch, worn on employee coveralls $40 DMC Dealer List, one each of the three different varieties $75 sold as set only DMC Postcards - horizontal layout (the common one) $5 DMC Postcards - vertical layout (the rare one) $50 Tri Fold (letter size) Brochure of sliding window prototype $10 Tri fold (folds out wide) brochure of production car (one each of both variations) $40 set only The big black brochure that everyone knows, 16 pages, foldouts, etc $20 The little alumnimum resin "looks like pewter" model $15
When it came to magazines, I sought out the unusual or otherwise hard to find publications: High Times - DeLorean: Was He Framed? (Feb 83) $30 Contemporary Christian 2-part interview with JZD (Oct and Nov 1984) $60 sold as set only Contemporary Christian interview with Cristina Ferrare DeLorean (Apr 84) $30 Sports Cars Illustrated - Gale Banks Twin Turbo Buick V-6 DeLorean (Apr 88) $15 Special Interest Autos (June 95) $5 Playboy - Twenty Questions with John DeLorean (1981) - $25 Look - JZD at GM, intro of Vega, photos of him w/2nd wife, Kelly Harmon (Aug 25 '70) $30 Bloomberg (Mar 98) $15 Pontiac Safari magazine - JZD as Chief Engineer (May-June 1965) $30 Classic and Sports Car - UK import (Mar 97) $10 Rolling Stone (Mar 17 81) $20 AutoWeek (Feb 11 80) $15 Los Angeles Daily News (insert from Dec 4 83) $10
Though not as interesting to me, I also have the "mainstream" magazines available as well: Time Nov 1 82 - $10 People Nov 29 1982 - $10 Apr 16 1984 - $10 Motor Trend May 1981 - $10 Car and Driver June 1993 - $10 October 1982 - $10 July 1982 - $10 May 1981 - $10 Road and Track December 81 - $10 June 1981 - $10 July 1977 - $10 Popular Mechanics May 1982 - $10
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X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ Date: Wed, 10 Nov 1999 16:09:53 -0600 From: Robert Brandys <oehcs(AT)flash.net> MIME-Version: 1.0 References: <80aopj$bh4d(AT)eGroups.com> Subject: [DML] Re: So what are the 0-60 times? Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
On Dyno Day we got printouts of horsepower and torque curves verses rpm. However, we did not get the time verses horsepower and torque curves. I have requested these to get the 0 to 60 and beyond times.
I should be able to get these by the middle of next week. The guy (Charlie) who runs the dyno is out of town until then. As the saying goes "Hurry up and wait."
I am trying to digest and graph the data as quickly as possible. Unfortunately, my son has taken ill and we are spending a great deal of time at the doctors and hospital. They do not know what is wrong with him other than some virsus is damaging his kidneys and upper respiratory cavities.
Bob
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X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ From: DeLorean31(AT)aol.com Date: Wed, 10 Nov 1999 18:20:12 EST MIME-Version: 1.0 Subject: [DML] Re: Insurance Carriers Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
In a message dated 11/10/99 6:12:50 PM Eastern Standard Time, dmc_power(AT)hotmail.com writes:
<< Greetings from Colorado
I have several collector cars and have them insured through J.C. Taylor in Penn. They advertise in Hemmings Motor News, available through most news stands. They added my '81 to the others this Fall. Their underwriting rules will allow them to insure collector cars up to '81 now, next year '82 etc.... The car must be a "collector" and yearly mileage kept low, also must be stored in a secured garage.
Rates are very low and company is highly rated >>
I would just like to say I too use J.C. Taylor. I have used them in the past with some other Antique cars I have owned. They are excellent and as mentioned above, the DeLorean became eligible this month for their Antique Insurance policy. I even had a Classic Car Appraiser decalre my car at a value of 25,000. They insured me fully at this value for my car for $380.00 a year. Cars must be 19 years old to be insured by them as Antique or Classic. Check out www.jctaylor.com
Gary Gore Activities Director DeLorean Mid Atlantic
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X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ From: DMC83in99(AT)aol.com Date: Wed, 10 Nov 1999 18:54:39 EST MIME-Version: 1.0 Subject: [DML] Re: Muffler System Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
Don't know if they make a muffler to fit, but Flowmaster has some great dual chamber mufflers that work great for other cars.
