Does anyone have a copy of the old "read this before asking for a 'cheap Delorean' " thread that we can post in the Cars for Sale sub forum?
Location: Atlanta OTP GA
Posts: 7,084
My VIN: 2743
Club(s): (SEDOC) (DCH) (DCUK) (DOC-UK)
Does anyone have a copy of the old "read this before asking for a 'cheap Delorean' " thread that we can post in the Cars for Sale sub forum?
Dermot
VIN 2743, B/A, Frame 2227, engine 2320
I don't always drive cars, but when I do, I prefer DeLoreans
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No-one is to stone anyone, even, and I want to make this absolutely clear, even if they do say "carburetor"
Location: Eglin AFB, FL
Posts: 1,603
My VIN: 3299
DMCnews.com has it under their tech section if you need it.
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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: Huntersville, NC
Posts: 1,402
My VIN: 16336 (SOLD)
I wrote the original one. My workload at work should finally be getting lighter this week, so I will be happy to re-write it and post it back up.Originally Posted by Dangermouse
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Mainly lurking, just passing through. Still enjoying reading about everyone's progress.
Posts: 125
This part is awesome!
I'm looking at an ad that says: "This car was used in BTTF!" or "This car has a rare history"
No, it wasn't, and more than likely no, it doesn't.
Location: Vancouver, BC
Posts: 3,385
My VIN: thirty two 'o five
Club(s): (PNDC)
After 6 months I've finally written a list of all the things I've done to date. My car initially fell into the 11k - 13k category.
Here goes:
muffler clamp
valve cover gaskets
spark plugs
ignition wires
oil pressure sensor
coolant
coolant hoses
hose clamps
radiator
DPNW cooling system self-bleeding kit
New Old Stock stickers
stainless steel coolant tank
cold air intake
Cooper Cobra radial T/A tires
painted fascias
stainless steel lettering on rear fascia
water pump
thermostat
Special T's headlight saver switch
brake master cylinder
tail light board nut & bolt fix
reverse switch
leather shift boot
full engine paint
clean and POR-15 'valley of death'
LED upgrades in door, courtesy lights and engine & trunk, headlight & hazard switches
grounds cleaned
braided clutch line
clutch slave cylinder
clutch master cylinder
20W-50 oil
air filter
all 6 gas struts
driver's side grab handle
Leatherique seat treatment
shampoo all carpet
full relay & breaker update
Dave Mckeen's solid state RPM relay
adjust shifter via bell cranks in frame under car
Wings-A-Loft linear actuator door lock upgrade
full fuel tank/pump service
dzus fastener on coil cover
DMC hose kit (heater hoses, heater valve etc)
lock & latch procedure
DPNW poly bushing kit for sway bar/LCA's
DMC front end recall breackets
140A Motorola alternator
A/C belt
alternator belt
A/C idler pulley bearings
side marker gasket kit
steering aligned
various instrument cluster & HVAC lights
fuel accumulator
fuel pump seal
fuel feed hose
fuel pump ring
fuel pump screen
brake fluid
windshield
rearview mirror
cowl/screen
Interstate battery
power window motors
Martin's (DMCUK) front lowering springs
white tire paint for front tires
side marker bulbs
12v hidden antenna (piece of crap!)
vacuum hoses
white dot inertia switch
copper washers for fuel lines/distributor
ignition rotor
ignition distributor
metal door handles
otterstat
windshield washer pump
wiper blades
arm rest caps
CO plug
washer nozzle
glove box torsion bar
fixed front fascia eyebrows with aluminum bars
oil filter
replace exterior screws with stainless steel screws
And I'm not even done. I've got TABs to change, break pads to install, new seat covers etc etc.
This is what the I deemed necessary to make a safe and reliable (and nice looking!) driver!
Last edited by sdg3205; 06-13-2011 at 11:16 AM.
Dave
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