Re: [doc] Re: [DML] Looking for a project Delorean

["Chris Parnham" <chrisparnham@xxxx>]

Dan,
There are a few people, like you and Chris N , who have been able to commit
time (2 years?), money, and some help from others, and still keep the dream
alive. BUT I have many conversations with people with VERY limited budgets
and time, and family's etc. , for whom, a tatty "cheap" DeLorean project
would be a disaster.

I have restored 6 cars over the years, it put a lot of strain on family and
finances...its all right for you flushed young lads!

I want people to feel good about owning a DeLorean, not wish to hell they
have never seen one!

Yes, the ideal purchase for any new member, is one that "some one else" has
put all the money and time into.

Sorry just my "shop keepers" view.

Chris (Arkwright) Parnham


----- Original Message -----
From: "Daniel Willis" <danielpwillis@xxxx>
To: <doc-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, July 06, 2001 12:00 AM
Subject: Re: [doc] Re: [DML] Looking for a project Delorean


> You're all mad.
>
> As far as restoration goes, well, that's up to the individual - are you
> doing it for the love (then money makes no difference) or for money (then
> why are you buying a delorean?).
>
> I have first hand experience here. Do what your conscience tells you,
> nothing else.
>
> In fact, it's all just silly. It's a DELOREAN for crying out loud!
Someones
> gotta save those projects! :)
>
> Dan Dan the Restoration Man.
> Vin#5641 - Maddie - Oct'81
>
>
> >From: "Paul Salsbury" <paul.salsbury@xxxx>
> >Reply-To: doc-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >To: <doc-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> >Subject: [doc] Re: [DML] Looking for a project Delorean
> >Date: Thu, 5 Jul 2001 18:27:09 +0100
> >
> >I'm doing the same, or was.... Until I had a very informative and helpful
> >conversation with Chris Parnham. I won't say he put me off the idea in
any
> >big way, however made me realise just how big a restoration job can
be,and
> >that was with me having experience of restoring an 1982 Pontiac Trans Am.
> >The Car I was looking at seemed to be right at first, now I am looking at
> >purchasing a runner for less than the restoration would have cost. I have
> >even now priced up shipping a car from the USA to Northern Ireland and
even
> >that would work out cheaper.
> >
> >I don't want to put you off your idea, just think hard and speak to the
> >people in the know as they are the best help and advise you can get.
> >
> >Thanks again to Chris
> >
> >Cheers
> >
> >Paul
> >VIN....A bit further away than last week
> >
> >----- Original Message -----
> >From: <clockerzuk@xxxx>
> >To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> >Sent: Thursday, July 05, 2001 11:03 AM
> >Subject: [DML] Looking for a project Delorean
> >
> >
> > > Hi all,
> > >
> > > I am looking for a "project" Delorean in the UK. I'm not sure of the
> > > best way to go about this... should I be looking in the US and have
> > > it shipped to the UK? or is there any chance of finding such a
> > > project in the UK. As far as I can see most of the cars in the UK
> > > seem to be in pretty good condition. Is this a correct assumption?
> > >
> > > What sort of price should I be expecting to pay in the UK/US I have
> > > looked in a few classics magazines and they all say the same thing
> > > about 3,000 - 4,000 UK pounds.
> > >
> > > I have very little mechanical experience so I would be learning on
> > > the job, can you give me any advice as to the best books to buy to
> > > help with the restoration.
> > >
> > > Is there anything that I must make sure is in ok condition for
> > > example I presume if the chassis is badly rusty it will cost a huge
> > > amount of money to sort out.
> > >
> > > Thanks for you help in advance.
> > >
> > > Regards
> > >
> > > Kieran
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
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