Scott
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X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ In-Reply-To: <3829802C.C9A8AFFE(AT)dnrc.bell-labs.com> References: <4148FEAAD879D311AC5700A0C969E8901681EF(AT)orsmsx35.jf.intel.com> Mime-Version: 1.0 Date: Wed, 10 Nov 1999 17:57:57 -0500 From: James Espey <james(AT)usadmc.com> Subject: [DML] DOD ch-ch-changes Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
I can only offer background of the DOD while I was responsible for it...so for those who are new, here's the history...
A few years back, when the DOA decided they couldn't produce a member directory, I started the DeLorean Owners Dirrectory (DOD). The only criteria for being listed was you had to supply a valid VIN. The only way you could get a copy was to be listed in it, too.
The first couple revisions of it were available in a password-protected directory at the DMC-News website. I printed some copies for folks who did not have an email address (and theoretically no web access) to facilitate the folks who submitted their information via a regional club mailing.
The last printed edition was in May of 98, with some 400+ entries. De Lorean Motor Company (Houston) helped pay for the printing of it and in return I gave them an ad on the back cover.
When I handed the DML to Dave Swingle and the rest of the moderating team, the DOC was placed in the hands of Ken Montgomery. Ken spent an ENORMOUS amount of time updating the data, and entering in the new data. I understand the DOD has nearly doubled in size now, and it's really a monumental task to keep updated.
I'm sure Dave and ken will chime in with facts, but in St. Louis I heard that there was some sort of technical problem keeping the DOD from being posted in the "lounge".
No one, NO ONE, is doing this as a money-making venture. A quantity of current DOD's was printed (with no subsidizing by DMC this time, though it was offered) and the nominal charge for a printed copy is simply to cover the expense of printing and mailing.
James
At 9:24 AM -0500 11/10/99, Marc A Levy wrote: (SNIP) > >While on the DOD... When the directory started it was available for >download by anyone on the DOD list. Will it ever be again? > >I am not clear on how or why the DOD has changed over the past year or >so. It went from a free on-line publication for the participants only, >to a list that can be viewed by anyone (a invasion of privacy) and a $5 >charge for the complete printed copy (who is making money on the >distribution of my personal information?) Frankly, this is not what I >signed up for. I see there is still a "DMC-News Members Only Lounge", >but is this still active and up to date? (I dont remember the Password) > >I would like to see the DOD return to how it was presented. The option >of a printed copy for a small copy/mail charge should be made available, >but the "Listed Owners" page should be modified to include less >information. >
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X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ From: GFesta5(AT)aol.com Date: Wed, 10 Nov 1999 19:39:14 EST MIME-Version: 1.0 Subject: [DML] Delorean Floriad Events? Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
I live in England and am going on vaction to Orlando, Florida soon. I was wondering if anyone on the list knows of any Delorean events that are due to take place over the next 4 weeks. Thank you kindly. Scott England
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X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ From: BondAtomic(AT)aol.com Date: Wed, 10 Nov 1999 20:22:29 EST MIME-Version: 1.0 Subject: [DML] All you AOL members-this is worth looking at! Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
Dear Members,
All you members of AOL, I suggest you check out Keyword: Wheels. It has details on how to win a DeLorean!
John Feldman
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X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ Date: Wed, 10 Nov 1999 22:27:13 -0500 From: Ann & Ed Thompson <RappaRivaRat(AT)erols.com> MIME-Version: 1.0 References: <80aopj$bh4d(AT)eGroups.com> <38298ECE.4B2A(AT)flash.net> Subject: [DML] Re: So what are the 0-60 times? Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
> Robert Brandys wrote: > > The delorean ignition system falls apart at about 4,700 ON ALL CARS. We > think it is the coil. The cars have the ability to go to 5,500 rpm > easily. Since the distribution does not have points, it has to be the > coil.
