5992 Trip to Greece, Restoration and Speculations

[Josh]

Nearly yes, however the smart ones at least know of it.

Haha! Excellent.

[ALEXAKOS]

I think he meant 1.5 to 2mm.
Yes. That is more like it:thumbup:

So I used a 1.5mm as cover panels and 2mm inner support, welded it into a square looking base to make it stiff.

[ALEXAKOS]

Worked on the original MOMO steering wheel adapter today. You may recall I purchased off Ed in Illinois, the ebay chrome GM steering adapter.
Well The casted metal this was made out of, was to weak to accept any welding. So I created an adapter for the adapter, and for the turn signal pins, I had to drill wholes in the back in order to have custom made pins screwed in.

Images:
Front:
The diameter of the adapter was to wide so I crated a stainless plate with additional screw holes to have the wheel fastened on. Plus took off 1.5mm to have the centre of the momo wheel fit into it
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/null_zps7171f4b8.jpg

Rear:
You see the custom turn signal pins. This will be further adjusted as soon as I try to fit it on to the column. Also took off 3mm on the rear of the adapter to fit into the steering canopy
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/null_zpscc0412a4.jpg

Took images while driving it to the powder coating for a rough mate black.

[ALEXAKOS]

Had to do another comparison post!
my favorite:blackeye:

http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00001_zps9539ebc5.jpg

http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/null_zps83c53593.jpg

[ALEXAKOS]

Oh, forgot to add..
With the help of my brother, I got to remove the doors.....
Boy am I excited to do the process of getting em back on again!!!!!!

NOT!!!:swear1::swear1:

[ALEXAKOS]

Short by time did not manage much today.
First, did a quick gauges refurbishing. Well, I was hearing a clinging noise inside when I sway it around and seemed like something was loose. Fortunately it was just one of the anchors that hold on to the temp gauge. No biggie.

http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/null_zpse342c6e9.jpg

So I also exchanged all bulbs with LEDs...

On to the garage, I took a look at the rust friendly roof under the T panel. To my surprise, that is one of the VERY few things, that was almost rust free.

http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00159_zps3a90517c.jpg

http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00160_zps0a69424f.jpg

With the doors down, I too the opportunity to clean it up from the minimal rust points and prepared for painting it tomorrow.

Lubed the door hinges.
While I was at it, I also lubed the steeling column joints.
Sprayed the lube
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00161_zps1b5eddab.jpg
Moved the joint frequently to have the rusty joint's juices come out, cleaned it with a cloth, and the resprayed it. That I did over and over again until no more brown stuff came out.
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00163_zps3af03b13.jpg

Did the same with the gear selector.
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00162_zps1be59132.jpg

Did then some bench working by cleaning out the water pump adding new seals and gaskets
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00164_zpsee58b587.jpg
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00165_zps63b72363.jpg

WANT A BEFORE IMAGE?
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00047_zpsbcfb1c0d.jpg


Finally, got down to removing the brake caliper cylinders. Nothing pretty in there either....
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00166_zps31de0f6d.jpg
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00167_zps2ae8cb32.jpg

And the process of HOW TO remove that cylinder;)
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00168_zps4061c7b8.jpg
Easy peasy! Just take two screwdrivers and leverage them out slowly. (An article I read mention it was a big issue. Not really)

[ALEXAKOS]

Picked up all my powdercoated items today. No point of posting images cause they are all still wrapped up.
I did remove the customly made MOMO adapter.
Looks VERY close to the DMCH release.

http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/null_zpsfc4b0137.jpg
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/null_zpsa0ad0884.jpg

All other undercarriage parts have been powder painted with the same mate black texture.

Looks batmobile-ish:relative:

[Domi]

Looks brand new, awesome!

[ALEXAKOS]

Looks brand new, awesome!

Well... it is Brand new.
Actually, it is custom made by me, from a GM chrome MOMO adapter.
Total cost over 90USD

FACT:

Was the DMCH MOMO adapter a good deal?
HELLYEAH!!!:smoke1:

[SIMid]

Amazing thread Alex!!

This is something I can't do, full Kudos to you and looking forward to the rebirth of this Delorean! :thumbup::thumbup:

[ALEXAKOS]

Amazing thread Alex!!
This is something I can't do, full Kudos to you and looking forward to the rebirth of this Delorean! :thumbup::thumbup:

Passion and enthusiasm turns any "CAN'T DO" to "DONE" :thumbup:

[ALEXAKOS]

Cleansing interior time!!!

Took all carpets out on a sunny day, sprayed them with carpet cleaners (serious oxi-action stuff!!).
That sheet foams real good:P
Then used the water jet blaster to wash the dew out of em.
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/null_zps002b2413.jpg

http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/null_zps5df91d7b.jpg
You notice I had the house carpets next:)

http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/null_zpsaea6631a.jpg
In those images the discussing filth they had is hardly noticeable cause they are already wet and foaming.

But the end effect is a miracle!
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/null_zps6c5c5a84.jpg

[ALEXAKOS]

And and submerged into my darker quarters.
The Garage and the workshop at the bench.

Painted the D's top with a special antitrust frame paint first layer. (Sorry No pics...forgot but will catch up the day after tomorrow)

Then placed the front upper arm bushings I got from Josh @ DPI..
Everybody was curious how I would go about this job?
Well... I supposed this is a first for everybody in here eh?
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/null_zpsb8304846.jpg

Looking good?
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/null_zpsdc2c818c.jpg

Now you'll get to see the arms after the sand blasting and power coating job. Not Stock colors but I love it.
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/null_zpsb8fde2b7.jpg

http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/null_zps76cbe085.jpg

How?

Ok. I just used my bench's clamp.
With a bit of lube and slowly working it into position. In the one side I covered the clamp's surface with a cardboard to avoid the "injury" of the bushing and on the other side I used a cylinder with a cloth to allow the metal side of the bushing to protrude.
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/null_zps8bd990c0.jpg

But... WHERE IS THAT CYLINDER FROM?
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/null_zpsdba5279c.jpg
It is none other than the front wheel's bearing Shel.

On to cleaning out the steering rack.
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/null_zps472ef739.jpg

That too has been powder painted
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/null_zpsf6ed682d.jpg

Again a quick reminder of the past situation:
Upper arm
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00067_zps6a9ffc5a.jpg
Upper arm
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00117_zpsb17e1013.jpg
Steering rack
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/null_zps19488a07.jpg

[ALEXAKOS]

I know it's a cheezy thing to buy....

http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/null_zps310169f2.jpg

But hey, for $40 total shipped from Germany, its a shame to let it go to waste. Most of those cost over $150

Need s bit pampering... ;)

[LordFly]

I know it's a cheezy thing to buy....

http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/null_zps310169f2.jpg

But hey, for $40 total shipped from Germany, its a shame to let it go to waste. Most of those cost over $150

Need s bit pampering... ;)

Haha, I have the same one ;) $40 is a steal! I've seen them go on ebay for as much as $500!!!

[ALEXAKOS]

Haha, I have the same one ;) $40 is a steal! I've seen them go on ebay for as much as $500!!!
Yeah I know, but since I will never be using this apart for the effect. (I don't even own any VHS tapes)
this one is not functioning and he sold it for parts.
Paid his shipping and saved it from becoming spares. Now it will live on a glorious life as a movie prop:Headspin:

[Domi]

Great find!

[ALEXAKOS]

Great find!

Don't you just love ebay for that kinda stuff?

[ALEXAKOS]

Can't really call it a day cause I only worked for a couple of hours on my steering rack replacing the two friction parts
Right, here are the originals next to the copies I made with poly.

http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/null_zps9074bbaf.jpg
Right the melted filler cap knob left my replacement
Goes like this:
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/null_zps05de6976.jpg
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/null_zpsb8e11c18.jpg

Then the centering cylinder that was ripped.
Left the original, right my poly repro
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/null_zps56af3bfc.jpg
notice how large the gaps are on the original. I believe the main reason is minimal friction cause it was made of hard rubber


fitting
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/null_zps6421c81b.jpg
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/null_zps4a63f131.jpg

I rounded up the sharp corners

[ALEXAKOS]

the time has come where the word "disassembly" moved on to repair and is now replaced by "reassembly"..

I present you the 2nd and 3 complete part of 5992

The steering rack
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/null_zps3318f316.jpg
Refurbished inside out as you saw before. Sitting with brand new rod tie ends from the eurotech store in the UK

and the water pump
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/null_zps0f829c18.jpg
Cleaned from the hellish goo that sat in there. Then replaced all gaskets and seals.

[ALEXAKOS]

NAME THAT PART!
Here is my parts bunker. The ones wrapped in foil are he parts that have been sandblasted and powder painted.
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00181_zps8e0e7410.jpg


On to the works.....
First off his is the end result of the thickly painted top.
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00192_zps8742c5f5.jpg
No pretty bu won't rust EVER EVER EVER again.
Inside out!
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00195_zps4b5c96af.jpg
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00194_zpsf4e0cd38.jpg
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00197_zps3009d832.jpg

Removed Clutch master cylinder
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00173_zpsf390ddf0.jpg
to clean he rust on the plate
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00174_zpsf3c46816.jpg

hen removed crappy heat shield with rusty bolts and fasteners
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00176_zps4c26adcd.jpg
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00177_zps7264275b.jpg
and discovered that opening.... that looks like a potential emergency brake opening.
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00178_zps632d02d5.jpg

As a very environmentally conscious individual I too a scrap SS piece, and cut it to size.
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00188_zps176be39d.jpg

next part is interesting....
I bought this sandpaper conveyer that makes PERFECT "DeLorean texture" on SS if held properly...
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00189_zpsdda6cbb6.jpg
Here is he result with a bit before after spot
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00190_zpsda996eb1.jpg
You're watching this Sir Nicklas? :facepalm:

Unfortunately my Riveting tool broke and I was unable to mount it on he body!

[ALEXAKOS]

Took the rusty and stuck fuel distributor apart
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00180_zps6cb17916.jpg
Needs work......

Cleaned the rusty front body columns
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00182_zps5efbf1f3.jpg
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00184_zpsc1ceec1f.jpg

Inside with an anti rust chemical sogging on some paper
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00185_zps2046e5d0.jpg
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00186_zpsa39e7d9e.jpg

Next and final task of the day was o clean out the wire-bay of the rear luggage comparment
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00191_zps57657b55.jpg
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00198_zpse0efb73a.jpg

Everybody mentions the "valley of death" but nobody ever refers to he valley of rust!!!
Boy those two metal ECU and relay bays really love rusty.

Ever looked into yours???
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00199_zpsa812104c.jpg
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00200_zps5a09f32e.jpg
Easy job to tackle and avoid rust escalation .

