What have you done to your DeLorean today?

[DeLorean]

Installed period correct Nackamichi head unit, removed the craig for the last time, which was starting to eat tapes! Also replaced the rear speakers, I had done the fronts last year. The rear panels, likely I had been the first one to remove, ever... Pain in the ass, but a touch of the heat gun loosened up the glue and allowed me to remove them without damage... Those were pretty interesting. many mounts seemed to not be used, however between the weatherstrip, and the 3 screws they did seem to be quite securely mounted. I could only imagine if the other 3 points were used... they seemed to be a clip type that maybe were impossible to install? Also, the lower mount portion of the panels had 3 screw holes in the panels, but only one in the tub, and only one was used. Craigs had faulty foam, replaced with Kenwood 4X10's - which I take it should be at least a marginal improvement.

While I was at it - and because 1/2 the interior was already out, I tightened up all the tub to frame bolts, all of which were loose. Also, vintage Alpine alarm is going in too. Keyless entry on the way!

[Jonathan]

This one shows the cracking in the epoxy as a result of this.
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I just really hope this is easily repaired and hasn't caused any serious damage. Any thoughts?

Do you have any pictures of this spot on your frame from before, to know for sure you caused this cracking today?

My first thought was that it looked like something that had been there longer than from just today.

My second thought was, don't worry, it hasn't caused any immediate problems nor will it anytime soon. If indeed you want to clean it up, basically grind or sand down any surfaces cracking or peeling up and then paint over it with the gray coloured POR-15. That'll fix it up as about as good as you can do. But don't go for any salty Ontario road drives until you do

[THVGJP]

Inspecting trunk area for source of leak, weather here is 5 F, with winds at 30mph, -10 windchill. Even in my barn out of the wind I can only work 20 min at a time before I start freezing up. I guess its dedication or insanity, dont know which. At least it gives me something to do on my day off an gets the D ready for spring.
Glen

[pezzonovante88]

Do you have any pictures of this spot on your frame from before, to know for sure you caused this cracking today?

My first thought was that it looked like something that had been there longer than from just today.

My second thought was, don't worry, it hasn't caused any immediate problems nor will it anytime soon. If indeed you want to clean it up, basically grind or sand down any surfaces cracking or peeling up and then paint over it with the gray coloured POR-15. That'll fix it up as about as good as you can do. But don't go for any salty Ontario road drives until you do

Yeah, I'm pretty sure the crack is new. I'll have to straighten-out the metal that is now bent and then grind and paint. Bummer.

[pezzonovante88]

Yeah, I'm pretty sure the crack is new. I'll have to straighten-out the metal that is now bent and then grind and paint. Bummer.

I wonder what sort of hammer would work in such a small space.....

[jackb]

There is a vehicle scale on base, so I drove it to work today to satisfy my curiosity. The scale moves in 20lb increments, so it's not perfect, but good enough for free.

With a completely full tank of gas, spare tire in the car, nothing else:

FRONT: 1040 (1120 with 180lb driver in it)
BACK: 1780 (1880 with 180lb driver in it)
TOTAL: 2860 (3020 with 180lb driver in it)
F:R ratio- 36.8:63.1 (37.3:62.6 with 180lb driver in it)

[DeLorean03]

Installed the fuel pump/sender combo. Everything went well - UNLESS your fuel tank is pushed too far forward. If that happens, you will NOT be able to clear the pump's electrical connector or the feed and return fuel hose nipples. No matter what configuration I tried, it wasn't happening. We had to start the three bolts facing the ground, then the middle bolt facing the windshield, and then i had to stand on the spare tire cover while Ken started the other bolts.

Just saying - if your fuel tank is pushed just a whee bit too far towards the headlights = not a fun day.

[DeLorean03]

Finished the installation of the driver's side inner door seal. DPO cut a chunk of it out, so when I re-measured the length I forgot to take that missing piece into account. Had to measure the length of the missing piece, cut that out, and then use some small cylinder-shaped foam to connect that piece to the rest of the inner door seal with the assistance of 3M black weather stripping glue. Let that sit for a week, and yesterday it was good to go!

Once that was said and done, Nick Roedl and Ken K helped me re-align my door at the hinge bolts to help line it up with the striker pins better. We finally got the door to where it shuts pretty good, and the driver's side door now "launches" with WingsAloft 8-9/10 tries with the remote!

Patience.....patience....patience....

[DavidProehl]

Did a complete brake system overhaul (master cylinder, cleaning and caliper rebuilds, rotor turning, ss line installation) with the help of Clint and Jon! Thanks guys! You are awesome. Couldn't have done this without you!

Details and pictures of the effort are here.

[jawn101]

Did a complete brake system overhaul (master cylinder, cleaning and caliper rebuilds, rotor turning, ss line installation) with the help of Clint and Jon! Thanks guys! You are awesome. Couldn't have done this without you!

Details and pictures of the effort are here.

What he said. Amazing that we crammed 36 man hours into today but the finished product was worth it