Big update on this one. I got the alternator and taillight boards back and reinstalled successfully. The electrical system is back to normal and the taillights are working better than ever. I also ...
Restoration, Log 12
Just a quick update: the car is out of commission and has been parked for about a week. A loose connection caused the new alternator to burn up (or perhaps vice-versa, I really have no idea) – but ...
Restoration, Log 11
Another round of updates to the car. On a whim, I decided to investigate why the washer fluid didn’t spray. The bottle was intact, the hoses were fine, the switch worked and there was power at the ...
Restoration, Log 10
Big successes lately. After the travesty with the window dropping off the tracks, I regrouped and got everything back together. I even got up the nerve to replace all the rest of the door seals – i...
Restoration, Log 9
A frustrating day working on the D. I have been taking apart the doors to install new outer window wipes and put bits of vinyl tubing around the lock and latch rods where they clank into each other...
Restoration, Log 8
Another huge victory today. I finally got the rest of my electrical system parts in and spent the last two days completely removing the breakers, relays and fuse block from the electrical compartme...
Restoration, Log 7
Another week of DeLorean work. Sorry for the delayed updates, but I’ve been putting in so many hours on this thing that by the time I’m done in the evening it’s just time for bed. Anyway, here’s th...
Restoration, Log 6
A few more minor accomplishments and new issues to list out. I finally got my new power mirror switch in the mail and got it installed. The mirrors work! This is great news because now I will actu...
Restoration, Log 5
Another lengthy day of busted knuckles. today’s list of accomplishments includes: – Repairing the driver’s side seat back. I’m not sure if this fix is going to hold but for now it seems ok – Re-at...
Restoration, Log 4
I’m heading to meet another DeLorean owner in the area at 6 tonight. It will be fun to get a perspective on mine based on what he’s done and seen already. It’s not like dealing with a Mustang or a ...