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General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD

1,749

14 May 2025, 20:32

Thread: 2025 National Event
Post: RE: 2025 National Event

This event is now pretty much planned, full details are on the Club Facebook page and will be in the upcoming edition of DeLorean News which is with the printers at the moment as they are putting it ...

2,325

02 May 2025, 12:25

Thread: The DOC-UK is 30 this year!
Post: The DOC-UK is 30 this year!

I was chatting to Dave Howarth a few weeks ago, and he let me know that May 2025 is the 30th Anniversary of him and a few other like minded souls forming the DeLorean Owners Club UK. We will be atten...

General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD

1,749

24 Apr 2025, 18:52

Thread: 2025 National Event
Post: 2025 National Event

Dear All, as has been discussed on the WhatsApp group and on the Club Facebook Page, with the help of Dan Willis we are planning an event in the South of England, centred around the Motor Museum at ...

2,325

24 Apr 2025, 18:49

Thread: REALLY RETRO SHOW, STAFFS, 13 JULY 2025
Post: REALLY RETRO SHOW, STAFFS, 13 JULY 2025

Hi all, its been posted on the Club's Facebook page and WhatsApp group, but if anyone reading this is interested in attending Really Retro Show 2025 at Penkridge Market near Stafford, I need to know...

1,394

24 Apr 2025, 17:39

Thread: Its quiet in here.....
Post: Its quiet in here.....

Hi All, over the last 11 months or so, its got increasingly quiet on this forum, and that is down to the success of the WhatsApp group for Club Members. This forum is still monitored, and member/non...

Off topic talk, general chat etc

1,865

20 Nov 2024, 12:39

Thread: 2025 Club Calendar
Post: RE: 2025 Club Calendar

Hi All, I know most members will have seen this via the Club's WhatApp page and on Facebook/Instagram, but the calendars are in stock with me now. Posted they are £8.89 each (payment via bank trans...

General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD

2,360

31 Oct 2024, 19:22

Thread: 2025 Club Calendar
Post: RE: 2025 Club Calendar

Thank you to everyone who's sent me photos this year, I've had some amazing submissions and now have all I need to send to the printer for him to do a first proof of the 2025 Calendar.

General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD

2,360

13 Sep 2024, 20:36

Thread: 2025 Club Calendar
Post: RE: 2025 Club Calendar

thank you to everyone who's submitted photo's so far, I'm going to have my work cut out selecting the final 13 again! Email your submissions to treasurer@deloreans.co.uk by the end of this month plea...

General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD

2,360

03 Sep 2024, 23:47

Thread: 2025 Club Calendar
Post: 2025 Club Calendar

Hi all, its that time off year again when I start asking for submissions for next years Limited Edition Club Calendar. Please submit photos (Landscape not Portrait) to me by the first week of Octobe...

General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD

2,360

02 Sep 2024, 20:57

Thread: Really Retro Show, Staffs, 7 July 2024
Post: RE: Really Retro Show, Staffs, 7 July 2024

due to a lack of interest from Club members, we will not be having a stand at Really Retro this year. If anyone does want to go, they need to contact the organisers directly to book a space in the ge...

999

14 Jun 2024, 11:21

Thread: Wedding 6th of July Staffordshire
Post: RE: Wedding 6th of July Staffordshire

Hi Simon, I've just shared this to the Members WhatsApp Group to see if anyone can help, a lot of members have been in Ireland this weekend for a DeLorean event so may not have seen this post.

TV/Film Hire and Work Requests

1,179

10 Jun 2024, 10:49

Thread: Ignoring marker lights laws
Post: RE: Ignoring marker lights laws

you have to run a UK sized plate on the front, but you can fit a 'State Plate' sized one on the back as it has to fit in the number plate bezel on the back - assuming your car has one.

Off topic talk, general chat etc

2,715

16 Apr 2024, 12:06

Thread: Really Retro Show, Staffs, 7 July 2024
Post: Really Retro Show, Staffs, 7 July 2024

Hi all, Can people let me know if you'd like a spot on the Club Stand at the Really Retro Show near Stafford this year? The organisers have given us a least 6 spaces, but I need to get back to them ...

999

16 Apr 2024, 11:49

Thread: BTTF DELOREAN HIRE FOR 7TH SEPTEMBER 2024 SPALDING
Post: RE: BTTF DELOREAN HIRE FOR 7TH SEPTEMBER 2024 SPAL...

best person to speak to would be Mike Hutchinson, he's got all sorts of props and does comicons, I think he's got a BTTF converted car too. He's on Facebook, you can find him and his business there, ...

TV/Film Hire and Work Requests

1,053

16 Apr 2024, 11:43

Thread: Wedding request, Derby 24th Aug 24
Post: RE: Wedding request, Derby 24th Aug 24

Phill's umming and ahhing about this, as whilst he's doing work to Sorbet, she's been off the road for 7 years, and he doesn't want to commit to anything yet until he knows the car is mechanically an...

TV/Film Hire and Work Requests

1,293

27 Feb 2024, 17:02

Thread: Automatic Governor
Post: RE: Automatic Governor

DickyH on here used to rebuild the auto gearbox governors, I'm not sure if its something he still does?