Bob, would you explain where exactly you got your information?
According to extensive road tests on a stock factory DeLorean as reported by "Road & Track" magazine they found the following:
1st gear: 6500 rpm - 40 MPH (no ignition problems so far) 2nd gear: 6500 rpm - 64 MPH (still no ignition problems) 3rd gear: 6500 rpm - 98 MPH (near peak of the torque range, still no ignition problems) 4th gear: 5600 rpm - 109 MPH (torque falls apart here) 5th gear: 4400 rpm - 109 MPH (top achievable speed - torque gave out already, unable to push the car beyond 109 MPH, but still no ignition problems)
It appears obvious to me that if the stock original DeLorean had been fitted with an engine with a little more HP and torque it could have easily achieved the touted 130+ MPH. As it is, it appears that, as stock, the scientific test results as reported by "Road & Track" are more realistic than the "dreamers" want to believe.
Regards, Ed Thompson (believed to be somewhat of a "realist" and a D owner/driver since 1982) Midlothian, VA USA
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X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ From: ToniLFHS98(AT)aol.com Date: Thu, 11 Nov 1999 02:33:52 EST MIME-Version: 1.0 Subject: [DML] Re: dmcnews digest Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
Does anyone has a picture of the SS louvers????
Bill
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X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ From: "Grimsrud, Knut S" <knut.s.grimsrud(AT)intel.com> Date: Thu, 11 Nov 1999 07:16:09 -0800 MIME-Version: 1.0 Subject: [DML] Updating the chronology raw data page Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
Marc A Levy <malevy(AT)dnrc.bell-labs.com> wrote:
> The analysis you have presented at ftp://dmcnews.com/pub/analysis.pdf > is great! I was wondering if the raw data at > http://www.dmcnews.com/Resource/chronology.html has been updated > with the DOD data, or is this just a stale link? Is the current raw > data available?
Thanks for your compliments on the analysis. The raw data at the link you indicate is indeed stale and I am expecting to update it (hopefully over the weekend).
Knut
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X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ Date: Thu, 11 Nov 1999 11:35:13 +0100 From: Michael Reinemuth <micha(AT)delorean.de> MIME-Version: 1.0 References: <80aopj$bh4d(AT)eGroups.com> <38298ECE.4B2A(AT)flash.net> <382A3791.838FE5AD(AT)erols.com> Subject: [DML] Re: So what are the 0-60 times? Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit
Hello Ed, I disagree with that.
I live here in Germany and own a factory stock DeLorean. Maybe you know we had no speed limit on german Highways (called "Autobahn"). So I can drive my car at top speed when ever I want it. Now I have to say my car reaches 210km/h without a problem, with good conditions (free road, a little wind from the back) the car reaches 220km/h (stopped, not taken from the odometer).
Sure the DeLorean isn´t a fast car (here in germany beaten by near every small family car), but it is even faster as reported by "Road & Track".
