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07 May 2016, 13:46

Thread: Deposit paid on Vin..... 005127.
Post: RE: Deposit paid on Vin..... 005127.

Fitted a bespoke made Stainless front Strut, for my Holland trip. Wow, 1000 miles and what a difference. Makes storage/spare slightly mores awkward (but how often do you really need to remove the spa...

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01 May 2016, 14:31

Thread: 1981 Manual Grey Grooved, Delorean.
Post: 1981 Manual Grey Grooved, Delorean.

Due to changes in personal circumstances, I'm selling my very sorted 1981, Grey, manual, grooved bonnet, Delorean. It is UK registered. Only 2 previous owners. 12months MOT. Circa 38,000 miles. An un...

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22 Mar 2016, 00:38

Thread: Manual Gearbox oil, recommendations?
Post: Manual Gearbox oil, recommendations?

Hi. Getting driveshaft seal replaced tomorrow. Just wanting to check on what is factory spec oil and are there any recommended makes/types. Cheers.

4 - Transmission - Manual & Automatic

7,972

08 Mar 2016, 21:26

Thread: Dash carpets
Post: RE: Dash carpets

knew I shouldn't of slung mine in the bin last month!

10,019

07 Feb 2016, 10:39

Thread: engine tidy and resistor cover
Post: RE: engine tidy and resistor cover

(05 Feb 2016, 13:37)Rich H Wrote: Hmm, OK I'll take a look at the board settings for that. How many megapixels is your camera? Yes, photobucket will work. 'Insert Image' in the post reply allows yo...

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05 Feb 2016, 21:20

Thread: engine tidy and resistor cover
Post: RE: engine tidy and resistor cover

Says too big. Standard smart phone pics. Resizing is a pain.

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04 Feb 2016, 20:00

Thread: engine tidy and resistor cover
Post: engine tidy and resistor cover

Had ago at tidying parts bin we call an engine bay. Covered loom and made a cover for naff looking resistors. Happy with results....... Ohh can't upload pics. Oh well It looks better.

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04 Feb 2016, 10:08

Thread: Converting a DeLorean into the BTTF car without damaging it?
Post: RE: Converting a DeLorean into the BTTF car withou...

Looks good Mike.

Back To The Future

6,011

04 Feb 2016, 09:41

Thread: Dixon Hollinshead
Post: RE: Dixon Hollinshead

Nice video. He's right, never happen again. For good reason!....... lol

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5,750

02 Feb 2016, 10:32

Thread: Time to sell
Post: RE: Time to sell

Chassis does look in fantastic condition. Are you looking for another car or doing something sensible instead?

8,284

01 Feb 2016, 16:07

Thread: How many DeLoreans in the UK?
Post: RE: How many DeLoreans in the UK?

Yeah, I knew there were a few in Bristol area. We should do a Great Western meet/drive/pub. But, I really meant SouthWest of there. Is it only me and Tom? BTW, What happened to you today Ollie? Did y...

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25 Jan 2016, 23:49

Thread: 21st January 1981
Post: RE: 21st January 1981

Ha, there has got to be some good captions for that lot. Thanks for sharing. Apart from JZD, who are the people in the pics?

Historical DeLorean articles, references, photos and information.

10,670

22 Jan 2016, 20:27

Thread: How many DeLoreans in the UK?
Post: RE: How many DeLoreans in the UK?

I'd never even seen a Delorean in real life until after I'd bought mine. I think there is only me and Tom in the whole SouthWest (from Bristol down) Is that right? Must the scarcest Delorean area in E...

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10,230

22 Jan 2016, 20:21

Thread: 21st January 1981
Post: RE: 21st January 1981

And I was 11. I always thought it was the late, flat bonnets that had the "delorean" badge.

Historical DeLorean articles, references, photos and information.

10,670

21 Jan 2016, 19:42

Thread: 1981 - Grey Manual - £32,500
Post: RE: 1981 - Grey Manual - £32,500

What's your budget again Tristan? Definitely worth a look that one.

7,381

20 Jan 2016, 22:50

Thread: 1981 - Grey Manual - £32,500
Post: RE: 1981 - Grey Manual - £32,500

Ohhhh nice, for that money they need to get it up on a lift though. I see the clock has been removed, wonder what switch is for?

