I stumble onto one of my dream cars

[@Packrat_Garage]

Having ressurected DeLorean # 516 (the long lost MIRA high speed test vehicle) what I can share outside of the multiple pre - production parts Dunmurry installed into 516 - the Bosch injection is challenging to get worked out. The fuel distributor is well known for seizing (516 was) when parked for long periods of time. You're actually on the money with the 'spider thing' diagnosis. When the plates stick it floods, relieving the pressure or revving the engine like crazy to clear the flooding allows it to run. Look for liquid/vapor fuel in the exhaust. The fuel distributor isn't a good idea to tinker with, but DMC in texas offers a rebuilding service that is excellent. They also offer a fuel pump and module kit that will save you a lot of headaches. I don't remember why I had to get that kit but it was really important. The device you believe is a pressure regulator is only half right. It's a warm up pressure regulator. That does some kind of voodoo pressure kick for cold temperature. Also save yourself the frustration/possible engine compartment fire - replace those vinyl/rubber looking fuel pressure hoses. They were called flamethrowers for a reason. Hope all this word salad helps - A tech that has already waded through the hell you're about to experience.

[@GTIFabric]

Bosch CIS works as well as the mechanic understands it. There is endless information regarding this system in the VW world.

[@AtZero138]

The DMC "dealership"🤔... Sales and restoration shop, is just around the corner from me,, Crazy how this Car, you'll understand,, that feeling, nostalgic even, I smile when I see them... From time to time, you can see,, Up to 20 .. hell even if it's only 12 of them parked outside, it's cool... They also do the Back To the,, Modifications.. So you'll also see*time machines " .. Use sell to them, while working for O'Reilly's... Head Technician,, drove one about to be delivered to a customer.. To pick up a battery for another one... Delorean.. never restarted,, left on flat bed... Even broke down.. still had people taking photos.. cheers from Huntington Beach CA 🇺🇸

[@iainstarrs1371]

World’s first 440 six pack DMC coming up!

[@jnng7463]

no leaves mouse turd and no rust. Props to the owners that kept it from the elements

[@WyoCutlass71]

Hahaha that song intro for the Delorean is hilarious

[@roadhammer2380]

Agreed!! I almost spit my cold snack out through my eyes.. lol

[@PiDsPagePrototypes]

First I thought it was ZZ Top, then it got lyrics like TISM. Love it!

[@kevinAuman1]

Anybody know who it is or song title?

[@WyoCutlass71]

@@kevinAuman1 I just typed in party like Charlie Sheen and it came up.

[@bobrollans8460]

​@@kevinAuman1It's Scuzz Twitty .

[@mr.b2107]

Maybe Video Bob Mosely could help get that Delorian running! He has experience with those cars And he is in Las Veges!

[@michaelgideon8944]

Something I didnt have on my 2024 Bingo card, Chris Birdsong bought a DeLorean. Sign of the apocalypse?

[@michaelrrr]

Saw one in a parking lot in the early eighties. “Coke Adds Life “ was written in the dust on the windshield

[@kirkhemmens1626]

I think this is one of your best videos ever. This could be the project that would make your channel take off. It's sad that you sent the Delorean to North Dakota. You should show a full revival video of this car. You could always do a Hell Cat swap if needed.

[@wingerfan1]

If you ever need any advice on getting the car going, there's a guy local to you named video, Bob. He's familiar with these inside and out. I would keep the car get it running, and just cruise around it every once in a while.

[@jaysho5461]

Great find! I'm so jealous - you lucky SOB!

[@ShadsGarage0221]

That car is in really good shape.More please.

[@jimmy_olds]

I’ve never driven a Delorean nor am I a physicist, but 120-130 horsies in a 3000ish pound slice of stainless steel ain’t going to be quick but what an awesome car! Totally dig it, part of my childhood too

[@Mohawk21-oi1nit]

Legit street cars is your goto man! ASK HIM ABOUT PARTS AND COLABS WITH HIS GARAGES TO GET HIS DONE! LOVE THE UNIQUE SONG " LIVIN AND VISITIN THE 80$ AGAAAAAAINNNNN"

[@MotionDasBOOST]

You forgot to mention LSC bought his from Fargo North Dakota and now this one is going back to North Dakota such a small world

[@christianbattestin9747]

Welcome to my biggest experiment! This is the big one, the one I've been waiting for all my life!

