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Friday, October 10 1997 Volume 03 : Number 289
In this issue:
DML: Important Note Regarding Lee and the Key Blanks!
Re: DML: DeLorean Headliners
DML: Upgraded Alternator Wiring
Re: DML: columbus
Re: DML: DeLorean Headliners
DML: Re: AAA Insurance Rates
DML: Winter Storing.
DML: Ray's headliner "how-to"
Re: DML: Bought My First DeLorean..
DML: De Lorean Dealer in Long Island, New York
DML: DMC warehouse tour
Re: DML: DeLorean Headliners
Re: DML: Winter Storing.
Re: DML: Bought My First DeLorean..
DML: starting problems
DML: DeLorean for Sale
DML: vanity plates.
DML: J. DeLorean in the News
DML: RHD
DML: Tinted headlite covers
DML: starting problem
DML: Cristina Ferrare
DML: DMC Dealer Brochure
DML: Delco Alternator
DML: Columbus-bound!
Re: DML: Tinted headlite covers
DML: De Lorean at AUCTION
DML: Images of DMC in The Simpsons.
DML: Trunk/Hood seals and Window Regulator(motor)
DML: Leather Dye
DML: Automotive Hall of Fame
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Date: Tue, 7 Oct 97 07:18:10 -0000
From: James Espey
Subject: DML: Important Note Regarding Lee and the Key Blanks!
I appreciate Lee taking the bull by the horns and getting the ball
rolling on the key blanks, but would ask that EVERYONE INTERESTED IN KEY
BLANKS, contact Lee directly at:
lseiler@radiance.com
Hopefully, that will keep the list from becoming bogged down with people
interested in keys. Also, I have asked Lee to keep us all posted via the
list with a "Status Report" once or twice a week - thanks!
James Espey
Moderator, DeLorean Mailing List
http://www.dmcnews.com/
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Date: Tue, 7 Oct 97 07:33:02 -0000
From: James Espey
Subject: Re: DML: DeLorean Headliners
On 10/7/97 12:43 PM, Jim shared these fine thoughts...
>Does anyone know where I can get the cloth for a grey interior that is
>used
>for the headliner panels. Also if anyone has any advice to share on how
>to
>install it would be apprecitated. Thanks Jim
The material is readily available from any auto upholstery shop. Failing
that, Ray Haug, a list member, wrote a very detailed and informative
posting on the replacement of the headliners, which I believe included
part numbers for the material. It's in the back issues, and I expect the
search engine to be functional again later this week.
James
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Date: Tue, 7 Oct 1997 10:21:01 -0400
From: Aldo.Buono@phila.gov
Subject: DML: Upgraded Alternator Wiring
I see that Jameel Ahed has his upgraded alternator working but
not charging properly yet.
The Silver Fox asked for a more detailed explanation of the
wiring going to the upgraded alternator.
I'm sorry it took so long to get back to you.
On my 100 Amp alternator, the light brown/white wire is going to
Pin 2 on the alternator. Pin 1 is connected to a solid brown
wire coming out of the wiring harness also.
Can anyone explain what each of these wires do?
Aldo Buono
De Lorean Midatlantic, President
DMC #14
VIN 1440
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Date: Tue, 7 Oct 97 07:45:09 -0000
From: James Espey
Subject: Re: DML: columbus
On 10/7/97 1:41 PM, Brandon S. Moody shared these fine thoughts...
>So, who plans on going to the Columbus thing ? I know
>I am. Anyone bringing their cars ? I think I"m going in
>a truck, I plan on going shopping while I'm there. I need
>a driver door and rear panel. Anyone have these for sale ?
>If so, bring them. I don't really need them but my door is kinda
>scratched up on the latch section and it doesn't look good.
>
>-Brandon
Let's start compiling a list of DML'er who are going to Columbus - email
me directly and I will post an update periodically.
As it stands now -
Brandon Moody
James Espey
Who else?
James
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Date: Tue, 07 Oct 1997 09:57:07 -0500
From: Bill Marcussen
Subject: Re: DML: DeLorean Headliners
This subject has been covered in past posts to the list, so I will be
brief. Best bet is to take the panels to a local upholstery shop to get
the work done. They should have the same type of material in a variety
of colors and will also have the experience to glue it to the panels
with good results. I paid $75 to get both panels done this past spring.
