Ha, no doubt! A kid asked me what the horn sounded like and I honked and told him "like a dying giraffe!" Only thing more embarrassing might have been to try and chirp the tires while leaving...Quote:
Originally Posted by Lwanmtr
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Ha, no doubt! A kid asked me what the horn sounded like and I honked and told him "like a dying giraffe!" Only thing more embarrassing might have been to try and chirp the tires while leaving...Quote:
Originally Posted by Lwanmtr
Today I made the decision to tackle the seat covers myself, so I took my seats apart so theyre ready when I get the tool and rings.
I take the D when I'm just driving to the post office to mail some packages. This morning my driver door would not release the front latch when I went to get back in the car. I don't lock the doors for those trips but I do have my door lock ECU out of the car. So I'm guessing that front lock rod needs a little adjustment but when the door lock ECU is working it gave a little more bump so I never had the problem before.
I did try to lock the doors when I started the car in the garage and said.....why is the lock door light not going out? But then remembered I removed the door lock ECU.
I did get the door open using the key to lock and unlock the door from outside.
Transmission separated ready for clutch refresh (no idea on the history and the engine is out)
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Whilst waiting for the chassis to come back, just had new front extensions welded on.
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What have you done to your DeLorean today? In my case the operative word here is "to"!
My car ran poorly when first started. A couple minutes later it ran fine. So today I decided to fix that problem and in the end I barely got it back into the garage ... blowing all sorts of blue smoke.
So today I turned a car with a minor inconvenience into a non-usable car.
To "fix" it, I disassembled the WUR (something I've done before), cleaned it up and verified that the inlet screen wasn't clogged (it wasn't). I reassembled it and reinstalled. I also verified that there was vacuum at the WUR when the engine was cold (Used a vacuum pump and checked vacuum). It starts right up but runs really bad and dies if I attempt to drive it. But it starts right up again. Now it runs continuously like it did before prior to it warming up to operating temperature.
Now it is time to spend some quality time with the car. And I had other ideas for the day.
$0.75 later and a new o-ring for the WUR diaphragm and I'm back to where I started. The car runs poorly when cold but now runs fine again when warmed up (about 1/2 mile from home). You can tell when it crosses that threshold. Noticeable performance difference. The exhaust manifold intake air heater is not installed. But I thought the car had enough control range to compensate.Quote:
Originally Posted by nkemp
So that is my "What have you done to your DeLorean today".
I originally bought these with the intention of mounting them in the doors but they are too dim at that distance.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdl9...ature=youtu.be
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Originally Posted by Lwanmtr
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Originally Posted by Jonathan
Lol! If your DeLorean's horn sounds like any dying animal, it's time to replace both and check the wiring and ground. I replaced both mine with the original Mixo units from DMC when I restored the car. Everybody that hears them is surprised that they are stock.
If that's not loud enough, I have FIAMM "Freeway Blasters" (part numbers 72112 for the low note and 72102 for the high note) in 2 of my other cars. They are just a few decibels louder than normal, and the best thing is that they look just the Mixo horns.
Very nice courtesy lightQuote:
Originally Posted by Michael
Thanks! Very courteous of you to say.Quote:
Originally Posted by Victor
Was in San Diego this week for work. Stopped by DMC huntington beach to say hey to Danny and Cameron, buy a few things and just see the shop, its been awhile since i have been there. Then i went to lotus prepared by Claudius to get some parts for my Esprit S2. it was a good week.
I've been running with the DMC subwoofer box for a while now. It does a pretty good job for an 8", but I've been wanting to go bigger. 10" is about big as you can fit in the storage compartment lid, so I built this new speaker frame to fit in that spot. It sounds pretty good, but it would sound even better if I could figure out a way to seal off the storage compartment. If you take a close look, the storage compartment is not air tight. It actually opens up into the electrical compartment that contains the ECU, and up into the side panel that holds the 4x10 speaker. For now, I've just stuffed the compartment with some polyfill for extra dampening. I'm open to suggestions if anyone has a good idea.
