Body Kits?

[OutOfTime]

Ive seen pics of a few DMCs with body kits. I know its not popular with the purists, but I like the look. Most have seen the one from the Macklemore video:

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Any idea where this kit was purchased? Or even what kit this started out as, and was modified for the DMC? Thanks

Mark

[Domi]

Without the wing, you can find the kit here:
http://store.delorean.com/p-9254-side-skirt-set.aspx

[Mark D]

DMC Houston sells them:

http://store.delorean.com/p-9254-side-skirt-set.aspx

DAMN! Beaten to the punch by Domi by less than 2 minutes

[OutOfTime]

Nice! Thanks guys!!!

I searched the forums first and didnt find anything.

[Mark D]

Here's a thread on DMCHelp that shows more pics of that same car from the music video. The 'DELOREAN' text was smoothed over on the skirts

http://www.dmchelp.com/showthread.php?786-DMC-Houston-s-New-Side-Skirt-Set

http://dmctalk.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=18898&d=1367959844
http://dmctalk.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=18897&d=1367959840
http://dmctalk.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=18896&d=1367959838
http://dmctalk.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=18895&d=1367959834

[dmc4087]

Looks cheap and ruins the look of the car imo

[Starglider]

Looks cheap and ruins the look of the car imo

Properly installed I think it looks ok, but personally I don't like the reduction in ground clearance. As well as the practical issue of clipping the front on speed bumps, I think the DMC-12 looks better as a relatively high-riding touring car rather than a track-styled pure sports car.

[Capt.Chaos]

Helllo Everybody!

Does anybody of you know who is the manufacturer of the Body Skirt Kit?
I ask because DMC Texas said that they have to order/produce it and that I
have to wait 4 weeks, before it can be delivered.
This brings me to the point that some manufacturer must built the Kit for DMC.

I would like to purchase one, even a used one would be OK, because the called
price of DMC of 849,-- USD I find it very expensive and because I am living in
Europe I have to pay shipping + Costum Fee on top of it.

[Nicholas R]

Ouch, that's unfortunate. I dont know who does it, but if they're truly doing one-offs as DMCH orders them, it's probably unlikely that they can sell directly. Its most likely that DMCH owns the tooling and that the company just does they fiberglass layup for them when DMCH needs a set.

I found a used never installed set years ago (now installed on my car) so every now and then they pop up. It may take more than 4 weeks though for a set to pop up. I've never seen a set pop up though that had been installed on a car and then removed and sold. For good reason honestly; they are a pain to install and once they're on, you pretty much never want to have to take them off again.

[dn010]

+1
Most people I've talked to about these don't realize that these are not a bolt-on kit. You need to figure out how you're going to attach these, you'll be drilling holes, sanding and mine at least needed fiberglass work so that they would fit the curves of the car. Not only that, I have to repaint the rocker skirts after a few years due to road debris chipping the paint slowly. After hitting a few parking blocks, I removed the front strip entirely.

I think it is all worth it though, I love the look. Good luck.


For good reason honestly; they are a pain to install and once they're on, you pretty much never want to have to take them off again.

[Nicholas R]

+1
Most people I've talked to about these don't realize that these are not a bolt-on kit. You need to figure out how you're going to attach these, you'll be drilling holes, sanding and mine at least needed fiberglass work so that they would fit the curves of the car. Not only that, I have to repaint the rocker skirts after a few years due to road debris chipping the paint slowly. After hitting a few parking blocks, I removed the front strip entirely.

I think it is all worth it though, I love the look. Good luck.

I agree, I actually don't have the front lip or the rear bumper extension. I really only was a fan of the sides so that's what I've got installed. Also, for anyone considering these, I recommend painting them using something that comes in a rattle can. That way anytime one gets scuffed, scraped, rock chipped, etc. you can rattle can it and match the color while it's on the car.

[Projectcar]

Pimping out the DeLorean!! looks good

[wfox2506]

What's the status of body kits? I've heard from multiple sources that they are no longer being produced. I was considering getting a set, or at least the skirts..

[dn010]

At this point, your best bet for that info is to call DMCH themselves and ask.

[wfox2506]

I did and apparently the guy retired and the molds have been sold. I suppose I'm asking if there are any used or shelved sets out there.

[Delorean Industries]

The molds are now owned by Roberto Grady of Long Island.

[PJ Grady Inc.]