[@robertwest3093]

My wife's cousin happened upon one of these about ten years ago. The dude was also selling a solid 1970 Road Runner. Needless to say he scarfed them both up and is going to restore them in a couple of years when he retires from the Navy.

[@donpatillo3600]

Bonjour, sacré trouvaille félicitation 😍 c'est la class👋

[@MH-rb7lp]

Nice find, I inherited a 85 MR2 a few years ago that had been sitting for over 14 years and had to do much the same things. Enjoy.

[@dave.harmon]

Apparently, the ones in the movie were V8 swapped because the engine wasn't powerful enough

[@Cyberdinemechatron]

Almost in mint codition.

[@danpatterson8009]

Looks pretty original so I'd keep it close to factory. Better for resale value, too. Impressive condition considering that film production companies are pretty rough on cars. Get it running, clean it up, buy a lab coat and white fright wig and have fun.

[@bkgaragerestorations]

That's awesome, it doesn't need to be fast when it looks that cool. Being an 80's kid I've always loved those cars.

[@JoelNe-zf8iu]

Hey Mopar Guys, There is a Web Site on KZbin called LEGIT STREET CARS out of Chicago, Il. He is a certified Mercedes Mechanic and just did a full restore of a Deloren .. He is an amazing Mechanic and did a detailed restore. The engine has a flaw that must be taken care of. Its under the intake manifold and should be looked at before your go too far.

[@isaaccan3155]

I’m glad you have good spark at the plugs, because the ignition distributor cap is a nightmare to get off or change.

[@DougsterWolverineGarage]

SCUZZ TWITTLY! This song is perfect!

[@EarlsBackYard]

Heck yeah Chris bud good to see you back can’t wait to see the rest of the Daytona build

[@laurensnieuwland4657]

Don't even touch that ignition key before you've replaced every single fuel line on this thing! They're infamous for catching fire due to dried out lines.

[@lancerutherford3569]

Big fan from Ontario Canada

[@Zooooom01]

That thing is AWESOME!!!!

[@nigelbobinski5798]

Derek reminds me of Happy Gilmore’s caddy.

[@kennedymcgovern5413]

Haha, it is a product of it's time. I am 54, so I was 10 years old in 1980. Yeash, all of those John Hughes movies...that was us in the mid to late 80s. And what you are seeing inside of that car...that was what "new" and "modern" looked like at that time. Cars were laden in cheap plastic on the interior, they were slow and hell...that instrument cluster looks like it did in every car my parents owned in the 80s. Of course MY first car was a 71 VW Bug. But people who had new cars, teir interiors looked like that. Oh, and speaking of the gauge cluster: You are going to have a problem testing out the 88MPH run. You see, back then there was a law that speed gauges could only go up to 85MPH. I know, it sounds alien to younger people who were not on the planet then, but it is true. That's why they had the mock up digital gauge in the movie car.

[@MotionDasBOOST]

Such a small world legit streetcars LSC bought his out of Fargo ND n now you’re bringing one back to ND!!! I’m sure if you reached out he would be able to point you in the right directions for parts

[@rosslambda9613]

i loved these when i was 7 and still find them amazing

[@Mohawk21-oi1nit]

CHRIS BIRDSONG , IF YOU FOUND A MANUAL DELOREAN, TAKE THAT MONEY AND RUN!!!! ALEX ( LSC, CHICAGO) WAS LOOKING FOR ONE ......HOLY GRAIL!

[@GHP-mr3gs]

Hey Chris, I really like all your videos. To each their own and you're free to do what you like. I'm an old timer that worked on cars for a long time. If I were you, I would downsize the operation a bit and concentrate on fewer projects. Unless of course, you're making good money by doing what you're doing... Good luck and keep doing those cool videos.

[@jscrummett]

I can't believe I'm saying this, but a turbo K24 might be just the ticket here. Looking forward to seeing more DMC.

[@Jdwescott]

Chris I'd put a 345 or 392 hemi in it and keep it,check out the one vice grip did on roadworthy rescues.

