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01-10-2025, 12:22 AM

82DMC12 replied to a thread [Frame & Body] Passenger side window won't line up in General DeLorean Discussion

From what I can see in the pictures it does appear at least one guide is on the track. Is this something that's been going on ever since you...

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01-09-2025, 11:14 AM

82DMC12 replied to a thread [Frame & Body] Passenger side window won't line up in General DeLorean Discussion

It looks to me like it is off at least one track maybe both tracks. I would take the upper door card off and remove the black crash bar so you can...

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01-05-2025, 09:48 AM

82DMC12 replied to a thread [Suspension] Rear wheel bearing clunk in General DeLorean Discussion

FYI the 609 is supposed to protect the bearing from spinning in the same direction as rotation, but it won't stop it from shifting laterally if...

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01-03-2025, 02:50 PM

82DMC12 replied to a thread [Suspension] Clunk from front when turning out of parking space in General DeLorean Discussion

Check the bars (108692) that connect the underbody to the front fenders in front of each wheel. They are supposed to give support to the fender in...

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01-03-2025, 08:53 AM

painterdave72 replied to a thread [Suspension] Clunk from front when turning out of parking space in General DeLorean Discussion

check the bushings on the upper control arm.. mine had some dgo bushings i had pressed into it years ago.. and they were loose fit on one arm so and...

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01-02-2025, 12:05 PM

82DMC12 replied to a thread VIN 11596 Frame Swap - a rolling frame-off restoration in Johnny Z's DeLorean Restoration Shop

Speaking of linkage pivot bolts, sometime around 2001 I had my linkage go out and had the car towed to a shop for evaluation (I was quite the newbie...

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12-30-2024, 01:28 PM

82DMC12 replied to a thread VIN 11596 Frame Swap - a rolling frame-off restoration in Johnny Z's DeLorean Restoration Shop

OK so THIS is actually my LAST LAST project of the year. I replaced my shift linkage pivot bolt with a better, preferred part from PJ Grady. The...

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12-30-2024, 01:17 PM

82DMC12 replied to a thread VIN 11596 Frame Swap - a rolling frame-off restoration in Johnny Z's DeLorean Restoration Shop

Last project of the year - upgraded my front brakes to LSDeLorean's Wilwood package. Josh Shattenkirk was very helpful along the way and answered...

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12-23-2024, 03:53 PM

82DMC12 replied to a thread [Engine] Air cleaner in General DeLorean Discussion

Well, could be, I guess anything is possible but it's clear that the pleats are much narrower compared to the Crossland. I don't think anyone is...

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12-21-2024, 04:38 PM

82DMC12 replied to a thread [Engine] Air cleaner in General DeLorean Discussion

If that's the orange and yellow filter that Houston sells then we know how it fits. Not very well. Sent from my Pixel 6a using Tapatalk

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12-21-2024, 01:53 PM

82DMC12 replied to a thread [Engine] Air cleaner in General DeLorean Discussion

As promised, here are some photo comparisons of the Crossland air filter, this is a period-correct service item that dealers would have sold, they...

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12-21-2024, 09:05 AM

82DMC12 replied to a thread [Fuel] Mixture Unit Internals in General DeLorean Discussion

Thanks for the details, I forgot about the spring arm. Always good to have more resources here. Sent from my Pixel 6a using Tapatalk

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12-18-2024, 11:38 PM

82DMC12 replied to a thread VIN 11596 Frame Swap - a rolling frame-off restoration in Johnny Z's DeLorean Restoration Shop

Haha well just take note that the LH and RH are slightly different, so don't get two of the same side! Sent from my Pixel 6a using Tapatalk

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12-18-2024, 10:56 PM

82DMC12 replied to a thread [Engine] Air cleaner in General DeLorean Discussion

Well I went back out to the garage to take some pictures of the difference in air filters. Prior to my K&N I used the OEM Crossland filters that the...

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12-18-2024, 12:23 PM

82DMC12 replied to a thread VIN 11596 Frame Swap - a rolling frame-off restoration in Johnny Z's DeLorean Restoration Shop

Not sure which version of escutcheon you have. As far as I know there are four kinds now - 1) OEM original one (NLA) 2) A reproduction sold by...

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12-18-2024, 12:08 PM

82DMC12 replied to a thread VIN 11596 Frame Swap - a rolling frame-off restoration in Johnny Z's DeLorean Restoration Shop

Since the HVAC is all manual control, you make it do things it's not really meant to do, but if you like it, who's to say no? The mode switch...

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12-18-2024, 12:50 AM

82DMC12 replied to a thread VIN 11596 Frame Swap - a rolling frame-off restoration in Johnny Z's DeLorean Restoration Shop

Here's a quick product review. I bought the new reproduction escutcheons from DMCH. I needed these badly since my driver side was badly warped...

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12-18-2024, 12:33 AM

82DMC12 replied to a thread VIN 11596 Frame Swap - a rolling frame-off restoration in Johnny Z's DeLorean Restoration Shop

It was a nice Kansas City December day here so I drove the D to work. I had the heater on, which was different for me since I usually drive with...

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12-17-2024, 05:57 PM

82DMC12 replied to a thread [Wanted] Adjustable clutch linkage in DeLorean Parts

Pretty sure Rob Grady would have one of those

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12-17-2024, 01:46 PM

82DMC12 replied to a thread [Engine] Air cleaner in General DeLorean Discussion

Thought I'd put my two cents in on this thread. I ordered a few parts from DMCH and threw an air filter in while I was at it. I have the K&N filter...

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12-16-2024, 12:07 PM

82DMC12 replied to a thread VIN 11596 Frame Swap - a rolling frame-off restoration in Johnny Z's DeLorean Restoration Shop

My newest car update is not that exciting but once again is an electrical improvement. My battery was run down to 8 volts after working on the...

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12-16-2024, 11:57 AM

82DMC12 replied to a thread VIN 11596 Frame Swap - a rolling frame-off restoration in Johnny Z's DeLorean Restoration Shop

I noticed I had a dead light bulb in the A/C panel so I ordered LED bulbs from SuperbrightLED, thinking I might as well switch them all out. I like...

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12-16-2024, 11:52 AM

82DMC12 replied to a thread VIN 11596 Frame Swap - a rolling frame-off restoration in Johnny Z's DeLorean Restoration Shop

I turned attention to my lighting a couple weeks ago after having to drive home in the rain at night. I knew my Hella headlights housings needed to...

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12-16-2024, 11:44 AM

82DMC12 replied to a thread VIN 11596 Frame Swap - a rolling frame-off restoration in Johnny Z's DeLorean Restoration Shop

It's been quite a year for my car and now it seems like winter has set in and I won't have many days to drive until spring. Thankfully in Kansas...

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