I did and apparently the guy retired and the molds have been sold. I suppose I'm asking if there are any used or shelved sets out there.
Yes we bought the molds for the Ground Effects Kits, HEADLINER KITS, A&B Post Mldgs, Rear T Roof Screens, Coil Box Covers, & Radiator Shrouds from Hank Bolden last year. He is training our body tech in the intricacies of making fiberglass parts using his molds. We were his first wholesale customer for many of these items so he gave us first dibs when he decided to sell them. We are currently starting to slowly crank out headliner kits and his next visit will be to assist in the making of ground effects kits. None of the DMCH franchises have expressed interest in any of these parts so not sure what they are doing about supplying them.
Rob Grady

[DMCH James]

Yes we bought the molds for the Ground Effects Kits, HEADLINER KITS, A&B Post Mldgs, Rear T Roof Screens, Coil Box Covers, & Radiator Shrouds from Hank Bolden last year. He is training our body tech in the intricacies of making fiberglass parts using his molds. We were his first wholesale customer for many of these items so he gave us first dibs when he decided to sell them. We are currently starting to slowly crank out headliner kits and his next visit will be to assist in the making of ground effects kits. None of the DMCH franchises have expressed interest in any of these parts so not sure what they are doing about supplying them.
Rob Grady

Hank offered Stephen the molds to all the parts a year or so ago, I think, when he was talking again about finally retiring. We thought his ask was on the high side, and as we had already been making headliners locally for several years, we went ahead and had molds made for the stuff Hank used to supply. Headliners, radiator ducts, a- and b-pillars, coil covers, washer bottle covers, and fuel filler access covers are already being produced here in Houston, Texas. We've also got a number of new molds being made for some other parts that are getting low or otherwise NLA.

We saw so little demand for the body kits that we always bought them from Hank on a "made to order" basis and we don't see a business case to re-make the tooling for those and further dilute that already limited market since Rob has the molds for it now.

Fiberglass front fascias are still made exclusively for us in Ohio.

[PJ Grady Inc.]

Hank offered Stephen the molds to all the parts a year or so ago, I think, when he was talking again about finally retiring. We thought his ask was on the high side, and as we had already been making headliners locally for several years, we went ahead and had molds made for the stuff Hank used to supply. Headliners, radiator ducts, a- and b-pillars, coil covers, washer bottle covers, and fuel filler access covers are already being produced here in Houston, Texas. We've also got a number of new molds being made for some other parts that are getting low or otherwise NLA.

We saw so little demand for the body kits that we always bought them from Hank on a "made to order" basis and we don't see a business case to re-make the tooling for those and further dilute that already limited market since Rob has the molds for it now.

Fiberglass front fascias are still made exclusively for us in Ohio.
Well it's true he wasn't exactly giving the molds away but they are of a high quality and, because Hank needs some help to get his Delorean back on the road, we were able to negotiate a partly barter deal that left all sides happy. I believe that in the best type of business deal both parties leave the table smiling and so we did!
Rob

[DJZAM]

Hi everyone! I know this is an older post but I recently purchased a D with ground skirts on it. I ended up removing the front one because of low clearance with the lowered suspension. I might go back to the original rocker panels one day but with all the rivets and screws underneath these skirts, I may just leave it. I have heard the returning it to stock can be a bear!
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[ssdelorean]

Hi everyone! I know this is an older post but I recently purchased a D with ground skirts on it. I ended up removing the front one because of low clearance with the lowered suspension. I might go back to the original rocker panels one day but with all the rivets and screws underneath these skirts, I may just leave it. I have heard the returning it to stock can be a bear!
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These are the best looking side skirt options out there - IMHO, but I am really partial. I actually bought these side skirts before actually buying my D. Yeah, dork, I know, but I knew exactaly how I wanted my car to look. I am not fond of the rear air hole or the "delorean" letters and air hole versions.

[Rich]

Hi everyone!....I might go back to the original rocker panels one day but with all the rivets and screws underneath these skirts, I may just leave it. I have heard the returning it to stock can be a bear!

These might be the deepest side skirts I've seen for a D. Not that I've seen a lot of them...

Since it is a recent purchase have you checked to see whether they work with a floor jack at the 4 body lift points? Just curious. I assume you do your own work on the car and don't have some other way besides a floor jack to safely lift at least a corner of the car.

[ssdelorean]

These might be the deepest side skirts I've seen for a D. Not that I've seen a lot of them...

Since it is a recent purchase have you checked to see whether they work with a floor jack at the 4 body lift points? Just curious. I assume you do your own work on the car and don't have some other way besides a floor jack to safely lift at least a corner of the car.

Yes they do. They cut around the jack points and do not cover them.
I've had them on my car since 2003.

The corners where they dip down below the bottom of the car make it a bit hard when putting on a lift but not a real big deal.