Christ Mec! I know you wanted to save the original frame, but given the state of it would it not be more wise to cut your losses on it and invest in a new frame from Alex?
2009 DMC Europe open house Roadtrip member Official 2010 Silvercoast "Chaved Banana" Unofficial 2011 Eurofest Autotest WINNER ! 128.7 secs 2013 Silvercoast DMC Roadtrip Representitive Eurofest 2016 Roadtrip member 2019 Hamburg Official Convoy Member DeLoreanClub
Im very very glad Alex is on the job if you pardon the expression
NTH347X... now DMC 81X Mike C aka MEC vin - #4395
2009 DMC Europe open house Roadtrip member Official 2010 Silvercoast "Chaved Banana" Unofficial 2011 Eurofest Autotest WINNER ! 128.7 secs 2013 Silvercoast DMC Roadtrip Representitive Eurofest 2016 Roadtrip member 2019 Hamburg Official Convoy Member DeLoreanClub
Alex is hopeful to get it done before Christmas, so assuming all goes to plan then reassembly should start soon after that fingers crossed
NTH347X... now DMC 81X Mike C aka MEC vin - #4395
2009 DMC Europe open house Roadtrip member Official 2010 Silvercoast "Chaved Banana" Unofficial 2011 Eurofest Autotest WINNER ! 128.7 secs 2013 Silvercoast DMC Roadtrip Representitive Eurofest 2016 Roadtrip member 2019 Hamburg Official Convoy Member DeLoreanClub
just had a look at the phots mec i have never seen a frame so bad ; best of luck i no what its like just got the mini finished in top coat paint it a body problem and we have just had to re jig the rear quarter new panels etc again. but it will get there just like your d. i have some of the 2 part colour for the frame some were let know if some time malc.
Yea it is pretty bad Malc, its all happening though, progressing well, sorry to hear you have had to redo the mini again! I cant wait to see it ! Hopefully see you soon !
NTH347X... now DMC 81X Mike C aka MEC vin - #4395
2009 DMC Europe open house Roadtrip member Official 2010 Silvercoast "Chaved Banana" Unofficial 2011 Eurofest Autotest WINNER ! 128.7 secs 2013 Silvercoast DMC Roadtrip Representitive Eurofest 2016 Roadtrip member 2019 Hamburg Official Convoy Member DeLoreanClub
Hi All update time, things have been progressing well both with me doing bits and bobs my end and also with repairs to the chassis, many parts have been reinforced with new welds where the old ones had failed, all the old rubbish repairs have now been banished to the bin and many of then have now been repaired properly. Whilst this has been going on, another batch of parts have been sent to the powder coaters and i have been doing some cleaning to the underside of the tub in preparation, I have also started cleaning the engine block in prep for all new gaskets...
see pics below
Under tubs pics before ...
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After Pics after washing and machine polishing ...
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Below are some pics of various bits on the chassis and also some before and afters ...
Front turret reinforcement...
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Front lower arm weld repaired and reinforcing plates added...
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Other front turret, from this...
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To This...
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One of the rear sections, from this...
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To this...
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Front X member repairs...
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Closing panel test fit...
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That's it for now folks, its progressing very well and Alex is doing an absolutely Superb Job
NTH347X... now DMC 81X Mike C aka MEC vin - #4395
2009 DMC Europe open house Roadtrip member Official 2010 Silvercoast "Chaved Banana" Unofficial 2011 Eurofest Autotest WINNER ! 128.7 secs 2013 Silvercoast DMC Roadtrip Representitive Eurofest 2016 Roadtrip member 2019 Hamburg Official Convoy Member DeLoreanClub