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(23 Feb 2016, 17:04)Chris Williams Wrote: Yeh, pics seem to be an issue. Looking to Rich to create a how to as to how to attach pics on this forum ;-) :blush: Quote:Looking to send off the steering...
tonydrivertraining Members Cars 84 57,125 11 Mar 2016, 16:10
    Thread: Imported project car in Kent
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Well the chassis has finally had the fabrication and welding, and is now off to the powder coaters, however I don't seem to be able to attach photos. One thing I'm very happy to see is that they prope...
tonydrivertraining Members Cars 84 57,125 23 Feb 2016, 16:16
    Thread: VIN 1780 - The Resurrection Blog
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I have a totally standard backbox, it's not in the best condition but is serviceable. If it is of help please PM me.
tonydrivertraining Members Cars 33 24,694 18 Feb 2015, 13:07
    Thread: Imported project car in Kent
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I remember seeing on here there is someone with new fuel tanks in the UK but I don't seem to be able to find any threads, can anyone help? As you can see with the hose, it looks like the engine has ha...
tonydrivertraining Members Cars 84 57,125 26 Jan 2015, 15:06
    Thread: Imported project car in Kent
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Well the frame is coming apart easier than I thought it would, however the rear brakes are being a problem, I don't seem to be able to figure out how to remove them before, although it has been in low...
tonydrivertraining Members Cars 84 57,125 26 Jan 2015, 15:04
    Thread: Engine removal queries
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Well that looks great. I have seen the same design, but as long as a 1 tonne is suitable I will give it a whirl. Should fit into the garage easily enough too. If I remember correctly the engine has 4 ...
tonydrivertraining 1 - Engine 2 2,979 28 Dec 2014, 19:12
    Thread: Engine removal queries
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Can someone help me here? I currently have the body removed from the chassis and am in the process of stripping it for cleaning and restoration. I need to remove the engine and transmission but am tr...
tonydrivertraining 1 - Engine 2 2,979 27 Dec 2014, 20:50
    Thread: Imported project car in Kent
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I will give those things a go. The mileage on the clock is showing 39k miles so unless the speedo has been broken for some time the engine doesn't have too many miles on it. It would be nice to see wh...
tonydrivertraining Members Cars 84 57,125 07 Nov 2014, 12:17
    Thread: VIN 16583
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I'm already watching it to use as a template!
tonydrivertraining Members Cars 47 37,273 03 Nov 2014, 23:25
    Thread: Imported project car in Kent
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So. I have shown pictures of the worst bit of the frame. In the opinion of people who have done big restorations, will it be best for me to get this frame rebuilt, or should I be looking into somehow...
tonydrivertraining Members Cars 84 57,125 03 Nov 2014, 23:15
    Thread: Imported project car in Kent
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I thought my chassis was bad. This one doesn't appear to have one! http://www.beverlyhillscarclub.com/1981 ... c-3470.htm
tonydrivertraining Members Cars 84 57,125 14 Oct 2014, 21:28
    Thread: Imported project car in Kent
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Yeah, it's the money that is possibly the most scary bit! I'm not sure how much will be left after dipping it, but it's gotta be done.
tonydrivertraining Members Cars 84 57,125 09 Oct 2014, 15:49
    Thread: Imported project car in Kent
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Funny you should say that, but with all the mice damage the master cylinder was totally drained so more than likely.
tonydrivertraining Members Cars 84 57,125 08 Oct 2014, 15:07
    Thread: Imported project car in Kent
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Just a few pictures of when we built the blocks outwards and could wheel the chassis out. The corrosion on that corner is pretty evident.
tonydrivertraining Members Cars 84 57,125 08 Oct 2014, 12:36
    Thread: Imported project car in Kent
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Well, after taking the shell off the other day I got the exhaust off and borrowed a breaker bar from a neighbour. The car was in neutral and there was no movement on the crank at all. We both put quit...
