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    Thread: VIN 2969 looking for a good home
Post: Re: VIN 2969 looking for a good home

Jake has purchased the car today and taken it to a good home. I wish him all the best.
KMC-DMC DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted 10 6,677 12 Sep 2014, 19:10
    Thread: VIN 2969 looking for a good home
Post: Re: VIN 2969 looking for a good home

Hi, Yes I meant to get photos of the frame but there isn't much to see :-) The car was in Nevada and California and has no rust. I have a buyer who is very interested in the car and will meet on Fr...
KMC-DMC DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted 10 6,677 08 Sep 2014, 21:21
    Thread: VIN 2969 looking for a good home
Post: VIN 2969 looking for a good home

My car is up for sale. Here's a link to pics http://s604.photobucket.com/user/kmc-dm ... VIN%202969 Some of the work that's been done: DMC12 VIN 2969 August 81 build Manual Black interior After m...
KMC-DMC DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted 10 6,677 07 Sep 2014, 18:34
    Thread: Delorean Memorabilia
Post: Delorean Memorabilia

Hi All, I've decided to liquidate my Delorean and associated memorabilia. Fortunately its not the money I need more the focus on the family so I want rid of the lot. Anyway I have some clothing up o...
KMC-DMC DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted 0 1,837 07 Sep 2014, 18:20
    Thread: door seal
Post: Re: door seal

I got a roll of it on ebay something like this: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Sponge-Foam-Tape- ... 3a61e95460
KMC-DMC DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted 7 3,676 21 Jan 2011, 18:27
    Thread: Milton Keynes car show. Sun August 22nd 2010
Post: Re: Milton Keynes car show. Sun August 22nd 2010

Cliff who also coordinates this event is an AA man who stopped to look at my D today and invited me to this show. He was helping my neighbour get her car started, fuel pump had gone. Even hitting the ...
KMC-DMC Southern England 2 2,142 05 Apr 2010, 17:24
    Thread: 5462 Joins the wide side stripe club
Post: Re: 5462 Joins the wide side stripe club

VIN 2969 gets the stripes too. James these are yours that I got done at Ed's place. They look brilliant. [Image: http://i604.photobucket.com/albums/tt128...c/Side.jpg]
KMC-DMC Members Cars 11 8,763 04 Mar 2010, 12:34
    Thread: DeLorean Article by Jay Leno in Todays Sunday Times
Post: Re: DeLorean Article by Jay Leno in Todays Sunday ...

Very "balanced and fair" review of the D. He mentions BTTF and the Coke thing briefly and leaves it at that, preferring to talk about the car. Well done Jay.
KMC-DMC General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 6 3,626 22 Feb 2010, 21:14
    Thread: Reeling in the years 1981
Post: Re: Reeling in the years 1981

neal Wrote:KMC-DMC Wrote:They show that program continuously on RTE.... The news reporter is Mary McAleese..now President of Ireland. Later she also reported on the closure of DMC. Surely not! can't ...
KMC-DMC General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 5 3,217 21 Feb 2010, 20:14
    Thread: DMC complete a RHD New Build
Post: Re: DMC complete a RHD New Build

I wonder if this is the car I saw when i was at DMCH in November although my camera is useless, and the flash makes it impossible to distinguish a black or grey interior... [Image: http://i604.photob...
KMC-DMC General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 6 5,162 20 Feb 2010, 20:29
    Thread: Dashboard End Cap Wanted
Post: Re: Dashboard End Cap Wanted

Is it repairable? Use a fiber glass repair kit..
KMC-DMC DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted 2 2,008 14 Feb 2010, 12:47
    Thread: Reeling in the years 1981
Post: Re: Reeling in the years 1981

They show that program continuously on RTE.... The news reporter is Mary McAleese..now President of Ireland. Later she also reported on the closure of DMC.
KMC-DMC General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 5 3,217 14 Feb 2010, 12:45
    Thread: 5462 Joins the wide side stripe club
Post: Re: 5462 Joins the wide side stripe club

