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    Custom DeLorean Builder Rich W's Avatar
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    DeLorean Roadster Convertible - Sketch to Stainless (photos)

    As with many DeLorean owners and enthusiasts, I saw my first Concept image
    of a DeLorean Convertible back in the Winter of 1987, as a drawing on the cover
    of DeLorean World. The sketches were done by a Chicago area cover artist
    Theodore C. Alexander, Jr. for Dick Shipman of the DOA and DeLorean World.

    After seeing this idea, I had sketched several of my own versions over the next
    few years (especially while I was supposed to be taking "notes" in College), but
    the next time I was inspired to make another sketch was after meeting JZD in
    person, at DCS 2000, at the same time I sketched the DeLorean Limousine.

    After starting on the DeLorean Limo frame in 2001, there was an Open House at
    DMC Houston where I saw another DeLorean Convertible sketch that was "found"
    at the warehouse in Columbus, which was raffled off later at that event. I did
    not win the raffle for this item, but I did take a photo of the framed sketch.

    After acquiring a few fire damaged DeLoreans in 2001 and 2002, including a donor
    car with roof damage, it was time to try to make the D Convertible into a reality.

    My D Convertible is still a Work-In-Progress, and of course, it remains a Roadster
    until an actual convertible hard top or retracting soft top is fully installed.

    Then, a few years ago, I came across an original DMCL Concept image, and now I
    am re-imagining my D Convertible closer to the original DMC commissioned concept.

    A few of the inspirational drawings, sketches and photos attached below.

    DW-Winter-87.jpg

    dmc-conv-sketch.jpg

    RW-conv-line-draw.JPG

    Concept-DeLorean-Convertible.JPG

    Later,
    Rich W.
    Last edited by Rich W; 07-05-2011 at 04:33 PM. Reason: Fixed type-o

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    I think Rich will be able to cope
    Dermot
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    Wasn't it a crap DeLorean that Rich saved from almost certain destruction?
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    Senior Member Dangermouse's Avatar
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    Yes.

    Even if it was a pristine car, some might say that creating a unique convertible roadster following the designs laid out by the original company is a much more worthy achievement than yet another BTTF replica.

    (No offense intended towards BTTF car owners)
    Dermot
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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"

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dangermouse View Post
    Yes.

    Even if it was a pristine car, some might say that creating a unique convertible roadster following the designs laid out by the original company is a much more worthy achievement than yet another BTTF replica.

    (No offense intended towards BTTF car owners)
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    Let's see if you bastards can do 90. dvonk's Avatar
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dangermouse View Post
    Even if it was a pristine car, some might say that creating a unique convertible roadster following the designs laid out by the original company is a much more worthy achievement than yet another BTTF replica.
    im gonna go ahead and give this a '+1.'
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    Just leave me out of it..
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    +1 for Rich. There are literally DOZENS of BTTF conversions out there (good, bad, or otherwise). There is only ONE DMC Roadster.

    That's true originality and it should be celebrated.

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    First Generation - Rear Deck Fiberglass Fabrication

    The DeLorean Convertible project fabrication work started in Spring of 2002.

    Having a couple sets of burned rear quarter panels (mostly burned at C-pillars),
    I cut and trimmed down one set, to identify the "lines" needed for the rear deck
    fiberglass fabrication work. Once the lines were identified and marked out, the
    rear deck fiberglass fabrication work began. Eric Weber did this fiberglass work.

    Attaching a few photos of the first generation fiberglass fabrication work done
    in advance of the DCS 2002 event in Memphis. (the raw, unpainted fiberglass)

    fiber-fab1.jpg

    fiber-fab2.jpg

    fiber-fab3.jpg

    fiber-fab4.jpg

    Later,
    Rich W.

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    Thanks Rich! I've been waiting for a more in depth look/explanation at this particular project!

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    Custom DeLorean Builder Rich W's Avatar
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    A few more variations...

    Before getting too far into the build and progress photos, I thought I would
    include a few more variation sketches, photo renderings, CGI, etc.

    One is a "fan sketch" of what the Convertible may look like with the original
    single point, front swivel door hinge assembly that I had initially designed.

    One is a photo rendering (by Marty Maier) who had been working on his own
    DeLorean Convertible project up until last year, when I bought his project.
    In some areas, Marty did not get as far as I did, but in other areas, such as
    a completely redone and reinforced frame, he was way ahead of my work.

    I have not decided if I will make two identical Convertibles, two different
    variations, or re-use Marty's project car parts to build another unique project.
    Also note that Marty based his photo concept on his own Turbo DeLorean
    with his custom wheels, but I do already have a similar set of custom wheels.

    And, of course, the GTA version, which probably has gotten more exposure in
    the Gaming World than my actual car has in the "real" automotive world.

    However, I hope that will all change later this year, when I hope to re-debut
    my DeLorean Roadster, looking a lot closer to the original DMCL Concept car.

    conv-fan-sketch.JPG

    MM-Conv-concept.JPG

    dmc-convertible-gta.jpg

    Later,
    Rich W.

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