That's all for today ;)

[ALEXAKOS]

When and go me a rivet gun replacement to finish up that heat shield.
NOW REMEMBER: This has been made out of 100% SCRAP SS sheets. Not aesthetically perfect but it does he job and is almost invincible where i is located.
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00202_zpsab451210.jpg
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00201_zps66361cd2.jpg
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00206_zpsc75bf1df.jpg


Then looked a my wiring hubs after letting heal from rust
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00207_zps785ca7d7.jpg
Now a bit of sanding off...and painting...
VOILA!!!
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/null_zpsb5c80bf4.jpg

[Dangermouse]

Great work as always Alex.

I think when you are done I'll send my car over to you for a refurb :). DMCEU-II

[ALEXAKOS]

Great work as always Alex.

I think when you are done I'll send my car over to you for a refurb :). DMCEU-II

Only if you come along for some cocktails!


Sent from a mobile device. Please excuse typos etc

[Josh]

I strongly suggest you do not take that belt sander to your body panels! It will burn through the metal quick as anything other than a perfectly flat surface will put pressure points on the surface. The speed of the sander can quickly cause overheating and warping of the metal. Also, if you are not using aluminum oxide paper, the grit will embed itself into the SS and start oxidizing.

[ALEXAKOS]

Terrific reply josh!!!!!
Yes I forgot to mention the use of that sandpaper. I did mention proper handling as any overheating can cause metal warping;)


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[LordFly]

You're doing an AMAZING job! I can't wait to see this thing when it's all done!

[Domi]

Really nice job so far, I'm impressed :)
Keep us update please ;)

[ALEXAKOS]

U know I got your backs in keeping you updated folks;)
I am just a bit angry cause I am very BEHIND in schedule in receiving parts. Can't move on much these days.:angry4:

[ALEXAKOS]

hos to Alex's blog, and since I am still waiting for pars, I decided to remove he AC/heater unit.
And a good idea that was!!!!
I seems some "handyman" had already tried o fix it sometime in the past. Several components are broken and all of the air blocking sponge material was broken up due to age.
Consider this ALSO a nice weekend job to do.

More in photos:
Unit removed
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/null_zps50811890.jpg

Heater wall has given way (bent) due to heat
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/null_zpsfeb20ed9.jpg
making he horizontal blend door break the stopping barrier
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/null_zps79c01a9b.jpg
By this he blend door got stuck behind the half remaining barrier.

This is the fresh and cabin air door with a sample of that bad foam.
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/null_zpsc8b7c1af.jpg

A/C evaporator filled with leaves, dirt and mouse hair...
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/null_zps00851f0d.jpg

Took the whole thing apart, removed the doors and have placed them in rust dissolving liquid for their remedy.
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/null_zps059ac80f.jpg
Will then paint and cover them again with new foam.

[JohnZ]

Congratulations as always Alex, that bad foam reminds me of MY own bad foam into the door's air duct! As you touch it, it just melts!

:tongue:

[LordFly]

Took the whole thing apart, removed the doors and have placed them in rust dissolving liquid for their remedy.

Rust dissolving liquid? More details please :)

[rdarlington]

Rust dissolving liquid? More details please :)

I suspect he's using phosphoric acid, probably in the form of a gel like Naval Jelly.

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Loctite-16-fl-oz-Naval-Jelly-Rust-Dissolver-Bottle-553472/203009241#.UniKaPkQYrw

-Bob

[ALEXAKOS]

It's a bottled liquid acid sold locally my Lord. But Bob is right. What ever does the job. Loctite's acid seems like a good alternative;)

[ALEXAKOS]

Just cam back from an A/C service shop where I left my two heater and A/C evaporators for leakage checking and cleaning.
Apparently there was some serious contamination on both with mildew and bacteria housing between the gaps.

A good idea to clean up your evaporators, to avoid breathing that stuff in.:8ball:

[ALEXAKOS]

Did a couple of things today. Painted with rust protection the front body bumper supports.
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/null_zps7c349fd6.jpg

http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/null_zps85cd888e.jpg

Did a quick repair on he A/C fan blower unit.
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/null_zps68aee3f1.jpg

and finally covered the interior with heat and noise reducing elements. Due to my country's high temperatures, I would like to make sure that the engine heat as well as the street's heat does not burden the A/C's effectiveness which in turn will also overheat the engine.

http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/null_zps81641665.jpg
Looks like a spaceship right?
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/null_zps7503e3c8.jpg
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/null_zps9466ed92.jpg

[Domi]

That's perfect :thumbup:

[ALEXAKOS]

This was a lazy day.
Juts worked on a couple of things.
For one, I cleared the rusty headlights assembly for sandblasting and powercoating.
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/null_zps4f23f721.jpg
Forgot what it was like unscrewing rusty screws!!

The I placed the engine bay's wire fixture
Bolted with SS screws....
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/null_zpsa5f297f1.jpg

Hmmmm Just look at that rough mate black powercoating texture!
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/null_zpsea3dae1e.jpg


Finally I did some more frame welding until I ran out of Argon on my Tig :8ball:
Bummer..

[ALEXAKOS]

Just found out a significant something about my D.
VIN 5992 was the LAST vehicle in the production line to have its door strap wrapped around the door handle.
After 5993 the strap was fastened on the door panel.

On to the works:
Brought back my evaporator core an the heater core from the shop after checking them for leakage and cleaning it with antibacterial foam.
In the mean time, I have all the interiors refurbished and applied new foam insulation.

Heater core installed
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/null_zpsc43085ea.jpg

Blend door with fresh foam insulation. Had also to glue that flap. Somebody had opened hat in the past and broke it.
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/null_zps17cf95ef.jpg

Again new insulation on the center console doors
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/null_zps858c55ca.jpg

All set up and ready for installation
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/null_zpsf0903961.jpg

LIKE A GLOVE!
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/null_zpse567ebed.jpg

Masked the housing connections to keep it air tight.
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/null_zpsab01a81f.jpg

[ALEXAKOS]

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At the time it penis enlargement treatment takes about 3 weeks of steady exercising.

They want their manhood, power.
One penis enlargement treatment of the penis than the next lines carefully.
xtrasize (http://penis-forstoring24.eu)
Many doctors and penis enlargement wiki it's also CE approved.
The results will be facing consequences to stay away from doing the same services.


We certainly don't want to penis enlargement tablet be present highly uncomfortable.

Hahahaha! Seriously!!?!
I work my ass off on that car and I get a penis enlargement spam post?

Tell you what! Let me stick it up yours and then tell me if I need an enlargement buddy!


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[Josh]

Tell you what! Let me stick it up yours and then tell me if I need an enlargement buddy!


LOL! gross.

[sdg3205]

I find it hard to believe some people will still fall for that crap even with the fractured, incoherent language.

"Yes, this like a good idea! The trustworthy!"

[ALEXAKOS]

I find it hard to believe some people will still fall for that crap even with the fractured, incoherent language.

"Yes, this like a good idea! The trustworthy!"

You obviously don't need their services. But there are guys out there who are under a lot of pressure with their issue and those words sound like hope. Any physical and mental "illness" can drive you beyond reason.....
And then there are those Aholes who take advantage of such affected individuals.:thumbdown::angry0:

[ALEXAKOS]

Remember those?
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/null_zps4f23f721.jpg

Sandblasted and powder coated the frames. Preferred a light gray color for them and mounted the square halo headlights with HID H4s
One
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/null_zps034f4010.jpg

Two
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/null_zps11eb8102.jpg

[Domi]

Where did you find those light please?
From DeLorean Europe?

[ALEXAKOS]

Amazon.com


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[Domi]

All right, thanks ;)

[ALEXAKOS]

Been around around again. Started by picking up some parts from he sandblaster and brought them over to the powder coating .

YES I painted the jack light gray! HELL!!!! Most flats happen at night (Murphy's law) and hate to be looking for those black things in the dark...
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/FB143248-A37B-49DB-A7C0-8BFE2A56AAB4_zps7pebks5z.jpg

next I created a reinforcement plate to support the weakened base of the steering rack mountings.
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/196D1363-C826-4172-A7C7-CE9DF18E7A59_zpsuasptone.jpg
it runs through he frame from one end to the other tig welded
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/06865A34-F175-4CCD-9C44-627A3192D5BE_zps2q5erb1z.jpg

on to removing both ends of the granny tranny for cleaning and a gasket change
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/CB2FA23A-0DDB-4E31-9E7C-F665AD6AFA7A_zpsvtqevwrj.jpg
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/13A63175-3E16-4BEF-8BAB-C271FC2D1178_zpsqfnuffii.jpg

Moving on I completed the refurbishment of the timing cover with new gaskets aesthetics and seals
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/C90A2484-36DD-4680-872A-4AD88AABAD93_zpstvdmjgav.jpg

On to some bench work trying to remove the break fluid container from the cylinder. Drilled out the pins that were corroded
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/9EA3514A-54D7-43DD-907A-AAFCC80B5F30_zpsd56iqxas.jpg

Any questions WHY I am trashing that?
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/1D07E2C8-EC00-4A99-A81D-2CB05729718F_zpsmkkv64dp.jpg

Thankfully the rubber seals were tip top after 30 years... I say thankfully cause DMCH does not carry those :(

http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/7A2288F6-7849-4461-82A0-9EC2ECAAED0C_zps71pjatmw.jpg

[Josh]

The seals come with the master cylinder. You will want to save the reservoir though. Mine was just as bad as yours, such a pain to drill out those pins. I used stainless bolts to hold it to the new master to hopefully eliminate the problem in the future.

[ALEXAKOS]

The seals come with the master cylinder. You will want to save the reservoir though. Mine was just as bad as yours, such a pain to drill out those pins. I used stainless bolts to hold it to the new master to hopefully eliminate the problem in the future.

Thanx for the tip Josh. Didn't know the seals are included. On the DMCH site they apear as separate with $0 value. Yeah, bolts seem to be my way out too. Mainly to have an easy in out procedure and to tighten those container brackets.

[Josh]

Thanx for the tip Josh. Didn't know the seals are included. On the DMCH site they apear as separate with $0 value. Yeah, bolts seem to be my way out too. Mainly to have an easy in out procedure and to tighten those container brackets.

Yeah I looked at the part diagram and I can see the mis-understanding!

[ALEXAKOS]

Service manual reads:
1. Remove battery + cable
2. Remove distributor harness
3. remove distributor cap rotor and cover
4. Remove bolt and remove washer
5. Pull Distributor Assy out.

But I am too stupid to follow simple instructions.... I need the drama and the power tools!!!!:angry0::angry0::angry0:

Son of a distributor was "welded" in there.
First the head broke off...
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/BF696DC4-239D-4832-981F-95648AFB8640_zpsc6xn9ivn.jpg

Then I had to drill 6 holes around to weaken its stuck column.
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/3FE23905-68E0-4C92-A1F3-D18217D56889_zpsendrkyfd.jpg

Pull it out slowly and also pushing it from inside the cylinder head.
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/06D70685-D6D2-4428-89F1-B63EB51A6DD0_zps5nt3zyhi.jpg

taraaa...
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/2A246F25-D00A-4D93-B196-CC0D2636EADD_zps6ifypr8o.jpg
PUNK!!!!

