I would advise you to spend no money on the car until someone capable of giving you an assessment on the frame rust does so. Since you are in VA(as I am also) Delorean Mid-Atlantic Club may be a resource. Contact me off list and I may be able to connect you with folks that may be able to help. rhdillman@xxxxxxxxx lluucckkmmaann <luckeys71@xxxxxxx> wrote:Hi gang, I recently purchased a 1981 DeLorean via eBay in May and I'm finding it to be a fantastic yet frustrating experience. To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/