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Thread: What is a fair price for a working auto trans governor?
Post: RE: What is a fair price for a working auto trans ...
| I would go with half the price, or less, of a fully refurbished one as it comes with no guarantees. |
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Derfel |
4 - Transmission - Manual & Automatic |
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11 Mar 2024, 17:37 |
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Thread: New(ish) member saying Hello!
Post: RE: New(ish) member saying Hello!
| Hi Paul. Be great to catch up at one of the club meets. Alternatively - if you are passing Ashby-de-la-Zouch and fancy a coffee and a chat, you're always welcome. |
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Derfel |
New member? Say hello :) |
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2,890 |
28 Feb 2024, 23:08 |
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Thread: New(ish) member saying Hello!
Post: RE: New(ish) member saying Hello!
| Hi Paul, I also own a Chris Nicholson RHD conversion. They have their own quirks compared to a factory one! Be interesting one day to compare the conversions. |
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Derfel |
New member? Say hello :) |
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2,890 |
28 Feb 2024, 09:38 |
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Thread: First Breakdown - Advice / Solutions?
Post: RE: First Breakdown - Advice / Solutions?
| That's taking the mickey a bit ! If what it is simply a modified oil cooler - there are lots of potential other options out there. |
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Derfel |
Members Cars |
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3,760 |
13 Sep 2023, 17:00 |
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Thread: First Breakdown - Advice / Solutions?
Post: RE: First Breakdown - Advice / Solutions?
| At an absolutely silly price - DeLorean Industries in the US produce a fuel cooler. https://deloreanindustries.com/online-st...er-system/ |
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Derfel |
Members Cars |
18 |
3,760 |
12 Sep 2023, 19:55 |
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Thread: First Breakdown - Advice / Solutions?
Post: RE: First Breakdown - Advice / Solutions?
| Mine did exactly the same thing on the way back from Malvern on Saturday afternoon. Fuel pump sounded like it was gargling rocks. Even though it was only replaced 2 years ago / 1000 miles with a brand... |
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Derfel |
Members Cars |
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3,760 |
12 Sep 2023, 09:05 |
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Thread: DOC 2023 Event, Malvern, Worcs. 8-10 September
Post: RE: DOC 2023 Event, Malvern, Worcs. 8-10 Septembe...
| Hope to meet you lot in the Morgan car park at 10:30. |
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Derfel |
DOC National Events, Car shows, AGM's and others |
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11,477 |
06 Sep 2023, 22:11 |
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Thread: DOC 2023 Event, Malvern, Worcs. 8-10 September
Post: RE: DOC 2023 Event, Malvern, Worcs. 8-10 Septembe...
| I can confirm that me and the son are still attending with 04890 for the Saturday. |
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Derfel |
DOC National Events, Car shows, AGM's and others |
63 |
11,477 |
22 Aug 2023, 12:51 |
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Thread: DeLorean News Issue 94
Post: RE: DeLorean News Issue 94
| Hi Chris, Could put together a small article about my visit to DMC Florida the other week if that's of interest? |
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Derfel |
Latest DOC News |
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1,021 |
21 Apr 2023, 22:00 |
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Thread: DeLorean's For Sale On Ebay, Updated as They Appear.
Post: RE: DeLorean's For Sale On Ebay, Updated as They A...
| That's very expensive considering Chris Nicholson was selling one for £10k less!
It sold very quickly! |
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Derfel |
DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted |
484 |
307,380 |
20 Jan 2023, 20:56 |
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Thread: 2023 Calendar
Post: RE: 2023 Calendar
| Hi Claire,
Can you reserve a calendar for me as well.
If you can let me know the the cost / postage, I can send it across to you
Cheers. |
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Derfel |
General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD |
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5,677 |
27 Oct 2022, 17:30 |
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Thread: Project Cars @ BHCC
Post: RE: Project Cars @ BHCC
| (09 May 2022, 18:35)Chris P Wrote: interesting project...
One of the invoices photographed in the advert states " Very bad rust damage to frame" so body off restoration might be required. |
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Derfel |
DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted |
575 |
289,196 |
10 May 2022, 15:46 |
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Thread: DeLorean's For Sale On Ebay, Updated as They Appear.
