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03-18-2025, 03:25 PM

82DMC12 replied to a thread [Frame & Body] Passenger side torsion bar is broken in General DeLorean Discussion

This is not too bad a job but if you've never performed or even seen someone else do a door adjustment, you will want to have someone help you who...

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03-14-2025, 04:37 PM

82DMC12 replied to a thread Fuel Pump Running in DMCTalk F.A.Q. - Frequently Asked Questions

There could be, but rest pressure will eventually drop to zero after a few hours no matter what. As David said, it only takes a second to...

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03-14-2025, 03:46 PM

82DMC12 replied to a thread Fuel Pump Running in DMCTalk F.A.Q. - Frequently Asked Questions

How do you know you have an internal fuel leak? My fuel pump does not prime on key-on and the engine rotates maybe 3x before firing and running when...

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03-12-2025, 06:09 PM

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

Smart, I even have some two into one heat shrink Marine butt splices. I'm never going to attempt to put two wires onto one terminal again. Sent...

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03-12-2025, 04:14 PM

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

With the roof box finished, I was very eager to get the T-panel re-installed, not only to move towards wrapping up this project but also because I...

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03-12-2025, 03:54 PM

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

Nice! Happy Birthday! I had used RTV last time I was in there and it was still sealed intact when I went back in this time around (about 15 years...

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03-12-2025, 03:50 PM

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

Here is the kit I bought. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09V7YHCZX?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1 They are genuine Deutsch male/female...

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03-11-2025, 03:21 PM

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

Over the last week or so I've finished the roof box itself. My final job was to replace the original electrical connectors with Deutsch DT...

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03-01-2025, 08:41 PM

82DMC12 replied to a thread [Frame & Body] Weight?? in General DeLorean Discussion

Don't forget we have a body-frame separation checklist here - ...

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03-01-2025, 08:18 PM

82DMC12 replied to a thread [Frame & Body] Weight?? in General DeLorean Discussion

Might as well, the hardest part of disconnecting the rest of the car from the frame is probably the A/C lines at the evaporator, they can be pretty...

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03-01-2025, 08:09 PM

82DMC12 replied to a thread [General] What have you done to your DeLorean today? in General DeLorean Discussion

I fixed my B pillar trim on the rear driver door which had been slit by a Dreaded PO at least 25 years ago while attempting to replace the fir tree...

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03-01-2025, 08:01 PM

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

I'm always finding something good to work on. While I had the driver door headliner off I decided it was time to repair the upper B pillar trim...

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03-01-2025, 02:08 PM

82DMC12 replied to a thread [Frame & Body] Weight?? in General DeLorean Discussion

Two people can pretty easily pick it up and move it around. It's mostly hollow. I suggest getting a furniture dolly from Harbor Freight, that makes...

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03-01-2025, 12:04 PM

82DMC12 replied to a thread [Frame & Body] Weight?? in General DeLorean Discussion

The frame all by itself, no chassis, suspension, nothing? It's like 240lbs Sent from my Pixel 6a using Tapatalk

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03-01-2025, 10:17 AM

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

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03-01-2025, 10:14 AM

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

Finally, here's a video showing what the inside of the roof box looks like with two coats of the Eastwood internal frame paint. At the end you see a...

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03-01-2025, 10:12 AM

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

This video shows 1 spline shy, which is what I am sticking with.

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03-01-2025, 10:10 AM

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

Doors are now working again! Yesterday I got the torsion bars installed, after adding about 1.5" of heat shrink near the hinges, and adjusted. I...

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02-27-2025, 11:00 AM

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

This morning I ran my scope up into the roof box to make sure the Eastwood paint didn't miss any spots. The coverage appears excellent and I was...

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02-26-2025, 01:26 PM

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

0.020" is factory specification, I went with 0.018" which is what Toby suggested when he sold me the clutch kit. Regarding the cylinders, both...

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02-26-2025, 12:49 PM

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

I got quite a bit done yesterday, it was so nice outside I could work with the garage door open. Installed the passenger side lower ball strut...

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02-26-2025, 12:22 PM

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

There's an owner near me that has the same thing with his clutch. And, I've driven another that is the same way. Not sure I have the answer, but...

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02-25-2025, 11:37 AM

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

Incredible 60F weather this week so I've made some good progress on the paint project. I got the passenger side of the roof box painted now and this...

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02-24-2025, 04:58 PM

82DMC12 replied to a thread [Frame & Body] Torsion bar or door adjustment? in General DeLorean Discussion

If the door strut is completely shot, then yeah the door will be pretty heavy. It's even heavier if the torsion bar is broken though. Most people...

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02-22-2025, 02:44 PM

82DMC12 replied to a thread [Suspension] Front wheels far forward in opening (and rear tire clearance) in General DeLorean Discussion

I just asked the most experienced longest running DeLorean mechanic on the planet who's been doing nothing but repairing DeLorean since 1981, he said...

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02-22-2025, 01:09 PM

82DMC12 replied to a thread [Suspension] Front wheels far forward in opening (and rear tire clearance) in General DeLorean Discussion

The end broke off because your LCA won't move due to the braces and because too fucking far backwards! Didn't I tell you you will never get the roll...

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02-21-2025, 03:39 PM

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

I would imagine SEM trim black satin will look the same. I also have the high build primer , I should probably use that first to help level out the...

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02-21-2025, 11:36 AM

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

Nice, that one looks to be a similar geared lever design. It should work perfectly for the bigguns! Andy Sent from my Pixel 6a using Tapatalk

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02-21-2025, 10:33 AM

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

It has been bitter cold for the last week, in single digits during the day so I haven't done anything in the garage since the last update. Now the...

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02-19-2025, 07:50 AM

painterdave72 replied to a thread [General] Some more pics of a few pieces i just completed vacuum forming... in General DeLorean Discussion

i cleaned some messages from my mailbox so its not full now..lol

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