Bill
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Date: Tue, 7 Oct 1997 11:37:42 -0400 (EDT)
From: GullWinged@aol.com
Subject: DML: Re: AAA Insurance Rates
> I have already had a talk with the bank and they'll loan me the $$
>against the car, as long as they get a qualified appraisal plus
>they'll need FULL insurance. AAA says they'll insure the car but does
>anyone have an idea what I'm looking at $$ wise?
>AAA is going to know you can't just get the body parts at the local
>dealer, so I expect they'll charge me a huge amount for collision,
>fire, theft, etc. if I can even get those covered during the druation
>of my loan.
I am the first and only DeLorean insured through AAA of Missouri. I have
full coverage with 1,000 deductibles and pay about $53 monthly. I am
29-year-old single male with a clean driving record for the past five
years. Hope this info helps.
Chase Clark
81 DMC-12
#1529
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Date: Tue, 07 Oct 1997 09:45:26 -0600
From: Michael Fischer
Subject: DML: Winter Storing.
Howdy Fellow DMLer's,
With the winter season rapidly approaching, I'm sure many of us who
dwell in the colder climates are getting ready to store their stainless
jewels for the winter.
On that note: I am going to attempt to store my DMC on jackstands
for the winter, but the question is; where is the best place to position
the stands to avoid unnecessary strain on the D. I was thinking of
placing them at the 'normal' jacking points, but to do this I'll need
to raise the car somehow, how dangerous is it to use a floor jack
on a D?
I also plan on using a fuel stabilizer, then draing the tank, and
the cooling system, putting a little oil through the air intake and
into the cylinders etc.
Does anyone have any other tips on storage?
M.G.Fischer
Vin#17106
+-----------------+------------------------------+--------------------+
|_________________| Michael.Fischer@pipe.nova.ca |____________________|
|"This is almost as much fun as catching bowling balls with my teeth."|
+-----------------+------------------------------+--------------------+
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Date: Tue, 7 Oct 97 10:39:58 -0000
From: James Espey
Subject: DML: Ray's headliner "how-to"
I found Ray's headliner "how-to", and it's even better than I remembered
it...
www.dmcnews.com/backissues/dml139.html
Read, know it, live it...
James
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Date: Tue, 7 Oct 97 10:51:21 -0000
From: James Espey
Subject: Re: DML: Bought My First DeLorean..
On 10/7/97 1:44 AM, Dan McGauley shared these fine thoughts...
>Well, I finally purchase my first DeLorean. 1981 #2903 is now mine!
Congratulations - please register for the DeLorean Owners Directory
and/or production chronology at:
http://www.dmcnews.com/directory.html
We all get by with a little help from our friends!
>1) My key wouldn't turn in the ignition even after turning the wheel a bit.
> I finally (after several frustrating hours) got this fixed by slight
>tapping on the end of the key about three times. Very weird. Anyone every
>experience this unusual problem?
Happened to me once or twice, but generally turning the wheel one
direction or other other will free it.
(SNIP)
>3) Call me stupid, but what is the Fascia? Is that the piece of plastic
>that hangs down under the car?
The fascias are the endcaps on the front and rear of the car.
>4) What are the main sources for battery drain? I put a new battery in,
>but when I turn they key to number II position, the meter only reads 8
>volts. I assume something is sucking my battery dry each night? After the
>car gets going and the alternator starts its job, it reads 12-13 volts so I
>guess the meter works OK. I busted my hand so I couldn't remove my battery
>cables so I just removed the main fuses from the box, and this seemed to
>work. Is it hard to install a battery kill switch?
Door lights that don't go off are what I think is the most common battery
drain.
>5) Is the binnacle hard to replace?
It's been discussed on the list and should be accessible in the back
issues, it's not hard at all.
>P.S. I reread all the old mailing list archives and I had three questions.
>1) There was going to be a DeLorean CD-ROM. Did that ever get off the
>ground?
There will be an announcement in the VERY near future about the CD.
>2) Someone was compiling a FAQ of common problems/fixes from the
>mailing list. Did this ever get made?
