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Thread: Vin 12181 Resto
Post: RE: Vin 12181 Resto
| Chris I have not posted the stuff yet but I will get it sorted and on it way by the end of the week. Rain is forecast for the next 6 days so I will be inside and sort it.
Maybe Richard would like a wo... |
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Thread: Vin 12181 Resto
Post: RE: Vin 12181 Resto
| Well the new O2 sensor has made a difference but I still have idle issues, now it hunts before it gets up to temp, hunted and ran very rich (black smoke from the exhaust). Gave it a few revs and it se... |
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Thread: Vin 12181 Resto
Post: RE: Vin 12181 Resto
| Well after many hours of fault finding, Changing all the vacuum hoses except the three that disappear under the intake manifold ( must be a manifold off job to change those) the car was still behaving... |
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Thread: Vin 12181 Resto
Post: RE: Vin 12181 Resto
| Thanks for the great comments Chris, I have quite a lot of documents that came with the car. I have records that go back to when Maurice Brockwell purchased the car from "Deon Autos" including the or... |
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Thread: Vin 12181 Resto
Post: RE: Vin 12181 Resto
| A bit more work completed on the car, front brakes, rotors skimmed and new pads. It is now stopping much better than when it had 35 year old pads. Its running quite well now after replacing a loose va... |
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Thread: Vin 12181 Resto
Post: RE: Vin 12181 Resto
| After a visit from Chris Nicholson my car is looking amazing. He massaged out a few dents and re grained the body. What a difference!. Chris did an amazing job and is an amazing man. I have nothing bu... |
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Thread: PRV Volvo V6 (car) on EBay
Post: RE: PRV Volvo V6 (car) on EBay
| Hi Chris, just thought I would let you know there is a guy here in Perth Australia selling a brand new PRV block, no liners and also brand new cylinder heads (bare) including a new font timing cover. ... |
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Thread: Vin 12181 Resto
Post: RE: Vin 12181 Resto
| A few updates. I have upgraded the alternator as the old Ducellior was just not keeping up. I have also fitted a new A/C fan as the old one had almost seized and was badly out of balance as well. New ... |
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Thread: Vin 12181 Resto
Post: RE: Vin 12181 Resto
| Well I finally have a working air conditioner . Small leak fixed, evacuated and re gassed. The previous owner has deleted the high pressure fitting for the recharge guage on the compressor and fitted ... |
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Thread: Vin 12181 Resto
Post: RE: Vin 12181 Resto
| Another missing piece is on its way from America! A genuine spare wheel. All I had was a 14" mag wheel off an early toyota. So now I have to get a new tyre for it but I will feel much safer driving i... |
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Thread: Vin 12181 Resto
Post: RE: Vin 12181 Resto
| Thanks for the feedback Chris, the more issues I resolve the less issues I have and working thought them methodically or as I find them doesn't really worry me. It is looking and driving so much bette... |
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12 Dec 2015, 10:27 |
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Thread: Vin 12181 Resto
Post: RE: Vin 12181 Resto
| I have had the engine checked and tuned by a specialist Volvo guy and I must say it is running so well now.
I have also managed to get hold of a spare space saver wheel as mine was missing. Can't wait... |
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11 Dec 2015, 00:36 |
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Thread: Vin 12181 Resto
Post: RE: Vin 12181 Resto
| Had some charging problems but I have had the alternator rebuilt and new diodes, new brushes and new regulator it's all working great. Next on the list is the air conditioning, it's no fun driving a s... |
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04 Dec 2015, 13:07 |
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Thread: Vin 12181 Resto
Post: Re: Vin 12181 Resto
| Thanks Chris but it's the actual module that's toast. I have changed to the wings aloft door lock upgrade but without the door lock control module working I still can't electrically lock or unlock the... |
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Thread: Vin 12181 Resto
Post: Re: Vin 12181 Resto
| Well the old door lock module is toast, have checked it out as best I can and only one relay works as it should.
On the good news I have had terrible hot start and even cold start issues. Yesterday I ... |
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Thread: Vin 12181 Resto
Post: Re: Vin 12181 Resto
| It's been a while so a short update is required.
Fitted a new fuel pump pick up pipe, boot, and non return valve.
