What have you done to your DeLorean today?

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08-22-2013, 12:31 PM
Nick774

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Originally Posted by DMC81

Did you strip the entire frame or just as needed and retouch?

We chipped away for days to reveal all weak areas and repainted as necessary with POR15 gray. I welded in some patches where needed and touched up any areas with some lab metal with POR15 over that too. My lovely lady restored most of the frame herself with all the painting and lab metal. I just did the patching and welding.
08-22-2013, 07:03 PM
DeLorean03

Was a couple days ago, but nonetheless, this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1ffE...ature=youtu.be

And let me tell you, getting those doors adjusted JUST right to where they will latch properly and open by ways of the remote - that is some surgical precision there. I was moving those striker pins probably in terms of millimeters to get it just perfect. Needless to say, shaky hands are not helpful.

Patrick C - one day - we'll adjust my doors via your method. As for now, they open beautifully, and they "stop" just before the top of their journey. I am so not messing with them for a while.
08-22-2013, 07:40 PM
DMC81

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Attachment 21542 Attachment 21543 Attachment 21544

Yep, I knew it was going to smooth 1,2 & 3 came right out and then..SNAP on the fourth one! :nervous:
08-22-2013, 09:39 PM
dmc6960

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Originally Posted by DMC81

Yep, I knew it was going to smooth 1,2 & 3 came right out and then..SNAP on the fourth one! :nervous:

That one commonly breaks. Whatever you do, do NOT use a screw extractor on it!
08-22-2013, 09:44 PM
jawn101

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Originally Posted by dmc6960

That one commonly breaks. Whatever you do, do NOT use a screw extractor on it!

+1, that is the one and only bolt ever to break on my car. Dunno what it is about that spot, but it's common. You'll get through it!
08-22-2013, 10:02 PM
DMC81

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Originally Posted by dmc6960

That one commonly breaks. Whatever you do, do NOT use a screw extractor on it!

I'm not going to be the one doing it but may I ask why not?
08-22-2013, 10:05 PM
dmc6960

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Originally Posted by DMC81

I'm not going to be the one doing it but may I ask why not?

Here on DMCTalk alone there are at least 10 of us who've experienced the fun of breaking off an extractor in the bolt. That is much much much worse than dealing with a plain ol' bolt. Usually in this very spot.
08-22-2013, 10:09 PM
DMC81

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Originally Posted by dmc6960

Here on DMCTalk alone there are at least 10 of us who've experienced the fun of breaking off an extractor in the bolt. That is much much much worse than dealing with a plain ol' bolt. Usually in this very spot.

Well thanks for the tip, I will definitely pass it on to the guy who is going to do it for me. I have never removed a broken bolt and I dont plan to practice on my car...lol
08-22-2013, 10:45 PM
Delorean02378

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Vin# 10989

August 2nd -
1. Replaced the alternator
2. Added LED bulbs to the doors
3. Changed the oil
4. Replaced the oil sending unit

August 22d -
1. Replaced the angle drive

Thanks for all the help Kyle....
08-23-2013, 10:45 AM
Farrar

Opened the garage and looked at it.
Closed the garage.
Sighed heavily.

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