I Bought An Abandoned DeLorean That Sat For 32 Years Untouched! Total Time Capsule!

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  • Опубліковано 4 сер 2023
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  • @LegitStreetCars
    @LegitStreetCars  11 місяців тому +121

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    • @jeremymaloy1391
      @jeremymaloy1391 11 місяців тому +3

      2011 chevrolet avalanche 5.3 at hot idle about 20psi going down the road up around 40psi and I have noticed other LS engines do the same thing

    • @Whippdf150
      @Whippdf150 11 місяців тому +3

      I live 20 minutes from DMC in Houston if you need something looked at

    • @typxxilps
      @typxxilps 11 місяців тому

      congratulations - nice one , but an awfull lot of work cause a buddy of mine had bought one and worked 5 years to get it back to genuine, not the movie version. Pure clean car.

    • @DanStMary
      @DanStMary 11 місяців тому

      DMC12 was the manufacturing cost the they needed a profit the dealer needed a profit and sales commission 25k

    • @LTG1930
      @LTG1930 11 місяців тому +1

      There is a Delorean convention in crystal lake IL this week, you probably know there is a DMC repair shop here...

  • @tavarish
    @tavarish 11 місяців тому +1253

    holy crap man, this is a PROJECT!

    • @charlie1832
      @charlie1832 11 місяців тому +47

      Next P1 upload ?

    • @anthonymoser86
      @anthonymoser86 11 місяців тому +8

      YES SIR, let's see what Alex and team handle this one. Looks like it's in great shape for how Ling its been sitting.

    • @LegitStreetCars
      @LegitStreetCars  11 місяців тому +115

      Just like how I wanted. Can't wait to show you the car!

    • @Ahsaniscool987
      @Ahsaniscool987 11 місяців тому +11

      ​@@charlie1832ikr he needs to upload another episode on the p1 its been a while

    • @MrWoodyBalto
      @MrWoodyBalto 11 місяців тому +22

      That's rich, coming from Mr. Salty P1

  • @juanpestana455
    @juanpestana455 11 місяців тому +274

    Alex, I’m a GM tech.
    The specs for that engine are
    152kPa (22 psi) at 1000rpm
    207kPa (30 psi) at 2000rpm
    228kPa (33 psi) at 3000rpm
    And that is with the engine hot.
    That applies for both 6.0, the L96 and the LC8

    • @hypernexoius3000
      @hypernexoius3000 11 місяців тому +11

      Alex might need a new oil pump

    • @540iadicted
      @540iadicted 11 місяців тому +25

      Automotive professional here as well, numbers are within spec but certainly not desirable. Supercharged my LQ9 about 8 months ago and put a melling pump in with the strongest spring. Hot idle at 50, hot cruise at 70, much happier.

    • @jasonburke3064
      @jasonburke3064 11 місяців тому +25

      I changed my oil to rotella 15-40. And gained almost 10 psi

    • @540iadicted
      @540iadicted 11 місяців тому +8

      @@jasonburke3064 I did the same thing prior to swapping oil pumps, definitely helped

    • @user-cc2un5xm8j
      @user-cc2un5xm8j 11 місяців тому +11

      I've had luck with replacing the pick up tube o ring around that mileage. Usually raises the oil pressure 8-10 psi across the board. Unless something has damaged the pump.

  • @stevenalves479
    @stevenalves479 11 місяців тому +73

    As a current long time owner I can tell you there is incredible support from the owner community. DO NOT try and start it until you have gone through the ENTIRE fuel system. The painted cars generally had body damage. There are 3 Gold cars, two as part of an AMEX promotion and the third assembled from the spare gold panels. Unfortunately if you paid 33K for it, you are not going to be happy with the final cost.

    • @artstudio9673
      @artstudio9673 10 місяців тому +6

      Yes and early Vin like this one can have some odd issues not found in the later cars....( you know the newer ones that are only 40 years old!

    • @brunomoyano8727
      @brunomoyano8727 10 місяців тому +4

      Too late he alredy start it in the second video

  • @lukebradshaw
    @lukebradshaw 11 місяців тому +10

    I’m 44 and I’ve wanted a Delorean so bad since I was about 5! 1983 or so. I got the chance to drive one in ~2002. Not much power but not as bad as I thought it would be. I so wish I had bought one about 10-15 years ago when a running fixer upper could be bought for $20ish thousand or so. Can’t wait to see more videos on you fixing up your brand used Delorean! Congratulations! Please keep this one forever!

    • @weedmanwestvancouverbc9266
      @weedmanwestvancouverbc9266 10 місяців тому

      Some guy did work for in west Vancouver had a bunch of old cars, one of them was a DeLorean and the other was a 308 Ferrari just like in Magnum PI

  • @joefilipelli3867
    @joefilipelli3867 11 місяців тому +270

    Alex, that kindness with the young girl and her mom confirms you're a class act all the way around.. love to see people putting positivity out into the world(we need more of that from everyone)

    • @ekaftan
      @ekaftan 11 місяців тому +5

      Made me tear up.... You are great Alex.

    • @BERZERKERSV4
      @BERZERKERSV4 11 місяців тому +1

      Well said….

