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Monday, October 13 1997 Volume 03 : Number 290
In this issue:
Re: DML: Automotive Hall of Fame
DML: Re: Automotive Hall of Fame
DML: Thanks to all
Re: DML: Automotive Hall of Fame
DML: acceleration problems
DML: desire...
DML: Re: BTTF DeLoreans
DML: DMC for sale in NJ
Re: DML: DMC for sale in NJ
DML: Value of DMC after an accident
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Date: Fri, 10 Oct 97 09:57:46 -0000
From: James Espey
Subject: Re: DML: Automotive Hall of Fame
On 10/10/97 3:54 PM, Mike Substelny shared these fine thoughts...
>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
(SNIP)
>As speculated, John Z. DeLorean is conspicuously absent. In addition,
>the headline story from cnn.com at:
(SNIP)
>Reading the inductee list, there are a bunch of inductees with a lot less
>fame than John Z DeLorean!
I have no idea how the nomination/induction process works at the AHOF,
but I believe it is the duty of enthusiast groups to make very effort to
ensure that their candidate/namesake/whatver we'll call JZD gets the nod.
Most will agree that JZD has a "black eye" in the eyes of John Q.
Citizen. Some of this may be deserved, but IMO a far greater portion
should be attributed to the media.
Is it possible to get "our man" inducted? I think so. I mean, even Nixon,
the only president (so far) to resign the highest office in tha land, was
able to rehab his reputation. Thoughts, ideas? Anyone...anyone?
James
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Date: Fri, 10 Oct 1997 12:59:14 -0400
From: "Geoffroy Birtz"
Subject: DML: Re: Automotive Hall of Fame
> As speculated, John Z. DeLorean is conspicuously absent. In addition,
> the headline story from cnn.com at:
>
> Reading the inductee list, there are a bunch of inductees with a lot less
> fame than John Z DeLorean!
Let's no feel too bad, Enzo Ferrari isn't there either !
We could start a petition to induct good old John, any takers ?
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Date: Fri, 10 Oct 1997 16:10:36 -0500
From: "Jim"
Subject: DML: Thanks to all
The information on the headliners has be of great help. Thanks to Raymond
Haug for the "how to" instructions found in a previous issue.
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Date: Fri, 10 Oct 1997 22:02:56 +0000
From: BRUCE BENSON
Subject: Re: DML: Automotive Hall of Fame
At 03:54 PM 10/10/97 +0000, you wrote:
>As I mentioned a few days ago, the Automotive Hall of Fame just opened
>this week in Dearborn, Michigan.
>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.
>- Mike Substelny
I think they're totaly wrong. The muscle car was invented in the '50's. In
'55 Chrysler brought out the 300 series and the race was on. Then came the
Plymouth Fury, Dodge 500, fuel injected Chevys and Pontiacs, Supercharged
Fords and Studebakers, the list goes on. Caroll Shelby was still in his
racing coveralls at that point. It only points out the fact that history
is
easily re-written by hype in this day and age.
Bruce Benson
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Date: Sat, 11 Oct 1997 10:32:39 -0500
From: "Travis H. Graham"
Subject: DML: acceleration problems
This is a bit hard to describe, but: Whenever I try to accelerate =
moderately or quickly, the car starts to shake. It feels like the car =
gives up power several instances per second anytime I step on the gas =
any harder than lightly. This problem started about a week ago and =
appears to only occur after the engine is warm. I already tried =
injector cleaner, but that didn't solve the problem. If you have any =
questions that would clarify this annoying problem, please ask me.
Thanks for your help.
Travis
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Date: Sun, 12 Oct 1997 07:16:33 -0500
From: Jameel Ahed
Subject: DML: desire...
Dear DML,
If Mr. DeLorean's new cars do become produced. Do you think our
cars will be desired more?
