Ya, I was going to join..but been recovering funds, since the purchase...As soon as I can Ill join up for sure.
Location: Tacoma, Wa
Posts: 2,208
My VIN: 4877
Club(s): (PNDC)
Ya, I was going to join..but been recovering funds, since the purchase...As soon as I can Ill join up for sure.
Rob Depew
Tacoma, Wa
'81 DeLorean 4877 Grey, Auto, 4 wheels
The Ressurection of 4877......
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Location: Tacoma, Wa
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My VIN: 4877
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Today I started going through all my inside switches....
Window switches get power (one switch needs replaced)...Of course, its not all good... Driver window only responds to (up?) and while the motor works, its not raising...Passenger side motor seems stuck
Door Locks seem to work (not that I lock it right now, since my key dont work in the locks)
No idea if the defogger is working.
Light switch works
No idea on the envirnment controls, as the previous owner had started to pull all that and I dont have the right screws to put it back together
Clock comes on, but is just counting up
Dimmer seems broke (or I put the connectors on the wrong pins, since they werent labeled)
Wipers come on
No turn signals or hazards (prolly relay)
Radio comes on (i think i hear static)..again, previous had that torn up and was just hanging inside
Antenna motor does something, but antenna dont raise
Didnt try the lighter...lol
Bulb is missing from the shift indicator
Cant tell if dash illumination is coming on
But it does tell me my door is open and stuff..lol
Shifter seems to work, doesnt feel sloppy and clicks at each location. But we'll see...lol
Anyone with extra parts ya wanna donate, all are welcome..hehe...or even car building experience...lol
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Rob Depew
Tacoma, Wa
'81 DeLorean 4877 Grey, Auto, 4 wheels
The Ressurection of 4877......
Website
YouTube
My Patreon
Location: Tacoma, Wa
Posts: 2,208
My VIN: 4877
Club(s): (PNDC)
Update....
I been finding more and more missing or unconnected wires and stuff....some things even Toby cant id (at least based on wire colors)...
She turns over...tries to start but just wont get there. Could be fuel, timing, unplugged important parts....dunno...lol
There are some things with no connectors on them, and no wires that seem to reach them....poked my head into places I never thought I could looking
for them..Looked at wiring diagram, pictures, everything I could think of.. Only so much I can do being unfamiliar with how its supposed to be when
done correct, and I dont have anyone round here who does..lol
It eats into the money I set aside for work, but I may just have to spend the $150 and tow it up to dmcnw..
Rob Depew
Tacoma, Wa
'81 DeLorean 4877 Grey, Auto, 4 wheels
The Ressurection of 4877......
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Location: Happy Valley, OR
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My VIN: 4456 - Owner since March 2011
Club(s): (PNDC)
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IT'S A TRAP!!!!!
Location: Tacoma, Wa
Posts: 2,208
My VIN: 4877
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Hadnt thought of AAA...lol
Still would love is someone fluent in these could do a house call...lol
Im waiting to hear back from Toby as to when they'll be able to spend the day on mine, then I can do what arrangements I need.
Rob Depew
Tacoma, Wa
'81 DeLorean 4877 Grey, Auto, 4 wheels
The Ressurection of 4877......
Website
YouTube
My Patreon
Location: Tacoma, Wa
Posts: 2,208
My VIN: 4877
Club(s): (PNDC)
Joined AAA..only $124, so less than getting it towed, plus up to 200 miles free..so bonus.
Still waiting to hear back from Toby on a day....I hope they'll let me watch as they do their work.
Rob Depew
Tacoma, Wa
'81 DeLorean 4877 Grey, Auto, 4 wheels
The Ressurection of 4877......
Website
YouTube
My Patreon
Location: Tacoma, Wa
Posts: 2,208
My VIN: 4877
Club(s): (PNDC)
Not really a step toward restoration...but....
Finally got DMV to believe my purchase price, so I didnt have to pay heap big tax..and got it titled today...yaay.
Also ordered a buncha parts from Toby (some non essential stuff..but what they heck)..hehe.
Still trying to sell my extra door (or trade for stuff I need).
Rob Depew
Tacoma, Wa
'81 DeLorean 4877 Grey, Auto, 4 wheels
The Ressurection of 4877......
Website
YouTube
My Patreon
Location: Tacoma, Wa
Posts: 2,208
My VIN: 4877
Club(s): (PNDC)
Removed the Center Console and radio bracket thingy.
Removed the Driver Side window regulator, thinking if i wanna wrestle with the passenger (since its stuck closed).
Looking around to see how to remove the door locks (not the motor). Not as difficult to get to as I though..I just dont wanna start taking it apart
until I know what im doing.
Stripping all I can so that labor costs to put the stuff in the door isnt as much up at DMCNW.
Looking like I'll need a new Passenger side Armrest because the bracket and vent part at the front of it's missing :/
Lining up some help in repairing the crack on the front fascia, louvre and maybe rear fascia.
Plans for this week....
Get the motor running (have a pressure tester ordered), get it up to DMCNW for inspection and hopefully not have to fix too much critical...hehe.
Repair and paint the louvre and gills, maybe tub at the engine.
Rob Depew
Tacoma, Wa
'81 DeLorean 4877 Grey, Auto, 4 wheels
The Ressurection of 4877......
Website
YouTube
My Patreon
Location: Tacoma, Wa
Posts: 2,208
My VIN: 4877
Club(s): (PNDC)
Picture of the empty console..hehe.
Pulled out the passenger side window actuator (getting easier to do...lol).
Pulled the louvre off to fix and repaint it.
Anyone got suggestions for cleaning and prepping the rear deck/engine cover to get rid of all the crud and ready to paint?
Summit Auto is fast with shipping...ordered 2 cans of SEM Trim Black on saturday and it arrived today.
You can also see the split on the louvre..looked underneath and definately looks like it was repaired once before.
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The Rear window finisher will need replaced too, you can see the upper stainless T isnt held in properly.
Rob Depew
Tacoma, Wa
'81 DeLorean 4877 Grey, Auto, 4 wheels
The Ressurection of 4877......
Website
YouTube
My Patreon
Location: Seattle, WA
Posts: 81
My VIN: 10499
I painted my engine cover the other day. I just removed it, pressure washed it, let it dry out real good then sprayed it with 90% alcohol and wiped it down. I used Krylon fusion satin black, turned out alright. I also have 2 cans of the SEM Trim Black, I tried it on my door handles and lock rings but it seemed kinda watery. Let me know what you think about it.