Thanx to Josh and 11408, I had luckily purchased a spare one...just in case:)
And as I know 5992... he "case" is always the "case"

[Josh]

Ouch! Hopefully the spare comes in handy!

[ALEXAKOS]

Ouch! Hopefully the spare comes in handy!

Well I made the best out of your part Josh;)
Disti Refurbished:)
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/67AA1A29-7C52-44C7-B3E7-5972081D6EC9_zpsa2f4ha3j.jpg

http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/802F0AF3-D99B-4201-9E82-FE5E4ECE3E0B_zpsdtavu6ht.jpg
Now I am hopping it works as good as it looks:)

[Domi]

It should works fine, don't worry ;)

[Josh]

looks great Alex!

[ALEXAKOS]

Bloody HELL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:bawling::bawling::bawling:
While torgue tightening the cylinder heads, all 23 bolts were fine, when the last one felt like snapping off....

can you spot the difference????
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/BB093E46-3F5E-4C42-92DC-F23D30E03F0F_zpstzutnlw9.jpg

Tried several ways of removing that son of a *@&$^#&@ but after 3 hours of drilling and cursing... I gave up. :evil: :evil: :evil:
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/36292560-E322-460B-BD45-EEB5629C8373_zpsv3emg1lw.jpg

Hoping for mercy and an easy removal. Damn, hat has been my hardest fix yet!
Thankfully josh had sent me a spear bolt... So I have one to work with once I have cleaned this mess up////

[SS Spoiler]

I once removed a broken off head bolt of a six cylinder ford without taking the head off. I welded the end of a drill bit to a rod. Then I found a pipe that the bit will fit in to so it acts as a guide to center the bit over the broken bolt/stud. Carefully sliding the pipe into the old bolt hole allowed the bit to stay perfectly centered.
Drilling to the bottom of the stud allowed penetrating oil to soak in. Breaking off the drill bit and welding on a easy-out, I was able to ease the broken portion out. If I had a extra long drill bit back then I would have used that. Maybe it was just beginners luck, but it worked great.


Paul Cerny #2691
Kalispell, MT

[ALEXAKOS]

Thanx for your guide.
I did take the cylinder off so depth was not an issue.

Funny is that I had lubed the bolt before screwing it in.
I first cut a line in underneath to use a screwdriver. Then tried with two small drilling holes from above. Nothing even when the bolt was drilled through with only a finger nail thickness left of it, NOTHING!

I tell ya, the freak I got when I heard that snap made me throw the torgue wrench 20 feet against a wall and created a crater!!!


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[JohnZ]

we would like to see a picture of the crater then !

:lol:

[ALEXAKOS]

Gladly.
I am in germany now. Be back after dec 15th


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[refugeefromcalif]

we would like to see a picture of the crater then !

:lol:


Gladly.
I am in germany now. Be back after dec 15th

So, breaking that bolt made you SO mad, you decided it was time for a vacation?

:biggrin:

George

[ALEXAKOS]

So, breaking that bolt made you SO mad, you decided it was time for a vacation?

:biggrin:

George

George! You are not far from the truth.
It made me so mad I was glad I had a 15 fixing leave to come back calm and fresh with new hope.
:wrenchin::wrenchin::wrenchin:

[ALEXAKOS]

So I am back from a 2 week drive through Europe. Been to Germany, France, Holland, Belgium, Austria and Italy...(almost met Giovanni AKA JohnZ bu due to weather conditions I had to detour.)
No! Not with my delorean.... :cool1:

Anyway I am back with some parts having arrived like Spax shocks, a bulk order from James and other little goodies.
Here are the 2 things I did today
Well, Firstly I picked up my repaired craig speakers.
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/19F10F7F-62C6-48FC-960A-24682F04A349_zpswtiyzhha.jpg

Then started mounting my new fans I bough in germany (via ebay UK) on the existing delorean coil.
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/B16BB076-3706-44A1-8675-005D560983BD_zpswb4evman.jpg
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/386CA061-7CD8-4E21-B992-3D8D6CFB8DDC_zpsge0nqs7i.jpg
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/EC7ABF57-E688-4D58-ACB3-82D72873F45F_zps33hsjmmy.jpg
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/5A046582-D302-44FF-A8F6-A35E46F5E583_zpsgxxplhpb.jpg

[ALEXAKOS]

also fro those of you who didn't catch my story over at the Dealers thread....

finally I received a cool letter from the US. Apparently my D was sold through a Pontiac Dealer in N.J. named Maroon Pontiac.
Those stickers are reflecting the light, kinda cool for that era! So I contacted that dealer, now a Maroon KIA since pontiac is no more, told him my story and he replied.... With a new set of sticker of same quality but without the native head.... :(

http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/6A193987-4713-4376-BE46-583B067E3954_zpsrklaerd3.jpg

[Andy]

There are DeLoreanfans and -owners in Belgium too, you know ... Where in Belgium have you been? I live not far from Bruges ...

[ALEXAKOS]

I drove from Paris to Aachen. So I passed through Liege and near Brussels.
Damn. Could have made a stop for a coffee. Good to know for my next trip.:)


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[ALEXAKOS]

And Netherlands I just dropped in Venlo in case Rob feels like pulling my ear..


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[ALEXAKOS]

last job for today, polished my caliper pistons
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00208_zpsf6929fed.jpg

and inserted new seal set.
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00209_zpsdfba3a26.jpg

[Josh]

Interesting idea with the fans Alex! Are those 12" fans? how did you attach them to the shroud? I may do this as well as my shroud is broken and i have two 12" fans.

[ALEXAKOS]

Yup! Those are 12'';)
Will elaborate on the mounting next week when I get the SS screws for it.

To close this Christmas eve sweetly I will add the images of the stuff I picked up from a local auto interior leather shop.
Had my binnacle, handbrake and steering canopy dressed up with a gray leather to match the rest of the interior.

Binnacle was improved with a thin sponge under the leather, to cover the cracks and give it a soft feel!
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/7D456454-26D2-47C0-B764-CBD079D1BFA1_zpsxo8ybwi7.jpg
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DD001DF1-97B6-4A9A-A8C5-69DCBD61517C_zpsptjqpqqp.jpg

Hand brake or emergency brake for some...
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/02A7C49F-7480-42E4-8A1A-A35CA734B86D_zpsh4wri7jj.jpg
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/6B514637-068B-4164-A476-B64BF0D971E7_zpsswlgmarq.jpg

Canopy
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/9F60C69F-69EA-4D69-98F5-062C1BFA6FC9_zpsz8embzuf.jpg
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/B71A9902-3155-44AD-83C0-0F1F33BE7EA5_zpshmearp9x.jpg

and had floor mats replicas made on which I will add the DMC emblem additionally. Cool that hey added some Velcro underneath to keep em from sliding!
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/EA2DB8AD-A650-497B-8762-03BA893C120B_zpsfjfbghv9.jpg

All in all 120 USD.

Merry Christmas everyone!!!!!
D
MC
DMCD
MCDMCD
DMCDMCDM
CD

[Domi]

Wow, even the canopy :thumbup:
That's beautiful ;)

[ALEXAKOS]

Wow, even the canopy :thumbup:
That's beautiful ;)
Yeah, I never liked that black plastic bulky thing sticking out of the leather knee pads. So I matched it.

[pezzonovante88]

Yeah, I never liked that black plastic bulky thing sticking out of the leather knee pads. So I matched it.

I'm a big fan of that leather covering. Great idea - I might have to have it done to my D. Merry Christmas!

[vwdmc16]

Yeah nice idea, mine rattles sometimes, this would help.


And you got that all don for $180usd??? Wow

[ALEXAKOS]

Yeah nice idea, mine rattles sometimes, this would help.

And you got that all don for $180usd??? Wow

Yup. Magic Greek prices.
Yours rattles cause one of your top canopy fastening tubes were the screw runs in, is broken. Common fail.


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[ALEXAKOS]

To straighten out the top binnacle lip from the sun warping and ho have it look aligned with the speedo later on, I have put some pressure on it.
Can't use the heat gun cause it would most probably burn the leather cover.
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/FF08280B-E30A-4A2A-B780-4F446DCF7D9A_zpsixstrqsh.jpg
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/D0E54592-15A6-445B-9448-737634524A38_zpsib1o7qau.jpg

[ALEXAKOS]

Refurbished binnacle and full led speedo is back where it belongs...
Reassembly era has begun a few days short to the new year.
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DA2C19E3-63B2-471F-8A37-68346A4629C5_zpsxtdmyhfk.jpg

Refurbishing the used glove box and placed that back in its position as well.
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/96AAA40E-D3E7-4853-B53D-70C9A2E30E93_zpsxoln0bc0.jpg

and had he door straps redone by enforcing them internally. Added a strap to avoid those cracks and rips when pulling on that plain fake leather....
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/B78374B4-76E8-4A74-AF05-FA591A6673E2_zpshehyn63w.jpg
Left is the new, right is the DMC stock.

[ALEXAKOS]

Installed all refurbished speakers today. What a ridiculously hard job it is to get the front speakers screwed in again!!!!!!!!
The Speaker magnet keeps pulling that tine 7mm bold off your finger and the space is way to small to put in two fingers and keep a hold of the bolt! Then you try it with a tool and it is being pulled away all the time by the magnet!!!!!!!!!! After that I need to go to church and confess... "Bless be father as I have cursed everything on this planet!"

Then I removed the lambda counter and reset it.
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/CAC1302E-1147-4E3C-94D2-5DDA194A62AF_zpsxcmd8zws.jpg
That two holed cylinder is where you get it done.
All you need is a tool to grab it with and start turning it until in goes back to zero. Works just like the speedo's resetting knob works.
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/88469931-1AAB-4597-8CC3-EADA0887BAA9_zpsqcrqlire.jpg

voila
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/B7684699-BF26-4333-A6EB-05AA72B6836E_zpsnapkdyli.jpg

[ALEXAKOS]

here is the image of the day!!!
Its Christmas for my D! All parts are finally in!
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/F040A309-6A37-430F-A073-6DD19565698A_zpssx9hwbx5.jpg
$2K worth of parts are in this beautifully sealed box from Huston.
Huston...we got no more problems!

