What have you done to your DeLorean today?

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03-03-2021, 04:14 PM
CFI

Today I continued daily driving my car. I’m now averaging about 200 miles per week.
03-17-2021, 04:35 PM
Victor

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Took her out of winter slumber, and install interior door panel and door headliners.

Happy St-Patrick day! 🍀
03-17-2021, 05:44 PM
Michael

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Originally Posted by Victor

Took her out of winter slumber, and install interior door panel and door headliners.

Happy St-Patrick day! ��

Love it! That color is so very retro. All that's needed is some machine finished accents for the ultimate 70's look. That suede armrest cover is perfect!

Edit...I see you already got the silver accents...it's perfect!
03-17-2021, 07:34 PM
Victor

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Originally Posted by Michael

Love it! That color is so very retro. All that's needed is some machine finished accents for the ultimate 70's look. That suede armrest cover is perfect!

Edit...I see you already got the silver accents...it's perfect!

Thank you very much Michael! I appreciate!

Cheers 🍻
03-17-2021, 08:43 PM
joshg

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Originally Posted by Quinn

Installed stylish vent grills in the rear deckboard that covers the relay/fuse compartment.

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Very nice... any chance you'd make more of these and offer up for sale? Do you sense any possible increase in cabin noise coming through this from engine bay area?
03-17-2021, 09:01 PM
joshg

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Originally Posted by larsmhh

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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That looks amazing! PM me if you'd be willing to make me one exactly like that for a fee!
03-17-2021, 09:07 PM
joshg

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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.

Curious if those FIAMMs would be just plug and play with existing wiring and mounting hardware or would you have to rig up some new mounting brackets/holes?
03-20-2021, 05:22 PM
Michael

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Finally ordered Toby's intake and throttle spool covers. They tie the engine together nicely but I am a bit bummed about the intake cover. I'm sure with the OE cover there is no gap, but with Hervey's all stainless air cleaner box, it leaves a bit of a gap. I guess I could cold weld a piece in there when I take it off to refinish my intake and horns(next on the to do list).

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03-20-2021, 07:52 PM
Victor

Very neat! Such a clean engine bay!!
03-21-2021, 08:32 AM
L3V3L1

Swapped out the door lock solenoids for actuators, before installing the wings a loft door openers.
03-22-2021, 06:23 PM
Michael

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Very neat! Such a clean engine bay!!

Thanks!

I couldn't go the summer with the intake looking like that. I was supposed to work on a buddy's motorcycle but he had to cancel so I pulled all that new stainless stuff back off as well as my finishing panels I made many many years ago that covered that mess up and painted the visible part of my intake. I just did the horns and runners but next winter I will pull it and do it right. This will hold me over.

I used the same paint as I did on my valve covers. It's a nice warm silver that holds up very well.
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03-22-2021, 06:32 PM
Lwanmtr

looks awesome. what was the paint?
03-22-2021, 06:35 PM
Michael

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Originally Posted by Lwanmtr

looks awesome. what was the paint?

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03-22-2021, 06:49 PM
Lwanmtr

cool..thanks
03-22-2021, 08:13 PM
Helirich

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Originally Posted by Michael

Thanks!

I couldn't go the summer with the intake looking like that. I was supposed to work on a buddy's motorcycle but he had to cancel so I pulled all that new stainless stuff back off as well as my finishing panels I made many many years ago that covered that mess up and painted the visible part of my intake. I just did the horns and runners but next winter I will pull it and do it right. This will hold me over.

I used the same paint as I did on my valve covers. It's a nice warm silver that holds up very well.
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I've never been one to "dress up" an engine compartment, but I have to say yours looks great.
03-22-2021, 10:03 PM
Jonathan

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Got the car out for the first lap of the 2021 driving season on Saturday. It started right up and had no issues on the drive. Went for my usual 40 or so mile circuit with a drive thru coffee stop on the route. For being 40 years old, it sure is a lot more reliable than other things/people that age I know.

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03-23-2021, 03:52 AM
Chris 16409

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My lower engine compartment hasn’t had the rubber bump stops for years. I got some inspiration to make something that would work. I was able to get everything I needed from my local Ace Hardware store. All the pieces were stainless.

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I was missing the threaded insert in the engine cover. I found a functional replacement.

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I used some JB Weld to bond the insert in place.

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03-23-2021, 04:47 AM
Lwanmtr

Theres supposed to be rubber bump stops? What are the sizes of the things you got? I should get some for mine..lol
03-23-2021, 06:08 AM
DMC-Ron

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Originally Posted by Michael

Thanks!

I used the same paint as I did on my valve covers. It's a nice warm silver that holds up very well.
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Michael,
Did you paint your valve covers in place? The Rust-Oleum paint doesn't have a very high heat rating but you have had no issues with it on the valve covers? I would love to do something to improve my valve covers.
Ron
03-23-2021, 06:14 AM
Bitsyncmaster

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Originally Posted by DMC-Ron

Michael,
Did you paint your valve covers in place? The Rust-Oleum paint doesn't have a very high heat rating but you have had no issues with it on the valve covers? I would love to do something to improve my valve covers.
Ron

I also painted my intake and valve covers with Rust-Oleum about 10 years ago and it holds up fine. The only problem is you can't clean it with a solvent or that will take off the paint.
03-23-2021, 07:48 AM
Michael

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Michael,
Did you paint your valve covers in place? The Rust-Oleum paint doesn't have a very high heat rating but you have had no issues with it on the valve covers? I would love to do something to improve my valve covers.
Ron

It would be very hard to paint them in place. I did them about 6 or 7 years ago while adjusting the valves. I did another valve adjustment last winter and refreshed them. The paint held up surprisingly well. Like Dave said, don't use paint solvents to clean them, degreaser works fine and is really all you need. Here are a few pics I took over the winter. You can see the first pic shows how well my paintjob held up, but while it's off, why not refresh it and make it better?