tonydrivertraining Members Cars 84 57,125 08 Oct 2014, 12:29
    Thread: Imported project car in Kent
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Hi Chris, Sadly the frame is in really bad shape, and with the mouse chewed interior and all the wiring ruined I have had to go for a full rebuild. I didn't attempt to get it running beforehand. The ...
tonydrivertraining Members Cars 84 57,125 29 Sep 2014, 13:25
    Thread: Imported project car in Kent
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Well it has been quite some time since the last post but a few bits have been done. Partly getting some of the most stubborn bolts and screws removed, but finally I have the shell removed from the cha...
tonydrivertraining Members Cars 84 57,125 25 Sep 2014, 23:15
    Thread: Some Free Used Parts, Just Cover Postage or Collect.....
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Hi there. My motor is undergoing a full restoration. I need to get the body off and sort the chassis but one day I'll need all of the above so anything going ill snap up! Message me if there's anythin...
tonydrivertraining DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted 18 9,913 10 Jun 2014, 15:42
    Thread: Imported project car in Kent
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Well sadly there's no movement with the chassis yet but things are in motion to get it up on a ramp, so for the moment I am just tinkering with the interior parts, and I think I will soon go onto the ...
tonydrivertraining Members Cars 84 57,125 12 Feb 2014, 00:22
    Thread: Imported project car in Kent
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And here is the final result. It doesn't look amazing, but I think its much better than before!
tonydrivertraining Members Cars 84 57,125 11 Feb 2014, 19:43
    Thread: Imported project car in Kent
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Well sadly I haven't met Mr Q Wilson, so can't really say much about him, but anyway, here are a few things I have been doing with the car. Everything has stalled a bit really. I have moved the car to...
tonydrivertraining Members Cars 84 57,125 11 Feb 2014, 19:40
    Thread: Brushed stainless steel rear fascia brackets
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Hi there. I'll take a pair. Let me know a final amount including postage and a paypal account or account details for transfer.
tonydrivertraining DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted 4 3,456 09 Jan 2014, 19:58
    Thread: FOR SALE: Part #108466 Front Fascia Brackets - improved S/S
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Hi there. Any of these available?
tonydrivertraining DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted 2 2,831 21 Nov 2013, 19:28
    Thread: Delorean crap for sale.. and some free
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Hi there. Interested in the dash and a couple of door struts if still available. PM if so. Tony
tonydrivertraining DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted 3 3,230 21 Nov 2013, 19:18
    Thread: Imported project car in Kent
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It was the sun, and those damn mice!!! Here's a pic of the spray I used. I know it says do a few coats, but the trick is literally loads of coats, but very (and I mean very) thin coats. The first shou...
tonydrivertraining Members Cars 84 57,125 08 Nov 2013, 16:19
    Thread: Imported project car in Kent
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Just a couple more pics of the project. At the moment there has been little rebuilding done, just dismantling and replacement of lots of the wiring. Pretty much every part removed needs quite a bit of...
tonydrivertraining Members Cars 84 57,125 06 Nov 2013, 14:36
    Thread: Trying to find the correct trimming material
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Thanks for the info. I still have the fibreboard parts of the headliner that attach to the doors, but the rest are missing. The main thing I'm looking for is the material thats used on the knee pads (...
tonydrivertraining DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted 7 4,700 16 Sep 2013, 13:08
    Thread: Trying to find the correct trimming material
Post: Trying to find the correct trimming material

Hi there. I am looking at purchasing new seat covers for the car, however all of the trim panels need a new covering, however without another to reference the colour to I am a bit stuck. Is there a ce...
tonydrivertraining DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted 7 4,700 16 Sep 2013, 11:09
    Thread: Imported project car in Kent
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That's right. Not too tricky, just getting the ratchets into the tight spaces can be a fiddle. Most of the screws in mine were rusty so took a bit of doing. What speedo does your current one have? I m...
tonydrivertraining Members Cars 84 57,125 14 Jul 2013, 12:36
    Thread: Imported project car in Kent
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Possibly the biggest surprise, the binnacle, although chewed by rats, came off in one piece!
