I have just bought one of the UAE 50 Deloreans.

[Spudmurphy]

Hi .
I see that I am one of the few Delorean Owners in the UK.

Big thanks to Alistair Vanstone who helped (and re assured) a lot. Cheers mate.
Also to David Butters who let her go.

I know that a few of you guys have seen this car? - It's not a "turn key" but I'm confident that I will be able to refurb this car. I think that this car has a good pedigree - the last of the UAE 50!

So I will be very sympathetic with the refurb - and great consideration will made whether I need to replace items on the car or refurb them to maintain it's historic integrity e.g.I will not be filling in the antennae hole or changing the hood for a grooved / petrol flap hood - it needs a new hood!! (jeez I'm talking all american!)

Already there are a few things I need to get to the bottom of? - and as an ex Aircooled VW guy - i'm going to need some advice along the way.

As an amateur musician, I'm an active member of a guitar forum and if you scroll down this thread (link below) check out Spudmurpys photos (me!) ... on post #14.
http://forums.ernieball.com/ernie-ball- ... anded.html

Some queries will shortly follow.- you can bet on that!
Cheers

I hope to meet up with you guys in 2017

[Admin-bloke]

Nice one and welcome

This is one of the best places to be to get any help, but best of all is the people who are a great friendly bunch to be with.

[Spudmurphy]

Cheers Admin boy. Just popping out to the garage to take some photos of the "queries" - will probably post them tomorrow. I realise that there will already be some advice out there and I will use the search as and when - it (my queries) will be a great way to interact and get to know you guys so I hope "you guys" will bear with me lol

[Dangermouse]

Congrats. Which one did you buy?

I'm guessing the one in Edinburgh?

[Spudmurphy]

Hi. Yes it was the one in Edinburgh. I've been keeping an eye on availability and prices over the years. Boy, as you (all) know they have rocketed in price - as I see it what with the dollar/pound exchange rate as it is , the cars now re - imported into the UK will cost substantially more. I have to say that I didn't intend to buy one for another 18 months - when I retire. But taking the above into account I bit the bullet and bought one sooner rather than later.
The one big saving grace on this one is that it has a frame that is in great condition - from what I can see the roof box is in great shape too - albeit with one reservation - more on that in future posts!!!
Now what is worrying me ....
-The seller of the car told me that a previous owner had taken things apart - so i currently have bags and boxes of bits some of which I can identify some of which I haven't a clue!!
- the engine is a non runner but everything indicates that the mileage is low - still has the original tyres showing a low wear rate.
- I've never worked on gearboxes - let alone own an auto !

So I'm really looking forward to interacting with you guys as a means of obtaining tech help.

bear with me - I've worked (diy) on VW beetles, Polos, Ford Fiestas/Renault Clios - hardly an expert on the later of the marques - although got on well with all things "VW Beetle".

I'm starting a "shopping list" - door struts/seals. locks etc.

The one annoying thing is the a previous owner was a "Badge hound" and removed one of the wheel centre emblems and the one from the top of the auto shifter - I'd prefer to source these as original (second hand parts) rather than repro?

Anyways I'll cut out here and start posting some tech queries .

Cheers
Kevin Spud Murphy