[Domi]

Big box, we need to see what's inside :biggrin:

[ALEXAKOS]

Tomorrow is santas day:p

[ALEXAKOS]

Quick peak of an item that was inside.
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/8614C578-78C6-457E-B28B-7DDDD9D16D2B_zpszhi4ukdz.jpg

Working on recovering my seats.....:approve:

[ALEXAKOS]

Last parcel arrived... Lost yet FOUND!
All three parcels made it to 3 different post offices. I'm telling ya.. Living in Greece is an endless treasure hunt :photon_cannon:
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/39E69699-886D-46EC-AE0E-A677A56D04C8_zpsf4zhpicv.jpg

Alright nosy people!!! :read:
Here are he contents of my parcel:

01 - ENGINE
K100778 2 Ea MOUNT KIT, ENGINE
102284 2 Ea INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKETS (PAIR
102111 1 Ea SEAL, DIPSTICK
101365 2 Ea MOUNT, RADIATOR
102283 1 Ea SEAL. O RING
102010 2 Ea PLUG M18 X150
102004 2 Ea PLUG

02 - FUEL & EMISSIONS
101402 1 Ea VALVE, ROLLOVER
101116 1 Ea VALVE,VACUUM SOL
100523 1 Ea FILTER, FUEL
102855 1 Ea O-RING,FUEL DIST
102489 1 Ea GASKET, MIX CON UNIT
Total 02 - FUEL & EMISSIONS

04 - TRANSMISSION
100973 1 Ea BEARING,REAR HUB
103047 1 Ea BREATHER
103001 1 Ea GASKET(1)
103013 1 Ea SEAL, O RING
104216 1 Ea LIPSEAL
100462 1 Ea MASTER CYL,CLUTCH
100843 1 Ea SLAVE CYL, CLUTCH

05 - SUSP & STEERING
106291 1 Ea GROMMET
100154 10 Ea BUSHING, LWR ARM
109271 2 Ea BALLJOINT, UPPER
101994 1 Ea BUSHING, STRG COL

06 - BRAKES & WHEELS
100450 1 Ea LINE, CLPR FRT LH
105544 1 Ea GASKET, SERVO M/CYL
105543 1 Ea MASTER CYL,BRAKE

07 - AIR COND & VENT
101750 1 Ea HOSE, VACUUM
105638 2 Ea BEARING,COMPR PULLEY
105221 1 Ea SEAL,PLNM TO FAN HSG
100763 1 Ea VALVE, HOT WATER
Total 07 - AIR COND & VENT

08 - FRAME & BODY
K116601 1 Ea SEAT COVERS (TWO SEATS), GREY
101628 1 Ea ROCK SCREEN, POWDER COATED BLACK
111128 2 Ea OUTER DOOR SEAL, REAR
111126 2 Ea OUTER DOOR SEAL, FRONT

09 - ACCESSORIES
A7100102 1 Ea LOGO LICENSE PLATE INSERT
A2000000 1 Ea DMC LOGO PATCH

10 - OTHER
108140 1 Ea GROMMET
SP10381 3 Ea CLIP 2.19
SP10844 1 Ea PIPE CLIP 8.27
SP10402 6 Ea CLIP 2.30
SP10392 2 Ea CLIP, SIZE 5 DOUBLE
102461 2 Ea SEAL M18



Images:
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/27555FFA-DBAC-4D73-808A-06589B0EC6A8_zpsph4b70zc.jpg

http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/9B4EA964-A828-48AE-B926-505C4E86A4F3_zpskml9x8md.jpg

http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/69AE2107-A638-414F-A63D-9F3D7F3B5857_zps1ypgy77p.jpg



Very cool that the items are sealed and labeled with your full name on it. :thumbup2:
Makes you feel SPECIAL!

[LordFly]

Wow, it's like you got an entire car in a box! :)

[ALEXAKOS]

Well... It cost me almost half as much:p

[Domi]

Beautiful :)

[JohnZ]

Impressive !

[ALEXAKOS]

Started doing some work again.
Installed Steering column and new bushing:
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/46A063E6-EEC1-4923-A973-C9C815B972E6_zpsqks7n519.jpg

Glove box insert and cover
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/8BC5773D-A1CD-4F48-AA1A-6B8C06B00D94_zps77wmq4pz.jpg

New leather covered steering canopy
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/F972FB1F-F455-4BD2-9B9A-BBB71E4156FC_zps4n5b08zr.jpg

Sent my rims for sandblasting and powder coating
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/45D858A9-F2FF-4317-B175-A1E9D49A0E2C_zpskzfxbulr.jpg

AND YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
IT'S GOT A STEERING WHEEL!~!
Looks like a car again!

http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/CE0AACB7-9553-4C77-8AFF-B78F253E2F13_zpsru7ilhbw.jpg

[Domi]

Really nice ;)

[MML]

Alex, was your glove box insert difficult to fit? Mine needed a lot of grinding and sanding to get it to fit correctly. The fibreglass walls were a lot thicker than the original moulded plastic one.

My original had a bag of molten chocolate caramels ruin the flocking, left there by a previous owner. Horrible!

[ALEXAKOS]

Mine was a used original. I just refurbished it with a mat black spray to get the suede finish and straightens it with a head gun cause it was warped from the heat somehow

[ALEXAKOS]

Finished up the installation of the seat covers
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/3E76A8DB-991E-4C98-98A7-FF8C41A67495_zpsljq4whpu.jpg
and the overheads.
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/F746155B-805E-48DB-9796-8996AA8EDD83_zpspgl22rfj.jpg

Installed the servo
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/9AB92A32-41E6-4B78-8D58-A333EB66F5EA_zpsbrrolbpu.jpg

and the clutch master with windshield sealant
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/C858E66C-CCA9-4222-A1C7-B23056781F87_zpsanynai6y.jpg

and avoided using those Philips screws from the inside. Much easier to tighten. Substituted with Stainless steel M17s
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/94BEE57F-568F-4700-AE45-4FA770BBE216_zpsdsrvap1q.jpg

Pardon the blurry images... Phone couldn't focus under that light:(

[Domi]

Those seat are really nice now :notworthy:

[Rich_NYS]

Those seats look nice, it has me thinking of not trying to fix mine and go for those instead!

Steering wheel looks great too.....

[ALEXAKOS]

Those seats look nice, it has me thinking of not trying to fix mine and go for those instead!

Steering wheel looks great too.....

Yes!
New ones rock!

In fact I got my new covers for FRER!

Sold my old ones on eBay separate and made the $600 to buy the new ones!

Pretty cool eh?

[Don Camillo]

Great work on the seats!

Looking forward to see them in your car. :popcorn:

Don

[ALEXAKOS]

Great work on the seats!

Looking forward to see them in your car. :popcorn:

Don

Me too!
Danke;)

[LordFly]

She's going to be beautiful when you're done :)

[ALEXAKOS]

She's going to be beautiful when you're done :)

Thank you my lord!:)
I was only upset to see the door headliners turn out so crapy! The liners underneath were breaking up like wet cardboard. Someone tried to glue the old lines and used some glue that deteriorated the mold. Did my best there:wrenchin:

also worked on the frame with patching up my opened sections.. no photos pf that cause I dropped my phone...
DOOHHH!!!!!!!!!
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/D9D75D9D-DA6C-4BC4-B344-4C72203DC39E_zpsdxaav7z7.jpg

[ALEXAKOS]

Been very disappointing with my engine issue. :smokelot:
I have taken it to 4 shops that specialize in engine rebuilt and bolt manufacturing to get it sorted. They all diverted my to the next shop as it is an impossible task for them. That bolt is tightened at high pressures and have to withstand vibrations and temperatures. Must be treated accordingly.
Now my final hope is a shop that specializes in creating new threads and bolts. Even he is very pessimistic about the outcome. After that... its get a new engine. :cry: Having spent over 1200 EUROS already on that block to make it new.


To divert my focus on something positive, I was fooling around with my custom made floor mats.
Painted it for starters, but that didn't look too fancy.
left painted / right stainless steel
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/9C9132CB-C6F6-4F0D-934F-447793497722_zpsco5lorkh.jpg

So I am going with a brushed stainless lettering to glue on with a 2 component glue.
Just have to choose it its the full name or the abbreviation
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/B1030026-5E9F-4FF1-81FC-BCEE7BBA0212_zpsarfeowbd.jpg
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/34487CAC-F8A3-4C0B-B180-E45ABF367BE3_zpsnnrg7qea.jpg

Those letters are remainders of a project of mine soon to be announced to ya folks. The other sets of letters I have left I am selling on ebay.

[JohnZ]

Don't you try to give up! There's always a solution, remember?

For once in this story, I am encouraging you!

:) :)

[ALEXAKOS]

Don't you try to give up! There's always a solution, remember?

For once in this story, I am encouraging you!

:) :)

Grazie Amico.
I am sure there is a solution. I would just hate to loose all that money I spent on overhauling engine.:bigcry:

[Domi]

Keep the faith, you'll be able to run that engine again :)

[tom kish vin. 4357]

Nice looking letters, what size are they? May need to get some.

[LordFly]

That lettering on the mats looks great!

[ALEXAKOS]

I thank you all for your wishes and positive energy sent.
The engine got saved and works can commence.
Images soon:)

[Dangermouse]

Sorry I haven't checked in on this thread in a while. Great news on the engine. :rofl:


Could you take the mats to someone who does embroidery and get the three letters embroidered on in silver thread?


Where did you get the leather covered steering column cover? - that looks fantastic.

[ALEXAKOS]

Thanx mouse!
Any shop that works with leather car interior can do that for your canope.

Prefer the stainless letters than the thread;)

[ALEXAKOS]

Got a bit busy today....
Too frustrated at work so I skipped the rest of the day after lunch and headed in my garage. Gotta love being the boss.....

First off here is the new thread made in my engine after the bolt snapped.
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00211_zpsf1dcf495.jpg
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00213_zpsfd97bb00.jpg

So I made my second try at bolting on my cylinder heads
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00214_zpsf4c2c02f.jpg

Worked on my seat sliding mechanism. Brushed off the rust
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00216_zpsb602212d.jpg

knocked off the screws cause they were rusty and one was cut off
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00215_zpsdf899070.jpg
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00218_zpscb189515.jpg

Replaced them with stainless steel ones. The head fits nicely in the rack and will stay put when the seat will be screwed into place later on.
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00220_zps50ab6efa.jpg

Painted them with primer, two coats of paint and a protective gloss
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00225_zps63f89d72.jpg


Picked up my freshly restored wheels.. BLING BLING!!!
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00222_zpsfaec50c2.jpg
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00223_zps39efe676.jpg


Cleaned out my replacement K-jet. (bought a volvo part with a slightly wider air intake.)
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00221_zps9057380f.jpg

Cleaned and polished its warm up regulator and placed the in injectors and cold start valve in a container with fresh Gasoline to soak it up for cleaning.
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00230_zpsb8fccd6a.jpg
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00229_zps284a62c1.jpg

Here is the frame's state after the first coat of paint. Needs a few more patches and then the final coat will be applied.
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00228_zpse3ca14a0.jpg
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00226_zps4c73d52a.jpg

Refurbished several metal parts from around
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00224_zps4088b15a.jpg

Came back in the house to brush a few more letter sets
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/4F64E71C-B38A-4198-BFCD-415FD5448951_zpswmju9r45.jpg

and applied them onto my mats.
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/d4feecbb-f0ae-4491-8336-05fdeb9566aa_zps917a7b64.jpg

[Domi]

Nice keep up the good job :)

[refugeefromcalif]

Looking Good Alex!
Do you have any Hopeful finish date in mind?

