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Thread: Coolant leak - I think!
Post: Re: Coolant leak - I think!
| Hi everyone, it's been a while!
Anyway, I have a quick update on the cooling situation for you all...
Finally got her down to my local garage on Friday for a HC test. The results are as follows...... |
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Carl Hammond |
1 - Engine |
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27,517 |
28 Jul 2009, 16:46 |
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Thread: DeLorean News Issue 45
Post: Re: DeLorean News Issue 45
| Awesome work as always Phil and Co! Quality from cover to cover! :D
Love the front cover Darren and enjoying following your story Gez! Keep up the great work guys!! :D
Apologies to anyone who was ... |
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Carl Hammond |
Latest DOC News |
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28 Jul 2009, 16:43 |
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Thread: RIP MY HUBBY ANDY STEELE
Post: Re: RIP MY HUBBY ANDY STEELE
| Tracey, so sorry and shocked to hear of this terrible news.
From the short time that we had known him, Andy struck us as a genuinely decent bloke and one of life's nice guys, he will be sadly missed.... |
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Carl Hammond |
Off topic talk, general chat etc |
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29 Jun 2009, 10:48 |
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Thread: Coolant leak - I think!
Post: Re: Coolant leak - I think!
| RichH Wrote:One quick check you can do is when the engine is cold, open the coolant cap, start the engine and have a look at the jet of water just inside the coolant tank. Rev the engine and look at t... |
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Carl Hammond |
1 - Engine |
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27,517 |
25 Jun 2009, 22:35 |
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Thread: WINDOW MOTOR WANTED PLEASE!
Post: Re: WINDOW MOTOR WANTED PLEASE!
| Just to let you know, I spoke to Chris N last night and he has a spare window motor that I can have! Woo Hoo! :D
Thanks for all your help and kind offers guys, always appreciated!
Best regards
Ca... |
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Carl Hammond |
DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted |
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3,555 |
25 Jun 2009, 17:09 |
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Thread: Coolant leak - I think!
Post: Re: Coolant leak - I think!
| Chris Williams Wrote:Has Al still got any new ones? perhaps he would be good enough to loan you one to try and see if that helps?
Hi Chris,
I'm not sure mate, but I will certainly ask him. If it was... |
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Carl Hammond |
1 - Engine |
69 |
27,517 |
25 Jun 2009, 16:59 |
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Thread: Coolant leak - I think!
Post: Re: Coolant leak - I think!
| NickT Wrote:Do you have drive on ramps?
Umm, no I'm afraid I don't have drive on ramps mate, in fact apart from an original jack - I have nothing!
Time to invest in a trolley jack,axle stands or som... |
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Carl Hammond |
1 - Engine |
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27,517 |
25 Jun 2009, 16:56 |
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Thread: Coolant leak - I think!
Post: Re: Coolant leak - I think!
| Claire Usher Wrote:What mileage has Lily done btw?
Good question Claire! The truth is I don't know, but at a guess I would say it's no more than 2000 miles!! Yes, really!!!
Anyway, plenty of great t... |
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Carl Hammond |
1 - Engine |
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27,517 |
25 Jun 2009, 16:08 |
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Thread: Coolant leak - I think!
Post: Re: Coolant leak - I think!
| OK Nick, only if you've got the time to spare matey, I don't want to put you out! :)
I can rob my Dad's hose and I'm sure I can find a pressure washer from somewhere! :wink:
I will pay you back ... |
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Carl Hammond |
1 - Engine |
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27,517 |
25 Jun 2009, 13:06 |
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Thread: Coolant leak - I think!
Post: Re: Coolant leak - I think!
| I know mate, I know... was clutching at straws I guess... :(
Right, I'm going to book her into my local for a hydrocarbons test at least get her checked for head gasket problems at least put my mind... |
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Carl Hammond |
1 - Engine |
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27,517 |
25 Jun 2009, 12:50 |
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Thread: Coolant leak - I think!
