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Hi Marty
Used will @trans global logistics, very good and deal with all the paper work,
Costs for me £ 1580.00 from dmc Midwest to PJ Grady Essex. Also £ 195.00 uk handling & customs clearance
On top of that 5% vat on your purchase price,
Mines not road legal yet , just need to register with dvla
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marty Wrote:Hi, I got a picture of the car. It is yet to be lowered and cleaned.
If you want to rejuvenate the side stripe logo (looks like an original set) I can get new DMC logo made to install over the top.
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JamesRGUK Wrote:marty Wrote:Hi, I got a picture of the car. It is yet to be lowered and cleaned.
If you want to rejuvenate the side stripe logo (looks like an original set) I can get new DMC logo made to install over the top.
James
OK, thank you for the offer. Is it OK to replace these without damaging the "originality of the car"?
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marty Wrote:JamesRGUK Wrote:marty Wrote:Hi, I got a picture of the car. It is yet to be lowered and cleaned.
If you want to rejuvenate the side stripe logo (looks like an original set) I can get new DMC logo made to install over the top.
James
OK, thank you for the offer. Is it OK to replace these without damaging the "originality of the car"?
Don't touch the originals, I just meant I have some DMC logos that you can put over the top if the originals are faded.
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Ahh I see, cool, OK I will see what they look like on arrival.
I have noticed that the dash has a few cracks on the car I have bought. DMC have quoted $1600 to replace it for a new one. Do you think they are repairable or should I get one fitted before it is shipped over?
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marty Wrote:Ahh I see, cool, OK I will see what they look like on arrival.
I have noticed that the dash has a few cracks on the car I have bought. DMC have quoted $1600 to replace it for a new one. Do you think they are repairable or should I get one fitted before it is shipped over?
I'm not sure of your budget, the new ones are plastic and a bit plasticy IMHO, having said that they are much better than a cracked dash.
I would keep the old one too as you could get it recovered, and if your shipping the car over they might as well put it under the bonnet.
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The DMCH doesn't pass the 'drumming the fingers test'. It sounds cheap because it is plastic.
Have the cracks made flush and then have it recovered. Will look far better.
Regards,
Chris Hawes
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I struggled to find anyone in Bristol to do any recovering work. Who did you use?
What search phrase on google would you use, 'retrimming'? What sort of money should I expect? thanks
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I use a trimmer local to me but Lee Pattison everyone raves about so if you have to ship the items for re-trimming I'd use him. Contact details are
Lee Pattison
You can reach him on 01634 379242 (if this is still his correct number)
Regards,
Chris Hawes
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cheers for that info Chris, 'Sorbet' needs the dash sorting, so I think we'll get in touch
with him to see what he'd quote as opposed to a DMCH dash.
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Hi Marty
I'm curious how did you select the car you chose from DMC...I'm just about to embark on the quest to find my car and you are the most recent owner as far as I have found
thanks
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Domi Wrote:Congratulation on your purchase.
Looks like it is in great shape.
Even better when it will be lowered I guess.
What's your VIN number?
VIN is 1031
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The car is shipping over - at last!
It had a few issue as the day is was meant to ship from the dealer the radiator started to leak. DMC replaced it for a new one free of charge which was decent of them.
Then the fan stopped working and they then replaced that as well. Then the Fuel Accumulator was found to be on it's last legs so that got replaced as well (DMC & I split the cost).
So after all of that the car is now (Gull) winging it's way over.
Can't wait to see the car now and hear that stage 2 engine running!
Some pics attached of the repairs.
Over and Out for now.
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Last picture didn't upload, here it is.
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Looks top draw fella.
Lucky all those things failing before leaving DMC.
Thought mine was to be to be collected this week, but seems to be slipping alittle, guess trucking company is trying to get a load together.
Just looking at your pics, The Delorean looks great from any angle!