George

[ALEXAKOS]

Looking Good Alex!
Do you have any Hopeful finish date in mind?

George

Hopeful date is yesterday:p
Wishful is Easter
Realistic is 2 years! Hehe

[ALEXAKOS]

Yesterdays news....
one side of the frame patch welded,
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/396AC510-F265-479C-97FD-FD92E49DE68E_zpsdtg3hate.jpg

smoothed out and painted...
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/81A4020A-73F4-40F0-B842-4E159AA4436B_zpsyysmiose.jpg

http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/A66EC3A2-B8CA-4681-8AF7-4251685669C8_zpse0imh4qy.jpg

Passengers side left...and I AM FINALLY DONE WITH THE FRAME!!!!!

Anybody need a reminder what that looked like?


http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00122_zps4d1a50c1.jpg

http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/null_zps6fdf24a5.jpg

:blahblah::blahblah::blahblah::blahblah::blahblah: :blahblah::blahblah:

[ALEXAKOS]

Madames et Monsieur...
Je presente la Moteur Francais: Le Pe Ar Ve! :sing:
Il fait PARFAIT! :cool1:
Yeah I know..my french sucks, but my PRV on the other hand looks like new!

http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/21415AFB-4C88-4946-9883-5C9A9A1ECE2B_zpsboy05fyx.jpg
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/B6624B70-5545-40B2-8EB8-CBEF5B5CEB6E_zpsmysyl3t4.jpg
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/C226DC9B-0125-42E7-8F90-3439BC42B208_zpszelcqj7h.jpg
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/93FADC6E-04C2-4957-8374-CDF18B935930_zpstifeel2f.jpghttp://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/F8F7FB81-BD8D-469B-A519-6479E58F7CE4_zpskxcjs594.jpg

and an old image;)

http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00046_zpscc71edd2.jpg

[ALEXAKOS]

Okay.. about that busted cylinder head bolt. I had a fellow car mechanic come in today to take a look.
He mentioned 2 things!
1. NEVER RE TIGHTEN cylinder head bolts. When they are off, replace with new ones. It is metal fatigue that gets to them after having lived a couple of heavy tightening's.
2. Apparently my new torque tool broke on tightening that last bolt. He brought his along and measured them both. Mine needs to be replaced and I am bringing it back to the shop tomorrow. To think I bought the better quality tool..... :clap:

Oh, and always store your torque tool (if it works with a spring) loosened. Do not leave it a high N-M or Lbs for a longer period of time cause the spring looses it's accuracy.

[Domi]

Your engine looks amazing, it"s beautiful :)

[ALEXAKOS]

Your engine looks amazing, it"s beautiful :)

Well... She IS French;)

[ALEXAKOS]

K-jet refurbishment: DONE
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/8B68B839-C354-46C1-81B3-6F7262308730_zpsi4sxdxyh.jpg

[ALEXAKOS]

After countless hours of cleaning, cutting, patching welding smoothing out and painting the frame is finally done!!!!

Images posted with before and after :)

http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/2192C54B-C338-4E7D-8229-3BC2D7760CC6_zpsli415al5.jpg

http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/null_zps6fdf24a5.jpg

Patched sides with new metal
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/1ADF236F-248B-4B59-A4C4-CA57FE633913_zps6qulwumn.jpg

http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00123_zps381c1fc8.jpg

Engine bay
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/861B0AD4-CE99-4530-9239-99094C179C92_zpslxrh70h1.jpg

http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00118_zps857f85fd.jpg

Centre

http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/8B9E070A-86B3-468A-A313-3FD44105DAE3_zpsy8cpphab.jpg

http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00126_zps0cd671c7.jpg

And front

http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/46F37E1F-5082-45AF-BFC0-B52022C5437D_zpsgkzd6hly.jpg

http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00121_zps16fe61be.jpg


Time to get this baby back together again;)

[Domi]

Awesome job, congratulation ;)

[LordFly]

I assume all the rust was striped, right? You didn't just put a nice pretty coat of paint of the rust?

[ALEXAKOS]

My lord!!!!! Firstly this is a shameful speculation!
Secondly, you have not been following my thread!

The whole frame was sandblasted right after I removed all rusty components!

Proof:
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/null_zps27438bb1.jpg (http://s821.photobucket.com/user/alex-akos/media/delo%20resto/null_zps27438bb1.jpg.html)
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/null_zps5878e979.jpg (http://s821.photobucket.com/user/alex-akos/media/delo%20resto/null_zps5878e979.jpg.html)

Not a spot of rust was left behind;)

Made good sure of that.... Since I sandblasted if MY SELF!;)

[LordFly]

I was pretty sure you were going to do it the right way, just wanted to be sure :bigclap:

[ALEXAKOS]

I was pretty sure you were going to do it the right way, just wanted to be sure :bigclap:

Well... I did try to take the best path towards it. If I have actually done or right will he judged by the professionals on here!:)

[ALEXAKOS]

Started adding components onto the frame.
Camera is back working again so no more Iphone photos:)

Here are some better looking images of the finished frame:
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00231_zps024d66a9.jpg
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00232_zps86413ebb.jpg
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00233_zps8078cedd.jpg

First was the Gearbox shifting linkage
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00234_zpsda241a0f.jpg

bars were powder coated mat black
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00237_zpsa6cd1659.jpg

and stick
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00239_zps08421c57.jpg

Next were the brake lines.
I had them redone and added a transparent silicone tubing to help me bend them without snapping, Plus it adds protection from corners and rubbing against the frame.

Going out to the rear
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00241_zps9eeb21b9.jpg
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00242_zps246e99b8.jpg

Front T connection
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00244_zps59f03f37.jpg

Front complete and got to put the steering rack back in place.... Buy what a task...:dead:
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00245_zpseb9eb84b.jpg

[SS Spoiler]

I thought brake lines should be steel or stainless steel for strength.????

[Domi]

Amazing it's so beautiful, thanks for posting your pictures ;)

[ALEXAKOS]

I thought brake lines should be steel or stainless steel for strength.????
Steel corrodes. Stainless... well try to bend those in shape by hand!
Are you referring to the clutch line?
All old fashioned steel lines are being exchanged for this material.

MERCI DOMI:)

[ALEXAKOS]

Couple more steps achieved...

Cleaned my radiator and fixed a couple broken bolts.
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00247_zpsed0f9892.jpg

Another cross used part from a European car.... But I guess ya'll knew that already....
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00249_zpsb2dda1d5.jpg

Finished installing the steering rack.... What a pain to get it back in! Took me over 3 hours to get the bushings in place...
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00246_zps693c72d9.jpg

The radius arm masterpiece.
Black powder coated radius
DPI Poly bushing with special poly grease
DPI Tab
Stainless mounting bolts
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00250_zps62f40e22.jpg

Stainless brake lines
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00251_zps04116172.jpg

Complete rear system with SPAX shocks. New bushings and all black powder coated.
I know you fellas prefer the radius arm stock gray, But I preferred the powder coated solutions and the black color matching the rest of the set up keeping the X frame at its unique gray.
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00252_zps7f7c2df0.jpg

Pipes in red.. Just loved that touch!
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00253_zpsf7c00347.jpg

Wait to see the coolant piping:)

[Domi]

Wow! It's so beautiful thank you for taking the time to share your pictures with us :thumbup:

[ALEXAKOS]

Wow! It's so beautiful thank you for taking the time to share your pictures with us :thumbup:

Welll, its a real pleasure doing it Domi:)

[ALEXAKOS]

Continued for an hour what I left off yesterday.

all piping in place
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00254_zps0c0d4295.jpg

Both radiators refurbished
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00256_zps23270fa1.jpg

pimped up the Y pipe in he VOD. Yes it's blue like the crystal waters of the Greek oceans! :p
Actually all cooling pipings are going to be blue. Feng Sui to keep the Delo cooled in the Greek summers
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00255_zpsb2209048.jpg

Finally dragged the tranny onto the operating table to check that 2nd gear pin as well as change all gaskets, o-rings and seals
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00257_zpscb110191.jpg

[ALEXAKOS]

a couple of hours work, mounted the calipers after refurbishing them with handbrake assy and pads.
They are next to be placed on the frame.

http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00259_zpsbb804974.jpg

http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00258_zps7b6b3b73.jpg



and I drove my refurbished rims to put the tires back on.
Bling bling!
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00260_zps4b66ab39.jpg

[Domi]

Brand new tires?

[ALEXAKOS]

Well.... They are brand new of 1989.... But you can still see the painted stripe between the grooves. Those must have not driven more than 100 kilometers!

From what I figure someone around 1989 must have tried to get it back on the road and left it standing after a few kilometers drive. So it has actually not been moved since. And the tires may be old, but still in very good condition.

For now they are fine. Once I get the D driving serioysly, I'll get newer ones.

[Mark D]

Am I correct in understanding you used stainless steel bolts to mount the trailing arm bushings to the frame? I would not recommend using stainless steel here as it is way to soft for this high strength application...The factory bolts are 10.9 grade bolts so I would not install anything less. Stainless looks nice and won't have corrosion issues but for any suspension bolts you've got to at least stick with what the factory used if not go to a higher rating.

Also, I'm kind of surprised that you would install 25 year old tires on freshly refinished wheels. I think most tire manufacturings recommend replacing tires after 10 years regardless of wear due to dry rot/cracking/aging issues. I"m not sure how safe it is to run tires that old, especially at highway speeds. If you're just running them temporarily I'd still be very cautious

One last thing I noticed was that you had your rear shock installed with the adjustment knob facing out. It looks like you just had it on there temporarily, but be sure to have the adjustment knobs facing inwards when you do your final assembly... otherwise you'll have to take the wheels off to adjust the damping settings.

Otherwise great job on the restoration so far. Your frame looks like it turned out really nice. I bet you're glad to have all that rust repair behind you!

[ALEXAKOS]

Thank you mark on your recommendations. I will look into the bolts. The tires are not permanent. I just need to roll the frame from here to there. Once the d is drive able they will go I assure you;) I not all that " Greek" hehehe. I change tires after 3-4 years max. 10 is way too long for a tire!

[Mark D]

if you have any trouble finding 10.9 rated bolts for the trailing arm bushings here is where I bought mine:

https://www.boltdepot.com/Product-Details.aspx?product=6731

High strength metric hardware is probably a lot easier to find in greece than it is in the USA so I wouldn't think you should have trouble finding the right bolts. Make sure to use hardened washers and high strength nyloc nuts too.

For as much fuss as some people make about the trailing arm bolts I'm surprised I don't hear more about these bushing mounting bolts as they are equally as important.

[ALEXAKOS]

My respect mark for this crucial note! This is actually why I am posting my restoration in here. To get feedback on possible mistakes I may make! Thank you

[ALEXAKOS]

Tic Toc, time is working on getting her ready.