7,381

20 Jan 2016, 22:13

Thread: DEL plate
Post: RE: DEL plate

An hour of my life looking at old VeeDubs! Damn you, I was just weaning myself off!! :s

3,530

20 Jan 2016, 10:12

Thread: DeLorean's For Sale On Ebay, Updated as They Appear.
Post: RE: DeLorean's For Sale On Ebay, Updated as They A...

Don't know if its the recording but the Island $32k sounds horrible.

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19 Jan 2016, 14:59

Thread: DOC-UK 20th Anniversary Weekend, 10-11 Sept 2016
Post: RE: DOC-UK 20th Anniversary Weekend, 10-11 Sept 20...

The canal museum sounds interesting but is there a 'Hooters' nearby too?

DOC National Events, Car shows, AGM's and others

52,068

17 Jan 2016, 18:45

Thread: Working with inspiration
Post: RE: Working with inspiration

Stop wasting money on all that landfill stuff and get the real thing. I reckon you've got enough there for a full service kit!! Just kidding mate, good luck with the search.

8,884

10 Jan 2016, 23:49

Thread: Project Cars @ BHCC
Post: RE: Project Cars @ BHCC

(10 Jan 2016, 09:20)Chris Williams Wrote: May need a few weeks work! Hahaha, I spot one good panel! Got one thing going for it though.....Makes me appreciate my blind ebay purchase. :lol:

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10 Jan 2016, 19:23

Thread: Newish member
Post: RE: Newish member

Not another bliming Chris, this is going to get very confusing! :lol:

10,532

07 Jan 2016, 17:01

Thread: Mike Bosworth
Post: RE: Mike Bosworth

Never knew him though seen the name many times, my condolences to his nearest & dearest. As Chris P says, you really never know what is round the corner. 16 months ago I was diagnosed with AML (L...

30,472

05 Jan 2016, 21:32

Thread: Storage Hunters Delorean
Post: RE: Storage Hunters Delorean

I've seen a few of the US programmes, never been able to bring myself to the UK versions, they are truly awful. As Chris says, all set-up. Half car covers, just showing a rear light or a open box with...

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6,084

27 Dec 2015, 11:21

Thread: new
Post: RE: new

See you after the divorce then! lol

5,524

09 Dec 2015, 22:16

Thread: 9 DeLoreans for sale in Florida
Post: RE: 9 DeLoreans for sale in Florida

Contender for worst ever advert?

3,815

08 Dec 2015, 20:36

Thread: Delorean World tour.
Post: RE: Delorean World tour.

At Ayres rock now. Should make some nice pics.

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5,429

07 Dec 2015, 23:58

Thread: Delorean World tour.
Post: RE: Delorean World tour.

Can be annoying but, that's the thing about Oz, they decide what and who comes into their country. As opposed to our method of 'if you get here, you're in'!

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5,429

30 Nov 2015, 18:59

Thread: VIN 6101 For Sale - Single Turbo?
Post: RE: VIN 6101 For Sale - Single Turbo?

Be interesting what the bidding ends at.

6,855

29 Nov 2015, 23:30

Thread: From Mongolia to the UK - Road Legal question
Post: RE: From Mongolia to the UK - Road Legal question

As said, easy enough for any garage, even yourself. But totally interested in how the D ended up in outer Mongolia.

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25 Nov 2015, 21:21

Thread: Welcome to the new DeLorean Owners Club Forum!
Post: RE: Welcome to the new DeLorean Owners Club Forum!

I kind of liked the old look, all that black and silver, but was hell to read outside of a darkened room. Style over substance, so very Delorean!!! :lol: Well done on all the hard work. Reputation???...

Welcome to our New Forum!

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24 Nov 2015, 23:36

Thread: Marty's camcorder is going up in price.....
Post: Re: Marty's camcorder is going up in price.....

bjbrownie Wrote:Looks like it's Mexico again this year if we're cutting down...... 8) Oh Christ, don't go copying JZD example of raising money!!! :lol: Although the extension work here is clearin...

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4,104

19 Nov 2015, 22:27

Thread: BTTF Tribute repeated.
Post: BTTF Tribute repeated.

On ITV2 now.

