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04-07-2025, 11:01 AM

82DMC12 started a thread Dash refinishing service by David Hudgins / painterdave72 in Product Reviews

Hey guys, I wanted to post a few photos of my newly refinished dash by David Hudgins. We both live in Kansas City so I have had the chance to...

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04-04-2025, 03:38 PM

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

Today I picked up my newly refinished dash from David Hudgins (painterdave72)! I have a black dash that was in pretty good shape except for a single...

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04-04-2025, 12:15 PM

82DMC12 replied to a thread [Frame & Body] Trailing arm bushing/bracket bolts in General DeLorean Discussion

I would use grade 8 zinc plated over stainless in this application.

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04-04-2025, 12:11 PM

82DMC12 replied to a thread [Frame & Body] Trailing arm bushing/bracket bolts in General DeLorean Discussion

I'd be inclined to tap it to 3/8" before trying to cut the old nut off and weld a new one one. You might have to drill out the negative battery...

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04-04-2025, 11:25 AM

82DMC12 replied to a thread [Frame & Body] Trailing arm bushing/bracket bolts in General DeLorean Discussion

You could also look into: Time Sert thread installation in the existing hole Possibly drilling it out to 3/8" SAE and tapping the existing...

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04-04-2025, 11:07 AM

82DMC12 replied to a thread [Frame & Body] Trailing arm bushing/bracket bolts in General DeLorean Discussion

You have the frame out right now, right? Seems like welding a new nut on the back is the smartest option. If you can't weld, there are mobile...

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04-01-2025, 04:46 PM

82DMC12 replied to a thread A new Idea for Attaching Upper Door Panels in Custom DeLoreans/Mods

You should be able to easily release the black vinyl from the substrate using a heat gun and plastic knife, then I would replace the fir tree clips...

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03-31-2025, 05:58 PM

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

LOL the variation in the "curb appeal" of the wheel being centered is due to the BODY VARIATION not the frame variation. I've never seen any...

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03-31-2025, 05:52 PM

82DMC12 replied to a thread A new Idea for Attaching Upper Door Panels in Custom DeLoreans/Mods

Are these B-pillar posts from DMCH, the new repro fiberglass ones? I bought one and it's so stiff that it 1) will not sit flat enough to allow all...

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03-30-2025, 10:14 AM

82DMC12 replied to a thread 1982 Frame Off Restoration in Johnny Z's DeLorean Restoration Shop

Ah see , that big ass blue riveter came in handy! Sent from my Pixel 6a using Tapatalk

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03-28-2025, 02:11 PM

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

I got some good stuff done yesterday! First of all I received a pair of Kicker KS 5.25" coaxial speakers which I was pleased to find fit...

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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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