I think the wide stripes look great. I'll be putting them on my car soon. I just want to get the doors aligned/adjusted a bit first. Kevin
KMC-DMC Members Cars 11 8,763 03 Feb 2010, 23:55
    Thread: Door LED's
Post: Re: Door LED's

You're welcome.
KMC-DMC DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted 2 2,040 30 Jan 2010, 23:30
    Thread: Door LED's
Post: Door LED's

ebay item 220544789556 buy it now £5 Spare set from dmch
KMC-DMC DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted 2 2,040 22 Jan 2010, 15:08
    Thread: Seatbelt dash alarm
Post: Re: Seatbelt dash alarm

The PO of my car had a great idea to "try" stop the buzzing - he cut the cable at the seatbelt. When I was at DMCH I bought a new buzzer (logic) box and seatbelt unit and they showed me where it plugs...
KMC-DMC 3 - Electrical 23 12,459 19 Jan 2010, 23:01
    Thread: DMC order
Post: Re: DMC order

If you send your order to DMCH via email or phone and ask them to send delivery by regular mail, then you won't get charged as much and this might get passed the customs here in UK.
KMC-DMC Off topic talk, general chat etc 10 4,655 28 Nov 2009, 17:59
    Thread: 2010 "EuroTec" Weekend in Norfolk, UK - 4th June 2010!
Post: Re: 2010 "EuroTec" Weekend in Norfolk, UK - 4th Ju...

I'll be there in 2010 with VIN 2969......I wonder if I'll be able to remove all the tree bud things that fell on it during Eurotec 2009. I'm still finding them all over the car.
KMC-DMC Events Archive 25 14,471 17 Aug 2009, 17:27
    Thread: Delorean dimensions
Post: Re: Delorean dimensions

Birksie Wrote:Cant see the images fella. "Forbidden" ? Should be sorted now..... Kevin
KMC-DMC General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 34 14,675 12 Jul 2009, 21:37
    Thread: Delorean dimensions
Post: Re: Delorean dimensions

Seeing as I started this thread. Here's photo of my garage: [Image: http://i604.photobucket.com/albums/tt128..._ALB-1.jpg] Plus today I cleaned all the oil and dirt of my sump ...... [Image: http://i...
KMC-DMC General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 34 14,675 12 Jul 2009, 14:46
    Thread: Engine cuts out when a/c on
Post: Re: Engine cuts out when a/c on

Hi Nick, I installed your spare ECU and bingo! - it solved the idle problem. When i took my old one out I found someone had already opened it at some stage.. see the photo. [Image: http://i604.phot...
KMC-DMC 1 - Engine 11 4,918 09 Jul 2009, 18:39
    Thread: Engine cuts out when a/c on
Post: Re: Engine cuts out when a/c on

I replaced the Idle Speed Motor but car is still not idling with A/c on......must be the ecu....
KMC-DMC 1 - Engine 11 4,918 03 Jul 2009, 14:12
    Thread: Delorean Story on AROnline
Post: Re: Delorean Story on AROnline

the TR7 production at dunmurray is mentioned in "Thriumph TR7 - The Untold Story" and a couple of pages are devoted to this final chapter in the TR7/8 story. The car would have been called a Healy, p...
KMC-DMC General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 4 2,801 19 Jun 2009, 15:39
    Thread: water otterstat
Post: Re: water otterstat

i replaced mine last weekend. Simple job. I was expecting a load of coolant to escape but there was none in the pipe...... :shock: My coolant system was short about 5 litres! The tank cap needed rep...
KMC-DMC 8 - Frame / Body / Interior 4 2,387 19 Jun 2009, 07:37
    Thread: Engine cuts out when a/c on
Post: Re: Engine cuts out when a/c on

I removed the motor last night and blew some carb cleaner thru it. And a bit of metal cam out. Now the motor isn't working so I've ordered a new one. Nick, when I get home from holiday I'll contact y...
KMC-DMC 1 - Engine 11 4,918 19 Jun 2009, 07:27
    Thread: Engine cuts out when a/c on
Post: Re: Engine cuts out when a/c on

