ABANDONED 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 | Untouched For Over 25 Years! RESTORED

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  • @floodway2955
    @floodway2955 Рік тому +147

    For recent subscribers I have to make a shout out to the hidden hero of these great videos. What most people won't notice is the: excellent video quality, excellent production quality, that takes hours and hours to produce, clear vocal quality from all participants and the music, wow the music. For all the above I congratulate and honor little sister Christian. Your hard work and training / education makes these videos excellent works of art. Nice

    • @livelife6214
      @livelife6214 Рік тому +2

      I 1000% Agree the quality of this video is high also I been watching those videos for years now I remember when he told us she first came in the videos I even remembered when the old guy passed away on vidoes it was so sad idk his name I think it was a live 😢 I also think the video have gotten way better then when she first came on so that most mean she got better and leaned a lot or the guys on the show been doing something different I do watch a few other car youtube videos and even tho some of the work they do sometimes not worth watching I get stuck on it because how it put together

    • @John-rf4sv
      @John-rf4sv Рік тому +3

      Team work! She’s a star ⭐️ ✊🇬🇧

    • @2coolwheels139
      @2coolwheels139 Рік тому +1

      I noticed that, very high quality, great intro. I am jealous!

    • @CajunGreenMan
      @CajunGreenMan Рік тому +2

      Really went above and beyond her usual excellent on this one.

    • @douglassaylor44
      @douglassaylor44 Рік тому +2

      Yes , Amen 🙏 🙌 She does a very Awesome job 👏 😊 ❤ and BTW the way love the Fact that you are a Christian Family on here doing what you Love to do. Awesome Channel.
      I love you Guys.
      May God Bless each of you 🙏 ❤ ♥
      And yes the Video is Awesome.

  • @moufung9464
    @moufung9464 Рік тому +30

    This car will never go out of style. It's good that there are still people restoring these jewels.

    • @harriettanthony7352
      @harriettanthony7352 Рік тому +2

      Your correct in this view. They are making NEW DMC cars now, with an EV power plant

    • @jimmychandra4836
      @jimmychandra4836 Рік тому

      buy a delorean and try hit it 88 mph

  • @slyguyaction
    @slyguyaction Рік тому +7

    The cinematography, audio and music in this one is next level. An absolute joy to watch from beginning to end. Not only a talented wrenching crew but the video quality Christian can produce is off the charts. Wow man, just wow.

    • @robertdominguez1304
      @robertdominguez1304 Рік тому

      These guys already know what's coming because they let them try out the tightness of all bolts before the show airs..

  • @garyfeltus9801
    @garyfeltus9801 Рік тому +9

    Back to the future that's what it all about ..hope to see this one back up and driving . Great video .

    • @ripvanrevs
      @ripvanrevs Рік тому

      I already saw them driving it back in 2031.

  • @joegerhard1358
    @joegerhard1358 Рік тому +14

    Definitely a cool trade. Can't wait to see the restoration/build of this great 80's icon. Not a bad DeLorean at all. Also that 80's gbody cutlass looked like a really clean car. 👍

  • @titanicfilmsbymark
    @titanicfilmsbymark Рік тому +19

    Awesome find guys! Blessings to you

  • @cwsgarage
    @cwsgarage Рік тому +7

    This ol guy used to live in Post Oak Bend, passed by it many many times. Glad it's being saved.

  • @bricecarr9785
    @bricecarr9785 Рік тому +1

    I used to look at that car every time I drove by there. I'm glad it's getting the love it deserves.

  • @ErvTV
    @ErvTV Рік тому +8

    I used to work not far from the DMC in Houston back in the late 90s, and I remember seeing that red DeLorean sitting in the parking lot. I always thought it looked odd sitting there with the others. It looked pretty good back then, though.

  • @marksimkiw-gd3ed
    @marksimkiw-gd3ed Рік тому +8

    Nice looking Delorean, can't wait to see what you do with it.