Today I mounted rears springs, SPAX dampers, disc brakes that were sand blasted and groved down a bit for the fresh pads.

http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00262_zps45c3713a.jpg

both sides :)

http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00263_zps620afe98.jpg

[ALEXAKOS]

So I got my share of history today. So surprises there as the MAROON sticker on my rear fascia was a dead give away
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/2F77DF28-E231-4DE5-AF2E-7769276BFBBD_zps7ny2uxfr.jpg

Funny is when I contacted by mail the "Delorean Museum" asking if they would have any leads on the connection with Maroon, they claimed they had another company on file.
Tricking me into buying the certificate?:hihi2:

[ALEXAKOS]

I would not recommend using stainless steel here as it is way to soft for this high strength application...The factory bolts are 10.9 grade bolts so I would not install anything less.

On Mark's crucial comment I went on and exchanged my SS bolts with 10.9 steel bolts for the radius arms support PLUS an extra nut in case the frame's nuts give away....
Better "Mark" than sorry! :)
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00265_zps7b89e634.jpg

On to mounting the new engine supports
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00273_zps355d51e4.jpg

Poly Bushings & sway bar installed
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00272_zps18c90752.jpg


Of course both front lower arms are in too...
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00269_zps8ac593b6.jpg
RH complete set and LH I am missing a spring support.

Mounted the wheels and I must bluntly express my self in GREEK!!! KAVLA!!!! Sorry.... No other international word fist that description...
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00266_zps416579b1.jpg

http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00268_zps75851bc8.jpg

Finally mounted the AC radiator onto the engine cooling radiator with Stainless steel screws and bolts!
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00270_zpsb444aede.jpg

[JohnZ]

...speechless...

[Alan]

I hadn't been following this thread but read it start to finish today. Your work is amazing. I'm not saying others' isn't, but to go through it start to current at once it really shows. I don't agree with all your choices (blue coolant lines) but LOVE your attention to detail (leather wrapped steering canopy) wherever you're applying it. Kudos for your work so far. (Oh, I DO respect your right to do as you see fit with your own car, so I DO commend you on the non-standard choice of blue coolant lines - just not my thing :) )

[ALEXAKOS]

I hadn't been following this thread but read it start to finish today. Your work is amazing. I'm not saying others' isn't, but to go through it start to current at once it really shows. I don't agree with all your choices (blue coolant lines) but LOVE your attention to detail (leather wrapped steering canopy) wherever you're applying it. Kudos for your work so far. (Oh, I DO respect your right to do as you see fit with your own car, so I DO commend you on the non-standard choice of blue coolant lines - just not my thing :) )

Hey Alan,
Thank you for your honest opinion! I also accept any personal choices made. My blue water lines were intended to match the blue cooling silicone hoses. Little did I know that I would not actually find them in blue.
Any way I grew fond of that blue in the water piping and even created a cheesy poem...

"Fuel lines are RED
Water pipes are BLUE
my car stainless
and I love you"

Ring a bell? hahaha

I appreciate good comments BUT I NEED CRITICISM! This is the main reason I am posing in here. Trust me I could spare my precious time in my restoration. The other day member MARK D. gave me his opinion on some bolts which got me to save an error. Or a few months back with the bushing removal.

Keep an eye on this one cause I am making good time lately. And I am sure you may grow fond of the blue lines when you see them on the frame;) I did :rock_on:

[SIMid]

Wow! Speechless!

Incredible work so far!


Well.... They are brand new of 1989.... But you can still see the painted stripe between the grooves. Those must have not driven more than 100 kilometers!

From what I figure someone around 1989 must have tried to get it back on the road and left it standing after a few kilometers drive. So it has actually not been moved since. And the tires may be old, but still in very good condition.



Just check those tyres for hairline cracks between the treads. If cracked, it will be a matter of time the tyre will start to come apart.

[SS Spoiler]

Are those special copper coated brake lines? I always thought copper was to soft for high pressures. Can someone settle
the issue before he drops the body back on?

[ALEXAKOS]

The coopers are incredibly soft and well off! I have inspected them carefully before putting them back on. The tire shop where I installed them has never seen tires that age at a condition that most 4 year old tires usually are.

As for the break lines, those were replicated by a brake repair shop. I didn't just buy a copper pipe and made them:) actually, that shop came highly recommended for his work.

Plus he is the only person who works with British threading. All Classic Jaguars are serviced there.

[vwdmc16]

That should actually be Copper-Nickel Alloy which is DOT, and MOT approved, its much stronger than just copper and it is very corrosion resistant. Ive seen it used alot in restorations in the UK. Personally I'd still rather just a nice steel line myself.

Some more info: http://www.copper.org/applications/automotive/brake-tube/brake.html

[Dangermouse]

When I lived in the UK, all of the cars had copper (alloy as mentioned) brake lines. Usually would need replacing every 10 years or so, but as car frames rusted out after 8, it wasn't alwAys a problem ;)

[ALEXAKOS]

"You spin me right round baby right round..."
touched a bin on each aspect again today.

Started off completing the cooling fans.

http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00275_zps552c574b.jpg
Had to downsize the coils to fit the wider fan coil

http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00274_zps4110b07b.jpg

Then mounted it on the two radiators and placed the on the frame.

http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00276_zps5e2f7a93.jpg

along with the blue piping to match the blue silicone hoses
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00277_zpscac0b5e9.jpg

Placed the fuel tank back. Ain't that task a bitch????
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00278_zpsd99e2c9b.jpg

and mounted it's stainless steel cover...Sweet!
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00280_zps2beea0e1.jpg

My side cabin covers were missing the drivers side arm rest
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00282_zps35eb0548.jpg

So I made one from scratch with aluminum and adhesive foam to soften it...
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00287_zpsd5c0c90a.jpg

This is the factory original
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00288_zpsd412b8aa.jpg

On to the tapestry. Mounted it all around
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00283_zpsc88f5184.jpg

passenger's side
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00285_zpsc06428a8.jpg

and rear compartment
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00284_zps9b971718.jpg


Gotta love that fresh look while driving!!!!! Especially with all lamps in LED!
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00286_zps10b77c3a.jpg

[Domi]

I like your idea to paint the pipes in blue, this is really great!
Did you find your tank plate on eBay a few month ago?

[Rich_NYS]

Nice..!!! :thumbup:

[ALEXAKOS]

I like your idea to paint the pipes in blue, this is really great!
Did you find your tank plate on eBay a few month ago?

Nope, the tank plate was the only part that was good on it hahaha! As a matter of fact I believe I bought an ss tank plate with a delorean and not the other way round! :p

Thanx rich;)

[LordFly]

Sure is going to be nice when it's all done! I'm not a huge fan of the steering wheel though. Does it actually have contacts in it for a horn in the center? If so, did you wire them up? Just wondering because it's got the horn symbol on it.

[ALEXAKOS]

Yeah, that wheel is an upgrade liked by few. My original one looked like a mess but since I have upgraded the steering stick and plate to SS, I figure that brushed aluminum steering is a nice combination.

Yes the wheel has a horn button underneath and I have connected it;)

[Domi]

Well you've got lucky with the stainless plate ;)

[ALEXAKOS]

Well you've got lucky with the stainless plate ;)

Yup! That is how far my luck went! Hahaha

That and a great support team in here;) thank you guys!!!

[Domi]

At least you will know your car perfectly when everything will be done, just because you did the job by yourself!
You can be proud of it, congratulation!
And thank you for taking the time to share all your pictures with us :)

[ALEXAKOS]

A real pleasure... In all aspects

[LordFly]

Yes the wheel has a horn button underneath and I have connected it;)

I had a feeling you would :strongman:

[ALEXAKOS]

Now I can honk using both my hands!!! Whooooo! Watch out walk by girls!!!

[ALEXAKOS]

Sssssssssssssssssssssssstainless hoses and blue pipes is the moto today.
Attached all fuel lines on the body and pump, added my new accumulator (what a bloody crappy hard job that is) and attached my new custom made stainless steel / Teflon fuel lines.
Plus a little bonus...

First off the new accumulator hidden inside the frame's hull. SS lines all over.

http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00294_zpsa843fd96.jpg

The blue coolant pipes added under the frame going out to the rear toward the engine.

http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00293_zps9306f14f.jpg

Stainless lines again connected to the fuel pump.

http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00292_zps63f56454.jpg

Stainless clutch line as well as Transmission supporting has been mounted. Now that red line matches the red pipes.:)

http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00291_zps7e660153.jpg

Finally the optical surprise.... The cabin rear compartment is complete like new!!!!!

http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00290_zps691ae0ae.jpg

[Domi]

Everything in color, this is great!
I like your stainless lines too :)

[Alan]

It is looking great. VERY good work.

[ALEXAKOS]

Cheers mates:) happy you like. I am aware that some of you out thereby not approve all that Lego coloring under the car but there is no argument when it comes to likes ;)

[PB Co]

The blue and red reminds me of medical diagrams of the circulatory system. These lines are the veins and arteries of the car afterall.

[ALEXAKOS]

The blue and red reminds me of medical diagrams of the circulatory system. These lines are the veins and arteries of the car afterall.

Finally a forensic explanation of what I am doing:) thanx Doc!

[Dangermouse]

Car interior is going to look great Alex, if that rear parcel shelf is anything to go by.

[ALEXAKOS]

Car interior is going to look great Alex, if that rear parcel shelf is anything to go by.

Right on mouse!
That is a small specimen of the overall interior condition.

[Mark D]

One thing I noticed in an earlier photo you posted....

On your rear shocks you may want to consider adding an additional large washer underneath the shock absorber securing nut. In the event that the shock bushing fails this extra washer will prevent the nut from pulling through the end of the shock. The last thing you want is the shock to come completely off the end of the bolt and cause the suspension to collapse.

I used a large washer stacked on a small washer to allow the bushing to flex without the large washer contacting the shock.

http://dmctalk.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=26710&d=1398198720

[ALEXAKOS]

You're absolutely right (again) there Mark!
The image you have taken of my assembly was before I added the wheels. So I had not tightened the bolts yet.
I did put on a larger washer, but hat smaller washer before is a neat idea. Will add another smaller one to it.
In addition, your shocks are DMC mine are spax. The spax shocks have a metal tube inside that exceeds the shock housing.
Exactly for the purpose of bushing flexing. ;)

[ALEXAKOS]

Sorry for the no show lately guys... Been traveling a lot to Germany and back these days.
Today I spent a couple of hours working on my personal release of led illuminated door sills.... In full word and as the original in abbreviation.

Creating a few spare ones as always to boost my restoration financially....

26910269112691226913

[ALEXAKOS]

Taraaaaaa!!

http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/2C473DE1-851A-4C1D-B679-F592556745B1_zpsj3asb0yb.jpg

and

http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/CD7D08CB-05A4-4C8E-8226-98F64D5BFA8E_zpskxmzvvfc.jpg

[LordFly]

Fancy looking!

[Dangermouse]

They look really nice.