Ann & Ed Thompson schrieb:
> According to extensive road tests on a stock factory DeLorean as reported > by "Road & Track" magazine they found the following: > > 1st gear: 6500 rpm - 40 MPH (no ignition problems so far) > 2nd gear: 6500 rpm - 64 MPH (still no ignition problems) > 3rd gear: 6500 rpm - 98 MPH (near peak of the torque range, still no ignition problems) > 4th gear: 5600 rpm - 109 MPH (torque falls apart here) > 5th gear: 4400 rpm - 109 MPH (top achievable speed - torque gave out already, > unable to push the car beyond 109 MPH, but still no ignition problems) > > It appears obvious to me that if the stock original DeLorean had been fitted with > an engine with a little more HP and torque it could have easily achieved the touted > 130+ MPH. As it is, it appears that, as stock, the scientific test results as > reported by "Road & Track" are more realistic than the "dreamers" want to believe. > > Regards, > Ed Thompson (believed to be somewhat of a "realist" and a D owner/driver since 1982) > Midlothian, VA > USA
-- Gruss
Michael Reinemuth ------------------------------------------------------- eMail: micha(AT)delorean.de - Heidelberg, Germany Webmaster - www.delorean.de - DeLorean Site Deutschland -------------------------------------------------------
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X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ From: "Doc" <doctor280(AT)email.msn.com> References: <80aopj$bh4d(AT)eGroups.com> <38298ECE.4B2A(AT)flash.net> <382A3791.838FE5AD(AT)erols.com> Date: Thu, 11 Nov 1999 11:26:45 -0500 Subject: [DML] Re: So what are the 0-60 times? Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
> > Robert Brandys wrote: > > > > The delorean ignition system falls apart at about 4,700 ON ALL CARS. We > > think it is the coil. The cars have the ability to go to 5,500 rpm > > easily. Since the distribution does not have points, it has to be the > > coil. > > Bob, would you explain where exactly you got your information? > > According to extensive road tests on a stock factory DeLorean as reported > by "Road & Track" magazine they found the following: > > 1st gear: 6500 rpm - 40 MPH (no ignition problems so far) > 2nd gear: 6500 rpm - 64 MPH (still no ignition problems) > 3rd gear: 6500 rpm - 98 MPH (near peak of the torque range, still no ignition problems) > 4th gear: 5600 rpm - 109 MPH (torque falls apart here) > 5th gear: 4400 rpm - 109 MPH (top achievable speed - torque gave out already, > unable to push the car beyond 109 MPH, but still no ignition problems) > > It appears obvious to me that if the stock original DeLorean had been fitted with > an engine with a little more HP and torque it could have easily achieved the touted > 130+ MPH. As it is, it appears that, as stock, the scientific test results as > reported by "Road & Track" are more realistic than the "dreamers" want to believe. > > Regards, > Ed
In the same Road and Track story they report and I quote "The V-6 revs freely up to about 5500-6000 rpm, but it feels increasingly strained as the revs rise and is not eager to go all the way to the 6500-rpm redline."
So just maybe Robert, is onto something here.
Robert Starling Vin#5252
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X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ From: "Kevin Rawlings" <blast59(AT)hotmail.com> Date: Thu, 11 Nov 1999 12:05:11 EST Mime-Version: 1.0 Subject: [DML] John DeLorean's Address? Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
Hello DMLers,
I was wondering if any of you have John Delorean's address, I have tried to send a letter to him twice, one to an address in New York, and the other to Far Hills, New Jersey. Both were returned to me with different complaints from the Postal Service. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks, Kevin Rawlings
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X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ Date: Thu, 11 Nov 1999 13:00:28 -0800 From: delorean502(AT)excite.com Subject: [DML] what is that? Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
behind the passanger seat under the carpet on the shelf is the fuse box area...whats the stuff in the same place, but behind the drivers seat? thanks
Erik Geerdink 4512
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X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ From: ROBLAMROCK(AT)aol.com Date: Thu, 11 Nov 1999 16:41:16 EST MIME-Version: 1.0 Subject: [DML] Re: New DeLorean production chronology analysis Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
In a message dated 11/10/1999 4:05:44 AM GMT Standard Time, james(AT)usadmc.com writes:
> I would imagine that all the production records have long since > been destroyed (Robert Lamrock, any insights?) and the factory staff's > memories have long since faded.
There are usefuls scraps of information recorded in various sources; for
example the UK government Committee of Public Accounts which investigated the
whole thing states;
"...sales of cars to 31 January 1982 were:-
cars produced 8,333
cars shipped to USA 7,401
cars sold to dealers 5,114
retail sales by dealers 3,347 "
Best wishes, Robert Lamrock Belfast
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