15 Jun 2008, 13:31
Hi all,
I have now at last, got my car fully road legal, and went out for the first drive last night. have only ever driven a delorean on the odd occasion round the block etc, so have never really felt what they are like on the open road.
I completed a 17 mile local round trip, with no dramas, and the car is lovely to drive, just what i wanted it to be like, smooth and very civilised, a real cruiser. My ambition is to drive it to Dave Howarths house, about 30 miles, and park it next to his cars. I know that does not seem like a long trip, but Dave is the one who had helped me most in achieving my goal of owning a driving Delorean, and actually using it.
Also would like to thank all the other members who helped me with getting the car ready for the road. Rich H for the electronic box repairs, Nick T for getting my engine electrics sorted properly, and Chris and Darren at PJ Gradys for thier help and advice, and some parts, to name a few.
At last i have got there!, there is still loads to do, Deloreans are never fully finished, but hopefully i can run this for a bit, and sort the little niggles there are bound to be whilst using it.
Best wishes to all, hope i can see some of you at the odd show if the car continues to run ok.
Nick Birch.
I have now at last, got my car fully road legal, and went out for the first drive last night. have only ever driven a delorean on the odd occasion round the block etc, so have never really felt what they are like on the open road.
I completed a 17 mile local round trip, with no dramas, and the car is lovely to drive, just what i wanted it to be like, smooth and very civilised, a real cruiser. My ambition is to drive it to Dave Howarths house, about 30 miles, and park it next to his cars. I know that does not seem like a long trip, but Dave is the one who had helped me most in achieving my goal of owning a driving Delorean, and actually using it.
Also would like to thank all the other members who helped me with getting the car ready for the road. Rich H for the electronic box repairs, Nick T for getting my engine electrics sorted properly, and Chris and Darren at PJ Gradys for thier help and advice, and some parts, to name a few.
At last i have got there!, there is still loads to do, Deloreans are never fully finished, but hopefully i can run this for a bit, and sort the little niggles there are bound to be whilst using it.
Best wishes to all, hope i can see some of you at the odd show if the car continues to run ok.
Nick Birch.
#5124 Grey Manual,now roadworthy
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