    • @SupremeKid98
      @SupremeKid98 11 місяців тому

      Lol

    • @twinturboZz
      @twinturboZz 11 місяців тому +1

      Well said, came to say this!

    • @Schnitzer325ci
      @Schnitzer325ci 11 місяців тому +2

      Indeed. Poor girl was unwell. Well done 👍🏽

  • @ChuckThree
    @ChuckThree 11 місяців тому +63

    This is the single best barn find experience I’ve ever seen. It ticks all the freaking boxes…
    ✅One Owner, Low Mileage
    ✅Rare, Oddball Enthusiast Vehicle
    ✅Blanketed in Decades of Undisturbed Dust
    ✅Period Promotional Literature Marked Up By the Original Owner
    ✅Unique & Interesting Personal Effects from Original Owner
    ✅No Evidence of Rodents or Rust
    Congrats! It was genuinely an honor to be included in that special moment.

  • @perfmechfield3986
    @perfmechfield3986 11 місяців тому +5

    Awesome, yes, that young girl getting to see that car was worth the price!!! I started crying. Can't wait to see the rest of this journey. Thanks for the ride!

  • @ScottsafriendofGod
    @ScottsafriendofGod 10 місяців тому +8

    I'm really happy for you... Congratulations on the new / old DeLorean. It was fun to watch the reception you and your car received in the parking lot. You're already bringing joy to the hearts of everyone who sees it. 😊 Way to go!

  • @paxtoncamaro4922
    @paxtoncamaro4922 11 місяців тому +66

    Oil pressure should be higher... we've had issue with the oil pick up tube oring getting hard and sucking air . We usually use a melling hp oil pump and oring to fix and future proof our fleet ...we have just replaced the oring and been good to go also but we do the pump to cause it's a fleet

  • @christian6381
    @christian6381 11 місяців тому +457

    Never in a million years would I think a DeLorean would be on LSC😂

    • @JoesGoldenGarage
      @JoesGoldenGarage 11 місяців тому +3

      Lol right!

    • @craigmorgan4676
      @craigmorgan4676 11 місяців тому +3

      Millions a bit far fetched isn't it brother?😫👁👀🤔🤨🤔🤔🤔

    • @squiggyg.8415
      @squiggyg.8415 11 місяців тому +4

      Any car from his childhood is possible…I’m waiting for a power rangers car

    • @adammcallister2260
      @adammcallister2260 11 місяців тому +4

      Sorry but this comment should read “never in a million years AGO would I think a DeLorean would be on LSC” 😂

    • @fatherdmj
      @fatherdmj 11 місяців тому +3

      I figured this day would arrive. And it has.

  • @LegitStreetCars
    @LegitStreetCars  10 місяців тому

    Here's the latest DeLorean Video! ua-cam.com/video/7mdW8VuFspc/v-deo.html

  • @davidb6576
    @davidb6576 10 місяців тому +2

    The kindness you showed that young girl and her mom was quite heartwarming! Good luck with the project, hope it turns out well.

  • @fixedgearjerk
    @fixedgearjerk 11 місяців тому +84

    The family spotting the car in the parking lot and the way you welcomed them, I feel like you will be a great steward for this car. Favorite movie car of all time.

    • @willemp6432
      @willemp6432 11 місяців тому +3

      I agree with you friend. That was coooool. Just that little girl made it so much more special..

    • @cwheeler42
      @cwheeler42 11 місяців тому +5

      I nearly teared up there. You made that little girl's day! Alex, you're a great guy and I'm glad you have this Delorean.

  • @anabelbarajas
    @anabelbarajas 11 місяців тому +110

    That little girl is going to remember that moment forever. Such an awesome car! I can’t wait to see what you guys do with it. Awesome work Alex and team

  • @LegitStreetCars
    @LegitStreetCars  8 місяців тому

    I finished the DeLorean! Check this out! ua-cam.com/video/DsAxVt94sb8/v-deo.html

  • @davoid96
    @davoid96 2 місяці тому

    As a fan of DeLoreans it brings me to tears how happy they make people. Its so inspirational.

  • @quinnjones9635
    @quinnjones9635 11 місяців тому +65

    My express 6.0 oil pressure was idling around 18 and was slowly getting worse. Got around 25 psi at cruising speed and barely 30 at full throttle. Replaced oil pickup tube and swapped to the recommended acdelco gold oil filter and now I get 21 at idle and around 30-33 cruising and 40+ at full throttle. I'd start with those 2 items, easy enough.

    • @123karismith
      @123karismith 11 місяців тому +4

      Yup, that O-ring on the PU tube starts to fail...

    • @quinnjones9635
      @quinnjones9635 11 місяців тому +1

      I was told nothing was wrong by multiple people including mechanics and that it was completely normal, good thing I'm stubborn and have a little common sense. My 4.8 express was getting as high as 55 psi and idles around 25. I know that they are not exactly the same engine, but I refused to believe there would be that much of a difference between the two engines.

  • @acoustikguit
    @acoustikguit 11 місяців тому +117

    I like how down to earth you are Alex. Being grateful for this success is just humbling. You deserve all of this!