Post: Re: Coolant leak - I think!
| A brief update:
Had the car out last night (just poked out of the garage). First of all topped her up, replacing the coolant she'd lost the other night (almost 3 litres!). No leaks which was good. :... |
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Carl Hammond |
1 - Engine |
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27,517 |
25 Jun 2009, 11:59 |
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Thread: Coolant leak - I think!
Post: Re: Coolant leak - I think!
| A Van Wrote:Carl, I know you need to use the car for a prom..but my personal advice if it was me is do not drive it under any circumstance until you get the problem sorted.
If it boiled over last nig... |
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Carl Hammond |
1 - Engine |
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27,517 |
24 Jun 2009, 17:08 |
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Thread: Coolant leak - I think!
Post: Re: Coolant leak - I think!
| OK I have had a chat with Chris N and he thinks he may know what's causing these overall cooling issues now...
He is currently doing bits of work on his own car, including an engine rebuild and has d... |
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Carl Hammond |
1 - Engine |
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27,517 |
24 Jun 2009, 15:12 |
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Thread: Coolant leak - I think!
Post: Re: Coolant leak - I think!
| Claire Usher Wrote:it sounds like you've got air in the system, and its literally chucked its toys out of the pram -
if you've not got a bleed kit, then water will escape through the overflow pipe on... |
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Carl Hammond |
1 - Engine |
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27,517 |
24 Jun 2009, 12:24 |
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Thread: Coolant leak - I think!
Post: Re: Coolant leak - I think!
| jerzybondov Wrote:Carl... so sorry to hear this mate. I'm afraid I can't offer any kind of advice but I can offer some sympathy...! Upon finding out that my ventilation system still doesn't work after... |
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Carl Hammond |
1 - Engine |
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27,517 |
24 Jun 2009, 11:50 |
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Thread: Coolant leak - I think!
Post: Re: Coolant leak - I think!
| NickT Wrote:Have you got an air bleed kit on the car? i can't remember. Nick.
Hi Nick,
Sorry people I keep forgetting to answer this question! :oops: The answer is, Yes! I do have a bleed kit on th... |
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Carl Hammond |
1 - Engine |
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27,517 |
24 Jun 2009, 11:42 |
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Thread: WINDOW MOTOR WANTED PLEASE!
Post: Re: WINDOW MOTOR WANTED PLEASE!
| Oh crumbs, I forgot! We're talking razor blade territory here aren't we! :shock:
Nick - I think the actual motor's had it, but just need to check with Chris and Darren again as they looked at it at ... |
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Carl Hammond |
DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted |
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3,555 |
24 Jun 2009, 11:20 |
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Thread: Coolant leak - I think!
Post: Re: Coolant leak - I think!
| Well, last night this took a turn for the worse!! :shock: If I didn't have a coolant leak before, I definitely do now! :(
Had the car out last night to give her a good clean through, had her look... |
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Carl Hammond |
1 - Engine |
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27,517 |
24 Jun 2009, 10:59 |
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Thread: New whooshing/whirring noise I haven heard before?
Post: Re: New whooshing/whirring noise I haven heard bef...
| Brilliant Steve! :lol:
Best regards
Carl |
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Carl Hammond |
3 - Electrical |
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4,838 |
23 Jun 2009, 17:54 |
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Thread: WINDOW MOTOR WANTED PLEASE!
Post: WINDOW MOTOR WANTED PLEASE!
| Hi all,
I'm looking for a window motor for my drivers side door please, as my old one is shot!
I understand these can be quite pricey, anybody have a spare or who can point me in the right direction... |
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Carl Hammond |
DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted |
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3,555 |
23 Jun 2009, 14:54 |
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Thread: New whooshing/whirring noise I haven heard before?
Post: Re: New whooshing/whirring noise I haven heard bef...
| Wow! Thanks for all of the speedy replies people! :D
Quick answers to some questions...