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The covers do get hot, but not super hot. I chose Rustoleum because I figured being an outdoor paint, it had to have some heat resistance.
03-24-2021, 03:19 PM
DARCOM

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I cleaned every spoke on every wheel.
03-24-2021, 06:17 PM
mburshtain

Passed the Smog test today. Now I can rest for two years...living the dream in California. [emoji41]

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03-25-2021, 09:48 AM
Helirich

Does CA not eliminate the smog test after a certain amount of years?
03-25-2021, 10:17 AM
mburshtain

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Originally Posted by Helirich

Does CA not eliminate the smog test after a certain amount of years?

As of today the California Smog Check Program requires vehicles that were manufactured in 1976 or later to participate in the biennial (every two years) smog check program. This may change by bumping the smog exemption year to 1983 but not sure when...
03-25-2021, 04:26 PM
SS Spoiler

rumor?....

rumor has it that Minnesota is going to
emulate the California smog rules....
anybody know for sure?
03-25-2021, 05:19 PM
WHO1DMC

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Originally Posted by SS Spoiler

rumor has it that Minnesota is going to
emulate the California smog rules....
anybody know for sure?

Minnesota hasn't had smog requirements since 1999. And before that it was required mostly in the Minneapolis saint Paul metropolitan and suburbs. If I'm not mistaken. But by law we're still required to have cats but that's left to your machanic to make sure you have one. That's of course you use one. Ha

Dave B.
03-28-2021, 06:55 PM
Michael

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Finished my home made tech shirt today. Followed the old DMCH shirt design with a bit of my own flair.

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03-29-2021, 02:41 PM
Chris 16409

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Finished my home made tech shirt today. Followed the old DMCH shirt design with a bit of my own flair.
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The Lucas patch is the best!
03-29-2021, 02:45 PM
Chris 16409

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Originally Posted by mburshtain

Passed the Smog test today. Now I can rest for two years...living the dream in California. [emoji41]

Excellent numbers Maor!
03-29-2021, 07:51 PM
painterdave72

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Entered the World of Wheels car show this past weekend..

Took second place in my class!
03-29-2021, 07:52 PM
Michael

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Took second place in my class!

Very nice. Cleanest throttle spool I ever saw!
03-30-2021, 09:59 AM
TheStoot

Installed new DMCH seat covers in gray and installed a 10" Kicker subwoofer with MDF board I custom cut for the cubby behind the driver seat and mounted a 400watt amp behind the flux capacitor to run it.
03-31-2021, 03:42 AM
Lwanmtr

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Got my custom, hand made fuel tank closing plate the other day....just gotta put it on.

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The guy does good work..but hes a bit slow..took months (but he did have to go through a move and some other things, so its ok)..lol
04-07-2021, 08:24 AM
Kukem

Started removing the headliners, carpets, back panels over the rear speakers, center console and that nasty foam pad on the parcel shelf. The car had a musty smell from the old foam breaking down. Cleaning the carpets, re-upholstering the headliners, cleaning the vinyl, sanded and repainted the wood to get the smell out and will be installing new speakers and a stereo since I have everything apart. She already smells a hundred times better! (For some reason I can't upload a pic right now... will sort that out soon.)
04-12-2021, 10:20 AM
leroylem

what have you done to your Deloran today

recent tune up/plugs/wires---fluids change----sbc running well---drove to breakfast with friends---turned 24k (purchased with 15k) great day to cruise !!
04-12-2021, 11:56 AM
MacStainless

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A small victory for someone very much not mechanically inclined: Swapped out my OG plastic bottle for a stainless one. Also put in a SS cap & new connector hose.

Additionally, I performed a full relay and fuse update on the car as preventative maintenance.
04-12-2021, 02:21 PM
Kukem

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Originally Posted by MacStainless

A small victory for someone very much not mechanically inclined: Swapped out my OG plastic bottle for a stainless one. Also put in a SS cap & new connector hose.

Additionally, I performed a full relay and fuse update on the car as preventative maintenance.

Nice job! I started out not knowing anything about cars. It comes over time. I always get a bit nervous when it comes to the coolant system. Not sure why. Mine is currently in pieces as I clean and fix some interior issues.
04-12-2021, 03:03 PM
MacStainless

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Originally Posted by Kukem

Nice job! I started out not knowing anything about cars. It comes over time. I always get a bit nervous when it comes to the coolant system. Not sure why. Mine is currently in pieces as I clean and fix some interior issues.

Thanks! I'm trying to learn but it's slow going as I was out of the DMC game for many years while still owning my car. My knowledge is at very-n00b level right now. Hoping that changes over time. My coolant system will be in pieces on Wednesday when I get it to a local shop. I was able to get a quick pressure test going to find my leak and it's almost-definitely coming from behind the water pump. Of course the one spot I can't attempt to fix on my own. Gotta love it! 😒
04-13-2021, 11:00 AM
Helirich

I welded some stainless wing nuts on my aircleaner bolts. Nice to be able to remove the cleaner without tools.

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