I had an hour today, so did some small bits to keep the ball rolling.
First up, I can only work on the driver's side at the moment due to the position of the car. Every gas strut is knackered (if they worked, I'd really worry) and as any owner will know, working on a DeLorean with out the doors working is a pain. So, the headliner came off:
DeLorean work by
willisit, on Flickr
More date-aligned stuff here. Mine is literally a day prior to an October build. Also nice to see the door was destined for the car.
Gas strut on. Since it's so simple to do, I didn't mind this. The door won't open all the way on it's own, so I think some adjustment is needed when I get to the body. This I'll leave to the experts!
DeLorean work by
willisit, on Flickr
Ignore the rotten interior...
Both front calipers off. Rears are more involved, but they're all being refurbed, so better now than when the wheels are back on:
DeLorean work by
willisit, on Flickr
DeLorean work by
willisit, on Flickr
DeLorean work by
willisit, on Flickr
Then to the tank panel. The tank is coming out and being binned. All new fuel system will go in when the frame has been refreshed:
DeLorean work by
willisit, on Flickr
DeLorean work by
willisit, on Flickr
DeLorean work by
willisit, on Flickr
I've soaked every nut in advance with penetrating oil. Nothing seized in this way and all bolts turned nicely. Had to use a breaker bar on the calipers but that's a little different.
So far the frame is better than anything else on the car!
DeLorean work by
willisit, on Flickr
DeLorean work by
willisit, on Flickr
I think the front crumple piece may be replaced. I'll see though.
All for now!