Re: [DML] D that has been sitting for years...

[Gus Schlachter <gus@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Garrett,

You are in much the same situation I found myself in 5 years ago when I bought my DMC.
It had issues, and I thought I could work on it and still drive it.

Within a week or two, I looked around the garage at all the DMC pieces skattered about,
and decided I was well on my way to a multi-year restoration.  Since I wanted it to
drive, and Houston is close by, I opted to let DMCH do the bulk of the work.  They did
in a week what would have taken me months of weekends.  I am somewhat mechanically
inclined but back then knew nothing about this particular car, and my tool collection
was weak.   (The best way to make a 1 hour job take 8 hours is to use the wrong tools!)

I feel it was a good choice, since they found things I never even would have thought to
look for.  I drive my DMC with confidence.

BUT I would be hesitant to try to start that car!  The owner did a Good Thing when he
drained the fluids and removed the battery, but that doesn't mean there isn't rot in the
fuel system.  I would at least want to inspect the fuel tank/pump before proceeding.

There is some work you can do yourself, like the headliners.  The car will still drive
no matter how badly you mess that up.  :-)  The radiator, OTOH, is a pain to R&R.

I do enough work on my car to keep it good running order, but I take it to Houston about
once a year to do the heavy work: rear wheel bearings, lower control arms, etc.

Good luck!


Gus Schlachter
Austin, TX
VIN #4695


Garrett Rudkin wrote:

> I apologize that this is long, I have a lot to say about my D
> purchase and a new home purchase.  I'll try and be as brief as
> possible, thanks in advance, it's TRULY appreciated.  I inherited
> some money this year after my father passed away last year.  My
> fiance and I are planning on buying our first home this spring,
> furnish the house, finance a wedding and honeymoon, pay off our
> college loans, and buy a Delorean, with some left over.  This is
> really a blessing in disguise to get our new lives and careers
> started.




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