Several people started on it, and I left it there. I would still welcome
someone taking the time and initiative to create this based on the back
issues. Pretty much all the "common" problems have been beaten to death
on the list since its inception in 1995.
>3) Somebody (I believe Rob Hook)
>was in touch with a young man who was going to build a DeLorean model kit.
>Is this something everyone has already received?
Models are done, contact Marty Maier (wingd2@aol.com) for details. I am
not sure if there are any left for sale.
James
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Date: Tue, 7 Oct 1997 16:17:29 -0400
From: Aldo.Buono@phila.gov
Subject: DML: De Lorean Dealer in Long Island, New York
P. J. Grady, Inc., was a De Lorean dealer on Long Island.
My D was one of the first sold from there, VIN 1440.
Yes, this is the same service center operated by Rob Grady now!
Aldo Buono
De Lorean Midatlantic, President
DMC 14
VIN 1440
PA Plate: DEGULL
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Date: Tue, 07 Oct 1997 18:23:37 -0400
From: Sean Mullally
Subject: DML: DMC warehouse tour
>
>Date: Sun, 5 Oct 1997 18:29:03 -0400
>From: AARON1@webtv.net (AARON MILLS)
>Subject: DML: Re: vanity plate list
>The rad dad suggested a list of vanity plates, I think this is a great
>Idea. Also anyone in Mich. also going to Ohio for the DMC warehouse
>tour?If so, I'd like to get a group together ( I'm in kalamazoo).
>Aaron
>vin 11554
>MICH plate STAINLS
Aaron,
I will be heading down there. I live near Detroit and will be heading
down with my father in my Delorean. If you are taking your DeLorean and
passing by Detroit it would be fun to caravan. One DeLorean is an eye
grabber on the freeway, but two or more driving together would really be
a sight. Let me know.
- -sean
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Date: Tue, 7 Oct 1997 18:27:53 -0400 (EDT)
From: Magicshow@aol.com
Subject: Re: DML: DeLorean Headliners
be careful
if the headliner material is not just the right thickness it will fub
against
the seals on the doors and add another $280 expense
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Date: Tue, 7 Oct 1997 22:45:14 +0000
From: BRUCE BENSON
Subject: Re: DML: Winter Storing.
> where is the best place to position
> the stands to avoid unnecessary strain on the D.
I use a floor jack, actually two, with one on each side at the normal
jacking spots. I raise the rear first and then position two jack stands,
of
suitable strength, under the beefiest part of the rear cross member, under
the engine. I put a thin board between the frame and the top of the
stands.
After lowering the car onto these I proceed to the front where I place the
stands under the brackets clamping the front swaybar to the frame. Putting
plastic under the the car prevents moisture from the concrete floor
getting
to the various chassis parts. Every other year I change the coolant and
flush the brake fluid. I've never done anything else except to top off the
fuel tank, add a bit of Stabil to it, and remove the battery. In 16 years
I've never had a problem. The car fires right up every spring. I store it
in
an unheated garage and because it shares that garage with everyday
drivers,
I feel the unheated aspect is best. Here, in Minnesota, once we go into
the
deep freeze we usually stay there until spring. As long as the car stays
put
it's preserved much like the pizza in your freezer.
Bruce Benson
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Date: Tue, 7 Oct 1997 22:45:26 +0000
From: BRUCE BENSON
Subject: Re: DML: Bought My First DeLorean..
>2) My car won't start in the mornings until about the 10th crank. I assume
>this is a sign of bad gas? Is there a quick fix to this so I can start
>driving it right away? Ed at D1 scared me to death and said I need to get
>it fixed before moving it, but my mechanical skills would only go as far as
>to allow me to drain the tank and replace the pump and filter. Will this
>save my engine, or should I ship it off to DMC Houston or D1? I really
>don't want to be without my new baby for 6-10 months though.
>Daniel McGauley
Dan,
Once your car is running, does it run ok? Hard starting when cold could
be a
bad thermo-time switch, which is located on the drivers side of the water
pump. It's what tells the cold start valve to fire when the engine is
cold.
This is the fuel injections answer to a choke found on a carbureated car.