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I bought a stainless stell shifter plate from a supplier in Germany. The letters DMC were - different to the plates from DMOCO cut out so I filled them up with blue dyed epoxy resin and put a LED backlight from a LCD display behind it. I used the power supply of the automatic shifter plate whic was tehre but unused on my manually shifted car.
It took some time to mechanically adjust, but now it works fine. I hope you like it too :)
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I approve. I had a similar one I did myself with red acrylic but no backlight.Quote:
Originally Posted by larsmhh
I've officially started work on assembling the frame! I've only got a handful of parts at this point, but tonight I was able to get the body bolt brackets onto the frame (this is the stainless steel frame from DPI, they are bolted on brackets rather than welded on), which was actually a giant PITA! The bolts go from inside the frame out, and the front brackets in particular, which are between the gear selector and fuel tank, doesn't have any hole big enough to get my hand through. I was able to get it with a tool I bought last week, a Ryobi One+ ratchet, various short socket extensions, and a universal joint. After getting them situated with the same spacing as my existing frame, I torqued them down and put the fuel tank and closing plate on. Oddly, the front bolts for the frame aren't threaded, and are definitely larger than M6 like the existing bolts, so I need to investigate what to do there (I'm sure its fine without them).
The parts I sent off for zinc plating should be back soon, and I'm working on finding a place to powder coat a handful of parts (~30 pieces). I've received two quotes so far - both for the ~$1k range, which kind of blows my mind. I was able to do zinc plating for $325 for like 200 pieces, and was expecting to be able to powder coat all of these for roughly the same amount. They want $250-$350 just for the calipers!
Just picked up all the items sent off for zinc plating - DAMN it's awesome!! They look so good!!!
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Total came out to like $350 after tax, and it was well worth it. I also found a place to do powder coating, they are right across the street from the zinc plating place, and they quoted me $350 to powder coat everything (brake calipers, rear cross bar, sway bar, dust shields, knuckles, hub carriers, upper control arms, and a handful of brackets). Those should come back by the 9th, and then I've decided to take a week off from work to get the frame put back together - or at least, as much as possible. Since the powder coating place has a lot of suspension parts, I won't
In other news - my wife and I put in an offer on a house in Ellensburg, WA this past weekend and it was just accepted... It has a 30'x60' shop!! That's really going to make my life working on the DeLorean a whole lot easier. In addition to the two car garage on the house, I'll now have two large bays - one of which will eventually get a 2 post lift - plus ample space for work benches, a proper press, drill press, maybe even a small lathe and milling machine, plus a 3d printer, powder coating oven, and anything else I can think of. Not being limited to a two car garage is going to be life changing!!
Lovely stuff, always nice to get to that point where the shiny stuff can go back on!
Today I installed a new idle speed motor, and it seems to have fixed a rough and hunting idle issue I've had. The new one is a lot slimmer, so it doesn't fit in the bracket, so I'm just running it without the bracket for now. Seems OK so far.
I have been running without the bracket for many years now.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nioreh
Congrat on your new place CyberBill!
It’s really makes all the difference to have some room when working on car. I have a small garage but had a chance to get a speedyLift recently on sale at canadian tire, and it just wonderfull to work now.
Enjoy
This week I got my seats recovered by an upholstery shop nearby. They did an amazing work, I can’t be happier.
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Those are gorgeous, and the installation is perfect. Which seat covers are they?Quote:
Originally Posted by mburshtain
Thank you so much. I was debating between purchasing the “Original Material Grey Seat Covers” that DeloreanGo are selling to the DMCH covers.Quote:
Originally Posted by louielouie2000
After careful consideration I decided to go with DMCH as in my opinion have the OEM look, but are more durable.