  • @mrjonnyjones
    @mrjonnyjones 11 місяців тому +3

    I'm so happy I found this video (I came from the second episode), this is a real journey to restore the DeLorean! Fantastic story and you really got lucky with the state of the frame and components (minus a brake calliper 😂) You're living a lot of people's dreams right now dude, I hope you enjoy it and I'll be watching the rest of the series for sure! Cheers from the UK 🇬🇧

  • @ScaryAF_Entertainment
    @ScaryAF_Entertainment 11 місяців тому +12

    This is going to be an epic series! Congrats on the ultimate "barn find" !!!

  • @mopson
    @mopson 11 місяців тому +56

    Hey Alex, the best way to back up a trailer is to put a tape on the 6 o'clock of your steering wheel. After that you turn the tape in the direction you need the trailer to go. In effect, it will be the opposite of what you do when you back up your vehicle without a trailer. The tape in the 6 o'clock position is a seamless way to remember. Give it a try!

    • @kevinstorm6009
      @kevinstorm6009 11 місяців тому +10

      No tape required; just put your hand on the bottom of the steering wheel and move your hand in the direction you want the trailer to go. Easiest way to do it ever.

    • @allusernamesistaken
      @allusernamesistaken 11 місяців тому +4

      That’s silly. Just practice for 5 minutes. It’s just muscle memory.

    • @christianmaheu9565
      @christianmaheu9565 11 місяців тому

      like I always say... for the trailer to turn right the nose of that trailer need to go to the left so U turn left

    • @jeremyjones8872
      @jeremyjones8872 11 місяців тому

      Im soo confused😂

    • @jwalster9412
      @jwalster9412 11 місяців тому

      Upside down racing wheel.

  • @JustinJoyinglife
    @JustinJoyinglife 11 місяців тому +74

    Little trick for backing up trailers.
    Put your hands on the bottom of the steering wheel. Then if you want the trailer to go left, you move your hands left like usual. Takes the reversing direction out of it.
    Sick project. I'm thankful you share it with everyone.

    • @pkt1213
      @pkt1213 11 місяців тому +7

      I always taught people, when trying to back straight, if you see more trailer in one mirror more than the other, turn the wheel in that direction a bit.

    • @chrisbartlett6022
      @chrisbartlett6022 11 місяців тому +5

      @@pkt1213 ditto, you sort of "push" the trailer out of that mirror till you see it in the other and "push" it back. Obviously getting it right is a bit more complicated, unless like my Brother who is dyslexic and just stops thinking about what he is doing and automatically does things back to front. Of course both above suggestions work.

    • @JustinJoyinglife
      @JustinJoyinglife 11 місяців тому +3

      I learned that trick on a farm I worked on. It's helpful because it takes the thought process of flipping directions out of it. And can be modified easily. For instance, if you're backing up doubles (two trailers) your hand goes back to the top and the direction you turn is the direction the rear trailer will go. Still takes practice to nail, but it's a cheat code for starting out. And mirrors are super important. Especially for low trailers or trailers you can't see out of the rear. But I didn't mention that because I figured it was a given lol.

    • @chrisbartlett6022
      @chrisbartlett6022 11 місяців тому +1

      @@JustinJoyinglife indeed, horses for courses, some things work better for some than others. I had to be in the zone to reverse doubles, or a trailer with a drawbar axle. I had a Land Rover with an off set front tow ball on the bumper, sometimes it was worth the added time to turn the landy round and push the trailer along. Of course wouldn't it be good to be able to hitch the trailer to the rear axle (or rather above it) like with a 5th wheel

    • @dangeary2134
      @dangeary2134 11 місяців тому +2

      I give that exact advice to drivers all day long!
      Also, GET OUT AND LOOK!!!
      I constantly tell the guys that getting out to look is NOT an embarrassment, it’s a SIGN that others know you are being SAFE!

  • @deloreannation
    @deloreannation 11 місяців тому +5

    This is a great barn/garage find story. Really looking forward to seeing this thing come back to life 🤟🏼

  • @LegitStreetCars
    @LegitStreetCars  11 місяців тому +2

    Here's DeLorean part 2! ua-cam.com/video/l_TdTmlFzXQ/v-deo.html

  • @c117ls7
    @c117ls7 11 місяців тому +6

    That kid getting excited over the DeLorean made me happier than I ever would've thought

  • @leevandyke8524
    @leevandyke8524 11 місяців тому +5

    Tips to backing up a trailer…… rest your right hand on the bottom of the steering wheel. Don’t move your hand from the spot. If you wish the back of the trailer to go to the left, take your hand that is on the steering wheel at the bottom and move it to the left. Vice versa for the right your hand to the right back of the trailer goes to the right.

  • @ajdaly5634
    @ajdaly5634 10 місяців тому +1

    Very happy for you to find your dream.
    I really enjoyed the journey of anticipation and then finally touching it in person.
    Thank you for sharing.
    I wish you total success restoring it then driving it.
    All the blessings.
    Congrats on the awesome trailer too..