I always wondered why the door control module was disconnected and today I found out ... |
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03 Oct 2015, 13:15 |
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Thread: Dents and polishing
Post: Re: Dents and polishing
| I wonder if he would like to come to Australia for a holiday and bring his tools and skill, accommodation provided. There is no one here that can do what he can do. |
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Thread: Vin 12181 Resto
Post: Re: Vin 12181 Resto
| I have ordered the mirrors as you suggested. Shipping from Europe is much cheaper than from America . As far as adhesives go, Brands seem to be different all over the world, I have been told to try 3... |
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19 Jul 2015, 07:47 |
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Thread: Vin 12181 Resto
Post: Re: Vin 12181 Resto
| I will definitely look into them as the glass on these mirrors is somewhat fuzzy, the right mirror goes up and down but not in and out and the left mirror is doing the exact opposite. I have had a lot... |
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18 Jul 2015, 13:39 |
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Thread: Vin 12181 Resto
Post: Re: Vin 12181 Resto
| Well good news, the car passed its inspection with flying colours, as soon as the paperwork is processed it will have full registration(MOT) that should happen in a couple of days. It has been well ov... |
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18 Jul 2015, 07:50 |
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Thread: Vin 12181 Resto
Post: Re: Vin 12181 Resto
| Great pictures, after pulling the fuel pump out we found the suction line was collapsing. That was sorted ou by inserting a spring down it. The sealing boot is however split so I have had to order a n... |
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13 Jul 2015, 14:29 |
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Thread: Vin 12181 Resto
Post: Re: Vin 12181 Resto
| I visited the mechanic that is doing some work on my car yesterday. I must say I am very pleased with what has been done so far. The new fuel lines look great and he has fitted new plugs and given it ... |
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Thread: Vin 12181 Resto
Post: Re: Vin 12181 Resto
| It's been a while since I have posted anything so here is a progress report. Found a brand new set of Cibies Euro spec headlights here in Australia for only $100 Au for all four! Bargain.
I have... |
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04 Jul 2015, 13:17 |
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Thread: Chris P's New DeLorean Book....started in 1999!
Post: Re: Chris P's New DeLorean Book....started in 1999...
| Thank you Chris,
My copy arrived in the mail last week, safe and sound. What a fabulous book !!!! and it will be a treasured keepsake.
David Vin 12181 |
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Thread: Special T Auto Gas-strut sets - Group Buy maybe?
Post: Re: Special T Auto Gas-strut sets - Group Buy mayb...
| I bought a set and must say I am very very happy with them, doors now open fully and softly as they get near the top. extremely good price and quality. |
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Thread: Chris P's New DeLorean Book....started in 1999!
Post: Re: Chris P's New DeLorean Book....started in 1999...
| Thank you so much Chris. Enjoy your well earned holiday |
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Thread: Chris P's New DeLorean Book....started in 1999!
Post: Re: Chris P's New DeLorean Book....started in 1999...
| In Australia I can't buy it from Amazon UK so when you get back Chris can you organise me a copy please
Cheers
Dave Vin 12182 |
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24 Mar 2015, 13:03 |
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Thread: Chris P's New DeLorean Book....started in 1999!
Post: Re: Chris P's New DeLorean Book....started in 1999...
| Thank you Chris, I am used to huge postage costs here in Australia. Getting parts posted from America can cost more than the part .
From people I talk to in Australia there is a huge following in Del... |
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Thread: Chris P's New DeLorean Book....started in 1999!
Post: Re: Chris P's New DeLorean Book....started in 1999...
| Chris,
Can I pm you my details and credit card info or pay via Paypal for one of your copies to be sent to me in Australia?
Thanks |
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Thread: Vin 12181 Resto
Post: Re: Vin 12181 Resto
| Yes the tail lights are rover ones. They were just resting behind the fascia, supported by some badly fashioned aluminium brackets hence that allowed the rear fascia to droop badly. I would have dearl... |
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30 Jan 2015, 05:47 |
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Thread: Vin 12181 Resto
Post: Re: Vin 12181 Resto
| Thanks Chris,
The panel fitment is very poor to say the least. The anchor points for the struts do appear to have a slight bend but not too much so I am hoping that they will b... |
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29 Jan 2015, 12:29 |
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Thread: Vin 12181 Resto
Post: Re: Vin 12181 Resto
| Well after a few months of inactivity due to a trip to America and then a trip to Antarctica I'm back.