  • @robertdadabo9076
    @robertdadabo9076 Рік тому +2

    I don't think I've ever seen one of these painted. It's crazy that DeLorean went out of business 3 years before the movie even came out, and then it ended up becoming one of the most popular cars in the world. Why someone didn't figure out to reopen the business and start selling again is beyond me. At least someone started using their brain, and ended up buying the business and name. The new concept DeLorean looks insane!

  • @Trumpetmaster77
    @Trumpetmaster77 Рік тому +11

    can't wait to see this one on the road!

  • @dennysauls2117
    @dennysauls2117 Рік тому +3

    Always a blessing to watch.god bless you all

  • @jeremyking6146
    @jeremyking6146 Рік тому

    Boy that old Delorean is rough! Cant wait to see what you fellas do with her. It'll be one series I dont wanna miss.

  • @micahwilks5276
    @micahwilks5276 Рік тому +5

    Twisted metal sweet tooth van is awesome

  • @shanecurphey1011
    @shanecurphey1011 Рік тому +1

    Love the shorter video and braking it into the rescue and the build. Love your content, just don't always have a lot of screen time avalible. So this is appreciated.

  • @1978JonBullock
    @1978JonBullock 9 місяців тому +1

    @Restored is leading the way with great family members creating outstanding content.

  • @97PercentFire
    @97PercentFire Рік тому +2

    The production quality of this channel keeps getting better and better..! 👍
    (please keep the DeLorean Red ;-)

  • @craigbowley6783
    @craigbowley6783 Рік тому

    The quality of y'all's videos is on a whole other level. Absolutely amazing. Christian you are a true master of your craft 👌

  • @busbyadventures
    @busbyadventures Рік тому +2

    I can’t wait to see this built. I haven’t seen a Delorian in a long time

  • @j.w.3345
    @j.w.3345 Рік тому +2

    I was 23 when my friends dad bought a DeLorean. Cool looking car, but it was an absolute dog on the road. He had it for one year and traded it for a 69 Mach1.

  • @VB-bk1lh
    @VB-bk1lh Рік тому +2

    Back in the day a friend's dad bought one new in 1981, his decision was either the DMC or a Corvette.
    After about four months of the DeLorean he went back and bought an '82 Vette. He kept both for a number of years but the DeLorean proved to be a major headache motor and trans wise.
    The V6 engine in those was what was known as the PRV V6, it was a joint venture motor between Peugeot, Renault, and Volvo. All three used the engine, but in the US, Volvo was the most common place to find one.
    As a mechanic back then we hated to see one roll in the door. They were underpowered, hard to work on loads of junk. They were known for head gasket issues, overheating, and fuel injection issues. Unlike modern cars, that fuel injection can't spit out a code and tell you what's wrong, so diagnosing a problem takes both experience, lots of spare parts, and some special gauges.
    The DeLorean itself was an oddity, the front suspension looked to be mostly Chevette parts, the rear end was its own but with a Renault 5 speed trans. The advertised 130hp felt more like about 80hp when driving it. The dealer I worked at actually had plans to take on a DeLorean franchise but they failed before it ever happened. We did go through some training on them though.
    My buddies dad would let me take his from time to time, (he rarely drove it once he bought the Corvette). The last time I saw it the car had only 8k on it. He traded it in in 1984 for a new pickup truck after the AC quit working on it for the third time.
    The AC in those cars was poorly designed too, there was too much glass and too much engine heat making its way into the cabin for the amount of cooling it could provide. It was okay at best on a mild summer night but nearly worthless on a hot summer afternoon in the sun.
    At work, we got a lot of calls for customers stuck in their cars due to failed lift struts, broken handles, and dead batteries.
    Automatic cars had trans issues due to heat and most owners were tired of all the quarks the car had by the time something major failed and they dumped the car at that point. They were a cool novelty back then but in reality they were a miserable failure as a car.
    If it wasn't for the movie, I doubt anyone would give them a second look, especially once they got a good look at what they were made of.