  • @TroyDaboi2005
    @TroyDaboi2005 11 місяців тому +3

    As a born northern irish citizen we have some amount of pride for the delorean, being from there and all. sadly at the end of the company the guy who owned it tried to start an illegal drug business because it was going bankrupt, when he got found out his assets mightve been seized, so the remaining cars are prolly in some british warehouse. And company is either government owned or long dead.

  • @marcdavis2840
    @marcdavis2840 11 місяців тому +52

    Alex, Nobody does these projects like you and your team, you take your audience with you which is pretty special! You have hit on a genuinely unique style and that is what makes you so popular, not just in the US but worldwide . Thank you, to you and your team 👍

    • @obesewhopper775
      @obesewhopper775 11 місяців тому +2

      Truest and realest comment ever

    • @LugW0rm
      @LugW0rm 11 місяців тому +1

      Facts. Literally the only UA-camr I'm excited for a one hour upload haha.

  • @robertatkinson9966
    @robertatkinson9966 11 місяців тому +61

    Hi Alex, when loading your trailer try to put the weight over the axles evenly, also a set of scales for bathroom so you are able to measure the nose weight for the toy hitch on your van, I promise it will tow much better, won't snake and stop easier. I don't mean to be a pain only thinking of you and your safety.
    Hope it all goes well, best regards Bob.

    • @ignacioporchas7305
      @ignacioporchas7305 11 місяців тому +5

      That's the first thing I noticed too close to the front of the trailer and also please cross your tow straps oooffff!

    • @ytmjdehlin
      @ytmjdehlin 11 місяців тому +6

      When you lifted the louver it hit the stainless T panel on the roof because the underlying roof box structure that is glued to the fiberglass underbody has started to come unglued. You need to re-secure the roof box to the fiberglass with some screws or bolts, and the louver will no longer hit. Common issue and not too difficult to repair, but you need to unload the torsion bars for the doors to do it, which can be tricky if you have never done it. Would highly recommend having DMCMW perform this procedure.

    • @alexbland7890
      @alexbland7890 11 місяців тому +2

      I was thinking the same thing. Need too even out the load, luckily it is a light car but in the future he needs to move that back to even out the weight

    • @scottwilliams1976
      @scottwilliams1976 11 місяців тому +4

      Tell me you've never towed without telling me you've never towed

    • @scottwilliams1976
      @scottwilliams1976 11 місяців тому +1

      ​@ytmjdehlin why you telling this bloke? He didn't buy the car

  • @Za11oy
    @Za11oy 10 місяців тому

    Aha, it's pretty amazing to see people coming up to it with interest even all those years later. Definitively a classic out of time. Can't wait to see how it's all gonna shape up with some love!

  • @samhorn387
    @samhorn387 11 місяців тому

    So awesome to see your level of excitement for this, I personally could not stand the deloreans but I loved seeing your passion in this video. Hope it goes amazingly well for you as you bring this back to life.

  • @blairwilliams136
    @blairwilliams136 11 місяців тому +40

    LSC and VGG are 2 of the most aweome automotive channels on youtube. Alex and Derek are such nice guys with alot of charisma . The vehicles they choose are super interesting and diverse . In the same week they both put up videos on 2 of my fav cars: DMC Delorean and Buick GN.

    • @ALCRAN2010
      @ALCRAN2010 11 місяців тому +3

      VGG: I bought a 2 million dollar electric prototype van, will it drive home?
      :: Proceeds to install lawnmower engines at all four wheels, and no brakes.
      😂😂😂

    • @nickmc5100
      @nickmc5100 11 місяців тому +1

      Couldn't agree more! I think they would ladle a great team haha

    • @davidtryon1205
      @davidtryon1205 11 місяців тому

      I think they are the best 2 technicians on UA-cam. Derek can make almost anything work whether it's right way or not. And Alex does awesome builds and shows u the right way to do things. But u need some of both working on cars. And their creativity.

    • @dustincredible1249
      @dustincredible1249 11 місяців тому

      They guy with the wener dog guss and his wife got a great channel also

    • @artmont9043
      @artmont9043 11 місяців тому

      VGG sucks

  • @philipmasie
    @philipmasie 11 місяців тому +36

    This will likely be the most epic series ever. Who isn’t fascinated by the Delorean, totally timeless! 😊

  • @justinfusco6121
    @justinfusco6121 6 місяців тому

    Your smile during this entire project is infectious. It shows how happy and excited you really are, and I'm happy for you.

  • @jimtaylor431
    @jimtaylor431 11 місяців тому +10

    Think we are a similar age and a DeLorean is a total bucket list car for me .. obviously because of Back to the Future. I will be following this series like a hawk. Congratulations Alex.. I'm really glad for you that you're really living the dream. Thanks for the great content! I'll never own one myself but at least a series like this will give me half a feeling of what it must be like :-)

  • @MarkHancheroff
    @MarkHancheroff 11 місяців тому +5

    Congrats! as a fellow Delorean owner (10332) you will love the community - lots of info and help out there.