[ALEXAKOS]

Cheers:)
Got a couple of those face plates on sale on ebay and will soon have the full monty (with leds and wiring) for a very few lucky people. :smile:

[Kane]

Any chance of making different color LEDs available? I'm thinking blue would look cool or even green or red. (in addition to the white one you have already)

[ALEXAKOS]

Any chance of making different color LEDs available? I'm thinking blue would look cool or even green or red. (in addition to the white one you have already)

!!!!! YES!!!
I am offering different colors but not LEDs. The lettering inside creates the color;)
Blue green red... You name it;)

[Starglider]

The DeLorean one is classy, a little different from all the other sills out there.

[ALEXAKOS]

I agree! As I used the stainless DMC letters on my floor mats I figured seeing a DMC twice so close to each other is a bit too much. ( Mat and sill) so I created a full name version. That is also the one most asked for;)

[Rich_NYS]

:thumbup:

[ALEXAKOS]

Have sent my Tranny to a Renault Racing expert for the Alpine A310, A610 GTA, R5 turbo teams currently holding top places at the worlds toughest Classic Rally Acropolis.

Good thing I opened he Transmission... apparently a no good Manual driver has messed up the tranny for good.
Second gear pin as expected was knocked off the one side and bent the other end.
New one was installed, plus a second internal added for more strength.
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DC21BE74-DF15-4DAE-959B-59A3598E5A32_zpsyhko6twk.jpg

Bearing housing was scraped
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/633004da-f020-4126-a18f-ced837587fdd_zps19762560.jpg

Reverse gear had been slaughtered, second gear sync springs and cones are wasted and the shaft clutch was bent for some reason swaying the clutch and throughout bearing in turns...:dead:

http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/90F971DF-9605-4C2F-84A4-4CE64F05E670_zpsl3yftpop.jpg


you may slightly see how it is bent....
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/FCA164E4-7B91-41ED-9470-6E280AC0A276_zpsy5lse8pi.jpg

Waiting on some parts to close that up again...

[ALEXAKOS]

First off let me say that I received my parts from Ed, only to find out that there are several types of reverse gears. Mine has 23 teeth and Ed's replacement had 34 shorter teeth.
Damn:(
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/Mobile%20Uploads/15D538B1-9B3B-434D-AE91-10DBB0734CAE_zpsnxc3rkkz.jpg


QUESTION!
SO WHAT IS THE MANUAL TRANS UN! code of the Delorean transmissions??

And while I am waiting for my transmission to be reassembled.... My super-duper Renault expert, got involved in a Bike accident and is now hospitalized with a serious lung injury being punctured by the thorax bones. :( Poor guy.

My passengers door got in from Florida, thanx to James. Looks great!!!! Even comes from a 7K vin again.
Some cave art
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/61E2865C-3407-4B2C-AD3B-322CD3F347F3_zpsig5bndyl.jpg

http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/6470A306-8195-4EE9-A3A9-97A2D66FF65A_zps5tgtkm8h.jpg


And started cleaning my old door out for its guts...
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/8C3D634E-33B2-4E3D-B100-45F02019E38A_zpsy2tur2tl.jpg
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/D0676E74-84B7-4F0B-9A51-19F16AD260E7_zpsp3ipu5ad.jpg

Found that little tag in my door.
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/3BBE11E1-35E3-4529-8AE0-243725532952_zpskp6whg4i.jpg

And funny enough, the old PAX door replacement had ALSO little fish drawn on to it. (like my rear bumper did. My vin is 5992 and the door is 7k something) I am figuring there was a Pisces in that assembly line.
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/6D2C53DF-C41F-4232-8E0A-759C8F90916E_zpshxzizlhq.jpg

Pisces are known to use the fish outline on their cars, on jewelry etc.

Along with that wiring foot note
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/89AEB9B3-7A47-4B2C-B080-9BF46492E542_zpsnlwijlam.jpg

Sat down and created my own top and bottom door weather stripping. Removed the old and cut out fresh stripes.
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/2E2A33E2-21DF-4BDE-9C27-6E7FB1577B87_zpsitr7bxhl.jpg

And assembled
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/D78D0BA6-F31A-419F-8968-FA236ECACC82_zpss4tqkqip.jpg


Finally did the delicate and hard work of detaching the fixed glass.
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/4E1A4911-1698-4209-BE50-5DE9F30A90CD_zps8xg9sisx.jpg

[JohnZ]

I'm VERY glad to see you back to work! :partyhat: And at the same time I feel sorry for your wrong reverse gear... :( does it mean that the part is unusuable?

[ALEXAKOS]

Yes, that gear is going back to holland and I hope Ed has a matching one for me!

[ALEXAKOS]

Worked a bit more on that PAX door today.

Pulled the wiring harness through the channel. I thought that would be a bitch but thankfully it got in easier than I had pulled it out!!
A tiny wire helped it a lot!!
The thin wire lets its self follow the curves of the channel easily
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/9C4A0FA9-98E2-4198-B52D-32F58302D928_zpsvhopqk4d.jpg
twisted and taped it around the harness pushing on one side and pulling on the other
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/5D1B5271-EF71-4495-A071-7007DFDF4356_zps8kmq1jgt.jpg
And there it is... Pickabooo!!!
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/7EF804BE-A84F-4D7C-8A40-82C751722A49_zpsciltiiua.jpg

On to adding the door lock and latch mechanisms.
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/9AF64AEA-F27F-4EE7-8FE8-1E0E3A3EC9D2_zpsdd5amtn1.jpg

Also repaired the power window motor. Too it apart greased it and thankfully it works... a bit noisy though :P

Finally I cut a couple of heat shield styrofoam sheets about 2 cm thick...
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/102A9A6C-5ED5-4011-ADAC-82CBCA025F6C_zpsy68wex8j.jpg

and placed them into the head sink gap of the door. That should keep some of the high temperatures of Greece off my head.
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/227493F1-55C1-44EE-A8F4-A23CE38D78CC_zps4y5g6uwk.jpg

The good thing about it is that you can pull it out anytime you want to.. but i wouldn't see why one would need access to that compartment.

[ALEXAKOS]

Installed my custom made upper rubber seal on both driver and PAX door.
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/19BCEBEE-7570-444E-AD9D-938478F84591_zpsohu6khnr.jpg

Removed drivers door Power window motor only to find out that its fried:(

Am also removing the original power door lock solenoids to replace them with actuators
http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NTAwWDUwMA==/$(KGrHqJHJFMFDVgqZypDBQ9437JZtQ~~60_12.JPG

and a very simple control unit
http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTEwMFgxMTAw/z/sh8AAOxy1JBSQn~4/$(KGrHqNHJEIFJ!nS49UwBSQn+4p5r!~~60_57.JPG

that will be used wiht the Viper 211 Car Keyless Entry system
http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NTAwWDUwMA==/z/NJQAAOxy3yNTfRa6/$_12.JPG

for a WINGS-A-LOFT reproduction of my own.

[Domi]

Good project :smile:

[ALEXAKOS]

Good project :smile:

Yes I think it a good replacement for those old and heavy locking mechanisms an that faulty lock module.
After a few scans I realized it has been successfully installed by other members along with Rob in Netherlands:)

[ALEXAKOS]

Whoohooo!!!
Doors are back up...
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/51691070-75DC-4057-BEAD-2E86C59B7946_zps7gg1g8hh.jpg

and the engine has been completed by the final assembly of the oil pan

http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/811F79C6-67CB-4438-9448-BE54F7068E9E_zpsejkahzcq.jpg

[Domi]

It's taking shape :)

[ALEXAKOS]

It's taking shape :)

I can't believe it!
It's, it's... ITS A DELOREAN IN MY GARAGE!!!

[refugeefromcalif]

Looking Good there!

George

[ALEXAKOS]

Thanx George:)

Mounted my custom made illuminated door sills!

Looks so much better in full wording DeLorean than plain DMC!
And all that led and brushed stainless!!!

http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/4FF8E78C-80F6-42A4-BADF-65B71F113EB9_zpsgxidct5z.jpg

lit
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/2C473DE1-851A-4C1D-B679-F592556745B1_zpsj3asb0yb.jpg

[LordFly]

Am also removing the original power door lock solenoids to replace them with actuators
http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NTAwWDUwMA==/$(KGrHqJHJFMFDVgqZypDBQ9437JZtQ~~60_12.JPG

Just a word of warning, I've used these style actuators before, on my civic. They are pretty junky, unless you get good quality ones, so don't ebay the cheapest set you can find.

[ALEXAKOS]

You are right my lord!
But if you make a proper fastening to avoid the exterior to crack or if the actuator works stress free by aligning it correctly then you have a very good bet of it lasting a long time.
After all, I bought 3 sets just in case:)

[robvanderveer]

i agree on both statements (LordFly and Alexakos)

[ALEXAKOS]

Today's tackling'
Alright.... Here is the effort of replacing the solenoid with the actuator (http://dmctalk.org/showthread.php?9926-Door-lock-solenoid-REPLACEMENT-with-actuator)

Then added a couple of actuators for a wings-a-loff replication (http://dmctalk.org/showthread.php?9928-Add-a-remote-door-open-actuator-the-simple-way-(NO-DRILLING)) to open the doors with a remote control

Then paid my respects to all those who sponsored in a way my restoration.
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00325_zps629fcb10.jpg
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00326_zps9d62516f.jpg

created my own fastening pins (out of the front caliper pins) for the brake cylinder
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00327_zps4745ad83.jpg

Mounted it on to the D
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00330_zps98cce391.jpg

Well that's that for today:)

[robvanderveer]

so rewarding!

[ALEXAKOS]

so rewarding!
List will go on:)

[robvanderveer]

don't forget the second pin.

it must feel so good to put everything together, but don't forget to step back once in a while to see how much you have accomplished already!

[ALEXAKOS]

don't forget the second pin.

it must feel so good to put everything together, but don't forget to step back once in a while to see how much you have accomplished already!

HA!
That damn second pin was placed somewhere and I can't find it DAMN IT!!!!! hahaha
That is why I placed the tie wrap to remind me its not ready yet..


Thanx Rob! I do see how much I have accomplished every time just before I pull the light plug.....

But the best way to see what I have accomplished is through your feedback!

THANK YOU! :aniclap:

[JohnZ]

Ah ah nice idea to write down the names of your digital helpers! It's like a hidden treasure!!

:)

[ALEXAKOS]

Ah ah nice idea to write down the names of your digital helpers! It's like a hidden treasure!!

:)

Not just digital. Those people got actually financially involved in it by buying things off me at a higher rate than offered on purpose to help me work on it.

If I were to add all digital helpers, I would need Rich's Limo Delorean to fit them all in:)

[Dangermouse]

Hey Alex, look !

another Maroon DMC dealer car for sale -

http://www.beverlyhillscarclub.com/1982-dmc-delorean--c-3020.htm

[ALEXAKOS]

Awesome find Mouse!!! Almost 2k VIN's back with dealer's side stripes! I wonder at what point those side stripes were applied on the DeLoreans.