    • @irishrover63
      @irishrover63 Рік тому

      Some very true points to note here. 👍

  • @barntech2291
    @barntech2291 Рік тому +2

    Lots of great Easter eggs in this video! I can’t wait to see the rebuild!

  • @DuesyJ29
    @DuesyJ29 Рік тому

    I know exactly where this car sat for a long time. I used to pass it when I worked near there. I always wanted to make an offer and never did. Glad to see it found a home.

  • @rayashabranner3124
    @rayashabranner3124 Рік тому +15

    This was a good video. I would really like to see you guys get it running I'm interested in learning something about the engine.

    • @andrewparker9055
      @andrewparker9055 Рік тому +1

      Go over to legit street cars , he just restored a DeLorean great content. Lots of good info

    • @martinberglund2826
      @martinberglund2826 Рік тому +2

      If you buy a Renault 30 with the 2,7 v6 you can have your own delorian engine ;)

  • @kraigster71
    @kraigster71 Рік тому +2

    I love the Movie 🍿 Back to the Future! Thank you guys for making this happen! ❤️ I can’t wait to see it restored

  • @natesquestyouknowthatsrigh8269

    My brother had a red DeLorean back in the day. It was awesome.

  • @resqfreedom9308
    @resqfreedom9308 Рік тому +3

    Hey everyone from New Castle Indiana USA 🇺🇲

  • @cesarcorrea8440
    @cesarcorrea8440 Рік тому +5

    Someone wanted it red and painted it red...I don't know what mystery there is in that. Thanks for the videos, fun as always. I would like to see it restored.

    • @DuneRunnerEnterprises
      @DuneRunnerEnterprises Рік тому +3

      It's not ONLY painted in red,but also lowered!!!
      I think the guys said "Ferrari style conversion" ???

  • @tammybush4277
    @tammybush4277 Рік тому +2

    Cool video & yes you Loved those movies Lance .
    You would watched them over & over lol

  • @flaco8139
    @flaco8139 Рік тому +2

    Im a Turning Rust loyal subscriber
    # stay blessed and let the sparks ignite =s tire smoke.

  • @johnheard2814
    @johnheard2814 Рік тому +4

    Hello from chilly Louisiana hope you guys are warm up there

  • @andrewparker9055
    @andrewparker9055 Рік тому +2

    Legit street cars just restored one great content, lots of great information

  • @alanstant9356
    @alanstant9356 Рік тому +12

    Very awesome find there guys. When you guys did that segments of Back to the future made it even more awesome because that's what I was actually thinking too lol.

  • @МаксимКрасников-л4и
    @МаксимКрасников-л4и 11 місяців тому +2

    🤘😎
    I really like your videos, greetings from Belarus

  • @Justin_Saves
    @Justin_Saves Рік тому

    Another awesome episode! This channel has quickly become my new favorite

  • @thomaswermager1819
    @thomaswermager1819 Рік тому

    We’ll see what it takes to get it back running and on the road! Staying tuned! Great video!

  • @TheKurtTribute
    @TheKurtTribute Рік тому +1

    Literally drove by this today at work! I thought it was a Bricklin!

  • @o.jsramillo8576
    @o.jsramillo8576 Рік тому +2

    Top notch filming!!!

  • @Panosser
    @Panosser Рік тому +3

    I will see it in the morning here in Greece is midnight ,love this car from the movie "back to the future ",i was kid and excited with the car and also i see it with my eyes when i will travel with my parents in USA 22 days holidays and in Vegas, was one in silver color in a floor of a hotel with other rares cars .

  • @dancan2182
    @dancan2182 Рік тому +3

    You finally got one!!

  • @richardhill4862
    @richardhill4862 Рік тому +2

    Cool introduction, wasn't sure I had the right channel. I like there shop and rides. I will be a awesome project.