As Alistair said, I have never used my A/C, so guessing I can rule that out, unless it can still make a nois... |
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Carl Hammond |
3 - Electrical |
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4,838 |
23 Jun 2009, 12:37 |
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Thread: Coolant leak - I think!
Post: Re: Coolant leak - I think!
| Claire Usher Wrote:I bought some of that 'chav' silicon blue hose, and replaced
as many of the short connecting rubber pipes with it as possible and also new hose clips.
I've always been paranoid ab... |
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Carl Hammond |
1 - Engine |
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27,517 |
23 Jun 2009, 12:02 |
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Thread: New whooshing/whirring noise I haven heard before?
Post: New whooshing/whirring noise I haven heard before?
| Hi everyone, me again! I have another mind boggler for you! :lol:
A new one on me, but ever since the return from PJ Grady I've noticed a noise in whilst driving along that I don't recall hearing bef... |
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Carl Hammond |
3 - Electrical |
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4,838 |
23 Jun 2009, 11:33 |
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Thread: Coolant leak - I think!
Post: Re: Coolant leak - I think!
| Hi Rich, all.
Well, funny you should say that Nick, because I do believe now that is exactly what has happened, a simple case of trapped rain water! :roll:
Reason being I had the car out last night... |
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Carl Hammond |
1 - Engine |
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27,517 |
22 Jun 2009, 21:46 |
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Thread: Coolant leak - I think!
Post: Re: Coolant leak - I think!
| Hi Guy's, thanks for all the replies/help/advice all appreciated. :D
I never did get round to looking at this last weekend (stupid coursework!) :roll:
I'm afraid I'm going to ask a few stupid que... |
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Carl Hammond |
1 - Engine |
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27,517 |
18 Jun 2009, 12:42 |
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Thread: Bishop Calway - best quote
Post: Re: Bishop Calway - best quote
| I'm joking Claire! Of course I'll let her drive it... ON AN AIRFIELD!!! :lol:
Seriously, you haven't seen the state of our poor little Corsa! Not a week goes by it seems without Alex leaving her mar... |
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Carl Hammond |
Insurance Companies |
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33,671 |
13 Jun 2009, 12:47 |
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Thread: Coolant leak - I think!
Post: Re: Coolant leak - I think!
| RichH Wrote:Carl Hammond Wrote:Hi Rich/Dan
I will have a look under the car tomorrow and see if I can spot any suspect areas, like you said
Rich, may have to run her up to temp first, doesn't take lo... |
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Carl Hammond |
1 - Engine |
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12 Jun 2009, 23:30 |
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Thread: Coolant leak - I think!
Post: Re: Coolant leak - I think!
| Hi Gez,
Glad I'm not the only one mate! What gets me is when I take the car down to my local garage, sometimes even the mechanics there are left scratching their heads!! That's why I now go to PJ Gra... |
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Carl Hammond |
1 - Engine |
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27,517 |
12 Jun 2009, 23:24 |
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Thread: Bishop Calway - best quote
Post: Re: Bishop Calway - best quote
| jerzybondov Wrote:£210's not bad Carl - most of my quotes were £300+, I only had a couple I think around £200 or less, and I'm paying £195 now. Darren's getting his super cheap because (a) he's old, (... |
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Carl Hammond |
Insurance Companies |
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33,671 |
12 Jun 2009, 22:59 |
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Thread: Coolant leak - I think!
Post: Re: Coolant leak - I think!
| Hi Rich/Dan
I will have a look under the car tomorrow and see if I can spot any suspect areas, like you said
Rich, may have to run her up to temp first, doesn't take long with my car at the moment! l... |
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Carl Hammond |
1 - Engine |
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27,517 |
12 Jun 2009, 22:38 |
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Thread: Coolant leak - I think!
