Vin 6511 - Dan's 2nd Delorean

[Dan 6511]

Done a bit of stripping down this weekend:

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Next job is to get the arms stripped and weld on plates to re-enforce them but that can wait till next weekend now.

[RobvdVeer]

looks familiar doesn't it

[Dan 6511]

Yes Rob, done the very same thing to my first car! Nothing like doing a job twice

I am thinking about modifying the front arms the same way that Jason Monk has done to his, but I can't find where on here he put the pics...

Anyone want a pair of stock ride height front springs?

[MikeWard]

I am thinking about modifying the front arms the same way that Jason Monk has done to his, but I can't find where on here he put the pics...

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[dmc4087]

Would it not be easier to go for Ed's lca supports?

[Dan 6511]

They would help but you still get some flexing, and I'm not a fan of polybushes. They maybe better if they were solidly mounted to the arm and only had bushes where they pivot on the chassis.

I personally think Jason's idea is a better solution making a proper wishbone.

[dmc4087]

They would help but you still get some flexing, and I'm not a fan of polybushes. They maybe better if they were solidly mounted to the arm and only had bushes where they pivot on the chassis.

I personally think Jason's idea is a better solution making a proper wishbone.

Ah right I see.

If my frame wasnt galvanised/powdercoated already, I'd consider going down the proper wishbone route then.

[Dan 6511]

Time for a bit of an update as I've been doing some more work.

I decided not to bother modifying the suspension setup in the end because basically I couldn't be bothered and just want the car back on the road now.

Arms shot-blasted and then cut out strengthening plates:

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All welded up and powdercoated:

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Retaining rings pressed into place:

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New Delorean Club balljoints pressed in:

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New bushes pressed in:

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All assembled with DPNW sway bar bushes as well:

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Back on the car with new Delorean Europe front springs:

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[A Van]

Looks great Dan

[MikeWard]

Looking good there Dan, nice work!