tonydrivertraining Members Cars 84 57,125 12 Jul 2013, 19:56
    Thread: Imported project car in Kent
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Yeah, that sounds good. It was indeed Chris Abbotts wedding, I was DJing at it, pity really, I would've preferred to have had a better look at the car! I'm free mainly at the weekends, at the moment a...
tonydrivertraining Members Cars 84 57,125 02 Jul 2013, 22:20
    Thread: Imported project car in Kent
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Hi Steven. I live in Canterbury, just down the road. Believe I met you at my friends wedding last year. Can't remember the exact connection but maybe your son goes to the school my friends wife teach...
tonydrivertraining Members Cars 84 57,125 30 Jun 2013, 18:55
    Thread: Imported project car in Kent
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Dash is coming apart ok but hard work. Mainly mouse bedding behind it.
tonydrivertraining Members Cars 84 57,125 27 Jun 2013, 20:41
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Sounds good, I'll PM you, if you can on here!
tonydrivertraining Members Cars 84 57,125 08 Jun 2013, 12:23
    Thread: Imported project car in Kent
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Aaah, underneath you say. I didn't have a chance to look for long so that's something I can look at next week when I get back into it again. I'm going to try to look after the whole mechanism but I'm ...
tonydrivertraining Members Cars 84 57,125 07 Jun 2013, 22:44
    Thread: Imported project car in Kent
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That's a great idea, I'll check it out now. Regarding the seats, I have found the nuts hard to get to. The runners are rusted together so I'm having great issues in getting them out. I know I should ...
tonydrivertraining Members Cars 84 57,125 07 Jun 2013, 13:29
    Thread: Imported project car in Kent
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Hi. That does seem like a good idea, and very likely too as when I took the panel off from in the trunk you can see that mice/rats have eaten through the brake fluid reservoir. Now I am getting more ...
tonydrivertraining Members Cars 84 57,125 06 Jun 2013, 10:10
    Thread: Imported project car in Kent
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Yes, I'm thinking I've heard of his work too!! Thank you Chris, I should've got on here earlier as I bought one a few weeks ago from delorean Europe as I was concerned about leaving it out for any amo...
tonydrivertraining Members Cars 84 57,125 05 Jun 2013, 21:06
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tonydrivertraining Members Cars 84 57,125 05 Jun 2013, 10:43
    Thread: Imported project car in Kent
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Well after a long day yesterday myself and my father finally have the car at my place. I took a little while and took out all the bits of trim that were sat inside the car. Only one door opens, and th...
tonydrivertraining Members Cars 84 57,125 05 Jun 2013, 10:33
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tonydrivertraining Members Cars 84 57,125 03 Jun 2013, 23:16
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Yes indeed, it was the Beverly Hills Car Club. I believe I paid a bit much to be honest, but as I should be able to do at least some of the work myself I think I will still be better off than getting...
tonydrivertraining Members Cars 84 57,125 03 Jun 2013, 23:05
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tonydrivertraining Members Cars 84 57,125 03 Jun 2013, 00:54
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Well I'm not one to get extra power for it, but I will most definitely want it to be more reliable. After a couple of days I'm sure I will have a much better idea on what it needs, but first off is th...
tonydrivertraining Members Cars 84 57,125 03 Jun 2013, 00:52
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A few more pics. Better ones soon.
tonydrivertraining Members Cars 84 57,125 01 Jun 2013, 23:48
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Thanks for the support. I have the usual 'blah blah' story of wanting one since I was a kid but it was either waiting forever to get enough money for a complete one, or getting this shed and having a ...
tonydrivertraining Members Cars 84 57,125 01 Jun 2013, 23:39
    Thread: Imported project car in Kent
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Hi there, New starter here so lots to learn. One thing I know is that I've got a pretty big project ahead of me. I shall be picking up this car from the importers on Tuesday and shall get assessing st...
tonydrivertraining Members Cars 84 57,125 01 Jun 2013, 15:47