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Tuesday, October 28 1997 Volume 03 : Number 296
In this issue:
DML: Re: The 97 Delorean is Here!
Re: DML: Oil Light
DML: BTTF DeLoreans
DML: Prototype in TN?
DML: New DeLorean service center
DML: Re: Down Under Deloreans
DML: Mini book review: Journey into Darkness-Nowhere to Land
DML: DeLorean for sale....LOOK AT THIS
DML: RE: Re: flashlight key & SS brake lines
DML: BTTF DeLoreans
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Date: Thu, 23 Oct 1997 14:07:19 EDT
From: kstallman@juno.com
Subject: DML: Re: The 97 Delorean is Here!
>>What I really dont understand is why you felt you had to keep the car
>>British. JZD may have needed to use British parts for political
>>reasons, but if you are making a dream machine why not use what YOU
>>think is best, no matter the source. My Dream DMC would include the
>>engine in your example, the 3.8 Turbocharged Buick as used in the Grand
>>National. Over 300HP from a 6 Cylinder. I am making the assumption
>>that there would be more room to work in there with a 6 Cylinder than a
>>big 8 Cylinder, but I am not fimiliar with the engine you have
>>selected. The 6 cylinder would also use less gas with standard use,
>>but still have the power we all crave. As far as Transaxle, I would
>>ONLY go with another manual gearbox. I have no idea what I would use.
I agree with your preference on going with a V-6 as aposed to a larger
engine, but I have a better solution than the Buick 3.8. I would go with
the Dodge 4.3 for 2 main reasons. (1) It has proven to be a very
powerful, long lasting engine.( As used in the Dodge Cyclone pick-up
which can go from 0-60 in just over 4 sec.) (2) The size of the engine
is perfect for the D. You can install it on the existing engine mounts.
Just my opinion.
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Date: Thu, 23 Oct 97 16:29:15 PDT
From: "Brandon S. Moody"
Subject: Re: DML: Oil Light
> Today another problem erupted: about 40% of the time when I stomp on =
> the clutch, my oil light blinks on for an instant after the RPM gague =
> hits the bottom, then the engine revs up and everything is alright. I =
> have only encountered this twice before and one time it killed
The light is controlled by the oil pressure switch. All it does is make
ground when the pressure is low. The single wire that goes to the switch
is unprotected. It runs down close to the AC compressor, down the side of
the engine and into the block, right next to the exhaust and CC. The
ones I have seen have been very badly damaged by heat and have the
insulation rotting off. If the bare wires come in contact with the
engine, then the light will come on. This is the easy fix, but its very
common.
- -Brandon
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Date: Thu, 23 Oct 1997 15:24:19 PDT
From: "Doc Brown"
Subject: DML: BTTF DeLoreans
An employee of Universal Studios Hollywood has
signed my guestbook(http://www.angelfire.com/tn/88mph/index.html).
He has said that he's a big BTTF fan and has been appointed
to help spruce up the DeLoreans there. His e-mail is:
steven.kirk@unistudios.com
Eric Plunk
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Date: Thu, 23 Oct 1997 20:05:08 -0500
From: "Travis H. Graham"
Subject: DML: Prototype in TN?
What is this I hear about a De Lorean prototype rotting in Tennessee? =
If this prototype does exist (and someone knows where it is), I would be =
willing to go take pictures. I live in Nashville, but could travel =
anywhere in TN sometime.
Travis
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Date: Thu, 23 Oct 1997 22:37:33 -0500
From: Duke
Subject: DML: New DeLorean service center
I am seriously thinking of opening up a DMC Service Center here in =
Mobile, Al. Right now, its just a thought but could soon become a =
reality. I have one mechanic (personal mechanic that I've used for 10 =
years and VERY knowledgeable on the DeLorean. His partner is equally =
knowledgeable, but for right now, until I get some opinions or feedback, =
I feel that I will only need the one mechanic. I've also come to this =
conclusion by talking with another DeLorean shop that I've dealt with =
for years. (He agrees with just one mechanic in the beginning) As a =
DeLorean owner for 11 years, I'm very knowledgeable on the DeLorean and =
just today, purchased my second DeLorean. I've been contemplating this =
for the last 6 months and would greatly appreciate your comments, =
feedback, and questions as well. =20
Thanks in advance,
Duke Bladorn
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Date: Fri, 24 Oct 1997 16:03:27 +1000
From: 99CleaJW@cgs.vic.edu.au (John Cleary)
Subject: DML: Re: Down Under Deloreans
I saw a RHD DeLorean in Unique cars a few weeks back. It was stainless and
worth about A$40,000.
