What have you done to your DeLorean today?

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Originally Posted by Riley88

if you have all of the front end removed, from the looks of that pic you should replace those tie rod ends. I just did mine, feels so much nicer driving

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You bet! I have boots and new tie rod ends that have been on the shelf for many moons.

Unfortunately, I dropped my fuel tank plate and discovered extensive rust. Must have been an old leak that was never cleaned. I am worried that this is very very bad, and beyond just paint repair. I'll get things cleaned up as best as I can and check back with you guys hopefully this week.
Bummer.


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-Disassembled the front brake calipers.
-Nudged the y-pipe bolts a bit, I'm continuing to soak with ATF/Acetone.

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Originally Posted by DMC-81

Hi there,

I got the paint code from DMCH. Just give them a call and they can determine the code for your VIN range. I guess that it is also a matter of what paint solvents (oil or water based) are permissible in your area, or that your paint shop uses, as the code is different for each.

Cheers,
Dana

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Ok thanks, keep on the good work!

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After an epic battle with the fuel tank it is finally out. Rust clean up and sealing next.


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Welcome back and keep up the good work

I began having the windows tinted and I'm timing this with having the car apart. Today, I took the quarter panels in to a tint place so they don't have to deal with the awkward angle with them on the car and I can avoid any chance of them scratching my new engine cover/pontoon paint.

This tint film is made by 3M and contains ceramic which was recommended on another thread as having very good heat barrier (Not that it matters much on the quarter panels).

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After:
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I'll have the doors done when I take off the interior panels to replace the window motors.

Dent removal:

This was the restoration job that I stressed over the most.
Can you see where the dime sized dent was? ( about 2 inches below the intake grill)
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Neither can I! I hired a paintless dent removal company and got a tech with 20 years experience. I reiterated twice that SS is softer than sheet metal steel, and crossed my fingers. It turned out great! Phew! He even repaired one that I couldn't see for free. Best 50 bucks I ever spent.

Had my alternator rebuilt, I had no charge light and it was barely giving 12 volts. Turned out to be a blown diode. Now everything works as it should.

Rolled over the odometer for the second time.

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Congrats

Made a tool out of the rear bearing outer race. Takes 10 minutes and works great.
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