Alex's Step-By Step, Semi-Full Restoration, One-Stop Shop Car Blog

[kings1527]

Here's one I did on removing and restoring the front and rear fascias, along with installing anti-eyebrow strips. Enjoy!

http://delorean6575revisited.blogspo...front-and.html

[mluder]

Here's one I did on removing and restoring the front and rear fascias, along with installing anti-eyebrow strips. Enjoy!

http://delorean6575revisited.blogspo...front-and.html

Nice post.

Did your painter also repaint the black bumper area too or is that the original rubber still showing as they were manufactured?

Just curious because I'm getting ready to do the same thing and wondering if there are any goo techniques for restoring the original black. I've heard wet sanding etc...

Cheers
Steve

[kings1527]

Nice post.

Did your painter also repaint the black bumper area too or is that the original rubber still showing as they were manufactured?

Just curious because I'm getting ready to do the same thing and wondering if there are any goo techniques for restoring the original black. I've heard wet sanding etc...

Cheers
Steve

Hi Steve. Thanks for the compliment. I talked about it with my painter regarding what we wanted to do with the black bumper. He could tell that it was originally unpainted. After seeing an example of how it would come out if we painted it, I decided to go with that. And I'm all about keeping it looking original and stock. I'm very particular with that although I really think the painted look stays true to a stock look. I've read all the other posts regarding wet sanding and the like and I think in the long run, having it painted will last longer and look better. In the end, I don't think anyone would be able to tell the difference between one that was original unpainted but restored and another that was freshly painted. It really came out amazing and I'm very happy with it. They offer a lifetime warranty, too.

I'll add a few more pics on the blog right now, too.

[mluder]

Hi Steve. Thanks for the compliment. I talked about it with my painter regarding what we wanted to do with the black bumper. He could tell that it was originally unpainted. After seeing an example of how it would come out if we painted it, I decided to go with that. And I'm all about keeping it looking original and stock. I'm very particular with that although I really think the painted look stays true to a stock look. I've read all the other posts regarding wet sanding and the like and I think in the long run, having it painted will last longer and look better. In the end, I don't think anyone would be able to tell the difference between one that was original unpainted but restored and another that was freshly painted. It really came out amazing and I'm very happy with it. They offer a lifetime warranty, too.

I'll add a few more pics on the blog right now, too.

Thanks, Alex.

I appreciate the follow up.

Cheers
Steven

[kings1527]

This is an in-depth entry on the restoration of the Back To The Future 'A' car that took place over the summer. I got into the action about 1/3 of the way through and lent a hand primarily with restoring the actual car-side of things but helped a little bit on the time circuits, too.


The Time Machine Restoration group are a great bunch of guys that put a ton of hours into the restoration. Bob Gale himself was very pleased with the end result. From the pictures I included in the entry, you'll see why. If you get a chance, take a look at the car currently on display at Universal Studios Hollywood, across from the Transformers ride.


The entry contains pictures of the original flux capacitor, time circuits, the 'A' car completely gutted, the engine compartment, putting a new windshield on the car, installation of the wiring and time circuits, etc. TONS of pictures that I'm sure everyone will like.


For those of you that haven't already 'liked' them on Facebook, take a look at the Time Machine Restoration FB page: https://www.facebook.com/timemachinerestoration


And for my blog link itself, here you go:


http://delorean6575revisited.blogspo...storation.html


Edit:
Sorry everyone. I had to take it down. "Too soon"?


But be on the lookout for some material soon to be released by the TMR team regarding the restoration. And more stuff coming down the pike on my end, too. I have lots of projects going on right now!


Best,
Alex

[Kenny_Z]

That article is awesome. I loved seeing the car without all her time machine bits.

[Dangermouse]

Best article I have read on this topic. Much easier to follow than the FB page

[kings1527]

Here's an entry on completely tearing the interior out of the car, along with the dash and binnacle. Also some info on re-dying the interior pieces.

I also included pictures of what the old QAC in Irvine/Santa Ana CA looks like today. If you've seen a Home Depot before, you won't be too surprised!

http://delorean6575revisited.blogspo...ving-dash.html

[kings1527]

Here's one on installing DPNW's door lock actuators and the digital door lock module. I also included troubleshooting the cold start system since I had a problem with it.

http://delorean6575revisited.blogspo...s-digital.html

[kings1527]

I just finished up an entry on DMC-Midwest's Open House from a couple weeks ago. Enjoy!

http://delorean6575revisited.blogspo...pen-house.html