When the engine is cold find the plug going to the thermo-time switch and
unplug it. Put a jumper wire into the female socket of the blue wire going
into the plug and, while someone tries starting the engine, touch the wire
to ground. If the engine fires up, replace the thermo-time switch. It's a
common Bosch part. Most auto shops carrying foreign car parts have it. Ask
for one that fits a 1981 Saab 900 Turbo. It's the same switch. Or save
some
leg work and buy it from one of the DeLorean shops. Many times their
prices
are close to the same as you'd pay elsewhere.
Bruce Benson
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Date: Tue, 07 Oct 1997 21:55:29 -0500
From: Daniel McGauley
Subject: DML: starting problems
If a DeLorean takes about 10 times to turn over first thing in the
morning,
but then runs fine (although somewhat rough sounding), and restarts fine
if
the car doesn't sit for more then an hour, is that a sign of a messed up
fuel system? Do you think it will be OK if I just flush the fuel out,
replace the fuel filter and put in new gas? I'm scared to death to drive
it anymore then I have.
Also, does anyone know of any places in Austin that work on DeLoreans? I
called a volvo dealer (on 290) and they said they would, but I was
wondering if any other Texas owners have had theirs worked on in the
Austin
area.
*************************************************************************
"If you're going to build a time machine out of a car, why not do it
with some style?"
Daniel McGauley (VIN #2903)
Home: hawkeye@creativeworlds.com
Motorola: mcgauley@cig.mot.com
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Date: Wed, 8 Oct 1997 08:07:55 -0400
From: "Michael C. Babb, MCSE"
Subject: DML: DeLorean for Sale
It is with a sad heart that I have to do this, but my DeLorean is now for
sale.
1981 5-speed with grey interior.
Vin 3472 (Aug 81)
This car is on top notch condition. The previous owner had close to
$30,000 worth or work put into this car...
car had been serviced at both DMC Houston, and PJ Gradys in NY.
extras include Black car mats
Alpine stereo system with 6-Disc CD-changer
Alpine Alarm system
car has been appraised at $26,500
asking $25,000 (well worth it for a 2nd place finisher at the East Coast
DeLorean rally)
this is an immaculate car that has never failed me as a daily driver (the
car has 26k miles). I would be comfortable
packing up my stuff and driving cross country in this car. Most of the
money put into it was in replacing old warn
out pieces (including adding new seat buckets and replacing the steering
wheel)
inquiries:
Michael Babb
michael@cditrain.com
919.460.7604 (home phone)
Pictures of this car can be seen at http://comp170.cditrain.com/delorean
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Date: Wed, 8 Oct 1997 08:12:25 -0400
From: "Michael C. Babb, MCSE"
Subject: DML: vanity plates.
On the subject of vanity plates, I have an interesting proposition.....
I would be interested in getting a collection of pictures of peoples
plates
to put on my web page.
I already have my car, and most of the people that were at the East Coast
DeLorean Rally. If you have a scanned picture of your license plate,
simply e-mail me and I will put it on my page. If you want me to scan it
in, simply mail it to me. I will scan it in and send you back the
origional.
If you want a copy of the image, send along a disk as well and I will put
the image on the disk for you (or can e-mail it......)
send me your thoughts, or your plates.....
michael@cditrain.com
Mike Babb
613 Appledown Drive
Cary, NC 27513
I will keep everyone updated as to what plates I have, and you can check
them out at:
http://comp170.cditrain.com/delorean
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Date: Tue, 07 Oct 1997 18:10:14 -0500
From: Daniel McGauley
Subject: DML: J. DeLorean in the News
22 August 1997
"John Delorean of Delorean gull wing sports car fame has emerged
from obscurity and is planning new cars with aero space technology
including a mini sport ute, a roadster, and another gull wing sportster
that will go 0-60 mph in 3.2 seconds."
Clipped from:
http://www.theautochannel.com/content/news/date/19970822/news005563.html
*************************************************************************
"If you're going to build a time machine out of a car, why not do it
with some style?"
Daniel McGauley (VIN #2903)
Home: hawkeye@creativeworlds.com
Motorola: mcgauley@cig.mot.com
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Date: Thu, 9 Oct 1997 00:50:08 +0900
From: yhamaie@ppp.bekkoame.or.jp
Subject: DML: RHD
Greetings to all. I apologize for my absence from the mailing list
for the past months.