4 - Transmission - Manual & Automatic

2,734

27 Feb 2024, 16:59

Thread: New(ish) member saying Hello!
Post: RE: New(ish) member saying Hello!

Hi Paul, there is a chap in North Nottinghamshire (Worksop area) who we know called Lee Crowston, who is an Alpine specialist, and what he doesn't know about the PRV isn't worth knowing as the saying ...

New member? Say hello :)

6,043

27 Feb 2024, 16:56

Thread: VIN No. 1867
Post: RE: VIN No. 1867

I'll echo Rissy's words here, I remember 20+yrs ago tackling the manifold studs and heads on #2292 with the help of friends at the time. We had studs snapping off, then trying to drill them out and go...

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63,354

27 Feb 2024, 16:51

Thread: Vin 05309 / HTU506X
Post: RE: Vin 05309 / HTU506X

Phill has been chatting to a lady in the USA about this car, as its one we were told about and found near the Cheshire/Wales border about 17yrs ago. We had photos of it, and did try to find out who o...

2,954

13 Feb 2024, 16:30

Thread: VIN No. 1867
Post: RE: VIN No. 1867

great progress, I remember doing that job 20yrs ago..... I still have nightmares......

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63,354

13 Feb 2024, 16:25

Thread: DOC Tec
Post: RE: DOC Tec

absolutely, they used to be 'a thing' years ago, especially here in the Midlands. Always happy to host something here and fire up the barby or lay on bacon cobs. We also have a spare room for anyone...

1,297

09 Jan 2024, 16:44

Thread: East Midlands Xmas Meet 2023 - BOOKING MADE!
Post: RE: East Midlands Xmas Meet 2023 - BOOKING MADE!

Okay, so final numbers: Claire, Phill, Kezia & Gwen Wright Helen Makewell William Bollands Rich & Roisin Hanlon + 1 Gary & Jan Wharton Anthony Hutchings (new member) Chris McGeachy & ...

5,843

01 Dec 2023, 20:51

Thread: UK project Car for sale.£50k
Post: RE: UK project Car for sale.£50k

Wow, £52k! And its pending sale at that price! Still needs a lot of work, the stainless will need the skills of Mr Nicholson, an goodness knows what that dash mat and seat covers are hiding.

DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted

2,739

24 Nov 2023, 12:15

Thread: Angle drive
Post: RE: Angle drive

About 14 years ago, we had them remanufactured by Speedograph Richfield in Nottingham (who made them originally), however they stopped doing them when the old chap who made them retired, and they als...

5 - Suspension / Steering

2,247

24 Nov 2023, 12:10

Thread: East Midlands Xmas Meet 2023 - BOOKING MADE!
Post: RE: East Midlands Xmas Meet 2023

Claire, Phill, Kezia & Gwen Wright Helen Makewell William Bollands Rich & Roisin Hanlon + 1 Gary & Jan Wharton Simon Bailey Anthony Hutchings (new member) Chris McGeachy & Leanne

5,843

17 Nov 2023, 18:18

Thread: East Midlands Xmas Meet 2023 - BOOKING MADE!
Post: RE: East Midlands Xmas Meet 2023

okay, we are booked in! I've booked room for 20 of us, but they can increase this if need be, for 1pm on Saturday 2nd December at: The Plank & Leggit Sawley Bridge Marina Tamworth Road Sawley N...

5,843

17 Nov 2023, 17:29

Thread: East Midlands Xmas Meet 2023 - BOOKING MADE!
Post: RE: East Midlands Xmas Meet 2023

from chatting to several people, it seems the 2nd of December is the best date for most, so I'll ring the venue now and see if they have availability.

5,843

17 Nov 2023, 14:48

Thread: East Midlands Xmas Meet 2023 - BOOKING MADE!
Post: RE: East Midlands Xmas Meet 2023

(15 Nov 2023, 14:43)Rich Hanlon Wrote: Hi Claire - many thanks for looking into this for all of us! Sounds like a good venue. At the moment - some of us are free on each of those dates, but 9th mi...

5,843

15 Nov 2023, 20:17

Thread: East Midlands Xmas Meet 2023 - BOOKING MADE!
Post: RE: East Midlands Xmas Meet 2023

before I enquire about a formal booking, can I have availability for the following dates please: Saturday 2nd December Saturday 9th December Saturday 16th December I need to know asap please to ha...

5,843

15 Nov 2023, 13:50

Thread: East Midlands Xmas Meet 2023 - BOOKING MADE!
Post: RE: East Midlands Xmas Meet 2023

Hi all, I've found a potential venue in Sawley, near J24A of the M1 on the Notts/Derbys/Leics border. I'm liaising with Rich Hanlon over this at the moment, but if members can let me know what dates...

5,843

15 Nov 2023, 10:31

Thread: DeLorean News issue 96
Post: RE: DeLorean News issue 96

Apologies for the delay in DeLorean News going out to members - it should have been with you over a week ago, but unfortunately the couriers who picked up from the printers sent the magazines to the ...

Latest DOC News

1,281

15 Nov 2023, 10:17

Thread: VIN No. 1867
Post: RE: VIN No. 1867

excellent stuff, a neat gadget to have.

