Seriously? I thought most of them were correct.
Location: Gulf Shores, Al
Posts: 1,780
My VIN: 4534
Seriously? I thought most of them were correct.
Red
VIN 4534
Born - October 1981
Brought back to life - July 2011
Location: Sacramento-ish
Posts: 4,408
My VIN: 02100
Club(s): (NCDMC) (DCUK)
Not in our experience around here, they're off by way more than 5!Originally Posted by Kenny_Z
Pulled my fascia and muffler so it could go off to ceramic coating this week. Also sprayed down the bottom half of the engine with brake cleaner to try and track this pesky oil seep. One day I'll actually have a motor that doesn't do this, lol
Jon
1981 DMC-12 #02100. July 1981. 5-speed, black, grooved w/flap.
restoration log, March 2011 to present
full and detailed photo restoration log
Location: Reedsburg, WI
Posts: 4,042
My VIN: 5180
Club(s): (DMWC) (DCUK)
What is the number on the Frame Tag? It's located inside the Drivers side frame rail in front of the bumper cross member.
DENNIS
VIN 5180, Frame 3652, STAGE II, EPS, DM-eng Solid State Solutions (RPM Rly, Dm.Lt.Mod., Fan Fail Mod. , FAN Rly, HS.Rly) , HID headlights, SPAX user since 2009, Eibach springs, M Adj. Rear LCA's, DPNW poly-sway bar kit, DMCEU LCA Stabilizer link kit, DMCMW Illuminated door sills, Aussie Illuminated SS Shifter plate, REAL MOMO EVO Steering wheel, DELOREANA Extended View Side Mirrors w/ Heaters, DELOREANA LED Door Lights.
Posts: 4,861
My VIN: 3937
Hey Kenny,I realized I probably don't want my bumper exposed to the elements too long so I took it off to store inside. I found this.
The funny thing is one of my original front speakers had a little orange sticker with 4539 on it as well. I thought it was a replacement speaker bought at some point in Red's life but it may have been factory original.
Are you going to do some work to your 101764 lower support bracket?
I have seen a few people on here with that metal strip on their project list, and I am one of them.
I got it off and realized it was in pretty bad shape. And only 1 of the 7 studs epoxy'ed into the fascia are intact. That's another portion of the job to get the new one installed.
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The giveaway on my car is you could see the 8 symmetrical holes on the rear fascia weren't all lined up anymore. I think when I took it apart, only 3 of the 7 studs were still attached at all (and 2 of those snapped getting it apart).
What is it that makes these things disintegrate on our cars? Just from all that heat off the muffler alone?
Sept. 81, auto, black interior
Posts: 237
My VIN: 10110
Club(s): (SEDOC) (DCUK)
So what y'all think of those numbers?
Location: Alton, IL
Posts: 302
My VIN: 00910
They look good. You're fine.
Yeah, it's dirty. I drive it.
Location: Gulf Shores, Al
Posts: 1,780
My VIN: 4534
I'll check tomorrow. A storm just rolled in. I hope this isn't going to be another set of days off where I get absolutely nothing done.
Yeah, I'm planning to pull it off to clean it up if possible or build another if it isn't. I think the heat just burns the metal's protection (if any) off and then lets the rust eat it away.
Red
VIN 4534
Born - October 1981
Brought back to life - July 2011
Location: Happy Valley, OR
Posts: 1,709
My VIN: 4456 - Owner since March 2011
Club(s): (PNDC)
Really?
Mine matches exactly.
Cheers
Steven
Cheers
Steven Maguire
#4456
IT'S A TRAP!!!!!
Location: Adelaide
Posts: 944
My VIN: 6679
I'd be worried about the history of your D mate - DeLoreans were not manufactured to that kind of standard
Location: Atlanta OTP GA
Posts: 7,085
My VIN: 2743
Club(s): (SEDOC) (DCH) (DCUK) (DOC-UK)
Surely 1 out of 9200 could accidentally match.I'd be worried about the history of your D mate - DeLoreans were not manufactured to that kind of standard
Dermot
VIN 2743, B/A, Frame 2227, engine 2320
I don't always drive cars, but when I do, I prefer DeLoreans
http://www.will-to-live.org
No-one is to stone anyone, even, and I want to make this absolutely clear, even if they do say "carburetor"
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