Mr. Lamrock, thank you very much for having told us the story on
RHD vehicles, which is most informative.
> Norman Walters, the foreman at Wooler-Hodec (which went out of business some
> years ago), subsequently did a number of conversions for Top Gun (a company
> in England, also no longer in business) run by Andy Hobb. Up until a few
> years ago Norman Walters completed conversions for around 4,500 (pounds
> stirling). Norman had a supply of all the necessary parts eg. dash, steering
> gear, wing mirrors, wiper motors, plus the knowledge of what's required.
In March 1993, when I was a postgraduate student in Cambridge,
I purchased mine (RHD conversion, black interior, automatic, VIN 3908,
manufactured in September 1981) from Mr. Andrew Hobbs in Hereford,
which was his own DMC-12. According to registration record, he was
the third owner of the car in the U.K. - he never registered it in his
name
though ? and the car was originally driven in Ireland before it came to
England. At that time Mr. Hobbs also sold to someone else his company,
which I did not purchase as I was non-UK resident.
> One of our list members from Japan, Yoshi Hamaie, owns a converted RHD
> car, and at one time Ed B. did work on it, but Ed did not convert it.
Hello, Jim. As I wrote elsewhere, I shipped my vehicle to DeLorean One
in Los Angeles when I returned to Japan, as I could not find a DeLorean
expert shop in Cambridgeshire or nearby London where I worked towards
the end of my stay in England.
> Whether or not Ed has done a conversion for a Japanese customer I do not
know.
Ed told me, while his engineers were engaged in an excellent semi-
restoration project on my vehicle, that he had once worked on another
RHD car for someone in Singapore, . I do not think that he has ever done
RHD conversion for his customers.
> Once a car reaches a certain age, it no longer must be converted to
> RHD for importation into Japan, I believe it is ten years.
Vintage is not a problem. The Ministry of Transportation here in Japan
keeps a close eye on after-market modifications done by shops and users.
So, it would be easy for someone, who very badly wants to drive a RHD
version of a classic, to convert a LHD vehicle outside Japan and import
it.
If he or she is willing to file a batch of application forms and to face
examination by agency officials (affiliated to the ministry), he or she
may
choose to convert it in Japan.
Cheers. Yoshi
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Date: Tue, 7 Oct 1997 12:06:31 -0700
From: "Murray Fisher"
Subject: DML: Tinted headlite covers
I would like a set of headlite covers as shown on the Sping 87
DeLorean World cover, of Harry Wards "Dream Machine".
Can anyone tell me where to get these or any other like them?
Harry also has the DMC logo removed and I am wondering
what would be the best way to cover the holes left (if any).
His covers have a small DMC logo on each lower outer corner.
I have seen photos in older ads where the cover appears to
be distorted, but it might be just reflections making it look that
way. I would not want anything like that.
Also one OLD ad showed a choice of dark, lite, or clear. I
would think the dark would be more desirable.
Also are there blackout covers for the Turn Lights available?
Does anyone know if Harry Ward has an Email address?
Murray 5962
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Date: Wed, 08 Oct 1997 19:11:13 -0500
From: Daniel McGauley
Subject: DML: starting problem
At 10:45 PM 10/7/97 +0000, you wrote:
>>2) My car won't start in the mornings until about the 10th crank. I assume
>>this is a sign of bad gas? Is there a quick fix to this so I can start
>>driving it right away? Ed at D1 scared me to death and said I need to get
>>it fixed before moving it, but my mechanical skills would only go as far as
>>to allow me to drain the tank and replace the pump and filter. Will this
>>save my engine, or should I ship it off to DMC Houston or D1? I really
>>don't want to be without my new baby for 6-10 months though.
>
>>Daniel McGauley
>
>Dan,
>
>Once your car is running, does it run ok?
Yes it does. However, if I let the car sit for longer then an hour or
two,
it takes awhile to start again. It turns over a bit each time and coughs
like it wants to start, but won't completely start until about the 7th or
8th turn. I'll then let the idle fall back down and the car sounds fine
then. Once it does start, when I initially accelerate, the engine has
paused twice in a row going from 0-20mph a couple of times. They are
slight, but distinct half second pauses. From that point on, the car
works
like a champ. Also, when I finally do get the car started for the first
time of the day, it initially (for about 1 mile) drives a little bit
rough.