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63,354

13 Nov 2023, 15:04

Thread: VIN-5222 the dream has arrived
Post: RE: VIN-5222 the dream has arrived

Fab stuff Will, and thank you your friend Toby for all his help on the stand this weekend too. So great to see Ryuko working well for you, and I'm chuffed that a bit of Flopsy has sorted her air lock...

40,136

13 Nov 2023, 15:03

Thread: 2024 Club Calendar
Post: RE: 2024 Club Calendar

Hi all after strong sales at the NEC Classic Motor Show, we only have a few Calendars left, so if you want one, shout out now, as the remainders will be going on ebay - but obviously at a higher pr...

General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD

6,671

13 Nov 2023, 14:59

Thread: NEC Classic Car Show 2023 11-13 Nov 2023 & AGM
Post: RE: NEC Classic Car Show 2023 11-13 Nov 2023 & AGM

Just a quick heads up, the Club is in Hall 4 this year, stand 592. Also, its worth booking your parking in advance, to save £5.00. Regular parking charge on the day is an eyewatering £17.95, but if y...

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06 Nov 2023, 15:34

Thread: East Midlands Xmas Meet 2023 - BOOKING MADE!
Post: RE: East Midlands Xmas Meet 2023

well if people want to have a think, we'll discuss further at the NEC, and then I'll try and get something booked next week.

5,843

06 Nov 2023, 13:36

Thread: New Social Media Secretary!
Post: RE: New Social Media Secretary!

I've found this fascinating, and I think groups specific to paid up members is a great idea - especially as I'll sometimes get a message on a FB post saying "I had no idea about this" after the event...

General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD

7,601

06 Nov 2023, 13:35

Thread: Back to the future - plush toys
Post: RE: Back to the future - plush toys

Hi John I'm sure you can sell these on the stand, and then Chris can settle up with you at the end of the weekend.

Off topic talk, general chat etc

1,192

06 Nov 2023, 13:25

Thread: East Midlands Xmas Meet 2023 - BOOKING MADE!
Post: East Midlands Xmas Meet 2023 - BOOKING MADE!

hi all, I've not booked anything yet, but do we have any preferences for location for this years Xmas meet up? I try and keep it near to a major road or motorway to make access as easy as possible,...

5,843

01 Nov 2023, 22:54

Thread: 2024 Club Calendar
Post: RE: 2024 Club Calendar

Hi Chris, there's one in an envelope ready for you to collect from the NEC next week. Best to you & Christine x

General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD

6,671

01 Nov 2023, 22:49

Thread: New Social Media Secretary!
Post: RE: New Social Media Secretary!

(31 Oct 2023, 22:34)Chris Williams Wrote: That's great news, He's done some cracking videos for the you tube channel. What's threads though! Threads is the Meta (Facebook) alternative to Twitter. ...

General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD

7,601

01 Nov 2023, 00:05

Thread: 2024 Club Calendar
Post: RE: 2024 Club Calendar

Just an update: I have given a batch of calendars to Rich Hanlon for the NEC next week, so as I've just had a few orders go out, I've only got 3 left here with me. Once they are gone, then anyone wa...

General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD

6,671

31 Oct 2023, 21:31

Thread: New Social Media Secretary!
Post: New Social Media Secretary!

Hi all, The Club has expanded its Social Media presence in recent weeks - although we will be ditching Twitter/X - personally, for me, its just become a cesspit of hatred, intolerance, racism, homoph...

General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD

7,601

31 Oct 2023, 21:25

Thread: Oddly tempted
Post: RE: Oddly tempted

its a stunning Alpine for sure, and deserves to find the right home with that history.

DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted

3,930

25 Oct 2023, 12:00

Thread: DeLorean News issue 96
Post: DeLorean News issue 96

Hi all, articles for the next DeLorean News are with the printers as we speak, hopefully we should have the Autumn 2023 issue with you all in the next couple of weeks. Remember to keep the articles ...

Latest DOC News

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12 Oct 2023, 14:06

Thread: Oddly tempted
Post: RE: Oddly tempted

lol, I strangely like this, and no I'm not buying it lol

DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted

3,930

12 Oct 2023, 10:26

Thread: 2024 Club Calendar
Post: RE: 2024 Club Calendar

(10 Oct 2023, 17:58)theningiachicken Wrote: count me in for one too Claire please, I'll probably pick it up from the NEC again will do, I'll pop one aside for you.

General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD

6,671

11 Oct 2023, 12:14

Thread: 2024 Club Calendar
Post: RE: 2024 Club Calendar

A quarter of the stock has now gone! I had a look at last years postage figures, and I was shocked to see that postage has gone up by 75p from last year per calendar (UK). Absolutely ridiculous IMO.

General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD

6,671

10 Oct 2023, 12:59

Thread: 2024 Club Calendar
Post: RE: 2024 Club Calendar

(09 Oct 2023, 13:17)Rissy Wrote: Excellent work Claire. I'll collect mine as usual at the NEC if that's ok. Curious now. Where was the title image taken? no probs, I'll put one aside for you. T...