Those look incredible! Very nice. You'll get a ton of comments with those as it totally transforms the look and condition of the interior. Enjoy!Quote:
Originally Posted by mburshtain
Thank you Jonathan, it does feel like a completely different experience driving it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jonathan
Well, I bought another DeLorean. I am the proud owner of VIN 4266. 81, manual, grey interior with a grooved hood. She is a beauty! Took possession of her last night. It feels surreal having a DeLorean back in the garage, even though it's only been 2 years since I parted with 11056. But I am super excited to be back behind the wheel! I don't have many pictures yet, but I will post soon.Attachment 64648
Congrats!!! How's the condition of the car?Quote:
Originally Posted by Kukem
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I spent most of the evening working on the frame. The fuel line compression fittings came in today, so those are all installed now, plus new fuel lines for the accumulator. I also have the exhaust manifolds, crossover pipe, and catalytic converter primed and nearly ready for paint.
It is in good shape! Very similar to my last one. NOS seats, original uncracked binnical and dash, stainless is really nice. Fuel system is really good, probably better than 11056, but i got some temperamental little electrical issues that like to sometimes have a nap instead of working. Overall, it's a fabulous car. Been grinning ear to ear for the last 2 days. Great to have one back in the garage.Quote:
Originally Posted by CyberBill
Congrats Korey! It's a nice looking car. :thumbup:Quote:
Originally Posted by Kukem
Thanks, Dana. I am super stoked to be back into the hobby. One of my high beams bit the dust before inspection, so I have to get that sorted. Lol. Never realized that a slight eyebrow would come in so handy. Attachment 64659
A bit of frustration with the DeLorean restoration - I had an ETA on my powder coating to be done on Friday, and hadn't heard anything, so I called in and they said it won't be ready til mid to late next week. This is kind of a bummer, since I took all next week off so I could work on the car! I have also been expecting some parts from DPI, but I think shipping is super slow these days because it shipped out on the 23rd and still hasn't arrived (it's now 2 1/2 weeks later). It's also pouring rain today, so that means I can't paint the exhaust.
I guess that means I'll be doing some other work on the car... cooling lines, fuel accumulator, and some other small bits and bobs.
Speaking of bobs - Video Bob Moseley has started a new series on YouTube showing a conversion of a stock DeLorean into a Back To The Future Time Machine replica. Here are some links if anyone is interested!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=og_O...ideobobMoseley
Turns out the idle speed motor didn't solve my idle issues. It actually runs great when first started now. But I took it on a trip this weekend, and after a couple of minutes the idle is high, like 1500 RPM. After like an hour of driving it starts running really poorly. Idle is hunting a lot and even stalls out completely. Exhaust smeels like crap. It also hesitates on acceleration when in this state. My guess is I probably need to get the mixture adjusted. I haven't touched it, since I don't have a dwell meter. Either that or I have something weird with the electronics, or maybe a massive vacuum leak or something. I can hear some relay or something clicking when I get off the gas. Meh, I should just drive it to a real mechanic to fix it :)
It could be your deceleration springs/valves are shot. Many cars have this problem which cause the high RPM idle after warmup.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nioreh
Ooof, looking around there seems to be no good replacement for those springs? I'll try and remove the W-bend on the intake and see if I can visually see if the springs look bad. Thank you.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bitsyncmaster
Well I got vin #4328 a little over a week ago and have done a lot so far. Started with new door struts from PJ Grady. Then it went: Fuses, relay update kit, rewire hidden power antenna, clutch reservoir hose, Steering column bushing, LED lights for the doors and the bonnet, cleaned and conditioned the leather seats, new leather shift boot, O2 sensor, stainless muffler heat shield, alternator belt and ran new wires for my reverse switch and put a new alternator belt, coolant cap and gas cap.
Chassis is finished and ready for pickup, Repaired, new front extensions, straightened/re-aligned, galvanised, re-powder coated.
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Looking great, bet you are stoked!Quote:
Originally Posted by er1c
Thanks chap, 50 percent stoked, 50 percent worried how little sense these multiple piles of labelled Delorean parts in my garage mean to me after 5 months. Luckily I have taken a thousand pictures.... I think I will be sat playing "what goes where" over winter.Quote:
Originally Posted by Riley88
Hey you did the right thing though. Whenever i go to take something apart, i take photos from all angles. You will be fineQuote:
Originally Posted by er1c
I replaced my top front shock bushings, The steering rack boots and front tie rod ends