The Ressurection of BLWNAWY

[BLWNAWY]

I wanted to start a new thread covering the reconstruction of this very unique car. For background see http://dmctalk.org/showthread.php?13...highlight=Fire and http://dmctalk.org/showthread.php?13...values-welcome.

It's good to get her home, and encouraging that the damage is not really as bad as some thought. Again, the car has a clear title, the supercharger appears to be ok, and I bet after disassembly for inspection the engine will be found good also. As noted on the other threads I first bought this car in 1990; spent 5 years installing the supercharged Chevy 4.3 V6 with minimal changes to the car; then reluctantly sold it in 2005. It fell back into my lap via bringatrailer.com and ebay, and will be brought back to its previous glory. After one day in my shop all of the melted rear parts are off (first time I ever had to use a saw to take a car apart!). Inside the trunk were a few surprises - some receipts from my 1990-1995 build; a brand new LH large door window in the same box I sent it off 11 years ago with the car; shop and parts manuals, a brand new carburetor, and the original WA front license plate. I will add updates as they occur, but my wife says it will not be at the 10hr/6day/17mo rate of my last restoration...
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[burch]

Wow, good luck! Look forward to watching your progress!

[DMC-81]

Very Cool! It's great that the car is back in its builders hands! Good luck with the resurrection

[BLWNAWY]

Editors/moderators - can you correct the spelling of "Resurrection" in the thread title? I don't know how to do that. And to think I actually looked that word up and STILL spelled it wrong.

[Lwanmtr]

Good luck...cant wait to see the progress. You'll prolly get her ressurected before I finish mine..lol

[content22207_2]

That looks like an Edelbrock carb (or a Carter AFB). If it is, fuel inlet is directly above your ignition distributor. Might be worthwhile to rig up a splash guard.

Bill Robertson
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[DMC5180]

Darryl, were all those insurance rates for agreed value policies?


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[BLWNAWY]

Darryl, were all those insurance rates for agreed value policies?


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Both the Grundy ($215) and Classic Collectors ($160) quotes were for the agreed value of $25k. I may raise that before actually pulling the trigger. Not sure about Safeco ($255) - think it was just for standard full coverage but have my agent checking it out. My very rural location, age (67), high credit rating, multi-car discount, and perfect driving record (no speeding tickets EVER) make for the lowest rates. Most folks will pay significantly higher. I'm leaning toward Safeco because the collector policies have use restrictions - to shows and occasional pleasure use. A trip down the coast, for example, does NOT qualify. I can live with that on my Dodge, but I'd like to be able to drive the DeLorean more often than that.

[NJP548]

Both the Grundy ($215) and Classic Collectors ($160) quotes were for the agreed value of $25k. I may raise that before actually pulling the trigger. Not sure about Safeco ($255) - think it was just for standard full coverage but have my agent checking it out. My very rural location, age (67), high credit rating, multi-car discount, and perfect driving record (no speeding tickets EVER) make for the lowest rates. Most folks will pay significantly higher. I'm leaning toward Safeco because the collector policies have use restrictions - to shows and occasional pleasure use. A trip down the coast, for example, does NOT qualify. I can live with that on my Dodge, but I'd like to be able to drive the DeLorean more often than that.

I just got my DeLorean insured through Grundy last month. They wouldn't go any higher than $35k for agreed value unless I provide an appraisal letter. Rob Grady is going to write something up for me. Then the only question is if their underwriter will accept it.

-Nick Pitello
VIN# 16377

[Drive Stainless]

I just got my DeLorean insured through Grundy last month. They wouldn't go any higher than $35k for agreed value unless I provide an appraisal letter. Rob Grady is going to write something up for me. Then the only question is if their underwriter will accept it.

-Nick Pitello
VIN# 16377

Grundy insured mine for $50,000.