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Delorean parts from US - Savetheclocktower - 21 Mar 2013
Hi guys,
As im looking at bringing a car over, I wanted to get thoughts on buy parts I am likely to need and shipping them with the car? Is this likely to be the cheapest option? Are there parts that always need doing?
Thanks!
Re: Delorean parts from US - Chris Williams - 21 Mar 2013
Good idea BUT security is a problem, not unknown for bits of car to go missing let alone parts in it on route.
Chris
Re: Delorean parts from US - Rich Hanlon - 21 Mar 2013
Very true. :roll:
Something that happened quite by accident, but which saved me a whole host of stuff - ask the vendor to undo the cable from the bonnet release inside the car. It's a very simple operation, one nut, and job done. But it'll prevent anyone getting into the bonnet/ boot.
When I got my car, the cable had pulled through so nobody had got into the bonnet, which was all very neatly packed with stuff exactly as per the photos sent by the seller - including a brand new grey binnacle - $700 worth! But the interior of the car (that the dockers/ hauliers/ shipmates had had access to), was ransacked! My bespoke Delorean Luggage had been in there (worth a fortune!) - Alas gone. Glove box left open, courtesy light left on - flat battery. Car didn't start. Towing charge etc etc. You know how it goes!
But, I wouldn't want to discourage the idea, other members have done exactly the same as you suggest yourself, with great success! That was when they had specific parts that they knew they had to get, however...!
R
Re: Delorean parts from US - Savetheclocktower - 21 Mar 2013
Thanks for the advice guys. I should be able to visit the car soon. Was just thinking if parts are cheaper in the US might be a good opportunity to stock up.
Re: Delorean parts from US - Guinney1971 - 21 Mar 2013
you'll be surprised at what you can get this side of the Pond, pretty much everything
mechanical can be sourced here (check out the parts x-ref or just ask if you're not sure).
Trim bits may be better to source from the US, as there are more cars over there that have
been broken for spares.
If you find a car that needs any electrical work, ask RichH on here for advice before buying
new switches, etc, from the US, as there may be much cheaper fixes over here, using parts
from specialist companies like Vehicle Wiring Products in Ilkeston, Derbys (who do mail order).
Re: Delorean parts from US - Savetheclocktower - 21 Mar 2013
Brilliant. Exciting times ahead! :lol:
Re: Delorean parts from US - Guinney1971 - 21 Mar 2013
keep us posted!!
Re: Delorean parts from US - Savetheclocktower - 21 Mar 2013
I certainly will. No doubt I will be coming back for regular advice! :?:
Re: Delorean parts from US - Chris Williams - 21 Mar 2013
Quote:Something that happened quite by accident, but which saved me a whole host of stuff - ask the vendor to undo the cable from the bonnet release inside the car. It's a very simple operation, one nut, and job done. But it'll prevent anyone getting into the bonnet/ boot.Great suggestion that.
Chris