Post: RE: DeLorean's For Sale On Ebay, Updated as They A...
| Two cars currently on eBay :-
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/154897571606?...SwgO1iLki8
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/115297523859?...SwuMliMb9x |
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Derfel |
DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted |
484 |
307,380 |
19 Mar 2022, 20:54 |
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Thread: Car Show, Cromford Meadows, Matlock. 8th May 2022
Post: RE: Car Show, Cromford Meadows, Matlock. 8th May 2...
| (06 Mar 2022, 00:25)Darrere Wrote: Not sure if this is related but very similar just a month later. https://www.rotary-ribi.org/clubs/page.p...lubID=1318
Went to the Cromford Steam Rally last summe... |
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Derfel |
Midlands |
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2,745 |
06 Mar 2022, 22:17 |
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Thread: DeLorean for sale on Autotrader.
Post: DeLorean for sale on Autotrader.
| A listing for one for sale has appeared on Autotrader.
Not many photos - and those that are there are very odd, you are really interested in a picture of the glove box and parcel shelf! . So might be... |
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Derfel |
DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted |
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1,986 |
09 Jan 2022, 09:32 |
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Thread: New Tyres
Post: RE: New Tyres
| I put Bridgestone Turanza ER300 on the front and Cooper Cobras on the back.
The tread on both sets of tyres are almost an identical match.
Wasn't bothered about matching branding as no one really ... |
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Derfel |
6 - Brakes / Wheels / Tyres |
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2,400 |
07 Jan 2022, 14:13 |
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Thread: Hi from NG17
Post: RE: Hi from NG17
| Welcome to DeLorean ownership Mich!
Used to live in NG18.
Now live in Leicestershire! |
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Derfel |
New member? Say hello :) |
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10,893 |
04 Jan 2022, 21:27 |
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Thread: Valve adjustment
Post: RE: Valve adjustment
| (11 Dec 2021, 21:48)Justwatching Wrote: (21 Nov 2021, 20:51)Derfel Wrote: Its a 35mm nut, I got a ring spanner to fit off Ebay.
Cheers. I ordered one, it worked great. Valve clearance now checked... |
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Derfel |
1 - Engine |
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5,882 |
12 Dec 2021, 00:28 |
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Thread: Valve adjustment
Post: RE: Valve adjustment
| Its a 35mm nut, I got a ring spanner to fit off Ebay. |
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Derfel |
1 - Engine |
17 |
5,882 |
21 Nov 2021, 20:51 |
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Thread: Project Cars @ BHCC
Post: RE: Project Cars @ BHCC
| (29 Sep 2021, 07:42)Chris Williams Wrote: Don't understand BHCC's pricing. I think they think low mileage cars are worth a fortune! Anyway for $39,500 this looks really nice to me: https://www.b... |
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Derfel |
DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted |
575 |
289,196 |
29 Sep 2021, 22:24 |
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Thread: Super fuel causing problems?
Post: RE: Super fuel causing problems?
| Funny enough my car started running funny after putting in the new fuel. It hesitated really badly on the way back from the petrol station and when I got home - it refused to start.
After a lot of di... |
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Derfel |
1 - Engine |
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12,963 |
07 Sep 2021, 13:28 |
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Thread: DeLorean's For Sale On Ebay, Updated as They Appear.
Post: RE: DeLorean's For Sale On Ebay, Updated as They A...
| (18 Aug 2021, 21:32)Justwatching Wrote: DMC-12 Delorean - 1981 - A Much Loved Car - Weekend Driver - Show Car | eBay
Advertised at £54,950. Some strange two-tone going on with the seats. Seller say... |
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Derfel |
DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted |
484 |
307,380 |
19 Aug 2021, 18:26 |
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Thread: Hello everyone
Post: RE: Hello everyone
| (12 Aug 2021, 08:44)Jonkicks Wrote: (10 Aug 2021, 11:10)Derfel Wrote: Congratulations Jon.
I'm in Ashby-de-la-Zouch - so very close!
Very close to me. Out of interest, do you use a Leicester ga... |
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Derfel |
New member? Say hello :) |
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4,943 |
12 Aug 2021, 09:38 |
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Thread: Hello everyone
Post: RE: Hello everyone
| Congratulations Jon.
I'm in Ashby-de-la-Zouch - so very close! |
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Derfel |
New member? Say hello :) |
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4,943 |
10 Aug 2021, 11:10 |
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Thread: DOC 2021 Meet - Take 2!!
Post: RE: DOC 2021 Meet - Take 2!!
| Thanks Claire for organising a fantastic day! Both me and Rhys loved it.
It was so nice to meet some awesome fellow owners how gave me loads of great advice on how to get my car running better!
