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03-25-2025, 05:45 PM

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

Yes the new ones are a lot better than the original one. I replaced my circuit board once like 20 years ago, or longer, and I think even back then...

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03-25-2025, 03:00 PM

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

Working on inspecting all of the parts I had to remove in order to get the dash out. I'm checking all the other knee bolsters/pads to make sure the...

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03-24-2025, 03:09 PM

82DMC12 replied to a thread [Suspension] Locking Nut 109085 Size? in General DeLorean Discussion

Well they're trying to get you to buy it! The original parts manual often tells you the size of the hardware but not the thread pitch. Sent...

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03-24-2025, 01:30 PM

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

Did some more clean up of the front wiring in the dash area yesterday. First of all I snipped off all the crappy uninsulated spade terminals for the...

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03-24-2025, 01:25 PM

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

My windshield trim shipped back out today. I did receive these pictures before they boxed them up! Hell yeah!

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03-22-2025, 11:37 PM

82DMC12 replied to a thread [Electrical] New DMCH Ignition Switch Wire Colors in General DeLorean Discussion

Check the vast archives. https://dmctalk.org/showthread.php?1043-New-Ignition-switch-how-to-install

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03-22-2025, 11:29 PM

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

These studs are always a problem. You can really minimize the damage to them by replacing the nuts with nylon wingnuts. I have a few wingnuts...

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03-22-2025, 11:26 PM

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

Installing the new distribution block. I have four devices that need power. The Alpine head unit, my battery bay mounted EQ, my mains amp, and my...

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03-22-2025, 11:21 PM

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

Probably no need to get too detailed in dash board removal, but basically you have to remove all the knee pads including the edge pieces that the...

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03-22-2025, 11:12 PM

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

Well I'm at it again. This time I have a few small projects taking place simultaneously. Why? Well it was finally time to wrap up the roof box...

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03-21-2025, 03:33 PM

82DMC12 replied to a thread [General] New Delorean by Kat Delorean in General DeLorean Discussion

Looks like I won't have to eat my fuel accumulator, either. Whatcha think of that, @GullwingD?

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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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