Location: IL
Posts: 44
This is the Delorean that I got from its first owner (was my father).
I was probably the last person to drive this car in 2002 and was stored in a Barn until my brother and I pulled it out. A couple of months ago.
I have some way to go to get it back into a running and driving vehicle. But I'm happy to do it for myself and my dad.
After home and a good 18 year plus wash. Still some way to go but hope to have it finished by spring of 2021.
Location: PA
Posts: 95
My VIN: 0952
I like this story. Welcome!
'86 BMW 325es
'96 BMW M3
'12 Jeep Grand Cherokee
'81 DeLorean
'21 Volvo XC40
Location: Renton, WA
Posts: 123
My VIN: 10332
Club(s): (PNDC)
It looks terrific. Good luck on getting her running.
Location: Houston
Posts: 706
My VIN: 16113
Club(s): (SCDC) (DCUK)
Keep us posted on the progress. Looks like an '83? 5 speed?
Shannon
Location: Virginia Beach, Virginia
Posts: 520
My VIN: 5312
lol that abrn was tiny! So awesome, plenty of info on here if you need elp getting it going. IMO first things first get that entire fuel system, and gas tank cleaned out before you even try to start
- OCT81 DeLorean DMC-12 Vin 5312 "DeLores"
- 1978 Lotus Esprit S2 "Problem Child"
- 1995 Mazda Miata Turbo "Happy Daily Driver"
I repair Lotus's with DeLorean parts
Location: IL
Posts: 44
Sorry, should have put that it is a 1982 5-Speed. About 11K miles.
Today my son and I are taking the old fuel pump/sending unit out. Cleaning out the tank and pumping new gas through the fuel lines, just to clean them. Then we will put the new Delorean GM Fuel pump in.
I also hope to take the intake off to look at the engine valley. And maybe do full maintenance on it.
Here is an interior shot must not have taken to many.
Last edited by JSzabo; 09-26-2020 at 09:53 AM.
Location: IL
Posts: 44
This was the first time my 1982 Delorean DMC-12 was turned over in over 18 years. My son and I just cleaned the fuel tank out and changed the oil and filter. We have not put the new Fuel pump/Sending unit in yet, so it would not start anyways. We have been working with my Brother, Brother in Law and a friend that is great mechanic.
Last edited by JSzabo; 10-01-2020 at 11:45 PM.
Location: IL
Posts: 44
Here is a video of the Fuel tank we cleaned. We cleaned it one more time after this video. It really came out good I thought.
Location: England
Posts: 112
My VIN: 07164
Club(s): (DCH)
Love it....
What better than a barn find than your own barn find
Q. is that a "Germany" sticker and turbo sticker on the back ?
Location: IL
Posts: 44
Yes. My back ground is German and Hungarian.Originally Posted by er1c
Love it....
What better than a barn find than your own barn find
Q. is that a "Germany" sticker and turbo sticker on the back ?
My Dad put the Turbo sticker on the Delorean back in the 80s. I’m having a hard time taking it off. Or maybe I will turbo it. I don’t know.
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