[@kennedymcgovern5413]

Oh and not fer nuthin but there is a guy somewhere out there who bought all of the parts left in the DeLorean factory when it closed. He has all the parts on shelves to buiold you a brand new DeLorean. I saw him somewhere on the interwebs, at some point during my lifetime. But I do remember enough to know he is out there doing that. You'll have to google for this one, but it exists.

[@paulshurmon138]

Thanks for the video!!!

[@alfoncesmithe]

Brilliant Chris, I've loved your channel for so many years now just love those chargers, 😅 can you just put a V8 in the Delorean 🤔 & some big noise tubes🚜 so it go's faster then a tractor 😅

[@marcusmaddenov2451]

Guy in Ft Worth LS swapped one it flies!

[@andreasfiska7066]

Keep that thing on the channel. It will be awesome at one point

[@ModelA]

That car is beneath you, Chris. You are way beyond that thing now! You're more of a car guy icon than that DeLorean

[@RoverWaters]

haha, funny

[@michieldenboer5193]

nice to see your channel blowing up. keep up the good work!

[@mikenaber-p9m]

Cris as a fellow mopar guy from Eugene Oregon, Don’t sell it it’s your dream car from the 80’s, take your time with her she well reward you some day - ( Mopar mike 1970GTX)

[@benshore7357]

Looking good 🎉 it looks to be in decent shape

[@jmuduke99]

That's my Bob's Big Boy in Burbank, CA! They filmed Heat there, and have a classic car show every Friday night that I used to bring my '69 Charger to.

[@dresdensvo]

the plunger on top of the engine is like a mass air meter for a mech . injection . the more it gets sucked down the richer it gets .

[@tomkurtzhals7369]

The Delorean is TITS, Id love to see you make a one off manifold and make it go. This channel as a whole is superb Chris. Been a fan since way back ,Top five for sure. Id love to help but being a Pontiac nut with 6 ponchos in various stages, two 69 grand prix 428 ho's, one is a 4 speed BABY, a 70 grand prix 455 ho, a all original survivor 60 catalina flat top with 32K actual miles and minty as mint can get, a 63 421 bonneville 4 door, and a 56 pontiac. also have a 56 T bird, 65 chevy panel, 365 hp 327, 76 corvette with a 377 sbc, destroked 400, and a 95 lt1 built up trans am, all my monies are constantly vacating the bank account faster than i can replenish it. KEEP ON THE AWESOME CONTENT PRODUCTION. I recommend this channel every chance i get!

[@franklong8573]

Hey Chris , didn't they make a Drag Race carb that was called the Toilet , back in the day , seems like I remember that , of course I am old.

[@DeloreanGuy2]

Id also recommend getting the fuel distributor and warm up regulator rebuilt along with replacing the original fuel lines. you'll need a new fuel accumulator under the car to keep fuel pressure in the system also. There is a guy in the delorean community that supplies intakes to make it have a carb setup. A few people have done it and it takes all the mechanical crap out of the system

[@frankcastle2045]

I have experience I drove one back in 1985 from an auction 88mph 🤣🤣 not a chance I got it to 130kms per hour on the 401 here in Canada and that was to the floor 😁👍🏻

[@lukesnyder9816]

You are one lucky dude! Chargers and a Delorean! My dream cars, 69 charger, Delorean, 79 trans am and 67 Camaro. I am only missing the Delorean! I would love to have one (but not with it's original engine).

[@toddhiggins6318]

Should have started this project AFTER watching Legit street cars Delorean rebuild videos, parts and suppliers included.

[@racer67]

I seen one at a car show it had a LS out of a corvette in it,,, it was really nice.

[@shazbotnanu7037]

Holley Sniper 2 and a turbo! I read an article that a turbo kit had been developed before DeLorean collapsed.. Make that little V6 fast

[@Z06RFan]

I remember going to a place in Bonita Springs, Fl to pick up a car and they had like 15+ DeLorean's there so if they are still there they may be able to help you source parts. Also Someone was trying to to get DeLorean back up again in Texas. Supposed to have a lot of the stuff from the factory?

[@AtZero138]

Also Huntington Beach CA 🇺🇸 DMC dealership.. I live near it..