  • @jasonguthrie8493
    @jasonguthrie8493 11 місяців тому +25

    How could anyone see a Delorean and not be happy and excited! Definitely brings me back when I was a kid first seeing it in the movie and being amazed! Great find Alex, can’t wait to see more videos on it!! Oh and Max great job with the trailer ability! 🤙

  • @flightpath22
    @flightpath22 10 місяців тому

    When I first got my learners permit, my dad delivered a lot of rv’s, campers, and conversion vans out of the Middlebury, IN area. It was during the return runs where I got my early driving experience in an ‘88 F350 crew cab dually with a 460-V8 and 5spd pulling an empty gooseneck trailer long enough to hold 2 LWB extended F150 conversion vans. It was huge. Here’s my point, he taught me the easiest way to back a trailer, and I assure you it will help you. While backing, you need to do three things: (1) back slowly, don’t rush, (2) hold the steering wheel at the top and watch your mirrors, when trying to straighten up turn towards the mirror in which you see the trailer, (3) and finally, especially when backing a bumper or hitch pulled trailer continue to hold the wheel at the noon position and make small inputs/corrections. Usually 90* is enough, you may need to turn nearly 180*, however the trailer will come about very quickly, even if you are just crawling. If you keep ahold of the wheel at the top position (with the wheels printed straight ahead) you can go 90 or more either way and always find the straight ahead position quickly to move straight back. It sounds a little strange, but go find a large empty parking lot with lines or cones and practice. Try what I’ve said, you’ll be shocked how quickly you’ll improve. As a professional driver with a CDL, I feel I should say this as well…if possible always set yourself up so that you are backing in an arc to your left, or as it’s known ‘sight-side backing.’ Blind-side backing is more difficult and it is much harder to confidently place the right side of your vehicle.

  • @brettconv83
    @brettconv83 11 місяців тому

    Super cool man! I was born in 1983 so I was always taken by Back to the future and the DeLorean. John was a visionary for sure. The car never got the proper shake it deserved. Your living many of our dreams. Keep it going!

  • @twinturboZz
    @twinturboZz 11 місяців тому +20

    Alex, you are a class act buddy! Good to see that this success has not gone to your head! Always love watching your stuff but the fact that you are so nice to random people makes me stick around! LSC rules!! 🤘

  • @ChrisSerani
    @ChrisSerani 11 місяців тому +60

    Dude, this is wild. A dealership friend in town was talking to me about this car several weeks ago and that there was a possible owner lined up for it. I had no idea it was going to be you! And it's even more nuts that you picked it up right in my old neighborhood! Had I known that I'd have offered up any help you guys needed as I was right near there. Huge congrats on getting that car dude, that is such a badass find. A friend of mine in Vegas does some work with the time machine cars if you ever want to go that route with the car :D

    • @NoahStines
      @NoahStines 11 місяців тому +1

      Would your friend happen to be VideoBob?

    • @ChrisSerani
      @ChrisSerani 11 місяців тому +5

      @@NoahStines Actually a friend that has worked on some of Bob's cars. When I was visiting a while back I got to sit in one of Bob's time machine Deloreans, and the attention to detail was insane.

    • @VegasShuffle
      @VegasShuffle 11 місяців тому +1

      @@ChrisSerani small world, I know Mike we talked about this car the other day.

    • @ChrisSerani
      @ChrisSerani 10 місяців тому +1

      @@VegasShuffle Mike and I used to do plenty of shenanigans at his old shop here. He keeps trying to get me to move down to Vegas :D

    • @VegasShuffle
      @VegasShuffle 10 місяців тому

      @@ChrisSerani vegas is a fun place to live. It’s getting expensive but I wouldn’t want to live anywhere else.

  • @williamgreen1489
    @williamgreen1489 10 місяців тому

    Thanks for making that little girl happy. It is a project, but you will do it justice, slow and steady. I'm sure there are some clubs out there that can help out with parts.

  • @00Steve007
    @00Steve007 10 місяців тому

    I love Back to the Future movies. Ever since I was a kid, You're awesome for getting a Delorean Alex. Love your videos keep up the great work!

  • @darrylm79
    @darrylm79 11 місяців тому +10

    Alex - you keep outdoing yourself! The DeLorean is such a blast from the past. I'm so excited for you and all the LSC goodness awaiting future videos. You can tell you absolutely love your job and it shows. I'm looking forward to the next video.

  • @ahmadriyad07
    @ahmadriyad07 11 місяців тому +13

    Always scratches an itch to see detailing videos. Considering just how rare the Delorean is, I’d say you’re on track to be the first to release a video detailing a freaking Delorean!! Very exciting.

  • @clintsmith3751
    @clintsmith3751 11 місяців тому +1

    HUGE Back to the Future fan! Have been since they came out. I gave up the dream to own a Delorean when I was at a comic con and tried to fit this 6-6 300lb body into one. Yeah, old man grunts trying to get back up lol. I will just dream from a distance now. Happy for you Alex for sure! Love your channel!

  • @rcm7900
    @rcm7900 10 місяців тому

    Best part of video was with girl and her mom . It was very sweet . Your a good guy thanks for the videos

  • @rodney1818
    @rodney1818 11 місяців тому +11

    You might want to remember to try and keep your load close to the center of the axal of the trailer as you can to prevent van swaying

    • @JoshLanners
      @JoshLanners 11 місяців тому

      More tongue weight is more better for less sway. That is a 3500, it can take it. I say he did it correctly.