I can still get out into traffic, but I can definitely feel the car not
having a lot of fun. Does any of this sound like a fuel problem? I'm
going to be home in Austin for two days this weekend and I was going to
drain the tank completely and put in a new fuel filter. Do you think this
will help?
One other thing, I just put a new battery in, but when I initially start
the car (in key position II), it shows around 8volts. Once the car is
running and the alternator is alive, the meter reads 12-13 volts. Are my
gauges just ornery, or do you think my battery is being drained. I've
never known for a dying battery to give the signs that I'm having though.
My main question is, is this car OK to drive? Do you think I'm doing more
damage to it by driving it like this? I'm only home in Austin a few days
a
month and want to drive my new baby around, but don't want to do further
damage.
>Hard starting when cold could be a
>bad thermo-time switch, which is located on the drivers side of the water
>pump. It's what tells the cold start valve to fire when the engine is cold.
>This is the fuel injections answer to a choke found on a carbureated car.
>When the engine is cold find the plug going to the thermo-time switch and
>unplug it. Put a jumper wire into the female socket of the blue wire going
>into the plug and, while someone tries starting the engine, touch the wire
>to ground. If the engine fires up, replace the thermo-time switch. It's a
>common Bosch part. Most auto shops carrying foreign car parts have it. Ask
>for one that fits a 1981 Saab 900 Turbo. It's the same switch. Or save some
>leg work and buy it from one of the DeLorean shops. Many times their prices
>are close to the same as you'd pay elsewhere.
>
>Bruce Benson
You are wonderful Bruce. Thanks for the precise instructions. I actually
used about 10 of your old postings to help buy the car!
- -Daniel
*************************************************************************
"If you're going to build a time machine out of a car, why not do it
with some style?"
Daniel McGauley (VIN #2903)
Home: hawkeye@creativeworlds.com
Motorola: mcgauley@cig.mot.com
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Date: Wed, 08 Oct 1997 19:39:00 -0500
From: Daniel McGauley
Subject: DML: Cristina Ferrare
In case anyone was wondering what happened to Cristina Ferrare (John's
last
wife), you can see her at:
http://homeandfamily.com/hosts.html
Her email address is:
cristina@homeandfamily.com
*************************************************************************
"If you're going to build a time machine out of a car, why not do it
with some style?"
Daniel McGauley (VIN #2903)
Home: hawkeye@creativeworlds.com
Motorola: mcgauley@cig.mot.com
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Date: Wed, 8 Oct 1997 19:31:17 -0600 (MDT)
From: bttfdmc@connect.ab.ca
Subject: DML: DMC Dealer Brochure
Hi Folks!
I got a DeLorean Dealer Brochure for sale, the 8"x12" inch brochure.
Excellent
condition. If anybody is interested in purchasing this fine DMC
collectable,
email me with an offer.
Best
Randy Atamaniuk
Vin#16353
DOA#4391
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Date: Wed, 08 Oct 1997 22:54:29 +0000
From: James Nichols
Subject: DML: Delco Alternator
I'm amazed that Jameel could not find a wiring diagram for a Delco
alternator in the vast library system of the University of Illinois. I
don't remember if he had the two terminal plug or the four terminal
plug, but this is what I found in an old Haynes manual in the garage.
Two terminal plug: Spade connectors work well on these.
Pin 1. Connect the brown and yellow wire from the idiot light.
Pin 2. Connect a short jumper to the Batt. (alternator output) terminal.
Batt. (alternator output). Connect the three? big brown wires that were
connected to the output terminal of the previous alternator.
Four terminal plug: This is the newer Delco alternator with internal
regulator. It would probably be advisable to get a plug with pigtails
and splice the wires.
Terminal L: Connect the brown and yellow wire from the idiot light.
Terminal S: Connect a short jumper to the Batt. (alternator output)
terminal.
Terminal F: Not used
Terminal P: Not used
Batt. (alternator output). Connect the three? big brown wires that were
connected to the output terminal of the previous alternator.