[@travelingtech3251]

Great to see you going all in on the channel

[@stevereinhart4067]

Would love to see you get it running and driving. With a carburetor would be cool.

[@kycountry84]

Definitely keep it on the channel. I need to see this go auto crossing 😂

[@motorpaintcraft3808]

Keep it , who knows what the future may bring.

[@HotRodMuha]

You the man, Chris. Sorry that things didn’t work out for the DeLorean. I hope everything works out for you. By the way, congrats on the baby, and it was entertaining putting Back to the Future references in this video 😁

[@RodgerRabbit]

That whiskey was damn good stuff alright. Blew the fuel injection manifold….. it’ll take a month to rebuild it

[@miguelpaixao1317]

Really Nice!! Let's hope that it will run!!!👍👍👍👍😀

[@michaelgideon8944]

Chris, Bosch K Jeteonic fuel pumps run at higher pressure than typical electroni injection. It's a constant flow injection closer to hilborn than EFI. The flap inside the cone is the mass flow sensor. You need a K jet pump. VWs of the 80s, 911s, etc. are a source. The block with the lines is a variable sized oriface. They actually work ok if the fuel filter is clean and the gas doesnt gum up.

[@monsterkxf]

That horn 😂😂

[@HPTBANDIT]

We need a Dammit Derek shirt.

[@roadhammer2380]

@44:25 I know from experience and those engines if not stored properly there is what we call the valley of death. It's in the intake manifold valley. I had the same problem as well as the guy's from Turning rust .. I actually wound up pulling the engine and I put a junkyard Chevy 350 ..

[@danatkinson6698]

2 things to remember, 1 they sucked reliability wise when they were new and 2, its a French engine built in northern Ireland during a time where poor build quality killed auto manufacturing over there.

[@AtZero138]

Never looked up the actual number of Built... total etc.. I live near the DMC dealership in Huntington Beach CA 🇺🇸 I've seen as many as 20 just parked.. seeing one was so rare.. it's cool to see them together.. Like how many days/Hours,, weeks of work is 20.. during labor strikes.. Etc..

[@scottsmith6846]

Hey Chris thank you for the video and trying to get an DeLorean back to the future again 👍

[@fixinonitgarage]

I believe the technical term is "A couple of hogs looking at a wrist watch"

[@Rogue_FiveR5]

I was in a room with two DeLorean's yesterday, plus a few other old cars

[@JustinRoberts-nm6un]

Chris mix in a Hellkitty with this DeLorian and you’ve got a winner!

[@PiDsPagePrototypes]

For the Stainless, maybe a Cybertruck driveline swap?

[@55hemidodge]

I've gotta wonder though if a 360 will fit in there and adapt to the trans, i know its been done with small block chevys...

[@kikurass322]

Joined my friend, anything to keep this channel growing. Remember, if you want your car clocks repaired correctly, hit me up.

[@junkerup]

Like the factory clocks?

[@kikurass322]

@@junkerupYup, how they work is via a solenoid that activates as the spring runs down, there are bare contacts that shunt the solenoid and rewind the clock. That's the click you hear in the car, it's the clock winding itself, clever design.

[@Wooley689]

Get it running of course.

[@italktoplanetsbaby]

The stock car Daytona...I miss it.

[@rastraman]

Chris you need to get it running man. Possible the same engine with a fuel maker happener aka Carburetor or if you can fit a cheap mopar 360 V8 in it using that transmission that will be super cool. Also the 4.3 V6 engines from the Blazers are super cheap, abundant and there are kits for them to fit this car and you can even add a whistle blower aka turbocharger on them.

[@crushingvanessa3277]

18:48 how do you make it do? that's a good one. You have to wear a padded vest when you drive it or a frizzy white wig. I love watching these vids when I can, you have a fun attitude and do great work.

[@jeredrice5594]

Derek’s got the right jeans for it😂

[@Tron1731]

Keep on making great videos 📹 👍

[@NZMOPAR]

A guy I worked with in Tasmania Australia he got Stan Lee DMC12 and turned it into a time machine

[@brentjefferis4199]

As much as I love the old school muscle, the Delorean is awesome! I say keep it, and do a video on a carby swap to get it running better than before!

[@ricksshop]

The ones I've worked on had '71-'73 Ford Pinto front suspension and like that one, Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection (C.I.S.). Funky beasts.