The rear Fascia has been a huge project as it was badly warped due to having no support from the... |
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29 Jan 2015, 07:04 |
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Thread: Vin 12181 Resto
Post: Re: Vin 12181 Resto
| Yes Chris I am going down that path but I will always keep the old parts so it can be changed back at a later time. That is how it was meant to look but it was just modified for the European design ru... |
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02 Dec 2014, 11:29 |
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Thread: Anyone know SIJ 1083 Cunningham collection RHD?
Post: Re: Anyone know SIJ 1083 Cunningham collection RHD...
| I have no specific information when those lights were fitted but even thought they look like they were fitted properly they were just loose and not secured at all. Sort of floating behind the black fa... |
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Thread: Vin 12181 Resto
Post: Re: Vin 12181 Resto
| It has been a while since my last post. Time flys when your havind fun!. I have now purchased nearly everything that I need to sort the car out.
New fuel lines,fuse box,relays,pedal rubbers,door seals... |
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30 Nov 2014, 13:32 |
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Thread: Chris P's New DeLorean Book....started in 1999!
Post: Re: Chris P's New DeLorean Book....started in 1999...
| Amazon don't normally post to Australia so I hope something can be sorted out for payment and postage here. Also I am off to Antarctica on Xmas day and then on to Chile and won't be back until late Ja... |
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Thread: Chris P's New DeLorean Book....started in 1999!
Post: Re: Chris P's New DeLorean Book....started in 1999...
| I will be eagerly awaiting for a copy here in Australia. Put me on your list to buy one please.
David
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Thread: Vin 12181 Resto
Post: Re: Vin 12181 Resto
| Thanks Chris, I you are a Delorean encyclopedia. |
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20 Jul 2014, 14:06 |
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Thread: Vin 12181 Resto
Post: Re: Vin 12181 Resto
| Found this running around the engine bay ? Took a picture next to a Penn for size comparison, it has a small rubber bung in the end.
Finally got the headlights and park lights sorted after spending ho... |
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20 Jul 2014, 10:20 |
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Thread: Stainless Steel Door Pins (set of 4)
Post: Re: Stainless Steel Door Pins (set of 4)
| My new pins were waiting at home for me after my 2 weeks away. Look great. Thanks they made it safely all the way down under |
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Thread: Stainless Steel Door Pins (set of 4)
Post: Re: Stainless Steel Door Pins (set of 4)
| Got the Pm and you have funds
Thanks |
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23 Jun 2014, 13:21 |
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Thread: Vin 12181 Resto
Post: Re: Vin 12181 Resto
| Found a couple of second hand cibie headlights, in the UK not cheap but should do the job nicely. Things are starting to come together at last. Next time I am home it will be door seal time, especiall... |
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23 Jun 2014, 13:19 |
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Thread: Vin 12181 Resto
Post: Re: Vin 12181 Resto
| Found a couple of second hand cibie headlights, in the UK not cheap but should do the job nicely. Things are starting to come together at last. Next time I am home it will be door seal time, especiall... |
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Thread: Vin 12181 Resto
Post: Vin 12181 Resto
| Since purchasing this it has been a challenging project. I have had the roof/door linings recovered. Started to replace all the seals for the doors, the ones near the torsion bar are going to be a bi... |
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20 Jun 2014, 13:23 |
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Thread: Stainless Steel Door Pins (set of 4)
Post: Re: Stainless Steel Door Pins (set of 4)
| Thankyou, sound great
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Thread: Stainless Steel Door Pins (set of 4)
Post: Re: Stainless Steel Door Pins (set of 4)
| They certainly look the goods!. So much better than my rusty looking ones. Very tempted if you take PayPal as I am in Australia
David |
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Thread: New Australian Owner
Post: Re: New Australian Owner
| I will check that out, I do know that there is a servo on the right hand side up in the fender area,. I have spent most of my time sorting out seals and electrics to date.
I am a fly in fly out worke... |
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Thread: Coil cover
Post: Re: Coil cover
| Pics of engine number and chassis vin sent chassis vin is 119
Chhers Dave |
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Thread: Coil cover
Post: Re: Coil cover
| The engine number is 394 i can send a pisture of it if you like
Cheers Dave |
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Thread: Coil cover
Post: Re: Coil cover
| managed to email a few photos, those euro spec lights are definately not pretty, the centre filler panel on the rear of mine is identicle to what you have in that picture. I would like to put the US ... |
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