  • @S2NAZ
    @S2NAZ Рік тому +6

    All I can think of is hoping you don’t have an engine Valley of Death situation. You should reach out to Alex at Legit Street Cars who has done a LOT to his barn find Delorean and can really help with your project. Good luck! 👍🏻

    • @Louie2309
      @Louie2309 Рік тому +1

      Love reading the comments from all the Delores experts that gained all their pro tips and advice from watching Legit Street Cars. 🥸

  • @rhartle8227
    @rhartle8227 Рік тому

    I always look forward in seeing your new videos. That’s so cool u all got a delorean can’t wait to see u all work on it. Delorean has always been my dream car.

  • @mikebas7325
    @mikebas7325 Рік тому

    Such an iconic car, really looking forward to seeing that red come off.

  • @alynwilson5694
    @alynwilson5694 Рік тому

    Another great video! Would love to see another video on the Lincoln RV.

  • @steampunkcaptain7013
    @steampunkcaptain7013 Рік тому +1

    I can imagine someone making the parts for the bttf DeLorian and slapping it on the back and driving down the freeway will be soo cool to see

  • @mnanninga4247
    @mnanninga4247 Рік тому

    Love you guys,hope you fix this one instead of leaving it sitting

  • @mjmcomputers
    @mjmcomputers Рік тому +1

    Great Scott!

  • @marklevine-es2br
    @marklevine-es2br Рік тому

    I look forward to the new video my neighbor on Long Island Ny had one and was restoring it . The major issue he faced was ( at the time) body and certain engine parts. Gents good luck!!

  • @danbourg76
    @danbourg76 Рік тому

    Great video! This is a pretty cool find. I think it would look awesome just cleaned up a bit with that patina left in tact.

  • @chuckschultz7028
    @chuckschultz7028 Рік тому +2

    All the DeLorean spares are in a Texas warehouse. They even offer LS swap kits!

  • @geoffreykidd9165
    @geoffreykidd9165 Рік тому +1

    I would definitely like to see it restored

  • @richarddawson2892
    @richarddawson2892 Рік тому +12

    Check out Alex at Legit Street Cars. He has been doing a series on the restoration of a DeLorean barn find. He goes over quite a few topics related to the restoration of DeLorean. He has worked closely with DeLorean Midwest in Crystal Lake, Illinois.

    • @robhawthorne6892
      @robhawthorne6892 Рік тому

      That’s been a great rebuild, lots of “what ifs” are covered..

  • @FedUpCanuck
    @FedUpCanuck Рік тому +1

    You guys get the most amazing stuff I wanted one of those all my life am 64 that is my dream car

  • @Petegounaridis
    @Petegounaridis Рік тому

    Cool project can’t wait to see what y’all do to the motor! Hope y’all upgrade it!

  • @UnapologeticAmerican1776
    @UnapologeticAmerican1776 Рік тому +3

    Just a suggestion.....if you put a D ring, and a pulley on the back of your trailer, you can run your winch through that pulley, and back to the car. Then the winch will pull the car off the trailer. You won't need to push it off. Just a tip I learned from experience. 😊

  • @floodway2955
    @floodway2955 Рік тому +2

    Interesting how mother nature works. Down in Texas the sun beats down a vehicle from the top down. Up here in Winnipeg Canada mother nature lets the salt and cold beat up on a vehicle. Nice.

  • @douglasmesina6922
    @douglasmesina6922 Рік тому +1

    That's a Mad Max Metrovan. Cool shop.

  • @as4asia
    @as4asia Рік тому +2

    Great Video

  • @ChrisJones-pw9bi
    @ChrisJones-pw9bi Рік тому +1

    Alex from legit street cars just restored one of these, he knows alot about them

  • @duncanfamilyfarm1284
    @duncanfamilyfarm1284 Рік тому +1

    Great Scott

  • @crazzywolfie
    @crazzywolfie Рік тому +11

    after watching Alex at Legit Street Cars work on his DeLorean recently i would say the other guy likely got a better deal. this DeLorean looks like it will be a massive money pit especially with how complicated and prone to issue the engines are with age.

