Location: Reedsburg, WI
Posts: 4,026
My VIN: 5180
Club(s): (DMWC) (DCUK)
DENNIS
VIN 5180, Frame 3652, STAGE II, DM-eng Solid State Solutions (RPM Rly, Dm.Lt.Mod., Fan Fail Mod. , FAN Rly, HS.Rly) , HID headlights, SPAX user since 2009, Eibach springs, M Adj. Rear LCA's, DPNW poly-sway bar kit, DMCEU LCA Stabilizer link kit, DMCMW Illuminated door sills, Aussie Illuminated SS Shifter plate, REAL MOMO EVO Steering wheel, DELOREANA Extended View Side Mirrors w/ Heaters, DELOREANA LED Door Lights.
Yes, I usually think I should have taken some photos or video when I'm nearly done.
I did create a how to with my comments and included the vendor's instructions. The instructions have a bunch of photos ... probably better than I would have made.
Next project ... that gosh darn AC leak.
Nick
- No matter how many people believe in a dumb idea ... it is still a dumb idea!
- Some cars look fast. Some cars look faster than time!
- The question is not "where did the time go" but rather "where to go in time".
Location: Reedsburg, WI
Posts: 4,026
My VIN: 5180
Club(s): (DMWC) (DCUK)
Ah, chasing an A/C leak. so much fun. Mine turned out to be a defective Low pressure switch. If you see black dust sticking to the white plastic, it?s a possible indication. Of course I only found the leak after replacing the hoses and compressor, but I wanted to do that anyway. It?s been perfect ever since (2016)
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DENNIS
VIN 5180, Frame 3652, STAGE II, DM-eng Solid State Solutions (RPM Rly, Dm.Lt.Mod., Fan Fail Mod. , FAN Rly, HS.Rly) , HID headlights, SPAX user since 2009, Eibach springs, M Adj. Rear LCA's, DPNW poly-sway bar kit, DMCEU LCA Stabilizer link kit, DMCMW Illuminated door sills, Aussie Illuminated SS Shifter plate, REAL MOMO EVO Steering wheel, DELOREANA Extended View Side Mirrors w/ Heaters, DELOREANA LED Door Lights.
I did something similar. I installed braided heat sleeves on my alternator wires since they were so close to the headers.
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Location: Maple Grove, MN (Minneapolis)
Posts: 1,423
My VIN: 05457
I finally got around to replacing the door card foam. Followed the instructions on the EuroTech forum which were excellent. I never realized how bad my doors looked until I saw David B's doors at a local event...I was instantly jealous. Very pleased with the result! Not a hard project, just a little bit of detail work with the foam cutting and gluing.
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David Proehl
The rabbit hole of interior work continues. After ripping out a ton of wiring from the previous owner's aftermarket DVD player, I am going down the route of removing and restoring the evaporator unit from under the dash. Heaven help me.
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Jared L.
June '81, manual, black inter. VIN 2087
Other cars: 2012 Toyota Sienna, 2007 Mazda 6, 1999 Jeep Cherokee
DeLorean blog: http://deloreanblog.blogspot.com/
Location: Austin MN
Posts: 586
My VIN: 03500
I'm glad I could be the inspiration for you to do the job!
For other owners that are a little hesitant about doing this on their own, it really isn't that bad of a job. After 40 + years the material is permanently formed to the card backing so it makes it a easier job and the material isn't that expensive. This time of year if you're car is in slumber land it's a good time to do it!
So do it. You'll like the improvement!
Dave B.
Location: Austin MN
Posts: 586
My VIN: 03500