I a... |
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Derfel |
DOC National Events, Car shows, AGM's and others |
115 |
35,544 |
01 Aug 2021, 19:59 |
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Thread: Fuel odour in the cabin
Post: RE: Fuel odour in the cabin
| I had the same - turned out to be at the seal where the fuel gauge enters the tank - just needed tightening up. |
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Derfel |
2 - Emission / Fuel Systems |
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3,309 |
26 Jul 2021, 15:18 |
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Thread: DOC 2021 Meet - Take 2!!
Post: RE: DOC 2021 Meet - Take 2!!
| I had an email today with links to my E tickets which needed printing off.
Not long to go now! |
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Derfel |
DOC National Events, Car shows, AGM's and others |
115 |
35,544 |
22 Jul 2021, 00:22 |
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Thread: she's finally arrived
Post: RE: she's finally arrived
| Congrats! looks like a fine car!
Water overflowing could be a number of reasons.
Are your fans coming on - If not it could be an issue with the otterstat / Fan failure bypass wires.
If they are com... |
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Derfel |
General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD |
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3,918 |
16 Jul 2021, 23:59 |
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Thread: Early Christmas Present..?
Post: RE: Early Christmas Present..?
| (29 Jun 2021, 13:43)lordivanhoe Wrote: (29 Jun 2021, 13:27)Derfel Wrote: If Lego's Ecto1 set is anything to go by - the BTTF DeLorean should be amazing!
Cant wait!
Did you get it? Brilliant! H... |
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Derfel |
Off topic talk, general chat etc |
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4,653 |
30 Jun 2021, 09:29 |
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Thread: Early Christmas Present..?
Post: RE: Early Christmas Present..?
| If Lego's Ecto1 set is anything to go by - the BTTF DeLorean should be amazing!
Cant wait! |
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Derfel |
Off topic talk, general chat etc |
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4,653 |
29 Jun 2021, 13:27 |
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Thread: Carfest SOUTH 27-29th August
Post: RE: Carfest SOUTH 27-29th August
| That is a fantastic deal!
Unfortunately I'm booked up that weekend - otherwise I would definitely take up the offer! |
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Derfel |
DOC National Events, Car shows, AGM's and others |
3 |
1,528 |
10 Jun 2021, 21:41 |
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Thread: Delorean prices and condition advice.
Post: RE: Delorean prices and condition advice.
| I managed to get mine through a wanted ad on this forum.
Chris Williams - the club secretary put me in touch with an owner who was planning to sell his car - and we did a deal.
Might be worth touching... |
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Derfel |
DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted |
20 |
8,020 |
09 Jun 2021, 16:52 |
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Thread: Delorean prices and condition advice.
Post: RE: Delorean prices and condition advice.
| Hi,
One thing I would be looking out for was a good running engine. The Bosch mechanical fuel injection can be a right pain to fix if the car has been standing for a long time!
Also - don't rule out... |
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Derfel |
DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted |
20 |
8,020 |
09 Jun 2021, 10:16 |
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Thread: DOC 2021 Meet - Take 2!!
Post: RE: DOC 2021 Meet - Take 2!!
| Pre Covid - you used to be allowed to climb up into the cockpit of the Vulcan bomber for a guided tour. That was proper cool! |
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Derfel |
DOC National Events, Car shows, AGM's and others |
115 |
35,544 |
30 May 2021, 20:00 |
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Thread: VIN #2045 (Bessie) Is Here!
Post: RE: VIN #2045 (Bessie) Is Here!
| Welcome to the DeLorean world! It's like a big jig saw.
When I purchased mine - the previous owner said that he could not manage to "Burp" it correctly and that it kept overheating.
The reality was t... |
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Derfel |
Members Cars |
42 |
17,867 |
20 May 2021, 13:25 |
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Thread: VIN #2045 (Bessie) Is Here!
Post: RE: VIN #2045 (Bessie) Is Here!
| The air box rests on the inlet manifold , which should not get that hot under normal engine running conditions.
After a long run in mine - you can still comfortably put your hand on it without getting... |
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Derfel |
Members Cars |
42 |
17,867 |
20 May 2021, 12:22 |
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Thread: New member, saying hi!
Post: RE: New member, saying hi!
| Nice looking car!
I too am a new owner - only had my car a few months.
There's a big club meet up at the Silverstone Classic event in the summer - be great to see you there and share experiences! |
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Derfel |
New member? Say hello :) |
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4,810 |
08 May 2021, 22:25 |
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Thread: BTTF outdoor drive-in cinema night, Matlock, Wed 9th June 2021
Post: RE: BTTF outdoor drive-in cinema night, Matlock, W...
| (08 May 2021, 21:23)Rich Hanlon Wrote: https://g.co/kgs/xN9TYD
Dunno whether to go or not!