    • @weedmanwestvancouverbc9266
      @weedmanwestvancouverbc9266 10 місяців тому

      Isn't the usual thing with a trailer like that as you have 10% of the total weight on the tongue?

  • @twRage96
    @twRage96 11 місяців тому +21

    Your car finds and content are off the charts lately, Alex! Loving the videos, can't wait for this one.

  • @aaronwilkens5219
    @aaronwilkens5219 11 місяців тому +1

    Its awesome that you shared your challenges with backing up a trailer and did not edit that out. I suck at it too, so was cool to see someone else in the car world struggle with it a bit. What better place to practice than on camera!

    • @JackThelRipper
      @JackThelRipper 10 місяців тому

      The Best advice I ever got when learning to back a trailer was to hit up a parking lot like Walmart or a grocery store and make sure it’s late evening so there isn’t many cars and go spend a hour learning to back up. Best advice I ever got and was from my father and I have passed this onto others I have met thru time.

    • @weedmanwestvancouverbc9266
      @weedmanwestvancouverbc9266 10 місяців тому

      When I worked at a farm of my uncle's when I was 12 one of the first things she did with me was give me lessons on how to backup a trailer.

  • @wootownwakefest8597
    @wootownwakefest8597 11 місяців тому

    You are living the dream I’m so envious and happy that you’re doing this all at the same time

  • @stuartblack9258
    @stuartblack9258 11 місяців тому +31

    So cool to see a Deloreon on the channel! Congratulations Alex cant wait to see future episode with the Deloreon & spacevan!!!❤
    Much love from the U.K 🇬🇧

    • @ravgup1
      @ravgup1 11 місяців тому +1

      Future episode could be back to the future

  • @tommidahlroos8897
    @tommidahlroos8897 11 місяців тому +20

    Great find! BTW You should consider the weight distribution when towing a trailer. If the weight is in the front or back, you will likely have problems with steering. Safe miles with the new trailer!

  • @kduzick
    @kduzick 11 місяців тому

    Been watching for a few years now, love to see the progress and love your enthusiasm. Never change bro!

  • @nexusyang4832
    @nexusyang4832 11 місяців тому +1

    Absolutely timeless. The smile of the girl and her mom sitting on the trailer is proof.

  • @layamccreedy5101
    @layamccreedy5101 11 місяців тому +9

    Alex, I'm legit jealous of you right now! The DeLorean has been my dream car since I was a child. This is going to be an excellent restoration? Build? Can't wait to see what you have planned! Going to be following this series very closely!

  • @techienerd5451
    @techienerd5451 11 місяців тому +5

    Congrats Alex! My all-time favorite car and the fact that you got one that has been sitting for years is amazing!

  • @isomalt
    @isomalt 11 місяців тому

    heck yeah a Delorean! Awesome !! can't wait til the rest of these videos are made

  • @540iadicted
    @540iadicted 11 місяців тому +8

    Alex, on the oil pressure question:
    In January I supercharged my H2, it always had oil pressure similar to yours; Within acceptable spec by GM, but certainly lower than ideal and personally uncomfortable to me. Come so find out it's definitely an LQ4/LQ9 iron block 6.0 characteristic. I also live in Phoenix, so the excessive heat makes it even worse. When doing the blower setup, I pulled the engine for a quick and dirty refresh, and went back together with a Melling high volume pump with the strongest spring. I now cold start at 80psi, hot idle at 50, and hot cruise at about 70. Much happier and much more margin for error. Definitely recommend doing this sooner than later. I also get 8.6mpg highway. LOL

    • @SeanPennII
      @SeanPennII 11 місяців тому

      That's interesting. I bought an 04 Escalade with the lq9, I've been getting 35 at hot idle. And it's got 200k, I guess I should be happy. I always feel it's low since it's not 40.

  • @burkyfilms
    @burkyfilms 11 місяців тому +6

    you constantly make content i cant wait to keep watching more of. the genuine happiness in this one is clear. cant wait to see what you do with this one

  • @BrittCHelmsSr
    @BrittCHelmsSr 11 місяців тому

    Great find and save of that classic!
    The trick to backing a trailer is to put your hand at the bottom of your steering wheel when backing. Which ever way you hand goes, the trailer will also move in that direction.

  • @Yezir760
    @Yezir760 11 місяців тому

    Dude that was so awesome that you showed that little girl the DeLorean. Just wow dude. So cool.

  • @drasticmart
    @drasticmart 11 місяців тому +3

    I’m so happy for you Alex!! I’m just as excited to see you bring this back to life!!

  • @EdwardM104
    @EdwardM104 11 місяців тому +5

    I've been restoring a friend's DeLorean, VIN 1053 and yeah, you're probably going to put $20K-$30K into this to get it sorted. These are some of the most difficult and annoying cars to work on. You should consider just spending the money and upgrading things as you go along, the suspension design by Lotus is absolutely horrendous. KW coilovers are probably worth the premium over the stock shocks as I completely redid the suspension with stock shocks and it rides like crap still. You should definitely upgrade the brakes.

    • @stuartd9741
      @stuartd9741 11 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for the info interesting.
      Why is the suspension horrendous if it was designed by Lotus?
      Unless you mean in the sense everything rusts together...