    • @delpsdayoff3372
      @delpsdayoff3372 Рік тому

      That's what I was thinking too.. also these guys have so many projects that there is literally no way they will have time for this.. it will probably be one of thoes.. fill the carb full of rust and circulate the nasty old oil for a will it start.. then sell it

    • @EvilEndz
      @EvilEndz Рік тому +2

      I'd say this is a prime candidate for a complete resto-mod rather than flat out restoration to original. Strip it, get an interiour and then the obvious choice would be a plug n play electric swap.

    • @sickbozzer
      @sickbozzer Рік тому +1

      @@EvilEndzwhy would you do that? Won’t last 5 years reliably and would be a waste of a classic car (and time). If reliability is key, just put a modern v6 engine in, maybe a ford v6. Will last for as long as you want it to last.

    • @brianf8621
      @brianf8621 Рік тому

      Get a SC 3800 from a GTP.

    • @crazzywolfie
      @crazzywolfie Рік тому

      @EvilEndz even if they did a resto mod it would still be a massive money pit if they plan on fixing it correctly. I don't know exactly what Alex has spent on his but I would guess he has spent more than $10k on fixing his and his was in much better shape than this one.

  • @MarvinHowell-k4u
    @MarvinHowell-k4u Рік тому +1

    Cool car. Can't wait to see what you guys do with it 😊

  • @lastminuteman
    @lastminuteman Рік тому +2

    Can’t wait to see this car restored to its original 1980s glory😁
    I’m no expert, but I highly doubt a dealership would have done a “ Ferrari package”…
    I would imagine the paint is hiding some kind of imperfection or somebody just thought it would look cool…
    Please restore her original; The 13 year old me is getting excited 😎

  • @jefflappin
    @jefflappin Рік тому

    I hope they keep the "Mad Max" vibe! Looks so cool how it is!

  • @mr_fusion_
    @mr_fusion_ Рік тому

    Thank You..

  • @ralphbenitez4407
    @ralphbenitez4407 Рік тому +1

    Man! I really want to see what you do with this Delorean.

  • @johnhannasmusicaladventure8104

    Good evening restored family from Killeen Tx.

  • @terrallputnam7979
    @terrallputnam7979 Рік тому +1

    I remember seeing this DeLorean on a car magazine painted red. I thought it was so unusual since most DeLorean cars are natural stainless body cars.

  • @keithryan9314
    @keithryan9314 Рік тому

    Looking forward to seeing how the Delorean turns out.👍🏻

  • @jp7489
    @jp7489 Рік тому

    Can't wait to see that DMC back on the road again 👍

  • @singhaderana6861
    @singhaderana6861 Рік тому

    We hope it will run again back to the future...greetings from SriLanka. .☺🙌👍

  • @speedybuggy1677
    @speedybuggy1677 Рік тому

    Very true car old school I love to see more of your videos are very classic very cool 😎

  • @schnutchie
    @schnutchie Рік тому

    The museum that sold this car must be weeping after seeing how much this car was allowed to deteriorate !

  • @grant8653
    @grant8653 Рік тому +1

    Dude! Pew preproduction models are crazy million shims hardware store screws and bolts. This is exciting! I love it! I love you. God Bless you beautiful people! Especially your Father!

  • @phillipherbst6357
    @phillipherbst6357 Рік тому

    Always have enjoyed your videos, even from before Turnin Rust took a "break". I do however recall you guys buying a 1975 Bricklin SV-1, Back to the Future, DeLorean look-a-like. This was 4 years ago. If you still have it you could make a proper Back to the Future DeLorean replica.