Interesting coincidence - my mate who is a massive BTTF fan suggested I should go - possibly taking him ... |
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Derfel |
Northern England |
5 |
1,878 |
08 May 2021, 22:17 |
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Thread: DeLorean's For Sale On Ebay, Updated as They Appear.
Post: RE: DeLorean's For Sale On Ebay, Updated as They A...
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Derfel |
DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted |
484 |
307,380 |
27 Apr 2021, 22:18 |
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Thread: New owner soon
Post: RE: New owner soon
| I would go with what you can afford. Either way - you will own a DeLorean!
To me it's all about the frame and the engine. Everything else can be fixed as you are going along. |
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Derfel |
General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD |
16 |
8,193 |
19 Apr 2021, 22:26 |
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Thread: New owner soon
Post: RE: New owner soon
| Welcome aboard Simon.
I too am a new owner of a car restored by Chris Nicholson about 6 years ago.
He is a legend amongst the DeLorean community - so you will have a fantastic car by the time he's fin... |
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Derfel |
General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD |
16 |
8,193 |
19 Apr 2021, 16:28 |
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Thread: DOC 2021 Meet - Take 2!!
Post: RE: DOC 2021 Meet - Take 2!!
| The Retro Run is a classic car rally which Silverstone are arranging the day before - which is separate to this. |
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Derfel |
DOC National Events, Car shows, AGM's and others |
115 |
35,544 |
04 Apr 2021, 18:01 |
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Thread: DOC 2021 Meet - Take 2!!
Post: RE: DOC 2021 Meet - Take 2!!
| Tickets purchased!
Looking forward to it!
Only thing I need now is the "Car Club Code" so I can register the car to get all the passes etc. |
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Derfel |
DOC National Events, Car shows, AGM's and others |
115 |
35,544 |
03 Apr 2021, 22:04 |
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Thread: Project Cars @ BHCC
Post: RE: Project Cars @ BHCC
| (30 Mar 2021, 22:07)Chris Williams Wrote: Another IMHO overpriced @ $39,950 going by the chassis and some strange additions, inc moving the fuel filter (whats that in the trunk??) https://www.be... |
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Derfel |
DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted |
575 |
289,196 |
31 Mar 2021, 09:54 |
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Thread: VIN#6126 Chassis restoration
Post: RE: VIN#6126 Chassis restoration
| You could try WD40 and a stiff brush. |
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Derfel |
Members Cars |
232 |
91,028 |
21 Mar 2021, 23:54 |
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Thread: 80s photo of RHD DeLorean in Ashby-de-la-Zouch
Post: RE: 80s photo of RHD DeLorean in Ashby-de-la-Zouch
| It's great to put so much information behind an old photo taken 38 years ago! |
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Derfel |
General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD |
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4,206 |
21 Mar 2021, 22:29 |
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Thread: 80s photo of RHD DeLorean in Ashby-de-la-Zouch
Post: RE: 80s photo of RHD DeLorean in Ashby-de-la-Zouch
| The date of the carnival was the 30th of May 1983.
Managed to find another photo of the car with the reg plate.
Although I have tracked the car down - it now resides in the Lakeland Motor Museum in... |
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Derfel |
General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD |
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4,206 |
21 Mar 2021, 16:19 |
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Thread: 80s photo of RHD DeLorean in Ashby-de-la-Zouch
Post: 80s photo of RHD DeLorean in Ashby-de-la-Zouch
| Thought this was an interesting photo of a RHD DeLorean I came across on the Facebook page of where I live.
Shame you cant see the number plate. But looking at it I'm pretty sure it's one of the blac... |
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Derfel |
General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD |
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4,206 |
20 Mar 2021, 00:36 |
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Thread: Just bought a project! VIN 7128
Post: RE: Just bought a project! VIN 7128
| The fuel pump pick up and baffle assembly would definitely need a good going over as well as checking the pump works before even trying to start. The fuel tank is guaranteed to be full of gunk and wou... |
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Derfel |
General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD |
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7,768 |
15 Mar 2021, 21:38 |
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Thread: www.delorean-hire.co.uk domain and website are for sale
Post: RE: www.delorean-hire.co.uk domain and website are...
| The website will make a nice little business for someone! |
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Derfel |
DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted |
11 |
4,335 |
15 Mar 2021, 14:14 |