    • @EdwardM104
      @EdwardM104 11 місяців тому

      @@stuartd9741 it's very similar to the design of the Eclat and the early Esprit. Lotus updated the design in the Esprit but the DeLorean was never updated. A couple of videos that show what's going on with the worst offender, the front suspension:
      watch?v=jiJ4sDiurdI (video called 'DeLorean LCA, FEA Analysis (a work in progress)')
      and
      watch?v=CMHO4Aydk04 (video called 'DeLorean LCA Flex')
      The lower control arms are thin sheet metal and not boxed at all no real reinforcements at all, they love to crack because of the excessive movement. The sway bar is also very soft metal, not a proper spring steel, and doesn't do well to triangulate the movement of the lower control arm.
      The rear suspension also has issues related to the pivot bolt of the trailing arm bending or shearing off. The original bolts were low grade and not well suited to the task, but it was also a poor design. Unlike most high load suspension bolts, the bolt is only located by a bracket on one side, not both, causing significant shear force and bending moment to be applied to the bolt. This is mostly solved with better grade bolts, some people also use Inconel bolts for this and seemingly have zero failures but those bolts are $$$$.
      DeLoreans seem to have more issues with these suspension designs than the Lotus cars but I've seen similar complaints from owners of early Esprits, never seen a Eclat to be honest.

    • @stuartd9741
      @stuartd9741 10 місяців тому

      @@EdwardM104
      Thanks for the reply Edward.
      Makes sense now.
      ..
      I've been following
      _soup classic motoring_
      George is restoring a Lotus Esprit.
      Everything he does is meticulous.
      Episodes 65 --> George is repairing the chassis even making jigs for the sheet steel.
      ...
      It's clear watching this restoration how cheap & poorly made the Lotus was.
      And Chapman's ethos of lightness clearly shows on the chassis construction.
      No internal gussets in the central spine..??
      ...
      In episode 73 he rebuilds/repairs the spring turrets,
      ..
      And the last Lotus episode (19/19)
      [2nd to last video]
      he's making the rear trailing arms out of stainless steel..from scratch.
      Which is an odd choice as SS work hardens become brittle..
      Worth a look.
      Also his videos are stop gap animation videos.
      Phenomal.
      ..
      I Wil check out those inks
      Thanks.

  • @matthewwilson1044
    @matthewwilson1044 11 місяців тому

    Very excited for this build. Congrats!

  • @NKPGarage
    @NKPGarage 11 місяців тому

    Wow. What an amazing barn find. !!!

  • @dj_paultuk7052
    @dj_paultuk7052 11 місяців тому +5

    The PRV is a fairly good engine and typical of a V6 from that era. In Europe the 2.7i was rated at 155bhp, but i guess the US emissions stuff took that down. You can drop in a 3.0 V6 24v PRV from a Peugeot 605. That is the last version of the PRV made in 1997 and was 200bhp.

  • @MastaT_150
    @MastaT_150 11 місяців тому +5

    It’s quite possible you got pulled over the first time for drug interdiction reasons and they just used the loud exhaust as a reason to pull you over and check you out. If you think about it a nondescript van makes for a good target as a probable smuggling vehicle coupled with the fact that you have Illinois plates and Chicago is one of the nations major hubs for the narcotics trade you might have piqued his interest.

  • @Metered_Air
    @Metered_Air 11 місяців тому

    I once (ok, three times) went through the whole Bosch k-jet system on a Volvo 240 turbo. It is SUCH a cool system. It’s also hell. Can’t wait to watch you get yours tip top!

  • @colmart1973
    @colmart1973 11 місяців тому +1

    Looking forward to this guys!, loved the back to the future films and history of the car company itself 🇮🇪👍

  • @Sauerbrew777
    @Sauerbrew777 11 місяців тому +3

    I'm so excited for you! It's always nice seeing someone's dream come true. I can't wait to see you get to take your family for rides once it's done!

  • @garyw4211
    @garyw4211 11 місяців тому +6

    GREAT SCOTT!!! A DeLorean???? This is 1.21 Gigawatts of awesome!!! Way to go Alex and Max!! It's great to see you guys living the dream!! Thanks for sharing your journey!!! And now you don't even need roads!! 😂🎉🤦😁🤣😎😋

  • @smokindrummer
    @smokindrummer 8 місяців тому +1

    Congrats! You are so lucky to have found your dream car. I always liked the look and style of DeLorean's Also, just found your channel and I have sub. Looking forward to all the DeLorean updates!

  • @jeebs2002
    @jeebs2002 10 місяців тому

    I love Sci-Fi and Back to the Future is my favorite franchise. Like you, time travel movies hit the spot for me the most. This looks like a nice car.

  • @TiptronicSS
    @TiptronicSS 11 місяців тому +5

    All LSC video's are cool, but this is just special. I can't wait for the next video. Just do everything right to not get any permanent damage, keep everything as original as possible. Keep parts that are changed. This is a gem. I would love my own DeLorean 😄

  • @Rags74017
    @Rags74017 11 місяців тому +5

    Absolutely fantastic video, very excited for this series!!!!!! Y’all kill these videos, good to see max venturing out from behind the camera!!!!

