Just got my project DeLorean....

[PeterBiggerstaff]

Hi All,

I posted a while back saying I was on the hunt for a 'project' DeLorean under $15,000 for importation to New Zealand, and she just arrived on Friday!

Vin# 10985 was on the Beverly Hills Car Club website for $14k, I managed to get them down to $13K. They were very good to deal with, as were my shipping company Extreme Global.

Rather than go though the whole list of all the issues, I have put a video up here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQc8XTraFNY

As you can see she's going to be a huge project, but if Dave Stragand can build Project Vixen out of all those parts, I think I can get 10985 looking fairly decent with enough time and money!

[DMC-81]

Congratulations! Welcome to ownership. The car looks like a good project.

[Rich_NYS]

Congratulations....now get to work! -LOL

IMO, I think what you'll like about this project is that most of the issues will refelect a noticeable difference when sorted and it'll keep you motivated. A lot of the things I fixed on my car is "stuff you can't see," I got the most satisfaction with the things that were most noticeable.


How does the frame look?

Enjoy!

[PeterBiggerstaff]

Thanks Rich!

Yeah, I'm really looking forward to doing the interior, I think this will be the easiest and most rewarding part, I will be on the hunt for a replacement binnacle though, and I know those are as rare as hens teeth..

From what I could tell from the original photos, the frame is in good condition, with just a bit of surface rust at the front. I need to get the car on a hoist so I can see for myself and get that rust killed.

[DMC5180]

Congratulations on your project.

One correction through. When you said here's where the transmission fluid goes, is actually your brake fluid reservoir/ master cylinder. Clutch fluid goes in the reservoir under the round rubber cover next to the fuel cap. The transmission is filled with gear oil via a pipe plug half way up the RH side of the transmission case.

[Trstno1]

Congratulations on your project.

One correction through. When you said here's where the transmission fluid goes, is actually your brake fluid reservoir/ master cylinder. Clutch fluid goes in the reservoir under the round rubber cover next to the fuel cap. The transmission is filled with gear oil via a pipe plug half way up the RH side of the transmission case.

Congrats on the new car!! Very exciting. Let us know how the restoring goes. Great video.

[ALEXAKOS]

Congrats on the arrival and enjoy the resto cause you have a loooong way

The Beverly Hills car club usually offered overpriced project cars. The one you got seems to be his best condition yet delorean. All others were a real mess

Water isn't coming through the doors. Your roof is corroded and needs replacement.
Here is a nice stainless one.
http://www.delorean.eu/catalog/produ...ucts_id=168003

It all comes down to how your frame is. And by the looks of that top, I don't think it will look too good.

I would say you are looking at an approximate 15k at least for it to be in a fair running mode. But we all know we don't settle for fair. We want the best for our babes so make that a 20k with all your effort ofcourse. Let the games begin.

[Nicholas R]

Water isn't coming through the doors. Your roof is corroded and needs replacement.
Here is a nice stainless one.
http://www.delorean.eu/catalog/produ...ucts_id=168003

Be sure to thoroughly inspect this area and be aware of all your options before deciding to actually replace this. No one ever estimates how truly difficult these are to replace. It is by far one of the most difficult parts on the car to replace.

[Patrick C]

No one ever estimates how truly difficult these are to replace. It is by far one of the most difficult parts on the car to replace.

Agreed 500%

[PeterBiggerstaff]

thanks for the feedback guys..

The windscreen needs replaced, so it will be interesting to see what we find when its out.. A mate of mine had substantial rust in that area, which I'm expecting too.

I have been thinking about the frame, from the photos it looks like therr is some surface rust on the front right, but apart from that it looks OK. I cant get her on a hoist until she is mobile. I can see the rear part of the frame through the engine bay and it's spotless. (had to be steam cleaned for entry).

The wiring is a hell of a mess, it looks like some amateur mechanic has butchered most if the wiring in the engine bay. The main red lead from the battery has been cut in two, and is held together with duct tape!

she is holding oil and water though.. I'm going to top the oil up (wont bother changing it until I know if I need to strip the engine or not), replace that main lead and see if she'll crank. I'm expecting the fuel pump not to work, again the wires all seem to be baked and brittle.