Thanks Tony , Matt. When i get back form holiday ( Ireland and Spain ...can't wait) I'll take off the idle controller. its a sealed unit so I guess a new one is required. I too remember it sticking a...
KMC-DMC 1 - Engine 11 4,918 14 Jun 2009, 22:04
    Thread: Engine cuts out when a/c on
Post: Engine cuts out when a/c on

Hi All, My car now idles properly thanks to the help at Eurotec and the car finds its idle speed after revving.... although the revs increase slightly as temperature increases The issue is when the...
KMC-DMC 1 - Engine 11 4,918 14 Jun 2009, 18:42
    Thread: JZD Movie
Post: JZD Movie

Maybe this was posted already but anyway..... www.independent.ie/entertainment/film-c ... 71004.html
KMC-DMC General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 4 2,655 14 Jun 2009, 09:32
    Thread: A BIG THANK YOU FOR A BRILL EUROTECH !!
Post: Re: A BIG THANK YOU FOR A BRILL EUROTECH !!

Thanks to all who helped me with my car last weekend and it was great to meet everyone from the forum. Unfortunately I had to leave before the big event on Sautrday evening but I had a really pleasan...
KMC-DMC General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 23 11,118 13 Jun 2009, 07:53
    Thread: Rear bulkhead sound proofing
Post: Re: Rear bulkhead sound proofing

Yep. In fact the insulation foam and rubber is in good shape (but sticky) compared to the parcel shelf which just fell apart. Its like the rubber has just gone sticky over the years......
KMC-DMC 8 - Frame / Body / Interior 5 2,964 29 May 2009, 22:19
    Thread: Rear bulkhead sound proofing
Post: Re: Rear bulkhead sound proofing

The foam behind the rubber is dry....its very odd. Anyway, I've left the cover off so air can dry out the interior a bit.
KMC-DMC 8 - Frame / Body / Interior 5 2,964 29 May 2009, 21:51
    Thread: Rear bulkhead sound proofing
Post: Rear bulkhead sound proofing

I'm cleaning out my car for next weekend at Eurotec. 1001 carpet cleaner is the business. The sound proof foam and rubber on my parcel shelf had perished and stank so i scrapped it off and replaced it...
KMC-DMC 8 - Frame / Body / Interior 5 2,964 29 May 2009, 19:36
    Thread: "EuroTec" Weekend in Norfolk, UK - 5th June 2009
Post: Re: "EuroTec" Weekend in Norfolk, UK - 5th June 20...

Quote:What time are you leaving on Friday, several DeLoreans will be making the trip..if you get near enough we could send out a recovery party! To be honest with you I haven't made any plans yet. Ac...
KMC-DMC Events Archive 426 143,188 22 May 2009, 22:30
    Thread: "EuroTec" Weekend in Norfolk, UK - 5th June 2009
Post: Re: "EuroTec" Weekend in Norfolk, UK - 5th June 20...

I just booked for this now, Friday night only, the website said "last room available" so I hope I got it. I hope vin 2969 can make the journey ok.....I have absolutley no faith in that car at all.
KMC-DMC Events Archive 426 143,188 22 May 2009, 22:02
    Thread: anyone have access to a lathe or similar machine device?
Post: Re: anyone have access to a lathe or similar machi...

Dave - its on its way to you. Should be there tomorrow post. Grade is just mild steel. Kevin
KMC-DMC General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 9 4,433 21 May 2009, 18:42
    Thread: Engine Upper Throttle Control Assembly
Post: Engine Upper Throttle Control Assembly

Can some one please send me a picture of how the top spring attaches to the assembly. http://www.delorean.com/store/c-334-1-4 ... ystem.aspx Part Number 30 in the above link. Mine is there but loose...
KMC-DMC 1 - Engine 3 2,290 17 May 2009, 15:49
    Thread: Cooling fan never stops
Post: Re: Cooling fan never stops

Thanks for the advice. I got under the car and disconnected the wires to the otterstat. I cleaned the terminals and now it works OK. Fans kick in only wen temp gets past 150degf and when a/c is runnin...
KMC-DMC 3 - Electrical 4 2,791 16 May 2009, 11:46
    Thread: Cooling fan never stops
Post: Cooling fan never stops

