Location: Eglin AFB, FL
Posts: 1,603
My VIN: 3299
Duplicolor Self-Etching Primer and finally the Rustoleum Acrylic Automobile Flat Black paint laid today.
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Actual snippet of a conversation from Sept 2013:
Me: Eddie, I can't wait to get the car back when you're done with it.
Eddie: Yeah, you'll be able to give the car gas, and it won't be - like - embarrassing....
Location: San Francisco Bay Area, Calif.
Posts: 2,079
My VIN: 0934
Club(s): (NCDMC) (DCUK)
Tightened up both of the 10mm nuts that somehow worked slightly loose on one of the engine cover hinge studs inside the passenger compartment behind the rear bulkhead panel, causing an infrequent rattling noise over certain roads. Rattle eliminated.
Location: Near Toronto, ON
Posts: 1,211
My VIN: Previous Owner of 5875
Club(s): (DOI)
Drove the car home today. Ran great. Hopefully the weather is okay next Sunday for the British car flea market.
Previous Owner of 5875 - 1981/Grey/5-Speed/Grooved Hood
Location: Houston TX
Posts: 601
My VIN: 6313
After fixing the clutch slave and managing to get DOT4 over everything, I flushed out the engine bay - including the VOD - with a water hose. I then used a leaf blower to dry the engine off. To get the air into the VOD I used a 1/2in ID hose hooked up to the leaf blower. I then used my endoscope (aka "home DIY colonoscopy kit") to check out the VOD. It was mostly dried out and looking a lot better than before. Behind the water pump was missed so a second go with the hose and the leaf blower took care of it. This will have to do until I pull the intake off properly in a few weeks.
Jeff
#6313 (lic: DMC-EV Texas), 25k miles, 100% leather, touchpad, 100% LED, dimmable LED dash, remote door lock & Elvis mod, all A/C vents in kneepads, wedgectomy, escutcheon velcro fix, GM door chimer, custom arm rest/storage/controls...
Location: Fort Lauderdale
Posts: 4,740
My VIN: 02613
Club(s): (DCF)
Wondered what goodies I will buy the car with my 44-cent federal income tax refund.
Looked at it longingly.
3.0L, automatic, carbureted
Location: Sacramento-ish
Posts: 4,408
My VIN: 02100
Club(s): (NCDMC) (DCUK)
Jacked up the front to investigate a couple drops of coolant on the floor. It's either a short hose on the passenger side of the radiator, or the radiator side tank is starting to leak. Hard to tell, so I just cleaned up the mess, tightened the clamp and will check back. It is not an original radiator (metal tanks) so I was hoping this wouldn't come up... at least not right now!
Ripped out 2 rivnuts while removing the radiator duct to investigate. Somehow managed to drive to the store and purchase ONE replacement and not realize my mistake until I tried to install the second one that wasn't there. Sigh.
Tried to fix my oil pressure light switch. New thread on that coming up....
Jon
1981 DMC-12 #02100. July 1981. 5-speed, black, grooved w/flap.
restoration log, March 2011 to present
full and detailed photo restoration log
Location: Brea, CA
Posts: 602
My VIN: 3757
Ah.... at least you GOT a refund... I had to pay... and pay... and pay...Originally Posted by Farrar
Location: Bloomington, IN
Posts: 875
My VIN: 891, 1045
You could put a deposit down on a first class stamp Farrar. I'd suggest a Forever stamp as it'll give you the best return. Having said that my return will be pretty nice considering my status last year. Once things stabilize in my world I'm going to play with my deductions so that I owe every year. Better than to get a loan for Uncle Sam with no interest than to give one with no interest!
To stay on topic I picked up an Engine hoist yesterday and assembled it today. The sun has set, but I'm hoping to still pull a motor/trans tonight.
-James . . . "Life without knowledge is death in disguise." ~ H.P.G.
Location: London, ON
Posts: 691
My VIN: 17082
Club(s): (DOI)
Replaced the extremely aging (yet surprisingly still functional) 3.5" front speakers with some Kickers. Rears to follow when I find some 4x10's. Then maybe a small sub or 2 built for the back shelf.
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- Devon
83 Canadian Spec - Manual, Grey, Fixed Pulls, Flat Hood
Location: Reedsburg, WI
Posts: 4,026
My VIN: 5180
Club(s): (DMWC) (DCUK)
Replaced Front both front (crusty/rusty) marker light sockets. The bulb was frozen in the Right hand socket also
the Replacement socket is about 1/4 in longer the original. It does just fit with careful manipulation of the ground wire terminal attached to the socket.
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Left Front marker Socket
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Right Front Marker Socket
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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.
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