  • @frankcatapano1874
    @frankcatapano1874 11 місяців тому

    So excited you’re so excited. Can’t wait for next video on this. Also a giant firebird, lover.

  • @ianswann2792
    @ianswann2792 11 місяців тому

    One of the best Vids so far Alex! You have taken this to another level! Can’t wait to watch the first turnover and detailing. Best car Chanel on YT! Keep it up Alex!

  • @braxtonnelson5375
    @braxtonnelson5375 11 місяців тому +17

    You can't help but be excited along with Alex on this adventure! Such a cool car... and in such good condition-- well worth the purchase price (especially if the engine is a runner! That fuel injection can be a booger!) It's not too often that I am so excited to see future videos, but on this one, I can't wait! Also, kudos to law enforcement on this video for looking out for safety issues and being the good guys that the great majority truly are!

  • @impsquared
    @impsquared 10 місяців тому

    🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 amazing can't wait for the videos for this project car!

  • @mykehdoom
    @mykehdoom 11 місяців тому +1

    I cant wait to see this fixed up! My childhood dream car... Oh man am I jealous.

  • @carguygibby
    @carguygibby 11 місяців тому +6

    Congratulations on finding that DeLorean, Alex. Can't wait for the follow up videos.
    As for the oil pressure, my G8 ran that way for a very long time. I recently had a DOD delete done along with a new high volume oil pump. Oil pressure has doubled!😮

  • @Jebbby
    @Jebbby 11 місяців тому +3

    This is going to be my favorite series in all youtube by FAR! I was lucky enough to buy my dream car, a delorean, about 5 years ago. So excited for you!

  • @cammando2363
    @cammando2363 9 місяців тому

    That is one of the best “barn” finds I’ve seen. And it’s an excellent DMC. Considering how many rusted apart or were completely neglected.

  • @CalMusicCovers
    @CalMusicCovers 4 місяці тому

    Man saying I'm jealous is an understatement, the perfect project car! Don't care what anyone says about the DMC Delorean, it's a dream!

  • @patrickcandler1330
    @patrickcandler1330 11 місяців тому +10

    Very cool find! As someone who has worked on one... Recommend replacing the wire harness. They tend to melt the fuse box. If u add a few grounds it should prevent it from melting the fuse box. U can actually get Alot of parts from a company that sells delorean parts. They are so simple to work on. Just different. Lol can't wait to see ur content in the future on this time machine of your's!

  • @RyanCraig-mk7rm
    @RyanCraig-mk7rm 11 місяців тому +5

    Alex I can not wait to see this finished! Keep up the great work.

  • @joshuamartin6841
    @joshuamartin6841 11 місяців тому

    I was this excited when I went to get my E39… I love how you stay humble and haven’t gone out getting Ferraris and Lambos!!

  • @DavidSmith-jb6wg
    @DavidSmith-jb6wg 9 місяців тому

    Looking forward to your next work .had the pleasure of driving a Delorean in Tulsa Oklahoma back in 1983 while on a holiday from Ireland..

  • @Corn_Stache
    @Corn_Stache 11 місяців тому +3

    Love seeing you live your dream. Definitely living vicariously through this one! Congrats man.

  • @InHypnoticTrance
    @InHypnoticTrance 11 місяців тому +10

    You aren’t alone. I find maneuvering a trailer or bigger box truck in close quarters nerve wracking. Just stick to open areas where you can and always take it slow and make WIDE right turns. That is an amazingly nice open trailer and the removable fenders are so clutch for getting out of certain cars.

    • @richardfarmer6570
      @richardfarmer6570 11 місяців тому +2

      Same, backing a trailer is not in my skill set.

    • @2turbo4u
      @2turbo4u 11 місяців тому +1

      I remember it took me about 45 minutes to back up a street with a standard lawn mower trailer

  • @mohammedwalji6272
    @mohammedwalji6272 11 місяців тому

    This is amazing!!!! Loved hearing you’re working on this here in Minnesota! I’d love to come and check this out and meet you! Good luck on the project.

  • @believerjewelryfounderscha7365
    @believerjewelryfounderscha7365 11 місяців тому

    So happy for you brother! Enjoy it and make it perfect!!

  • @wmccracken
    @wmccracken 11 місяців тому +3

    Alex - This is awesome! Your content keeps getting better. I'm enjoying more of Max as well. Keep up the great work.

  • @boostedblowngarage
    @boostedblowngarage 11 місяців тому +5

    That oil pressure is definitely on the lower side, I would check it with a manual gauge first, but it more than likely the o ring is hard and bypassing pressure at the tube

  • @TheTinkersWorkshop
    @TheTinkersWorkshop 10 місяців тому

    Can't wait to see the project in process!

  • @sgttombailes3380
    @sgttombailes3380 11 місяців тому

    Outstanding Find !!! This will be FUN !!! Keep us posted Bro !

  • @theadventuresofjavier8698
    @theadventuresofjavier8698 11 місяців тому +3

    Someone is living the dream
    So happy for you
    Of course it’s from hard work
    Proud of you and your team