Post: Coolant leak - I think!
| Hi everyone, hope you are all well. :D
Once again all the excitement of last weekend has taken its toll on poor old Lily! :(
I didn't notice any problems when I tucked her away on Sunday, but when... |
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Carl Hammond |
1 - Engine |
69 |
27,517 |
12 Jun 2009, 22:00 |
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Thread: Bishop Calway - best quote
Post: Re: Bishop Calway - best quote
| Arrrrrrrrrgggggghhhhhhhhh!!! Why can't I get a quote as good as that!?!?! :evil:
Just had my premium come through from Richard Hoskins - £210! *sigh*
Balls! Any tips on how I get them down???
I'm ... |
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Carl Hammond |
Insurance Companies |
42 |
33,671 |
10 Jun 2009, 13:30 |
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Thread: "EuroTec" Weekend in Norfolk, UK - 5th June 2009
Post: Re: "EuroTec" Weekend in Norfolk, UK - 5th June 20...
| All being well, Al and I should be rolling into Hunstanton on Friday, as I type Chris N is working around the clock to make this happen, which I cannot thank him enough for! :D
But like Mike, I can... |
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Carl Hammond |
Events Archive |
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03 Jun 2009, 14:30 |
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Thread: "EuroTec" Weekend in Norfolk, UK - 5th June 2009
Post: Re: "EuroTec" Weekend in Norfolk, UK - 5th June 20...
| bozzzydmc Wrote:arranj Wrote:and the Magners delivery comes on Wednesday :wink:
More importantly ... will some of this be the new Magners pear cider ?? ;)
Oh good call Mike, I've been wanting to tr... |
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Carl Hammond |
Events Archive |
426 |
144,495 |
02 Jun 2009, 17:38 |
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Thread: DeLorean Dream Garage plus how's your DMC currently stored
Post: Re: DeLorean Dream Garage plus how's your DMC curr...
| Here's mine, to say it's a snug fit is a bit of an understatement! :shock:
[Image: http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w43/m...716934.jpg]
I too plan to have a bit of an overhaul whilst she's away ... |
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Carl Hammond |
General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD |
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21 Apr 2009, 12:18 |
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Thread: 2010 "EuroTec" Weekend in Norfolk, UK - 4th June 2010!
Post: Re: 2010 "EuroTec" Weekend in Norfolk, UK - 4th Ju...
| Yes please Arran, can you put me down plus Al plus Al! :D
Same room again If poss and if we're not too late?
Cheers |
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Carl Hammond |
Events Archive |
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14,552 |
21 Apr 2009, 10:38 |
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Thread: DeLorean News Issue 44
Post: Re: DeLorean News Issue 44
| Had a quick flick through my mag at lunchtime today, it just oozes quality from cover to cover! :D
Great front cover too, one of the best pics of a D I think I have ever seen, would love that pic a... |
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Carl Hammond |
Latest DOC News |
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20,026 |
03 Apr 2009, 16:16 |
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Thread: James Russel-Grant's Switch Emblems.
Post: Re: James Russel-Grant's Switch Emblems.
| bozzzydmc Wrote:Hi James
I will take a set ...if only so people know how to get out of my car ;)
[Image: http://i5.ebayimg.com/08/i/001/33/b4/8b2a_1.JPG]
Mike
Yeah, would have stopped Keeley Hawes... |
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Carl Hammond |
8 - Frame / Body / Interior |
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6,732 |
18 Mar 2009, 22:59 |
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Thread: Emblems and logos galore!
Post: Re: Emblems and logos galore!
| OK, I counted 26: :D
Front grill
Wheel caps x 4
Valve seals x 4
Door sills x 2
Floor mats x 2
Instrument display
Bonnet
Air filter casing
Engine cover catch
Rear bumper
Side strips x 2
Gear stick p... |
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Carl Hammond |
General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD |
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18 Mar 2009, 22:34 |
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Thread: Emblems and logos galore!
