What have you done to your DeLorean today?

[Rich]

Get in touch with user "Yoda". He's been supplying a repro clock for several years. It's an exact fit with the same look, an internal backup battery (keeps time in case of disconnected power), excellent timekeeping accuracy and easy DIY instructions. No lens. See the thread below for the latest info.

He recently confirms the clock is still available. He replies promptly to PMs sent from this forum.

Good guy. Tell him I referred you!

https://dmctalk.org/showthread.php?20093

(Post #8 in that thread points to a larger string that in part features the "Yoda" clock)

What are the options nowadays for a replacement console clock?

I bought new innards in 2014 from a UK forum member. Reused the green plastic lens and housing. That replacement hasn't been keeping time very well lately so figure I'm due for something else.

[82DMC12]

I took my D to an 80's themed charity event in Lawson, MO. On the way home, had to drive an hour in rain. I've been meaning to do an undercarriage wipe down before winter anyway so this weekend was a good time to get it done. I pulled out into the driveway and took each wheel off one at a time. Sprayed the wheel wells and whatever chassis I could see with a spray bottle of half distilled water and half 3D Orange Degreaser. I cleaned the wheels with P&S Brake Buster and a brush, then used a different brush to scrub the wheel wells and agitate anything I could get it on. Rinsed with the garden hose and then wiped off with a 300GSM microfiber.

I figure if I can do this once a year the car will looks minty fresh forever.

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[Timeless]

Andy, I have found that scrubbing bubbles works wonders for maintenance cleaning wheels wells, suspension, frame sections, etc... Soak and wipe and/or rinse.

[Jonathan]

Get in touch with user "Yoda". He's been supplying a repro clock for several years. It's an exact fit with the same look, an internal backup battery (keeps time in case of disconnected power), excellent timekeeping accuracy and easy DIY instructions. No lens. See the thread below for the latest info.

He recently confirms the clock is still available. He replies promptly to PMs sent from this forum.

Good guy. Tell him I referred you!

https://dmctalk.org/showthread.php?20093

(Post #8 in that thread points to a larger string that in part features the "Yoda" clock)

Thanks for the link and referral. Good to know there are options that everyone is happy with.

I found an old picture I took of the replacement clock I have while it was still on the workbench. Looks like it has some kind of coin cell battery on it. Makes sense considering it is meant to keep time even when the car is off or car battery gets disconnected. I'll need to get into the console and have a look at replacing that battery first to see if that corrects things. Winter project likely. To be continued...

[82DMC12]

Andy, I have found that scrubbing bubbles works wonders for maintenance cleaning wheels wells, suspension, frame sections, etc... Soak and wipe and/or rinse.

Haha but then won't your car smell like a bathroom for awhile?

[Timeless]

Haha but then won't your car smell like a bathroom for awhile?

Nope. No smell once wiped/rinsed clean. Plus its on the exterior.

[Michael]

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I like your style!

[Timeless]

License plate lamp replacement today. My originals had broken plastic copper holder pins. Tried a Repro set and 1 plastic holder pin broke as well after a short time. Now using sealed LED pieces with snap on bezel. A bit more flush and brighter. We'll see how they hold up.
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