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> At 09:41 AM 10/20/97 -0400, Agent M wrote:
>
> >Apparently (according to several sources on the www) two right hand
> >drive DMC-12s were originally shipped to Australia. I was wondering if
> >anyone would happen to have any idea whatsoever what happened to these
> >cars (c'mon, don't tell me I'm the only aussie on the mailig list :)
>
> I was thinking the same question, but now I know there's at least two of
> us!
>
> I have only seen one RHD Delorean here in Tasmania. It was in a caryard for
> sale for $40,000 (Australian Dollars) and did not seem to be in great
> condition. The front fascia was a bit ripply and bent, window rubbers
> falling off, etc. I'm not sure if this was an original RHD car, or a
> converted one. I also read about one that was sent here and given away in a
> magazine competition or something. Anyone else hear about this?
>
> Nick Storr
> nick_storr@onaustralia.com.au
>
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Date: Fri, 24 Oct 97 09:15:02 -0000
From: James Espey
Subject: DML: Mini book review: Journey into Darkness-Nowhere to Land
A few weeks ago someone on the list mentioned this book and I ordered it
from my local Borders. It arrived last Friday and I read it over the
weekend. The book is written by Stephen Arrington, and the book cover
describes him as "the fall guy in the John DeLorean drug case".
If you're looking for a book describing the setup and arrest of JZD, this
is not it. This book covers more about Arrington's time in prison before
and after his trial and conviction, and a bit about his life after prison.
Because of the slim JZD content, I don't think the book is for everyone,
but if you're one of those collectors that "has to have everything", I'd
say it's a worthwhile addition for the money, about $12.
James
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Date: Fri, 24 Oct 1997 17:00:34 -0400
From: "Michael C. Babb, MCSE"
Subject: DML: DeLorean for sale....LOOK AT THIS
I thought everyone would get a kick out of this:
Car 1981, Delorean Delorean, 2K miles, $61,500/OBO
I saw that by browsing the hotmail.com website (in the classifieds
section)
I wish that us DeLorean owners could get that much for our cars.....maybe
some day!
Michael Babb
http://comp170.cditrain.com/delorean
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Date: Fri, 24 Oct 1997 16:18:22 -0500
From: "Bixby, Web"
Subject: DML: RE: Re: flashlight key & SS brake lines
Just because I am lazy.....what kind of battery goes into the flashlight
key?
I have one but have not headed for Radio Shack to test battery sizes.
> ----------
> From: GullWinged@aol.com
> Sent: Wednesday, October 22, 1997 7:14 AM
> To: dmcnews@world.std.com
> Subject: DML: Re: flashlight key & SS brake lines
>
> >I have the flashlight key head but it is missing the button and the
> >electronics inside. I was wondering if you guys could scan a picture
> of
> >one just so I could see what the button looked like... Maybe even the
> >insides of the key, what type of battery was used???
>
> I picked up a flashlight key while I was in KAPAC last year. There
> were a
> few precut keys left (20-50) and one happened to match my car's key
> ID.
> :) I also have the button and electronics and have got the key to work
>
> sometimes, however, I don't recall seeing any spare parts for the
> other
> remainign keys in the box. :( Sorry guys.
>
> I'll try to remember to bring the key to Ohio in case anyone wants to
> see
> it. Also, I will have a set of uninstalled SS brake lines, in case
> anyone
> wants to see what they look like. No, I am not selling them. Just
> finally
> picking them up from Marty who also will be there.
>
> Chase
>
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Date: Sun, 26 Oct 1997 04:54:28 PST
From: "Doc Brown"
Subject: DML: BTTF DeLoreans
Everyone look at the e-mail I recieved this
Friday, it's the guy that's trying to restore
the DeLoreans that works at Universal Studios
Hollywood. Any questions or comments for him?
Eric Plunk
>From: "Kirk, Steven R"
>To: "'Breer, Hank'" ,
> "'Kilgore, Dave'"
> ,
> "'Koncelik, Ken'" ,
> "'Plunk, Eric'"
>Subject: BTTF
>Date: Fri, 24 Oct 1997 18:17:57 -0700
>
>Hi guys,
>
>Hope you don't mind me hitting you all with the same message, but
>this'll save me a heap o' typing.
>
>I met today with someone from "Icons", the company that's producing the
>lightsabers, TIE fighters, endo-skulls, etc. to get some input about
>reconstructing authentic "Mr. Fusion" units.
>
>There are actually 5 Deloreans ( or at least, bits and pieces)
scattered
>around the lot. I spent the better part of two hours walking all over
>the place checking them out. Most have been stripped of their time
>travel components, probably cannibalized for the two main cars on
>display. It's really pretty sad.
>
>The guy I met with today is also a big BTTF fan and wants to work with
>me if I get permission from my department to restore at least one of
the
>cars to its former glory.
>
>I'll keep you guys informed!
>
>Cap'n Steve...
>
>
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