Jim #6884
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Date: Thu, 9 Oct 97 07:02:27 -0000
From: James Espey
Subject: DML: Columbus-bound!
This is the list of DML'ers going to the Warehouse Tour at DeLorean Motor
Company in Columb us 10/31 - 11/2/1997. Email me if you are going so you
can be added. If you want to know more about the event, see the DeLorean
Motor Company web page at www.usadmc.com
Brandon Moody
James Espey
Web Bixby
Mike Substelny (Sunday)
Marty Maier
Aaron Mills
Sean Mullally
Dave Grumblis
Chris Rabalais
I **KNOW** there are more of us than this from the list going to Columbus
- - let me know who you are. There will be a cheesy little DML trinket for
those list members going and I want to make sure that I ahve enough on
hand.
James
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Date: Thu, 9 Oct 97 07:14:08 -0000
From: James Espey
Subject: Re: DML: Tinted headlite covers
On 10/7/97 7:06 PM, Murray Fisher shared these fine thoughts...
>I would like a set of headlite covers as shown on the Sping 87
>DeLorean World cover, of Harry Wards "Dream Machine".
>Can anyone tell me where to get these or any other like them?
In the last issue of DW, Teri Jennings has a classified ad for her
catalog which features, among other things, headlight covers.
James
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Date: Thu, 9 Oct 1997 10:06:47 -0400
From: Aldo.Buono@phila.gov
Subject: DML: De Lorean at AUCTION
Dutchland Collector Auto Auction
Saturday, October 4, 1997
Strasburg, Pennsylvania
1982 De Lorean
Automatic, Manufactured in December 1981
Show Room Condition, Engine Purrrrrrred!
PA Tag: DLOREN
Probably needed all upgrades. 497 miles!
AC not working, probably never recharged.
Winning Bid: $18,750 New Owner: Unknown
Aldo Buono
De Lorean Midatlantic, President
DOC 14
VIN 1440
PA TAG: DEGULL
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Date: Thu, 9 Oct 1997 14:19:11 -0400 (EDT)
From: "Sean P Mullally"
Subject: DML: Images of DMC in The Simpsons.
Regarding the thread on the DMC featured in the Simpsons a while back,
thanks
to list subscriber Shannon Yocom, I now have some still images online if
anyone
want to see them. They are on the web at:
"http://www.msu.edu/user/mullally/simpsons.html" Check it out!
- -Sean Mullally
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Date: Thu, 9 Oct 1997 18:23:24 -0500
From: "Jim"
Subject: DML: Trunk/Hood seals and Window Regulator(motor)
Does anyone have a cross reference part identification for the trunk/hood
rubber seal and or a cross reference for the window regulator (motor). I
know that these parts must have been used for other autos. The window
regulator that I installed about a year ago I got from DMC Houston and it
was a good substitute but it was very expensive. Also I am sure the
trunk/hood seal was used in other cars. The cross reference list that I
have does not list these parts. Any help would be of great assistance.
Thanks, Jim.
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Date: Thu, 9 Oct 1997 16:53:56 +0000
From: ausmith@pdx.oneworld.com
Subject: DML: Leather Dye
John and all,
Nu-Life Color Spray (TM) #614 Grey is available through Oregon
Leather @ 503-228-4105.
I just called to check that it's still made and they told me they
have it. The can I have is 4.5ozs. Maybe it comes in other sizes.
Chris
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Date: Fri, 10 Oct 1997 11:54:33 -0400
From: Mike Substelny
Subject: DML: Automotive Hall of Fame
As I mentioned a few days ago, the Automotive Hall of Fame just opened
this week in Dearborn, Michigan. You can now view a list of the
inductees at:
http://www.automuseum.com/HallFame.html
As speculated, John Z. DeLorean is conspicuously absent. In addition,
the headline story from cnn.com at:
http://www.cnn.com/US/9710/06/auto.hall.of.fame/
credits Carrol Shelby as the inventor of the Muscle Car in the 1960s.
Interesting. I don't dispute that Shelby is entitled to that claim, I am
simply
pointing out for DOD readers how history is being recorded.
Reading the inductee list, there are a bunch of inductees with a lot less
fame than John Z DeLorean!
- - Mike Substelny
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