[Dangermouse]

Awesome find Mouse!!! Almost 2k VIN's back with dealer's side stripes! I wonder at what point those side stripes were applied on the DeLoreans.

Nah, the VIN isn't 4022, that's just their stock number. It's an 82, so it will be 1xxxx vin.

[ALEXAKOS]

Nah, the VIN isn't 4022, that's just their stock number. It's an 82, so it will be 1xxxx vin.
Right! Just saw the door pull straps. Mine was the last off the assembly line with the straps still through the handle.

[ALEXAKOS]

Right, after a loooooong time unable to do any work due to the pain my right hand suffered from overworking it....:bang:
It was so intense I could barely open a door!
Some medication brought it back to life and started doing a few simple things

So I worked on the impact absorbers back and forth.
First cleaned them out form corrosion.

http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/DSC00331_zpsb284fcb3.jpg


Repaired and applied some spray on vinyl underbody coating.
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/Mobile%20Uploads/420ED3F0-9BC4-4701-B342-3268E153C030_zps17nerq56.jpg
Both ends trying to keep the four fish cave painting:)
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/Mobile%20Uploads/53E57D91-661A-465F-BB73-6D8A47AC2A94_zpsuenhcttl.jpg

Next up I started to regrain the T panel on the roof. Used a 120 sand paper Aluminum oxide ofcourse, and with gentle straight motions (with my left hand) I got that fresh feel back on it.
To be softer on the edges, I rolled the sand paper on a 1 inch thick sand sponge
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/Mobile%20Uploads/6244F61A-8BF2-43BF-B7CD-7B0A9B5F0355_zpsgxlts1xk.jpg

This is what I had to work with
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/Mobile%20Uploads/EA11B01F-21DA-4AF7-8068-99E945CF7D9D_zpstqplgwbe.jpg

http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/Mobile%20Uploads/E01220B2-E7E1-4A31-A465-2B8C187E997A_zpsbiow0ogt.jpg

and a few scratches here and there
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/Mobile%20Uploads/3CBB81FF-F635-4364-8E9F-EE892F64B704_zpsmrqbnbmb.jpg

On the left you see the finished sample.. The right is undone
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/Mobile%20Uploads/924EF25E-3998-4BC8-8B55-F7DFF743E7D4_zpsb4xebvth.jpg

Getting somewhere....

[robvanderveer]

Take it easy mister.

[ALEXAKOS]

Take it easy mister.

I can't! I'm going nuts here!!!!

[robvanderveer]

I can't! I'm going nuts here!!!!

That is a bolt statement.

[ALEXAKOS]

That's cause I AM BALD!!!

[ALEXAKOS]

RH fender finished...
The "SIMid Vid (http://dmctalk.org/showthread.php?10141-Regraining-SS-by-hand)" way but with faster and longer strokes
Before
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/EC45A53F-2C5A-4BDB-9200-F60C32AB8D4E_zps6lxcdxg3.jpg

after
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/E4E6AB44-C39B-47FB-9B7E-EB6C4602F3AD_zpsu4wg7wiq.jpg[/quote]

[Domi]

Nice job, even if it must take a long hours to do it :thumbup:

[ALEXAKOS]

45 minutes for that fender

[Domi]

I'm impressed :strongman:

[ALEXAKOS]

I'm impressed :strongman:
TBH.... So am I!:mechbull:

[SIMid]

RH fender finished...
The "SIMid Vid (http://dmctalk.org/showthread.php?10141-Regraining-SS-by-hand)" way but with faster and longer strokes
Before
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/EC45A53F-2C5A-4BDB-9200-F60C32AB8D4E_zps6lxcdxg3.jpg

after
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/E4E6AB44-C39B-47FB-9B7E-EB6C4602F3AD_zpsu4wg7wiq.jpg[/QUOTE]

Wow, good job! Looks great! Much easier than on the car.

Just a tip, when you assemble all the panels back onto the pontoon, you will have to regrain across the joins to blend in the grain. Or else, it will look like separate finishes on each panel. eg. Like the T-Panel and roof of the doors.

[Dangermouse]

Nice job.

And Simon's method makes the grass grow greener and fills in bald spots. It's a miracle method.


Keep up the good work :headbang:

[ALEXAKOS]

Wow, good job! Looks great! Much easier than on the car.

Just a tip, when you assemble all the panels back onto the pontoon, you will have to regrain across the joins to blend in the grain. Or else, it will look like separate finishes on each panel. eg. Like the T-Panel and roof of the doors.

Point taken. Than you Sensei.

BTW The 120 grit paper leaves behind smoother grooves than the original texture of the Delorean panels. That creates a better shine and less error movements are visible.
I would never recommend anyone to use 60 or 80 grit for finishing with bare hand! It is IMPOSSIBLE to create perfect movements for a smooth looking texture.

[SIMid]

I would never recommend anyone to use 60 or 80 grit for finishing with bare hand! It is IMPOSSIBLE to create perfect movements for a smooth looking texture.

Looking at the 80 Grit I had, it was so coarse that I would not even try to attempt to use it. The only time I would think that you would use it is to pull out very deep scratches quickly.

[ALEXAKOS]

Looking at the 80 Grit I had, it was so coarse that I would not even try to attempt to use it. The only time I would think that you would use it is to pull out very deep scratches quickly.
I know what you are saying..but it all comes down to pressure.
If you were to run it with the wolfhead that barely scratches the surface...
I used a sponge between my hand and the sand paper, and made fast long strokes from end to end to have lines run across the panel
check his image out of the T-panel
On the left you see the finished sample.. The right is undone
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/Mobile%20Uploads/924EF25E-3998-4BC8-8B55-F7DFF743E7D4_zpsb4xebvth.jpg
Notice how vivid the lines are on the right.

Don't get me wrong, I like the 120 outcome better. More shine! Easier to work with by hand.

To take out deep scratches.. I used the 60 grit, then 80 and finish passes on 120! :strongman: hehehe

[SIMid]

My grain came out a little more defined.

Maybe it's the sandpaper we are using that are not stating exactly what the grit is?! I have bought cheap sandpaper from one of the those $2 shops, and some of the grit doesn't look/feel much different from the number printed on between them.

[ALEXAKOS]

Almost a year after the frame body separation, those two were finally joined again. On a task much simpler than the initial separation was.

http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/9A8E7B8F-F754-46EC-BA0C-C50C28BEC574_zpsv9ezh4fa.jpg

Not just that, but it got to stand on its own 4 wheels!

http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/7AFD495B-8777-4807-8809-F9AD575216F2_zpskpwizdkf.jpg

Front suspension at its best ..
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/2FA0EBBB-F960-466D-9294-092787CDF246_zpsxrhssxwc.jpg

http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/F9787331-EACA-42C3-86FD-E023E9D5C33D_zpsvmwf4z9b.jpg

So was the fuel distributor get a few components attached to

http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/9B35901D-A194-415E-A84E-0ABEC1F911FE_zpsrmwjsyio.jpg

And the spool was transformed:)

http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/523CDA1D-81F1-4A4A-AC89-A83232E13F1D_zpsv0cigxhh.jpg

[Josh]

Wow, that looks great Alex!!!!!!!

Lots of hard work put into this car, it is going to be quite the example.

[Dangermouse]

F me, Alex, that suspension looks gorgeous

[refugeefromcalif]

Alex, the car is looking Great!
Now, how soon again until you're finished?

George

[ALEXAKOS]

F me likewise mouse;) cheers, too bad it's on the bottom part of the car... Won't be visible too much.

@ josh coming from your master work, you must know what it takes!

@George, you have been a major supporter in this outcome beloved it of not;)

I hope in a months time she will be rolling. It'd all in the hands if third party workers. Paint job, custom mufflers etc

[SIMid]

Is that a yellow Maserati Shamal?

[ALEXAKOS]

Is that a yellow Maserati Shamal?

Close. It's a Maserati gibli cup limited edition. 500 pcs

[SIMid]

Close. It's a Maserati gibli cup limited edition. 500 pcs

I hope you kept the box. ;)

[ALEXAKOS]

Hehe, ist not my car. I hate italian Cars. Yes! Even ferraris!

[SIMid]

Hehe, ist not my car. I hate italian Cars. Yes! Even ferraris!

You realise that the Delorean is designed by an Italian automotive guru?!

[ALEXAKOS]

Not talking about design! In fact the Italian design tops many great autos. I am referring to construction quality and driving feel.

And yes I know:)

[ALEXAKOS]

Bloody hell! How stupid do I feel????

I was working on the locking actuators yesterday, and when I was done I closed the doors to keep the dust out of my clean carpeting.

Today I realize... I locked my self out?!!!!! How you like em apples?


Luckily I managed to unhook the drivers drop window from a wire I had temporarily fastened it to..... But that took me more than an hour to accomplish. A good afternoons work time lost :(

[robvanderveer]

There's a perfect Dutch word to describe what you did.

[ALEXAKOS]

Verflucht?

[robvanderveer]

Verflucht?

That's also dutch, but 'Verf' + 'Lucht' becomes 'Paint' + 'Smell'. Not the word i was suggesting.

[ALEXAKOS]

Oh I used a German word that means damn it!
But smelly paint does it for me too!! Hehe

[robvanderveer]

it all comes down to the same thing, that you did something stupid. Don't worry, you're not alone.

[SIMid]

I am referring to construction quality and driving feel.


And the Delorean doesn't like that in some kind of way? I think my Lancia Beta was built a little more accurately than the Delorean. But I wont mention the rust, .... or the electrics!

[ALEXAKOS]

Screwed around a big more today.....

My favorite restoration photo....
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/0C283A4A-59A2-4A4A-BE93-51C8376DAE71_zpskajbaiyr.jpg

Ya' ll know what this is..
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/206F0BCC-CCAA-4E55-8E10-E59438401976_zpsqyyp3bpi.jpg

Yes my A-hole. Antenna hole on my RH fender. TIG welded it shut.

Grinded it down to flat
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/033F0B1E-1958-4B2B-A7AB-68C673EE2CB6_zpszhhbwmdh.jpg


And gave it it's original texture
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/564920D7-C02E-4353-97DF-0FEF489CF999_zps8kvvgboy.jpg

On to the final task of the day,
Replaced my tranny lever with the stainless steel release of josh @ DPI

http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/A06B3187-2846-495D-9966-A18E532C7208_zpslqj8xvyu.jpg

[LordFly]

Screwed around a big more today.....

My favorite restoration photo....
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/0C283A4A-59A2-4A4A-BE93-51C8376DAE71_zpskajbaiyr.jpg


Where are the fish?!!? ;)

[ALEXAKOS]

On the inside of the absorbers

[MML]

Grinded it down to flat
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz135/alex-akos/delo%20resto/564920D7-C02E-4353-97DF-0FEF489CF999_zps8kvvgboy.jpg




Wow! Chris Nicholson has some competition... nice job!

[ALEXAKOS]

C.n. is the Sensei!
Senseis don't have completion but followers;)