The cooling fan on my car is always on. Even if i only turn the ignition to electrics without starting the engine the fans still start. They are noiser than the engine. I guess it would be worse if th...
KMC-DMC 3 - Electrical 4 2,791 15 May 2009, 22:11
    Thread: Maintenance Charger
Post: Re: Maintenance Charger

Thanks Richard. This evening I bolted the leads on to the "jump start" points and fed the lead outside by cutting a small hole in the base of the rear vents. So the lead plug can be concealed in the ...
KMC-DMC 3 - Electrical 3 2,310 15 May 2009, 22:02
    Thread: New Member!
Post: Re: New Member!

welcome to the club. I think the early dark wheels look great. Kevin
KMC-DMC General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 29 16,362 15 May 2009, 21:54
    Thread: anyone have access to a lathe or similar machine device?
Post: Re: anyone have access to a lathe or similar machi...

I work in west midlands and I have a lot of contact with precision engineers. A friend of mine has a general machine shop. send me a pm with details and i can ask him to cost it for you. What grade of...
KMC-DMC General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 9 4,433 15 May 2009, 16:02
    Thread: Wood dimensions for under front trunk carpet
Post: Re: Wood dimensions for under front trunk carpet

Hi Dan, My carpet is also curling up at the edges. Where can you get this redone? Cheers Kevin
KMC-DMC 8 - Frame / Body / Interior 8 4,144 11 May 2009, 20:18
    Thread: Armrest 'caps'
Post: Re: Armrest 'caps'

I have the same style interior arm rest as you and I too was wondering which one to buy . I'll ask DMC Houston. Kevin
KMC-DMC 8 - Frame / Body / Interior 3 2,168 11 May 2009, 20:07
    Thread: Wood dimensions for under front trunk carpet
Post: Re: Wood dimensions for under front trunk carpet

I replaced mine this weekend using scrap plywood veneer from a 70's office at my company. I just made a template based on area where i think the wood should go. I couldn't find dimensions anywhere. I ...
KMC-DMC 8 - Frame / Body / Interior 8 4,144 11 May 2009, 20:03
    Thread: Maintenance Charger
Post: Maintenance Charger

When my car was in storage it had a trickle charger attached to the battery. I bought a charger at Halfords and connected the + clip to the battery and -clip to chassis at rear of car ( i couldn't fin...
KMC-DMC 3 - Electrical 3 2,310 10 May 2009, 21:04
    Thread: First Drive in Delorean
Post: Re: First Drive in Delorean

Twas' not "rust", it was very light pitting surface corrosion. Its the genuine wheel. The luggage compartment was messy and the damp & dirt caused a light reaction to the passive surface of the wh...
KMC-DMC General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 33 13,416 08 May 2009, 22:30
    Thread: First Drive in Delorean
Post: Re: First Drive in Delorean

Cheers Neal, yes it fits in the garage and i can get the door open! I've been cleaning it in my spare time. The get-you-home spare well had surface corrosion, so i sanded it down and resprayed it. Loo...
KMC-DMC General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 33 13,416 08 May 2009, 22:03
    Thread: Origional Seat Covers...
Post: Re: Origional Seat Covers...

On the subject of seat covers. If anyone has any advice on how to get the backing plate to stay in place I'd appreciate the advice. Mine were recovered a few years ago but the brackets on the back kee...
KMC-DMC General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 7 3,630 08 May 2009, 21:59
    Thread: First Drive in Delorean
Post: Re: First Drive in Delorean

All the guages are erratic. I guesstimate what speed i'm doing. And everything seems to rattle! Over the next couple of weeks i'll give it a good clean and tighten up any loose parts. I got the casset...
KMC-DMC General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 33 13,416 02 May 2009, 20:46
    Thread: First Drive in Delorean
Post: Re: First Drive in Delorean

It was an early start to go and collect the car. I had my bag of breakdown and emergency kit just in case. Car was ready to go at storage place with new MOT cert but then I noticed the indicator bulb ...
KMC-DMC General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 33 13,416 02 May 2009, 16:08