[@viktorhardindyrvold4234]

Oh no, so it is as I feared. I live in Volvo-land and there are many tales of people having to give up on getting their K-jet injection systems to work, after stubbornly dumping loads of money on new parts. Chris, if you are reading this, _don't go around turning mixture screws unless you are sure everything is working as it should, those things are super sensitive._

[@ricksshop]

And if you do, you better have a gas analyzer plugged in the sample port.@@viktorhardindyrvold4234

[@yamahattr6006]

It looks good hope you make a big bag of money out of it see if it can get to 88 mph i think it was in the Film

[@christopherjamesb7751]

This will probably be your best (semi-current) reference material to "restore" your DeLorean: kzbin.info/aero/PLCPhBTbpYs4IyNoPoSMYDRQZFmq5T6Jb2&si=6rXARSsMG0UflQNS

[@joebacarella2829]

I love the Delorean, loved the winged doors, this car is in great shape and a movie car. I remember hearing about somebody buying everything that was left of Delorean, some cars half built and all the parts inventory he had left, because he needed cash bad. If you can straighten out this fuel system and get it mechanically running, these cars bring some pretty good money, don`t they. I heard they were cheaply built, and he used the cheapest parts they could get there hands on. Just imagine starting a car company with nothing, the in house inventory you need to start putting cars together, sure corners were cut on materials and everything else to get going, which explains the quality, but I loved the angles, the doors, the look and the body is stainless. I would get it running, clean the shit out of it and flip it, I have seen a few of these in videos, and this one you got is in the best shape I have seen, the body is beautiful.

[@AtZero138]

DMC dealership is near where I live.. in Huntington Beach CA 🇺🇸... Seeing them parked outside is always.. a smile moment.. I use to sell them oil while working for O'Reilly's..

[@jamesf4405]

Put a Hellcat in it!! ❤❤ You're way smarter than me, but those cars catch fire easy. So be careful. Keep it away from the Chargers. I know you love it because the movie, but they're like boats. The two best days are the day you buy it, and the day you get rid of it. I'm glad it's going to North Dakota.

[@TheSlow281]

Congratulations!!!! That's so friggin cool man. Funny story...when I was around 10...(30 now) one of my neighbors around the corner from me had a Honda CRX and I ALWAYS confused that car as a delorean haha. Actually have one in the family through reconnecting with different parts of my family. We really bond over the cars. Will always be timeless and would love to own one myself one day. Best of luck with the new toy!

[@BigJohn51976]

DeLorian Midwest might be able to help with parts. There in Crystal Lake, IL. These engines are known to have the valley of death. The coolant passages deteriorate in the valley of the block and leak into the oil. You might want to think about that. Otherwise I've heard of people putting in small blocks in these cars. Maybe a 318, 340, or 360 might work. Put in a 340 six pack that would be sweet and get you well past 88 mph. 😂😂😂😂

[@dannycurtis1744]

It is a good reliable system back in the day. All European VW ,and fords used that system. The problem is they have to have clean fuel. There is lots of seals and shit in the pump. Best put a ls in it a sling that under powered turd in the skip lol 😅😅

[@steveash9831]

Isn't Derek from another galaxy? I thought he would know how to fix it!

[@TheCardCommando]

I'd love to see you get it going!

[@Cucvfreek]

You need to watch the vice grip DeLorean episode.

[@ceegee3664]

No.1 HiCK, Great Plate!

[@markclifton14]

Chris cool looking car, but realistically the best place for it is recycled bake bean cans lol 😂. I think your Lawnmower has more horsepower. Stick to what you know best . American muscle cars . Great channel 👍👍👍👍

[@PeteRicho]

I hope a Mopar V8 is going to find its way into that engine bay Chris! 🍻🥳

[@locotrucker46]

You need to check the motor for the valley of death issue.

[@StarliteProductDevelopment]

46:50 "Give it more gas!"

[@shaunclifton5281]

Air flow meter ( like a throttle body ) looks just like all the old V8 Mercedes.

[@martinbroekmate1844]

These engines were also in de volvo 262 bertone , 264............gues why so many of these runs now with a 350 cid or 302 !!