What have you done to your DeLorean today?

[DMC-81]

Very good job

Thanks Domi! It's a labor of love!

[88KPH]

drove it.

[novadmc]

drove it.

ditto. it was such a nice day today here (sunny and in the mid 60s) mine was just begging for a drive.

[PJ Grady Inc.]

Put some fresh gas in the tank to mix with the old gas. There is a ring of varnish about an inch from the bottom of the tank because I drained the tank incorrectly. Now I am trying to dissolve the varnish "the easy way."

"The easy way" is very risky Farrar as whatever varnish dissolves will reappear elsewhere when the car sits for any length of time unless you're lucky enough to completely burn it off. If it's too late and you've driven the car you may damage some very expensive components. At least drive the car until the engine light comes on and then fill it again and run another whole tank down till the light comes on again and repeat another time. Do not let the car sit long until this is done or you may be in for an unpleasant and very expensive surprise.
Rob

[Shuttleman]

Today was a long day of installing my front end.

Started with all the parts...
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The fascias, louver, and front spoiler were professionally painted with the correct early VIN dark gray, in oil based paint, and SEM Trim Black. I also repainted my rock screen with satin black. I selected all stainless steel fasteners on the fascias, spoiler, and rock screen as they bear the brunt of the rain etc.

New grille retainers fastened with all aluminum 1/8" rivets...

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After install...

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I'll install the grille tomorrow....

What color code did you use?

[D-guy]

Howdy folks. I was around a bit on the old forums. Just getting re-motivated to do some honest winter maintenance on my car. Owner for about 7 years now and driven sporadically every summer.
Took a long time but I made my way through the "what have you done" thread.
My wheels are off the ground now and for likely the first time in decades I can see what colour the frame is!
Pulled the steering rack and it is in good shape, just no oil left. So, that's what gave the front left side that particular shade of dirt.

Lots of frame cleaning and touch up to do while we hibernate up here.
Great reading all your adventures on here!



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[DMC-81]

What color code did you use?

Hi there,

I got the paint code from DMCH. Just give them a call and they can determine the code for your VIN range. I guess that it is also a matter of what paint solvents (oil or water based) are permissible in your area, or that your paint shop uses, as the code is different for each.

Cheers,
Dana

[DMC-81]

Howdy folks. I was around a bit on the old forums. Just getting re-motivated to do some honest winter maintenance on my car. Owner for about 7 years now and driven sporadically every summer.
Took a long time but I made my way through the "what have you done" thread.
My wheels are off the ground now and for likely the first time in decades I can see what colour the frame is!
Pulled the steering rack and it is in good shape, just no oil left. So, that's what gave the front left side that particular shade of dirt.

Lots of frame cleaning and touch up to do while we hibernate up here.
Great reading all your adventures on here!

Hi there. Welcome back!

[Riley88]

Howdy folks. I was around a bit on the old forums. Just getting re-motivated to do some honest winter maintenance on my car. Owner for about 7 years now and driven sporadically every summer.
Took a long time but I made my way through the "what have you done" thread.
My wheels are off the ground now and for likely the first time in decades I can see what colour the frame is!
Pulled the steering rack and it is in good shape, just no oil left. So, that's what gave the front left side that particular shade of dirt.

Lots of frame cleaning and touch up to do while we hibernate up here.
Great reading all your adventures on here!



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if you have all of the front end removed, from the looks of that pic you should replace those tie rod ends. I just did mine, feels so much nicer driving

[Rich_NYS]

Disassembled the steering rack.