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18 Nov 2015, 22:28

Thread: Marty's camcorder is going up in price.....
Post: Re: Marty's camcorder is going up in price.....

Haha asking and selling are two different things. Good luck to you but, You seem to have enough for the whole UK demand!! :lol:

Back To The Future

4,104

16 Nov 2015, 10:40

Thread: VIN 16583
Post: Re: VIN 16583

I've just replaced another two pieces of mine......... It lasted a good 10 miles. I wish I'd just bought a complete single cable when I first got the car.

Members Cars

37,586

14 Nov 2015, 18:06

Thread: Storage Hunters UK
Post: Re: Storage Hunters UK

Ply is a sheet, a sheet of Ply, a lump of noggin to his noggin maybe better! :lol: Got calendars, thankyou.

27,967

10 Nov 2015, 20:32

Thread: VIN 12306 'Auryn' : RHD rebuild
Post: Re: VIN 12306 'Auryn' : RHD rebuild

Wow, what a build. Have you had it priced?

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09 Nov 2015, 23:16

Thread: MOT Checker
Post: Re: MOT Checker

Surely Make is DMC? :?

7,403

06 Nov 2015, 20:31

Thread: Do members hire their DeLorean for events
Post: Re: Do members hire their DeLorean for events

:lol: Its a good thing we live in a country of free enterprise, otherwise there might be a lot of red tape!! :lol:

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05 Nov 2015, 22:01

Thread: Do members hire their DeLorean for events
Post: Re: Do members hire their DeLorean for events

How does it work with insurance Claire? What sort of percentage increase over standard classic car insurance was the wedding cover for you?

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03 Nov 2015, 08:03

Thread: Do members hire their DeLorean for events
Post: Re: Do members hire their DeLorean for events

I quite like the idea of weddings aswell, and now I've got my seats done my interior is looking abit more presentable. Obviously TimeMachines are the real hire stars but I was speaking to a standard D...

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02 Nov 2015, 21:39

Thread: Replacement CPR. Where from?
Post: Re: Replacement CPR. Where from?

Thanks again. I forget exact figures, but when Mike Ward put his gauge on it cold it was sending 5bar to distributor. It was then set to correct cold temperature setting 2bar? but it as engine war...

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3,580

02 Nov 2015, 20:32

Thread: Electric drifting, autonomous DeLorean.
Post: Re: Electric drifting, autonomous DeLorean.

Dan Willis Wrote:- could have done this to anything. But if you're going to build an autonomous car, you'd may as well do it with style!! :lol: Sorry couldn't help myself!

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01 Nov 2015, 22:31

Thread: VIN 10989 In Grimsby, Lincolnshire
Post: Re: VIN 10989 In Grimsby, Lincolnshire

Car does look nice. What is the history that you know? Interested in your 'deflated when you get out ' comment. What do you think they are expecting? Pimp? Marty? James bond? :lol:

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01 Nov 2015, 19:13

Thread: Replacement CPR. Where from?
Post: Re: Replacement CPR. Where from?

Cheers Martin. No, pressure was set at cold, but did not change as temperature increased.

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3,580

01 Nov 2015, 11:17

Thread: Delorean World tour.
Post: Re: Delorean World tour.

Am I the only one tracking these guys? They are making great progress, in Thailand now. India sounded as crazy as I remember. Anyone else thinking of meeting them in Kent? Convoyyyy!!!!!

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01 Nov 2015, 11:10

Thread: Project Cars @ BHCC
Post: Re: Project Cars @ BHCC

Have to disagree fella's. IMO, Space and spare money are wonderous things! Spoken by someone who once had multiple old VW's. Still got one to get rid of. If you've got a nice useable D, concentrate on...

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01 Nov 2015, 09:57

Thread: Replacement CPR. Where from?
Post: Replacement CPR. Where from?

My CPR is stuck. It doesn't vary with revs / demand. I've contacted Ken Mills Injection. They want £248 to refurbish including postage and 1years warranty. I have just ordered one from DMC Europe. ...

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31 Oct 2015, 11:54

Thread: Auto Express Magazine
Post: Re: Auto Express Magazine

Well done Chris. It looks lovely, I don't know much about the earlier cars. How many of the proto-type ones still exist. I read number 9 was found a few years ago.