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Michael
04-20-2018, 08:30 PM
It would appear someone is going to make it happen!

(And cue the left fender hoarders panic sell)

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Riley88
04-20-2018, 09:05 PM
Que wow i cant wait for the new 2019 deloreans(delorians!!!111)

DMC-81
04-21-2018, 05:19 AM
Que wow i cant wait for the new 2019 deloreans(delorians!!!111)

I know we joke about them, but I think they are closer to reality than everyone believes.

Otherwise, great news on the left front fenders! :smile:

Delorean Industries
04-21-2018, 07:57 AM
DeLorean part prices can fluctuate much like the volatile stock market. On that note we are graciously offering 400.00 USD for used left front fenders before the market value drops below this to assist those relying on the sale of said fenders for their retirement.

Please contact us directly at [email protected]

Michael
04-21-2018, 10:04 AM
DeLorean part prices can fluctuate much like the volatile stock market. On that note we are graciously offering 400.00 USD for used left front fenders before the market value drops below this to assist those relying on the sale of said fenders for their retirement.

Please contact us directly at [email protected]

I will pay 500

DMC5180
04-21-2018, 06:24 PM
Where is the formed hole for the marker lights in those new fenders?

ROI for the tooling cost is probably $1000 per unit assuming only 100 get produced. not including the raw stainless price. I would still estimate these NEW fenders would still likely be priced at $2000 if not more.


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Michael
04-21-2018, 07:40 PM
Where is the formed hole for the marker lights in those new fenders?

ROI for the tooling cost is probably $1000 per unit assuming only 100 get produced. not including the raw stainless price. I would still estimate these NEW fenders would still likely be priced at $2000 if not more.


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He is just at the beginning stages, but he seems to like where they are and they are optimistic. In any event I'm glad someone is stepping up to the plate. If last year is a benchmark for future crumpled DeLoreans, then our fender days are numbered.

Andrew
04-21-2018, 08:52 PM
Gas flap hoods next? :-)

81dmc
04-21-2018, 10:29 PM
Gas flap hoods next? :-)

:rofl: I wish!

DMC-81
04-22-2018, 03:52 AM
It's funny..the number one question I get during car shows is " What's that little door on the hood?" Which leads me into an explanation of the original hood design, why it was deleted, and the other subtle changes as production progressed.

It's definitely a conversation starter.

I had the same question about why the fender didn't look right, before I realized it was a stamping test piece.

Another common question at shows is " Is it hard to get parts for it?" . This is the best aspect of these cars in my opinion. The availability of parts. ...All good things.. :)

BLWNAWY
04-22-2018, 02:24 PM
This is the best aspect of these cars in my opinion. The availability of parts. ...All good things.. :)
All parts are out there if you know where to look....

DMC5180
04-22-2018, 02:50 PM
All parts are out there if you know where to look....

Darryl, are we hoarding for the future? [emoji6]. Is that your hedge fund account?

Does someone need to send photos of their crunched LFF before you’ll sell one? Legitimate need vs just another stick it in the closet just in case or flipper guy.






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DMC-81
04-22-2018, 04:44 PM
All parts are out there if you know where to look....

Sweet! :)

DMC VIN 6639
04-23-2018, 12:21 PM
All parts are out there if you know where to look....


Are you willing to part with one of those? I have been waiting 2 years for this fender to happen. I'm assuming EU DMC is a long ways away from building a progress die and working out all the bugs. My fender was crushed in a previous life and car was painted blue. PO stripped the blue and beat out the fender. It's ok from 20 feet.

BLWNAWY
04-23-2018, 01:05 PM
Darryl, are we hoarding for the future? [emoji6]. Is that your hedge fund account?

Does someone need to send photos of their crunched LFF before you’ll sell one? Legitimate need vs just another stick it in the closet just in case or flipper guy.



Sorry, this was just a tease. The photo is from about 2004, and these were included in the inventory I sold to Toby when he started DPNW. Just playin' with you guys. My point was, owners said even then that LFF were impossible to find and yet I was able to acquire lots of them. I have NO DeLorean parts now, and am probably out of the game for good (but I also said that in 2005).

DMC VIN 6639
04-23-2018, 01:15 PM
Sorry, this was just a tease. The photo is from about 2004, and these were included in the inventory I sold to Toby when he started DPNW. Just playin' with you guys. My point was, owners said even then that LFF were impossible to find and yet I was able to acquire lots of them. I have NO DeLorean parts now, and am probably out of the game for good (but I also said that in 2005).

You hooked this fish. I should have known. How did you end up with so many panels?

Michael
04-23-2018, 02:41 PM
My point was, owners said even then that LFF were impossible to find and yet I was able to acquire lots of them.

I don't ever recall anyone saying they are NLA, bit they do fetch 1500 to 2k each. It's more accurate to say they are avaliable if you are willing to pay.

Lwanmtr
04-23-2018, 09:30 PM
According to DMCH site, the left fender is NLA. I guess they need to horde them all for the 2019 Deloreans....hehe.

Michael
04-23-2018, 10:10 PM
According to DMCH site, the left fender is NLA. I guess they need to horde them all for the 2019 Deloreans....hehe.
I have heard through the grapevine:
Every vendor has a very limited supply but they don't exactly advertise them otherwise the hoarders would buy them up. Let's just say if you do crumple your front, your insurance can and will procure a fender for you.

BLWNAWY
04-23-2018, 10:14 PM
You hooked this fish. I should have known. How did you end up with so many panels?
When I started Specialty Automotive in 1986 I traveled to 48 states buying dealer inventories. This was while also working full time as a highway engineer. I think I got about 29 inventories, most including fenders, and also purchased and parted out 6-8 wrecked cars. I don't recall ever paying more than $2500 or so for entire inventories of up to 6,000 parts. The first one I paid $500 for, and within a few days sold one part, a 5-speed trans, for $900. I also was able to buy some new left fenders individually, never paying more than $500 - and that one I sold and shipped for $2500 without even bringing it home - took it straight to UPS when I bought it. I probably sold about 20-25 LFF over the 18 years I was in business - the most I ever got was $3500 from a customer in Japan. I felt a little guilty about that, but that was the market price at the time. I also had a factory trained body man helping me who was able to expertly repair some used ones that had minor damage. Ah those were the days...