A Restoration With A Twist.

[pezzonovante88]

Yep, these little cars will make you pull your hair out ... well, not you Alex. A few days ago after a
short drive, I pulled in the shop, turned the engine off and pulled the handle to get out ... nothing.
No matter what I tried, including sticking my arm out and trying the outside handle, I was stuck!
I tugged and pulled for probably 30 minutes. I had my phone with me but I didn't want anyone,
that would be giving up. So then I decided to do the unthinkable ... crawl to the other seat and
exit through the passenger door. With moves that would put Harry Houdini to shame and a lot of
cussing I made it out.
Then the fun began ... trying to open the door from the outside. I removed the upper panel,
revealing a lot of the rods that open and lock the doors ... it was all Greek to me. Where were you
Alex when I needed you? Josh, bless his heart, tried his best to guide me as I tried to open the door
until we finally gave up. Even if we did open the door there was no way I could put it back together
with all those little clips and things.
So, I'm waiting for the truck to haul 4915 back to GPI. I didn't know what else to do. Ever since
I've had a DeLorean I've heard those stories of people getting locked in their cars. I don't
recommend it.

That's sure happened to me. If I lock the passenger door then unlock it, it's stuck and requires removal of the upper door panel and a lot of fidgeting with all the rods to get it to open again. One of these days I'm going to get the doors fixed for good (if that's even possible).

[Jacko]

I'm back to report on the continuing saga that is me and my DeLorean.
I got the car back after DPI opened the doors which were stuck. Now, I've
driven my favorite 30 mile loop twice with no surprises ... no, the surprise
waited until the third loop. There I was, grinning as she took the curves in
stride. I love the sound of the SS headers and enjoy the extra power of the
spec II engine. Then in an instant she started coughing and spitting. It acted
like she was running out of gas. I knew it couldn't be since I had driven less
than a hundred miles since I filled it up. So, there I was. A couple of folks
stopped to help but I had already called my brother-in-law to bring his trailer.
We got her back in the shop where I immediately began looking for the culprit.
I checked the fuel pump and it was running but no fuel pressure ... Dammit!!

I hate to admit it but I'd had enough. I closed her up, turned the lights off and
walked up to the house. I made me a glass of lemonade and settled in my
chair. I turned the TV on the channel with old westerns non-stop. Been there
ever since.

[NightFlyer]

I checked the fuel pump and it was running but no fuel pressure ... Dammit!!

Sorry to hear about the bad luck with car as of late

What pump are you running?

[Silverbullet]

Do you have the new combo fuel pump?..... So far Mine has been great....

Craig

[Domi]

I hope you'll be able to find out what is going on with your fuel pump?

[anywhen]

Jacko,

Sounds like a simple fix to me. You have done what every DeLorean owner wants to do to their car. Hope you get going on it and send out some good news. Sounds like the car is part of your soul. My car has a clutch problem and can not be driven. I too need some inspiration. I have a new binnacle to install and I hope to start driving her as much as you have driven yours. There is a lot of people needing you to put a smile on their face, both the DeLorean owners and DeLorean fans. Hope to hear from you soon.

[Jack's daughter]

Hello, my name is Jenny, I'm Jack's daughter. Some of you may already know this but my Dad passed away on August 25th. His health declined throughout the summer. He was hospitalized for pneumonia and was not able to regain his health following that illness. As you know, my Dad LOVED his Delorean. I remember as a teenager, Daddy picking me up from seeing the movie Back to the Future...he was in his Delorean and it couldn't have been any cooler! It was a mad frenzy up there! That car brought my Dad so many years of enjoyment. I've read his posts on this Forum which has been difficult but was also meaningful to get to read new thoughts from my Dad. I want to thank you for providing a sense of community for him. The past couple of years, he spent a lot of his time in his chair on his laptop and he would mention this forum. It added to his quality of life for sure and it was a way for him to still enjoy his car even though he wasn't able to drive it.

We are in the process of selling his car which is very difficult. But I wanted to let you all know about my Dad's passing and how much you meant to him. I wish you all the best.

[DMC5180]

Jenny,

I enjoyed many of your fathers posts.
It was always refreshing to see an original owner so passionate for the car. He is the only original owner I am aware of to have his car fully restored.

Thank you for making us aware of his Passing.

Please accept my sincere condolences.


Dennis

[Domi]

So sorry to read such a bad news. I can't believe we won't be able to read your father's post anymore.
My sincere condolences to you and your family.

[Dangermouse]

Jenny,

your father was a shining example of what it means to be a DeLorean owner. He loved his car and loved to drive it. I am fairly certain that between his two cars, no one has driven a DeLorean further.

His posts here were always positive, extolling the virtues of owning the car, and above all, driving it. My only regret is not hearing more of his stories as I am sure he had many.

Thanks for letting us know the sad news and into your family a little. Jack was certainly a legend within dmctalk and the DeLorean community as a whole.


I'll be thinking of him