Post: Emblems and logos galore!
| Hi Guy's, bit of a random one, but...
I've only just noticed how many times the words "DeLorean" and "DMC" appear and can potentially feature on the car! This includes original parts (front grill emb... |
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Carl Hammond |
General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD |
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2,959 |
18 Mar 2009, 22:11 |
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Thread: Norfolk Winter Meet-Up at Caley Hall Hotel -6/7th March 2009
Post: Re: Norfolk Winter Meet-Up at Caley Hall Hotel -6/...
| arranj Wrote:Look forward to seeing you, then whopping yo' ass on Mario Kart
Oh, bring it on! :wink:
Look forward to seeing y'all. :D
Best regards |
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Carl Hammond |
Events Archive |
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04 Mar 2009, 10:28 |
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Thread: Chris N & PJ Grady UK
Post: Re: Chris N & PJ Grady UK
| Heard about this from Jenny earlier, real nasty one, glad to hear he's doing well though. :)
Alex and I wish you a speedy recovery mate. :)
Best wishes |
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Carl Hammond |
General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD |
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03 Mar 2009, 14:18 |
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Thread: delorean on the website.. or was
Post: Re: delorean on the website.. or was
| Mike was kind enough to drop by my workplace this morning to show off his new toy! 8)
I can tell you he's chuffed as nut's! Well pleased for him, he's had to wait a long time for this day, but the ... |
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Carl Hammond |
DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted |
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03 Mar 2009, 14:14 |
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Thread: Norfolk Winter Meet-Up at Caley Hall Hotel -6/7th March 2009
Post: Re: Norfolk Winter Meet-Up at Caley Hall Hotel -6/...
| Yeah, we'll be coming along sometime on the Sat Arran, can't wait! :D
No D for us this time either, just bringing the little Corsa, but hey, that's how we roll! :lol:
See ya all then! :D
All th... |
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Carl Hammond |
Events Archive |
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02 Mar 2009, 20:38 |
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Thread: DeLorean News Issue 43
Post: Re: DeLorean News Issue 43
| Hi Neal,
Sorry, I didn't mean to embarrass you fella. But the truth is you really did play quite a significant part in my pursuit of the dream. As if Alex hadn't agreed to it I wouldn't be where I am... |
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Carl Hammond |
Latest DOC News |
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23 Dec 2008, 20:59 |
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Thread: Middle Eastern Cars
Post: Re: Middle Eastern Cars
| That is crazy Alistair, that car is 2 vins away from mine, yet it looks COMPLETELY different? :?
In fact you'd be forgiven for thinking mines an 81 from a first glance!
I really need to track down... |
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Carl Hammond |
General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD |
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22 Dec 2008, 15:57 |
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Thread: Middle Eastern Cars
Post: Re: Middle Eastern Cars
| Hmmm the plot thickens hey... :?
Best wishes
Carl |
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Carl Hammond |
General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD |
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22 Dec 2008, 15:48 |
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Thread: Middle Eastern Cars
Post: Re: Middle Eastern Cars
| what what what!! :shock:
Best wishes
Carl |
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Carl Hammond |
General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD |
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22 Dec 2008, 15:46 |
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Thread: Christmas Greetings
Post: Re: Christmas Greetings
| Yes, Merry Christmas and a fruitful New Year to everyone! :D
Hope you all enjoy the festive season and if you are fortunate enough to take your stainless beauties out drive safely. :D
It's been a... |
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Carl Hammond |
Off topic talk, general chat etc |
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21 Dec 2008, 22:09 |
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Thread: DeLorean News Issue 43
Post: Re: DeLorean News Issue 43
| Dan1986 Wrote:Just read through my copy. I have noticed a big mistake in my article about the ireland trip. Julian Hunt's name has gone in as Julian Hammond somehow :shock: I have no idea how this h... |
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Carl Hammond |
Latest DOC News |
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21 Dec 2008, 16:56 |