  • @scottleininger6201
    @scottleininger6201 Рік тому

    I've always love the Dalorian since the movie too. I can't wait to see it driving again. What ever happened with the car camper engine swap are you going to finish it.?

  • @jariviitanen2542
    @jariviitanen2542 Рік тому +2

    This was a fine videoo🙌

  • @Ibrokemyfall
    @Ibrokemyfall Рік тому

    You really took it back to the future

  • @imbek47
    @imbek47 Рік тому

    I love this channel so much.

  • @adamchandler4297
    @adamchandler4297 Рік тому +2

    The clown machine look like the one on twisted metal the video game.

  • @KixBryant
    @KixBryant Рік тому

    Great job!

  • @Oyvind88
    @Oyvind88 Рік тому

    One off my dream cars, awsome trade guys😍🔥

  • @TeamConnTx
    @TeamConnTx Рік тому

    I know this car! Seen it sitting out there for years. Glad someone got it to fix it up!
    And we know Lance wants his own time machine. It's gonna get the same fix up as the Bricklin. 😉

  • @themanualmindset2868
    @themanualmindset2868 Рік тому

    Strange to see one painted. Looks kinda good!

  • @brunog6708
    @brunog6708 Рік тому

    Merci. Vous me faites rever!😊. Voiture de légende pour moi adepte des 80's😃. Moteur PRV pas vraiment puissant... mais ici en europe il a ete repandu durant des années chez 3 constructeurs ( Peugeot, Renault , et Volvo) !..le chassis aussi chez nous c'est son point faible, il rouille😔. Quelle chance d'etre dans une region sèche chez vous!

  • @Rebecca_The_Dragon
    @Rebecca_The_Dragon Рік тому +1

    Subscribed just to watch this

  • @TundeEszlari
    @TundeEszlari Рік тому

    Sensational video.🥰

  • @billott85
    @billott85 Рік тому

    I dig both of these three truck is awesome and so is the DeLorean

  • @after5auto133
    @after5auto133 Рік тому

    Can’t wait to see it without paint!

  • @AZVIDS
    @AZVIDS Рік тому

    Awesome! Cannot wait👍👍👍

  • @piratescovegarage8269
    @piratescovegarage8269 Рік тому +1

    The good part, right here in Texas, there's a place to get parts and everything y'all need😉

  • @charlesking1244
    @charlesking1244 Рік тому

    Congratulations Lance On The Deloren, What A Unique, Neat Vehicle!!
    Legit Street Cars Just Did An Awesome, Full-Out Restoration Series On One He Picked Up, Maybe Check That Out As Well.. Can’t Wait To See What’s Next Guys, Be Well & Blessed..

  • @terryeustice5399
    @terryeustice5399 Рік тому

    Great point. Or why did they paint a stainless car. They looked good that way. Know you men will figure it all out. Thanks for sharing this save.
    💯👍👊

  • @DRMD421
    @DRMD421 Рік тому +1

    I never realized how low the Delorean sits until I parked it side by side next to my 2016 Vette and the Delorean roof was 2” lower.

    • @alexhalstead8579
      @alexhalstead8579 Рік тому +2

      I work at a Subaru dealership, and while I had my Delorean at work one day. I had to snap a picture because it looks like a little toy sitting next to a newer Outback

  • @halloweenjunkie666
    @halloweenjunkie666 11 місяців тому

    The movie and the cartoons were awesome

  • @davidbarnsley8486
    @davidbarnsley8486 Рік тому +1

    I would run straight to the tyre shop and get the wheels off and just get anything on those rims that holds air so it can be moved easily 👍👍🇦🇺

  • @andrewschwarz7210
    @andrewschwarz7210 Рік тому

    I don't know if you have the original paperwork for this car and know where it was sold when new, but we had a local DeLorean dealer back in the day that actually had one painted red. The dealer was Miller DeLorean in Fairfield, Connecticut.

  • @670tazman
    @670tazman Рік тому +1

    Turning rust is a cool channel too