Ever since I was about 6 years old there has been a car that I always wanted. I would make my own replicas out of cardboard and pretty much talk about them all the time. In April of 2003 made that dream a reality. Here is my 1981 DMC-12 with less than 17,000 original miles.

You can also check out my website at: www.deloreans.org

Here is the most recent picture:
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Here is what she looked like when I first went to check her out.  In serious need of a cleaning and maintenance.  I had a DMC owning buddy of mine look her over to give me an idea of what would be involved with getting her road ready again.

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The day I brought her home.  With a little bit of adjustments, I start her up and make the 40 mile drive home.  Once at home I immediately start the cleaning!

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The first thing I install is new door struts.

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All original interior.

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After installing a new battery, P.J. Grady tune up kit, cold start valve, fuel pump, and a ton of other parts I can’t think of at this moment, out to her first cruise-in I go!

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Can you spot 2812 at the 2003 SEDOC cruise-in?  300 mile round trip with no worries.

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I finally get around to really cleaning the stainless.

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So I got tired of the “What happens when you park to close to someone? question.

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I put a new set of correct size tires on her.  I have my lowering springs, but have yet to install them.

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Here are a few more before and after I bought the DeLorean pictures.

Here is the rear suspension before:
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As it looks now:
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Working away.  The progress continues.  I am currently rebuilding the top end of the motor.

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Edited By Freaky Beetle on 1084161099

Hey Jai, I hope you haven't jumped too soon..............I understand Volkswagen has a concept car being worked on right now with the gull wing doors and everything. They aren't made of stainless steel though :p




I'm just kiddin'


Don't start thinking though you are too good now to hang with us anymore


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Saw 3 of these at a British car show a few weeks ago at Chateau Elan.  Apparently there's a Scottish or Irish connection somewhere.  That would be a good one to bring to the Shriner's show tomorrow.

I've always wanted one since I was in grade school, I used to watch a local doctor in Greeneville, TN pass in his while I was out on the play ground, they are neat cars

I finally took the DeLorean out to a cruise-in.  I think it received more attention than any other car.  Here are a few pictures.

hey, can I have a ride???
 
no...seriously

The progress continues on my DeLorean.  The DeLorean show is about a month away so I am a busy bee!  I still have a lot of work to do, but here are a few progress pictures.

Before and after shots:

The exterior when I first went to look at it:

As it looks now:


The engine when I first went to look at it:


As it looks now:


My new tag:

Looks great Jai!!!  I know a lot of hard work has gone into it and we're glad you were able to take care of it.  Good luck with show!!!