The Delorean Midwest Connection had their spring tech event at DMC (Midwest) May 3rd. I drove up in the morning, in the rain. I hardly ever drive in the rain, but this was necessary. I got to put the car on a lift, and check out everything underneath the car. I got to see a hand built car from DMC (Houston) which was flawless, and made me very jealous. I saw Rich W’s Buick Grand National powered DeLorean. I also bought some parts I had my eye on for awhile.
The shop is fascinating to me. I would have stayed all day if I didn’t have a Kentucky Derby Party in the afternoon.
On the way to the event, I stopped by the defunct Meadowdale Raceway for a photo op. It’s been several years since I first explored this place.
Here’s what the silo looked like in 2002 when I photographed it. Original paint job still there:
Here’s the hand built car at DMC (Midwest:). It was stunning:
Clean everything, upgraded exhaust:
Rich W’s Buick GN engine:
I didn’t take any pics of my car since the other cars put my car to shame. I should have taken some pics under my car.
I also learned how to change an AC belt. The belt my car was currently running was an original “concours” belt that Ken K took off his car last time I saw him. It was leaving belt shavings all over my engine. I had a spare I bought awhile back, so after it was installed, I bought a new spare from NAPA.
Costs:
AC Belt – 9530 Gates Green Stripe: $11.95 plus shipping @ SpecialTAuto.com
NAPA 9530 Belt: 20.28 plus $1.57 tax at NAPA