Jameel
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Jameel Ahed CEO of CyberTECH Industries
Consultant for VOITECH Computer Solutions
HOMEPAGE: http://www.students.uiuc.edu/~ahed/
VOITECH: http://www.voitech.com
EMAIL: mailto:ahed(AT)uiuc.edu
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Date: Sun, 12 Oct 1997 13:29:43 -0600 (MDT)
From: bttfdmc(AT)connect.ab.ca
Subject: DML: Re: BTTF DeLoreans
As a DeLorean owner and BTTF fan, I have seen just all of the DeLoreans
that are around the backlot. And every single one of them are in bad
shape.
The one at the BTTF Ride, many problems. Things just glued back on,
such as the window.
A Part III DMC with whitewall tires somewhere on the backlot, terrible
condition. The worst one I believe. The front grill is missing,
also some headlights.
The Amblin Office, not bad, could use a wash and some minor repair
work. A few dings and dents.
Universal ought to take better care of the DMC's. Although,
rumor has it that Stephen Wynne, of DMC Houston had just
recently taken a couple of BTTF DMC's from Universal Hollywood,
or Florida to restore them and get them working again.
Best
Randy Atamaniuk
Vin #16353
DOA #4391
At 11:05 AM 10/12/97 -0700, you wrote:
>>One last note: On my visit to Universal Studios Hollywood, I was
>>dismayed to
>>see the condition of the DeLorean on the BackLot Tour. I wonder if The BTTF
>>Fan Club could take on the responsibility of sprucing this particular
>>DeLorean.
>
> Everytime eomebody asks me this, I give them this reply:
>
> "The reason for the condition of the cars on the backlot is because
>those are just one of many cars created for the movie. USH actually has
>about 5 Deloreans scattered around the back lot. They have the one on the
>tour, they have one in a warehouse next to someones office complex (near
>Stage 28, I believe), one in the prop warehouse, one on the entertainment
>level in front of the ride (weather permitting), and I think either
>Steven Spielberg or Bob Zemeckis have one in their backlot office complexes."
>
>Any questons?
>Regards,
>
>Zak "Producer" Winnick
>producer(AT)scvnet.com
>
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Date: Mon, 13 Oct 1997 10:47:21 -0400 (EDT)
From: Starman
Subject: DML: DMC for sale in NJ
Hi all,
It's with great regret that I need to sell my DMC. It's in great
running shape; I drive it every day to/from work. Has only 51k miles on
it. It won't be ready to be shown until the weekend, but I wanted to give
people on the list a head start in knowing about this before I place ads.
Asking $14,500 obo. Email me if interested.
Mike
starman(AT)cnj.digex.net
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Date: Mon, 13 Oct 1997 11:25:00 -0400 (EDT)
From: Starman
Subject: Re: DML: DMC for sale in NJ
Hi all,
I'm so wound up at work today that I forgot to mention details
about the car.
VIN #10213 ('82)
No style lines or gas flap.
Has hood tag.
Has a Panasonic CD player. Car did not come with original radio.
Has aftermarket rear speakers behind the rear net (not installed by me)
Tires are only a year old.
Fuel pump and filter replaced by PJ Grady
Water pump replaced
Very little rust on the frame (nothing substantial)
Comes with parts manual, service manual, PJ Grady's service manual,
original manual and other original papers, original leather holder,
DeLorean World Tech notes, 5 issues of DW.
Door struts are in excellent shape, but cooler weather is making them sag
a bit lately.
All 4 air speeds work
Relay compartment fixed by PJ Grady
Stainless in great shape.
Now for the flip side:
Passenger side door not aligned correctly. Closes fine though.
Environment control flaky.
Interior lights work, but don't turn on with doors.
Front fascia was repainted by previous owner. Doesn't match exactly.
Car was rear-ended, but fixed.
That's all I can think of. Email me at starman(AT)cnj.digex.net if there are
any questions. Rob Grady's familiar with the car if you'd want to talk to
him about it also.
Mike
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Date: Mon, 13 Oct 1997 16:11:59 -0400 (EDT)
From: Magicshow(AT)aol.com
Subject: DML: Value of DMC after an accident
My '81 DMC-12 was in awesome condition before it got rear-ended in July
this
year. I would like to bring it forward to the insurance company that my
car
has been devalued. How can I do this?
Brian
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